Hundreds Attend Halifax IDAH Rally by Staff The sky had a melancholic shade surely an important aspect of the Alliance (GSA), who presented Halifax , underlined The IDAH rally was consid- of grey when the rainbow commu- rally. Their names were included in Lindsay Willow with a cheque for that this public gathering was ered a great success by many (see nity of Halifax and surrounding a list of nine Maritimers thought to nearly $3K toward the legal fees she important but cannot suffice in quotes below), and is planned to areas gathered together on May be killed in hate crimes since 1990. incurred in her successful battle with the long run to overcome homo- be a yearly event from now on (see 17 to mark the International Day The names were read out loud, fol- the Halifax Regional School Board phobia. Continuous action has interview with Hugo Dann). Let us Against Homophobia with a rally lowed by an overwhelming silence, in the Human Rights Commission to be undertaken to confront all make this a challenging event to at Halifax City Hall. which reminded everyone that we hearing over homophobic abuse that politicians and religious lead- ensure a better life for all. The rally emerged as a response live in a country where being who she had experienced as a teacher. ers with the detrimental effects More IDAH Views Page 2 to the front cover of a Halifax we are can still be dangerous. Ryan The youth were not silent at the homophobia has on our com- newspaper showing Liberal Ash- MacGrath faded into the silence rally; they performed a contagious munity. As Ms. Willow pointed ley MacIsaac kissing his fiancé, with a most beautiful song, hugs chant, cheering on the crowd with out, it is especially the youth, Atlantic Canada and the “barrage of absolutely were given and tears were shed. rainbow pom-poms: “U-G-L-Y, which needs support in schools Prides 2007 vile language” this photograph Among the 300+ attendees were homophobia has got to die”...”H- and social places so that they can evoked in the public. It was not a some supportive public officials A-T-E, homophobes you don’t fool grow up without living in fear July 7-15 direct reaction to the murders of including Mayor Peter Kelly, NS me”...”F-R-E-E, this is what we need because of who they are. two Nova Scotian gay men that Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil, to be”. At the end the whole crowd Another strong point made Charlottetown, PEI occurred earlier in May, said Hugo HRM Councillors Dawn Sloane and joined in, shouting “Hey-hey, ho-ho, by the speakers was that in order Dann, organizer of the rally, to Krista Snow, Progressive Conserva- homophobia’s got to go!” to successfully overcome homo- July 15-22 clarify this misconception of the tive candidate Andrew Black, and The powerful speeches given by phobia, our community needs Halifax, NS general media. HRM Police Chief Frank Beazley. Rev. Darlene Young of Safe Har- to work hand in hand with the But the loss of the two members Of particular note were the bour MCC, and Lindsay Willow, straight community because it is July 23-29 of the rainbow community was young people from the Gay Straight last year’s Parade Marshal in the “their voices that will be heard.” St. John’s, NL and the community’s. It was Interview With Rally Wayves: The IDAH rally was the other speakers? Are there an important event which got any specific political agendas you interesting to me that so many August 5-12 Organizer Hugo Dann everybody thinking homo- would like to see pushed forward people were opposed to the idea Pictou County The ongoing discussion about phobia, its effects on one’s per- in the nearest future? of a kiss-in; that it was either too the IDAH rally and the effects sonal life and the community as Dann: I chose to talk about how confrontational or too indiscreet. August 11-18 of homophobia in and outside a whole. Of course, not all issues the murders had impacted on the But Darlene and Lindsay and Sydney, NS of our community compelled can be addressed in such an event. rally, especially as regards the media Dylan all picked up on the things Wayves to talk to Mr Dann a few What were the points that you frenzy, and I wanted to talk about weeks after the event. felt were not covered by you or internalized homophobia, my own Cont’d next page “Interview” August 12-19 Saint John, NB September 8-16 In This Issue Moncton, NB See Pages 4-5 for Features & News Columns details Anchored In Sobriety 13 • BMO ACNS Bid For Life 6 • Charmed Lives 18 • Chef’s Corner 14 •Dawn’s Early Light 8 • Events 16-17 • Counselling Gay Youth 7 • ECRSA Schedule 3 • Pullout 9-12 • Groups & Services 15 & 18 • Kibitz And Bitch 6 Homophobia 2 • International Day Against Pride Festivals 4-5 • Joshua Then Opinion 19 • The Nature Of Queer 13 • You Tell Us 19 And Now 14 • Menz Bar Pride Beer 7 • Mollyz New Website 7 2 July 2007 Wayves Atlantic News

