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 devel...

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Published in:Canadian journal of communication 2024-09, Vol.49 (3), p.486-502
Main Authors: Dangoisse, Pascale, Basmechi, Farinaz, Schwartz, Michelle, Crompton, Constance, Lipski, Candice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accessibility
Archives & records
Biographies
Canadian history
Digital humanities
Encyclopedias
Evolution (liberation)
Gays & lesbians
LGBTQ community
Ontology
Public participation
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0705-3657
1499-6642
DOI:10.3138/cjc-2024-0005