Chris Bearchell
Chris Bearchell | |
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| Born | Christine Bearchell August 16, 1953 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | February 18, 2007 (aged 53) Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada |
| Movement | Gay liberation |
| Honours | Induction to CGLA National Portrait Gallery, 2003 |
Christine (Chris) Bearchell (August 16, 1953–February 18, 2007) was a Canadian gay liberation activist and right to privacy advocate. Between 1976 and 1987, she was a regular contributor to The Body Politic. During her time living in Toronto from 1975 to 1995, she co-founded or was a leading member of several organizations, including Canadian Lesbian and Gay Rights of Ontario and Maggie's. She also participated in the protests against Operation Soap.