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Reclaiming Place and History with Todd Ross

Reclaiming Place and History with Todd Ross

Update: 2025-05-20
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Todd Ross shares his journey from growing up as a closeted queer youth in rural New Brunswick to becoming a leading voice for 2SLGBTQIA+ veterans in Canada. After being forced out of the Canadian Navy during the discriminatory LGBT purge, Todd transformed his trauma into activism—becoming a lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit that resulted in a national apology and the establishment of the LGBT Purge Fund. The conversation explores his intersecting identities as a Two-Spirit Métis person, the resilience forged through adversity, and the ongoing work of reconciliation, memorialization, and representation. Todd’s story is a testament to healing, leadership, and the quiet strength of returning home.


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Reclaiming Place and History with Todd Ross

Reclaiming Place and History with Todd Ross

Forged In Fire