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You’ve probably heard of Michael Phair, but do you know how he became such an influential activist and icon to Edmonton’s Queer community? It all began when Michael was arrested as one of 56 “found-ins” in the 1981 Pisces Health Spa raid, which would forever Edmonton’s LGBTQ2+ community. So much of Edmonton’s queer history began around Michael’s kitchen table, including the creation of the AIDS Network of Edmonton, Edmonton Vocal Minority, and Michael’s campaign to become the first “out” gay ...