ACNS Bid For Life Our Eldon Hay Celebrates 50 Years! Wayves joins many others across In this photo, we see Eldon and life Atlantic Canada in congratulating partner Anne Pirie. And it shows Eldon Hay on the anniversary of Eldon as he appears at Pride Marches the 50th year of his ordination in - with his hat, cape and staff - a getup the United Church. Eldon was the used initially when Eldon was the founding leader of PFLAG Canada Parade Marshall at the first Moncton Moncton, PFLAG Canada Amherst; Pride Day in June 2000. Eldon was and he was PFLAG Canada’s first subsequently Parade Marshal at national president. Halifax and Saint John Pride Day Marches.

“If the Day Against Homophobia helped just one person realize the horrible results from [hate crimes] then we accomplished a huge task”- BMO ACNS Bid For Life May 17: ACNS Fundraising Committee Parade Coordinator Halifax Pride L-R, Jim Hanifen, Eric Ross, Jessica Wall, Steve McLean, Rob Isbister ‘07, Andy Hewlett, Additional Jan Galipeau. Story Page 6. Photo: Rob Isbister members with him: Kimberley Fowlow, Shannon Coombs, Gerrit Volkmann IDAH Interview Cont’d “I think that whenever we hear that objectives got left behind. I re- somebody in our community has ally had hoped to start advocating, “[I am] proud of who we are because been wronged, let’s scream at the pressuring - however one wants to older generations made it possible top of our lungs, “ we need you to phrase it - the provincial govern- for us to come out.” GSA member stand up because it is your voice that ment to fund an in-depth study Dylan Chase people are going to listen to.” -Halifax of the real cost of homophobia in Regional School Board Teacher , just like Quebec has Lindsay Willow just done. What are the financial costs for something like Lindsay’s human rights challenge? Enormous was Scott Brison? His silence dur- for taxpayers, but also the legal fees ing the whole period of the police that she’s still paying for! Think of investigation was very troubling to the personal costs: the suicides, the me. Of course, they’ll all plead that depression and substance abuse, the they didn’t hear about it in time, to societal costs of kids being forced which I have to reply that it’s not out of their homes and schools: just up to us to invite them. They Hugo Dann IDAH all because of hate! It staggers the need to get their constituency of- Rally Organizer mind. fices engaged with any and all issues that I would have wanted to talk Wayves: What is your opinion that affect the LGBT community. about if the murders hadn’t hap- on presence/absence of politi- Two murders couldn’t even man- pened: Darlene was really activist, cal, religious leaders, etc? Were age to accomplish that, which is “IDAH was a tremendously challenging the crowd, and Dylan you satisfied with who showed truly depressing, but it shows us empowering event.” Media Public related a personal encounter with up? Or was the output generally where we are on the radar! Relations Halifax Pride 2007, Fierte homophobia, and Lindsay talked unsuccessful? On a positive note, I was truly Canada Pride President Raymond about how we also have to address impressed and moved by Halifax Taavel our own prejudices, racism and Police Chief Frank Beazly. He other -isms that our community is showed up with a whole bunch “Go from here and continue to not exempt from. I felt incredibly of Deputy Chiefs, all in full dress confront [intolerance] right to the proud to be with all these articu- uniform, and they stayed for the politicians and religious leaders...we late and powerful speakers, and I whole thing. Actually, a highlight will not be silenced” - Rev. Darlene was delighted that I got heckled; for me was a conversation I had Young, MCC Safe Harbour it showed me people weren’t just with one of the Deputy Chiefs afterwards -- this man completely got it and wanted to share that! [There] we were, both men in our 40’s, both parents - one gay, one straight - but able to find common cause in wanting to see an end to homophobia. Wayves: Where do you see the IDAH Rally going? Will it be a HRM Mayor