Aug. 27, 2021
UCalgary experts available to discuss Pride
Calgary, AB – With the Calgary Pride Festival taking place from August 27 – September 6, 2021, the University of Calgary has experts available to speak about Pride and issues that the LGBTQI2S+ community face.
Faculty of Kinesiology
Dr. William Bridel, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology
Areas of expertise: LGBTQI2S+ inclusion in sport and physical activity (historical & contemporary), publicly out LGBTQI2S+ athletes in the 2020 Olympic Games
Werklund School of Education
Dr. Tonya Callaghan, Associate Professor, Werklund School of Education
Areas of expertise: Gay Straight Alliances, homophobia in faith-based schools, sex education and supports required by LGBTQI2S+ immigrants and newcomers to Canada
Faculty of Arts
James Ellis, Director, Calgary Institute for the Humanities. Professor, English
Areas of expertise: LGBTQI2S+ history
Jenny Godley, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology
Areas of expertise: LGBTQI2S+ discrimination in the health care system, LGBTQ12+ inclusion in skating
Media Contact
Jacqueline Sinnett
Media Relations Advisor, Media and Issues Management
University of Calgary (Advancement)
403-389-3476
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