Bi-national Lesbian Conference/Conference lesbienne bi-nationale – Toronto May 19-21 Mai 1979

This 1979 button with the slogan “Bi-national Lesbian Conference – Toronto May 19-21 Mai 1979” was produced by the Lesbian Organization of Toronto (LOOT) to mark the first Lesbian Bi-national Conference, held at the University of Toronto. The conference, attended by 400 women, aimed to exchange ideas, share culture, and build a network for lesbian activism. It featured workshops, cultural events, and social activities, including a dance with Mama Quilla II, which was interrupted by police wrongly charging the organizers with a liquor infraction. This button symbolizes this landmark event in lesbian organizing and the ongoing effort to create a unified, supportive community.