24:(UTHA). CHAT's work centered around providing support services, education, and organizing community events for Toronto's gay and lesbian community. The organization's activities were driven by its “central plank to come out of the state of fear and apprehension which surrounds the public assertion of one’s rights of sexuality”, with a secondary aim to achieve equal civil rights to those of heterosexuals. In 1977, CHAT disbanded due to economic challenges and declining membership. A number of gay and lesbian groups grew out of CHAT, including Toronto Gay Action (TGA) and
40:(UTHA), the Community Homophile Association of Toronto (CHAT) was formally established on January 3, 1971. As a result of growing community interest in UTHA events, the need for a Toronto-based gay and lesbian community organization became apparent to UTHA members. In February 1971, CHAT held its first public meeting at the Holy Trinity Church which was attended by approximately 50 people. CHAT's first Board of Directors was elected in March 1972, and included
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Toronto's first Gay Pride Week events, including a panel discussion, art exhibit, and was the point of departure for the Toronto's first gay pride march of 1972. This unsanctioned march was attended by approximately 300 people who marched up Toronto's University Avenue.
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