Peter Kelly yearly event? Who’s going to step Nova Scotia Liberal Leader, Stephen up to be in charge? McNeil Dann: I didn’t get to see Mayor Dann: Yes, it will become an Kelly, but I was glad he was there annual thing, and it will be taken along with some City Councilors. up by the larger community. It’s I was glad that all parties in the a natural fit for NSRAP, and it’s HRM Police Chief Frank Beazly, Legislature were represented, at a natural for the forum of com- “I too believe that we need to seek HRM Councillor Dawn Sloane, least the Conservatives sent a can- munity groups that will hopefully District 12 out support of our heterosexual didate, my friend Andrew Black. come about from March’s Town friends in order to make fast and listening, they were really thinking I did get a really nice voicemail Hall, and it’s a natural for Amnesty lasting changes. I don’t think the critically about what was being from Minister David Morse, from International. Because of time, IDAH is enough to turn haters into said. the provincial Cabinet, saying that because of the media madness, I lovers however it may be enough to I think it was important that he wished he could have attended. missed contacting some key groups turn lovers into even stronger ones.” we had that time for healing, we Sadly, only Alexa MacDonough who could have added a lot, like IS- Singer/Songwriter/Artist Ryan needed to let out the pressure that (NDP) responded from the Fed- CANS and Healing Our Nations. MacGrath eral level. Of course, one doesn’t Oh well, again next year! And had been building over that whole HRM Councillor Krista Snow period. However, politically some expect Peter MacKay to turn up let’s see 3,000 people in Grand or even send a message, but where Parade!!! Photos: Bill MacKinnon District 2 Wayves July 2007 3

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chosen to move our festival to this On Tuesday, August 14 we host Maybe we can even help apply that Festival is a chance for persons of date for a few reasons. An August our Movie Night at the Southend sun screen for you! differing sexual orientations and festival would make it easier for Community Centre. Three movies On Saturday night, August gender identities and all our allies people in our community to visit will be offered for screening begin- 18, we wrap up the week’s events to come together and celebrate the other Maritime cities hosting Pride ning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, with our annual Pride Dance at the diversity of our community. By Week festivals, and of course easier and our first movie will be for all Horizon Achievement Centre in celebrating together we remember for other community members to ages, with the final two for those Sydney. Beginning at 9 p.m. and our past, affirm our future and visit Cape Breton Island for our 19 years and older. running until 2 p.m., admission provide important visibility which own festival. August has also been On Wednesday night, August is just $6, and door prizes will be Atlantic Prides con’t page 8 a typical time when many ex-Cape 15, it’s our annual MusicFest and given out throughout the night. Halifax Pride pages 9-12 Pride of Pictou County August Bretoners return home to visit, so Pub Night at the Southend Com- Please check out our website, 5-12 the post-Action Week festival is a munity Centre. Come out and http://www.pridecapebreton.com dedicated solely to the well-being more appropriate time for them to enjoy the sounds and talents of for more details of our events, in- and unity of the Island’s gay, les- enjoy the many events our festival some of Cape Breton Island’s most cluding maps to the various venues. bian, bisexual and transgendered has to offer. talented performers. Admission is Be sure to check our site regularly community. Its 6-member board This year’s Pride Week theme by donation. to see what we’re up to throughout is made up of dedicated, hard is Out With Friends, and kicks off On Thursday, August 16, the the year. While you’re there, check working volunteers from the last Saturday, August 11 with Midnight Southend Community Centre will out our message board; your com- organization, and previous Pride Bowling at Sydney’s Heather Lanes be the center for an afternoon and ments are always welcome! Week organizers. The membership beginning at 9:30 p.m. This event evening of Family Fun. There’ll includes myself (Peter Steele) and has proven to be a great way to be games, prizes, refreshments Pam