Canada is internationally recognized for its inclusive and diverse community, guided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, Canada’s past has not always been inclusive to the 2SLGBTQIAA+ community. Upon visiting the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Marilynn was confronted with this difference, and in this post, explores the LGBT Purge, a hidden part of Canada's hisotry.

Here, we explore how the AIDS crisis, shaped by queerphobia, misinformation, and systemic neglect, continues to influence public health and social attitudes. From early media and governmental ignorance to ongoing stigma around treatments like PrEP, we examine the deep-rooted discrimination faced by queer individuals and the need for remembrance, reform, and compassion in health care and general society.