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REEL PERSPECTIVES
THE DETAILS:
Reel Perspectives is Algoma Community Foundation’s community-centred movie night series that brings people together through the power of film to explore stories of equity, identity, and lived experience. Each screening invites participants to engage with powerful narratives that challenge assumptions, elevate underrepresented voices, and foster deeper understanding across lines of difference. Through curated films, and shared space, Reel Perspectives creates an opportunity for connection, reflection, and collective growth, one frame at a time
WHEN:
October 11, 2025
WHERE:
Algoma University - Room NW201.
WHAT:
Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
Algoma Community Foundation in Partnership with Algoma University Students’ Union is proud to present a special screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story in celebration of National Coming Out Day 2025. This event is presented in partnership with Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) and the Edmonton Queer History Project (EQHP) and aims to honour the contributions of our local 2SLGBTQI+ community while fostering meaningful conversations about equity, human rights, and inclusion.
Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story chronicles the landmark legal battle that changed the course of Canadian history. In 1991, Delwin Vriend was fired from his job at a Christian college in Edmonton for being gay. When Alberta’s human rights legislation failed to protect him, Vriend took his case all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada — and won. The 1998 decision in Vriend v. Alberta ensured sexual orientation was protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, shaping the future of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada.
Trailer for Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
WHO:
This screening of Pride vs. Prejudice is generously supported by our partners, Edmonton Community Foundation, Edmonton Queer History Project, Algoma University Students’ Union - Equity Centre and Pride Centre.
DETAILS:
Parking can be accessed on the east side of Algoma University. We will have popcorn for purchase.
TICKETS:
Free, First Come, First Served
QUESTIONS:
Reach out to info@algoma.com or message us on socials: @algomacommunityfoundation or https://www.facebook.com/AlgomaCommunity