Steele (no relation) who share bring both the gay and straight and entertainment for the whole Saint John Co-Chair duties, Steve Fong (Sec- communities together for Aug 12-19 retary), Darren McKinnon (Treas- a fun-filled evening. In the urer), and members John Griffin past, this has also proven Catherine and her committee and Marina Ross. Since organizing to be a great fundraiser. worked very hard last year to pull in October of last year, we have Tickets are $10 each, and off a great and memorable Pride been putting plans together for our tickets will be sold during Week 2006, and I have no doubt August Pride Week festival, bringTHE- theWORLDS’S night forODDEST a chance at COMIC SHOP! that they will surpass the com- ing aspects of previous festivals thatwww .thestra nprizegead vwheel.entures .Freecom pizza munity’s expectations again this have had great success. is also on the menu! year. Ross Leavit is looking after In addition to our planning proc- Our annual Pride Parade the crown event, the Parade, which Buy a house, get a ess, we’ve been hosting monthly takes place Sunday, August will be spectacular under his reign. fridge magnet (and dances at the Southend Commu- 12 at 1 p.m. The parade will He and his husband Wayne have a nity Centre in Sydney. Turnout travel through the down- very long and tireless track record outstanding service). for the dances has increased with town area ending at Louisa of successes within the Saint John each dance, and we’ve been see- Field in Sydney’s north end for family. LGBTQ community. It is because ing more and more new people our post-parade party. A free On Friday, August 17, we’ll of them and people like Catherine Rosie Porter show up at each dance. Dances barbecue and games for children host our annual Beach Party begin- and Bridget, and Jim and Carl, that Realtor have previously been held the will highlight the afternoon. 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On May 17, the AIDS Coalition to extend our thanks to our table of Nova Scotia hosted the BMO sponsors, CIBC Wood Gundy, Happy Pride Tom! Financial Group Bid for Life! O’Regans, The Great West life Dinner & Auction at the Casino Assurance Company – Sharon J.M. I know that Pride celebrations happen in May in individuality is our strength. Queers are not just Nova Scotia. Kinsman and Servay Independent Belgium but that’s far too early in the year to be like everyone else - Thank the Goddess! We are This year’s event sold out quick- Research. ACNS would like to practical here. You’d run the risk of frost on your different from straight people and different from ly, and saw a 50% increase in tickets thank all of the incredible Artists, nipple ring. But ah, July - height of summer. Glo- each other too. I reject the whole idea of homo- sold. The event was a great success, Crafts People and Businesses for rious days! In spring one feels the first tentative geneous homos, the rainbow is a spectrum not a and the AIDS Coalition would their continued support and gen- tender kiss of the sun; by July you get summer’s single colour. Besides it is so easy to slide from like to extend tremendous thanks erosity. Thank-you to our guests, hot tongue right down your throat. “fitting in” to “hiding.” There has to be room for to BMO Financial Group, Casino hosts Elizabeth Logan and Don Speaking of hot times, did I ever tell you about all of us or there won’t be room for any of us. Nova Scotia, Chester & Company, Connolly (CBC’s Information the real estate agent I once spent some time with? And the world needs us, they follow where AVW-TELAV, FX101.9, MAC Radio), and Mannheim Auctions One blazing summer afternoon he took me to we lead. Cosmetics, Jeffery Cowling & for joining us and supporting this see an unoccupied luxurious home that had just Remember when no one but gay men wore Associates and Crabapple Cottage important event. come on the market. We were upstairs where he earrings and Birkenstocks were worn only by the Floral & Gifts. We would also like was about to give me an in depth demonstration kind of woman who didn’t shave her legs? The of the importance of ”Location, Location, Loca- status quo needs shaking up and we can support tion” when another agent pulled into the driveway and promote that change. Not only do we think with prospective buyers. We nearly broke our outside the box - we change the box to a many Women In Motion Dance necks trying to get dressed while racing down the sided container, paint every wall a