Vriend to Blackwood: Sexual Orientation, Rights & Discrimination
(Proceeds to the End of the Rainbow Foundation)
The Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF), in partnership with Purnell Employment Law, presents an extraordinary evening of film and dialogue exploring how LGBTQ+ communities experience discrimination through subtle, systemic forms within schools, and the human rights implications within policies and practices. Following the screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, a panel discussion will then bring together speakers with unique perspectives for an engaging conversation.
Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Screening: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 (If cost is a barrier, please send us a message and we will take care of it, no questions asked)
Panel Members:
Moderator – Karla Marx: A star in Western Canada’s entertainment scene, Karla is a drag & burlesque entertainer, and a well known comedian. She is also a sessional professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, where she specializes in German and military history and gender theory.
Gonghong Liu: An active member of both the Local 38’s (Alberta Teacher’s Association) Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Committee and the Planning Committee for the Anti-Racist Teachers Network.
Scott Blackwood: Scott is teacher and a claimant pursuing legal action at the Alberta Human Rights Commission, alleging dismissal for being gay. Throughout his career, he has worked in education, research, and leadership roles.
Sophie Purnell: Sophie is an exceptional Calgary employment lawyer known for her outstanding work in human rights and discrimination cases, including representing Scott Blackwood and others in a wide variety of claims.