AtlanticGaysAndLesbians

AGL

Atlantic Gays and Lesbians In Health Care and Social Services

Atlantic Gays and Lesbians in Health Care and Social Services (AGL) was established March, 1985. They were a group of gays and lesbians working in these and related areas who joined together with two objectives:

1. As a support group to discuss issues which affect members as gay and lesbian workers in these areas; to discuss issues which affect gay and lesbian clients in the organizations and institutions where members work
2. and as an outreach group to work on these issues in the broader community

At founding, members include people active in the areas of law, social work, education, nursing, the ministry and human services.1

Known members: SusanBailey?, ChuckBaker?, KenBelanger, LindaBrown?, ElizabethDonovan?, JimDonovan?, ColleenEdmonds?, NancyHamilton?, BarbaraHarris?, NelsonHubley, BrianMacLeod?, DavidMorris?, NormanMoulton?, LouisRichard?, MaureenShebib, BobStead, HankWIlliams? (Fredericton)2

History

January 26, 1985

An announcement was shared in the Gay Association in Newfoundland (GAIN) newsletter promoting an event in Halifax:3

A two day seminar for lesbians and gay men working in the health care and social services is planned for Halifax on March 30th & 31st. Physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, CNA's social workers and others, employed and unemployed, are invited to the event: the first of its kind in the region. The registration fee is $25.00 and send to AGLP Seminar, 6046 Williams Street, Halifax N.S. or phone 902 425-6967 between 9am and 5 pm.

March, 1985

Founded.

April 6, 1986

An upcoming event was listed in the Dalhousie Gazette calendar of events: 4

Atlantic Gays and Lesbians in Health Care and Human Services Gathering, April 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to discuss issues affecting gay and lesbian workers and clients. For more information call Ken, 425-6967.