different shade back stairs and then laughed so hard in the car we and refuse to hide it away in the closet. Normal by Vicki Froats • “The music was great and almost went off the road on the way back. Fond is just a concept and beige is not truly a colour. Hundreds of women from all over the place was air conditioned, and summer memories. Some of us found our first real sense of family the Maritime provinces danced the the people were ready for a good Another July highlight is Rufus Wainwright’s in the gay community - rescued from the orphan- night away at Beach Party Dance time.” birthday on the 22nd. Rufus has become a great age of pity and contempt which was deemed the held at the Holiday Inn on Robie To say that the dance was a suc- favourite of my Irish friend, Earring Go Bragh, so appropriate place for our kind out in the “normal” Street. The gala event was brought cess is an understatement. we will probably have a marathon Rufus CD fest world. Freedom to be ourselves finally and to be- to Halifax by Superior Travel, Superior Travel, Women in Mo- along with appropriate quantities of cold drinks long to a family. Not a support group or special Women In Motion. The Commons tion is a locally owned company by to mark the occasion. Earring was something of interest club, but a family. Okay maybe we are a Room was filled to capacity. Tunes women FOR women specializing a late bloomer - queerly speaking - but he’s catch- family straight out of a play by Tennessee Williams from the last five decades kept the in travel, tours and events. The ing up fast. (I like to call him Great Uncle Homo) but how we dance floor lively, and a great time dance was the first planned event. On the topic of blooms - I was going to plant love all the eccentric aunts and neurotic cousins was had by all. Other things to look forward to flowers in rainbow colours along my deck this and the weirdly appealing relatives so throbbing Some quotes from the dance are wine tours, golf getaways, a year - you know, sort of flower power Pride - red with life they vibrate like harp strings. Oh, the floor were: dance on September 28, and a News geraniums, orange marigolds, yellow petunias etc. drama and the frustration and the joy of being • “We enjoyed the dance. Felt Year’s Gala. but then I got stuck on green. I mean all plants part of this family! the venue was great. I liked that On a larger scale, Women in have green but are there green flowers? Then I Let us not forget, Oscar and Gertrude are our you could sit separate from the Motion will soon be taking book- couldn’t find any blue flowers I liked either so I ancestors. Imagine someone telling them not to dancing. It was remote enough that ings for women only all inclusive bought pink begonias instead and pink isn’t one rock the boat, or to try and blend in! Pride is a time you were not bothered by the hotel travel to the Mayan Rivera for of the rainbow colours although it is certainly a to remember the past but plunge headlong into the patrons, and of course nice clean April 2008. Women In Motion gay colour and so the whole idea kind of fell apart. future. Many are resistant to change but not me. washrooms.” intend on posting their events on The planters and pots look great anyway with This old dog is always eager for new tricks. • “They did what hasn’t been http://gay.hfxns.org/LocalEvents. their cheery flowers. With my watering can in one Gotta run – Ab Fab reruns are on! accomplished in a long time...had If you would like to be included hand and martini glass in the other I could pose for Love ya! a suitable venue for a dance and a on their email list you can contact the summer cover of Gayboy magazine. Well... good selection of music.” them at [email protected]. as long as I had the right make up and wardrobe people, a skilled photographer and a compassion- ate air brush technician. Sigh. The years between chicken and chicken hawk pass so quickly. Not that I’m trying to be a role model. Kind of impossible when there are so many different kinds of queers out there. We’re all members of the same tribe but lots of different clans. There’s the drag clan, the gym boys, the bull dyke band, two-spirits, the leather kin, yuppies and guppies, the lipstick lodge and more. Not to men- tion the shamans and elders. It may take a village to raise a child but you need the Village People to raise a gay one. The days of Pride are the time to remind ourselves of the value of diversity. Our Wayves July 2007 7

