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== 129th Toronto Scouting Group == | == 129th Toronto Scouting Group == | ||
The ''129th Toronto Scouting Group'' (also known as the ''Queer Toronto Scouting Group'') was believed to be the first group worldwide exclusively for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths and adults. The group was founded by gay activist [[Bonte Minnema]] and chartered by [[Scouts Canada]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite journal |title=First gay/lesbian Scout troop |journal=Perceptions |volume=P133 (v17n8) |date=December 8, 1999 |page=28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=James |last=Brooke |authorlink=James Brooke (journalist) |title=Gay and Lesbian Scouts Received With Open Arms in Tolerant Canada |url=http://www.commondreams.org/headlines/070300-02.htm |agency=[[The New York Times]] |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=July 3, 2000 |accessdate=2009-06-26}}</ref> Consistent with Scouts Canada policy, the group was | The ''129th Toronto Scouting Group'' (also known as the ''Queer Toronto Scouting Group'') was believed to be the first group worldwide exclusively for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths and adults. The group was founded by gay activist [[Bonte Minnema]] and chartered by [[Scouts Canada]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite journal |title=First gay/lesbian Scout troop |journal=Perceptions |volume=P133 (v17n8) |date=December 8, 1999 |page=28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=James |last=Brooke |authorlink=James Brooke (journalist) |title=Gay and Lesbian Scouts Received With Open Arms in Tolerant Canada |url=http://www.commondreams.org/headlines/070300-02.htm |agency=[[The New York Times]] |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=July 3, 2000 |accessdate=2009-06-26}}</ref> Consistent with Scouts Canada policy, the group was co-ed. It made world headlines, including the BBC World News, when a story by Reuters first brought attention to the group's existence. | ||
In October 1999, American Pastor Fred Phelps and his congregation at the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest outside the Ontario offices of Scouts Canada. However, Canada Customs denied them entry into the country. This prevented Phelps and his church members from appearing, and left supporters of the group to rally outside the offices without opposition. | In October 1999, American Pastor Fred Phelps and his congregation at the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest outside the Ontario offices of Scouts Canada. However, Canada Customs denied them entry into the country. This prevented Phelps and his church members from appearing, and left supporters of the group to rally outside the offices without opposition. | ||
