Lesbian and Gay Liberation in Canada: Making Canadian LGBTQ2+ History Accessible

Background: Since 2011, the Lesbian and Gay Liberation in Canada project has sought to make the history of the LGBTQ2+ movement in Canada more accessible to a wide range of users. Analysis: We review approaches we have taken to further our vision, from digitization to graph databases, ontology development, and public engagement through Wikipedia edit-a-thons. Conclusions and implications: Having created a robust interface for sharing LGBTQ2+ history, we are able to focus our attention on building up publicly available information on marginalized communities, while also strategizing for the long-term sustainability of our project.

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Canadian Journal of Communication
Published
2024-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.3138/cjc-2024-0005
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Canadian Identity and History
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Abstract

Background: Since 2011, the Lesbian and Gay Liberation in Canada project has sought to make the history of the LGBTQ2+ movement in Canada more accessible to a wide range of users. Analysis: We review approaches we have taken to further our vision, from digitization to graph databases, ontology development, and public engagement through Wikipedia edit-a-thons. Conclusions and implications: Having created a robust interface for sharing LGBTQ2+ history, we are able to focus our attention on building up publicly available information on marginalized communities, while also strategizing for the long-term sustainability of our project.

Canadian Journal of CommunicationVol. 49(3)
University of Ottawa (CA), Toronto Metropolitan University (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Canadian Identity and History
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