Counselling Gay Youth FCP: Creating Strong Voice For Workshop Canadian Prides On June 1 AIDS New Bruns- Gay and questioning youth re- By Ralph Higgins concerns of the GLBTQ communi- and Iceland. wick and River Valley Health, quire social and emotional supports is big business in Canada ty to other national organizations As Taavel explains, FCP works Public Health hosted the work- to live healthy lives; youth without these days. For example, a recent including government branches,” quite independently, making “deci- shop “Counselling Gay Youth” in such supports are at a higher risk advertisement reports CTV as a and the commitment of FCP “ for sions that affect us” queer Canadi- Fredericton, NB. More than one to be harassed, develop mental major sponsor of the Toronto a network of support and informa- ans, but having access and com- hundred people from across the health problems, and to engage in Pride celebrations. Not that long tion for smaller communities and munication with other groups on province attended the workshop risky sexual behaviour. In recogni- ago the idea of a national television groups, to help them get started, an international level too. amid a display of rainbow colored tion of these needs, the goal of the network actively, publicly support- share organizational ideas etc.” Just as InterPride is divided into paraphernalia. Facilitator Stephane workshop was to assist potential ing queer activities would have In addition, he hopes that hav- world regions (Canada is Region 7), Proulx led participants through front line support people—nurses, been unimaginable. ing a national committee will FCP operates in six areas: Pacific, the workshop, which explored the social workers, teachers, and oth- These days not only are Pride make it easier to “seek out funding Arctic, Prairies, Ontario, Quebec historical dimensions of homopho- ers—in becoming more aware and celebrations continuing to grow in opportunities federally for and on and Atlantic Canada. Each has a bia, counselling issues and creating welcoming of gay and questioning larger centres like Toronto, Mon- behalf of Pride organizations,” regional director that sits on the safe environments for GLBTTQ youth. treal, Vancouver and Halifax (now which might not otherwise have Fierté Canada Pride board. The youth. the fourth largest in the country), knowledge or access. It is impor- director for Atlantic Canada is Ra- but also taking place in small towns tant as well to maintain a strong, mona Westgate of Pictou County Mollyz: Spins New Website, and rural areas throughout Canada visible presence for all queer Ca- Nova Scotia. She can be contacted where the GLBTQ crowd gath- nadians. at [email protected], Pours Pride Beer ers for marches, pot luck suppers FCP is also working to “develop and Raymond would be delighted and special screenings of movies. programs like a national insurance to hear from you at president@fie Melinda-Lyzette Melanson, oth- appears in the food section of the Slowly disappearing is the notion program Pride groups can opt into, rtecanadapride.ca. erwise known as Mollyz, has a newspaper and has thus indulged that one must move away to the and to set up a website that can new website for her diner and it’s herself by adding to her website an anonymity of a city in order to be provide a lot of the ‘how to’ and as fresh and tasty as one of her area for reviews and testimonials. openly, freely queer. resource information and make it salads. She’s quite proud of it and Be sure to leave your own feedback One of the people actively available to members.” What this invites everyone to come and have and don’t forget to visit her “About engaged in promoting this growth means is that even a very small a look. Mollyz” page to read about her il- is Raymond Taavel, newly elected group can have the experience and The new site improves on the lustrious and salty history. President of Fierté Canada Pride. support of the larger community old by providing expanded, well- The new site will be up by the Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, in establishing Pride activities in organized information as well as end of June. Visit Mollyz Diner in northern Ontario. Taavel has their local areas. photo galleries and listings for on the web at http://www.mol- made the Maritimes his home Fierté Canada Pride is the Cana- current and upcoming events. The lyzdiner.ca. for the last fifteeen years, and has dian branch of InterPride (www. menus are available for viewing