Decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada
Presented by Ellfie Chen, Jessie Guo, Tanis Korzekwa, Brandon Moleirinho, Michael Sougavinski, and Wenfang Tan. 69 Positions title 69 Positions is a series of exhibitions and public programming critical of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of gay sex in Canada. Banner at the exposition In the past, when two same sex people had sex together, it was considered as a criminal matter. The couple would receive a prison sentence of 14 years upon conviction. However in 1969, it was no longer a criminal act after the federal government of Canada passed Bill C-150, which decriminalized homosexuality. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the critical but memorable exposition of 69 Positions is displayed at MAI, a gallery in Montreal, located on Jeanne Mance Street. It first opened in 1999, and exhibits contemporary art, dance, music, theatre, and more. 69 Positions features various homosexual archival works from many collections, such as V