become a well-known figure in and, if you wish, printing. Mollyz Mollyz and Propeller interpride.org), which works on the queer community here. He an international level to achieve has been branching out lately: a Celebrate Pride is an integral part of the Wayves section with her complete catering these goals. Their stated mission is Propeller celebrates their 10th team, is this year’s media liaison to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual menu and photographs has been Birthday during Halifax Pride 2007 for Halifax Pride, and most queer added to the new site. The main and and transgender Pride, to increase with Atlantic Canada’s only Queer activities in the port city benefit networking and communication menu pages feature rotating photos Beer. Menz Pale Ale will be avail- from Raymond’s enthusiasm and of the various dishes and delights among Pride organizations, to able in limited quantities in “BIG” experience. encourage diverse communities to to be found in her establishment. 650 ml bottles exclusively at Menz I spoke with Raymond Taavel Mollyz is now available for private hold and attend Pride events and Bar. Starts July 15. about Fierté Canada Pride and the to act as a source of education. and corporate catering. role he wants it to play in Canada’s Mollyz loves it when her name InterPride includes representatives burgeoning queer landscape. A key from many countries—including element, he said, was the need for Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand “a national voice to present the 8 July 2007 Wayves Dawn’s Early Light Dear Dawn, My partner just came out that she’s You certainly have your work ings might change and so might transsexual. When I first heard cut out for you. Finding credible yours or maybe not. Maybe the what she said, I thought she was information on transsexuals can two of you will fall in love even joking. I’ve always tried to have an be very hard. There hasn’t been deeper and find out that gender open mind and never judge anyone much research done--unfortu- and sexuality can be very fluid and but I’m really struggling with this. nately this is just another sign of that the labels you once held might I don’t want to tell her how hard the systemic discrimination that be more flexible than you realized. this is for me because I know what follows the trans community There are a few reputable sources a struggle she is having. I love her everywhere. However, there are for information regarding trans and will stand by her no matter many examples of highly credible sex--start at Venus Envy in Halifax what, but I’m so damn confused. researchers who have produced (www.venusenvy.ca) and go from She’s been working with a there. Atlantic Prides really good therapist to help “...gender and sexuality can If she is important to con’t from Pg 5 tion with UNBSJ Q-Collective). her through the transition you and you really do advances the struggle for equality Fri Aug 17 - TBA: Cruise, Din- period, and in two months be very fluid, and the labels want to be there for her for all. ner & Show on the Voyager II. she will be starting hor- no matter what, then One of the Pride Committee’s Sat Aug 18 - 9-11 a.m.: Breakfast mones. She is also going to you once held might be more you will have to be very new initiatives this year is to part- at Mahogany Manor; start asking people to refer honest, open and willing ner with the Saint John Theatre 11 a.m.-noon: Auction at Ma- to her as “he” and she will flexible than you realized” to work through any Company’s Second Stage. We met hogany Manor; be changing her name. I’m difficult feelings you with Second Stage’s Jay Rawding 1 p.m.: Parade from Queen okay with all that but what hap- excellent pieces. You can begin face. You are right though, she does twice to brainstorm about what Square South; pens to us sexually? I’ve been trying your search at www.rainbow- have a lot on her plate, and I’m we might be able to do. With your 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: Pride Dance, to read as much as possible - learn health.ca for Canadian reports glad to hear she is getting support. assistance what we are propos- Venue TBA everything I can, but I can’t find and links or check out www.glma. Hopefully it is from someone who ing is a one-hour show that will anything but porn on transsexual org for American and interna- can truly help and has access to the highlight significant moments in sex. Will she still be attracted to tional reports and links. In terms information. It’s very important our lives. What we need from you Moncton me? Will I still find him attractive? of your question regarding sex that you, too, find a therapist or is real stories about some aspect What should I do? and sexual attraction, I’m afraid I some other form of support to help of your life that you would con- Sept 8-16 Dazed and confused can’t be of much help other than you get through this. sider worth sharing (a maximum to say that you have to be patient This can be a confusing, scary of two), which has something to A summer pride promotion, Dear Dazed, and take things slowly. Her feel- time but it doesn’t have to be. do with your sexual orientation “SOCO,” will be happening on Your partner is finally becoming or gender identity in the form of Fridays at Triangles (http://www. who she truly is, celebrate that a short story about an incident or trianglesbar.com), starting on July and enjoy getting to know her all event (5-10 minutes) that had an 6. The River of Pride committee over again. impact on your life. All the stories invites you for a cool, specially Best of luck to you both, will go to Jay for him to make the priced Southern Comfort drink Dawn overall decision about what stories and a chance to win a S.C. mini will be included. fridge. The draw will take place at Come To The the Mardi Gras dance September Light! Tentative events include the 14, during pride week. The “Pur- following: ple” colour party will be happening Dawn wants to hear from you. July 7, sponsored by Finlandia, Let Dawn shed some light on Sun Aug 12 - a.m.: Church service at Centenary Queen Square Triangles and Moosehead. The your personal problems. Contact grand “ALL” colour party is set for her at [email protected]. Church at 125 Wentworth Street; 2-4 p.m.: Theatre on the Edge August 4. July 1 is the final deadline will present a series of vignettes for activities to be included in the depicting aspects of peoples’ lives in official pride program. A commit- our community. Venue TBA, tee delegation plans to distribute Mon Aug 13 - Noon: Flag Rais- the programs at all pride celebra- ing at City Hall; tions happening throughout the TBA: Proclaimation at Com- Maritimes in July and August. mon Council Meeting Mark down September 15 in your Wed Aug 15 - TBA: Music Nite pride calendar to be in Moncton, at Mahogany Manor (like a Kitchen a bientot. Check out www.fierte- Party) monctonpride.ca for the latest de- Thu Aug 16 - TBA: Movie nite velopments. Volunteers are invited at UNBSJ Oland Hall (in coopera- to sign up online. Wayves July 2007 9

Halifax Pride Week Festival July 15-22 2007

Taking On Diversity A Word From Pride Co-chair Tamara Matheson

It was another long Pride Commit- to educate ourselves and the com- tee meeting, filled with debate. The munity at large. length of my work day was starting I wanted a Pride Week where to take its toll when the spotlight everyone was not only welcome fell on me. “I want to hear from the but valued. Since I had heard so Co-Chairs! What is your vision of many stories that stemmed from Pride? What should the theme be?” ignorance, I wanted a Pride Week Luckily my answer came quickly, I that celebrated our differences. I only had to look around the room wasn’t the only one in the room to see it. who saw the importance of such Diversity is a huge part of our a theme; without even a little de- community. Other communities bate, the Pride team had come to may come together through shared a consensus. interest, income, age, race, religion Our theme and the vision that or gender. However the Pride would inspire and motivate us Community remains diverse in through the months leading up to all of these and more. You would Pride 2007 would be Diversity. Just think that, for us especially, valu- don’t ask us to agree on a single ing diversity would have become way to define it. We would rather Your Halifax Pride Committee 2007: Back Row (L-R): Trent Slaunwhite, Volunteers, Kimberly Fowlow, second nature. However, we need share and celebrate one another’s Treasurer, Kachiri Beleza, Member at Large, Middle Row (L-R) Shannon Coombs, Secretary, Lee Anne Poole, to hear each other’s stories to unique perspectives. Events, Michael Davies-Cole, Co-chair, Tamara Matheson, Co-chair, Andy Hewlett, Parade, Hugo Dann, understand the need to continue Member at Large, Front Centre: Raymond Taavel, Media Public Relations What Colour Is Your Ribbon? Blue and deep for the tears shed by a Parade Route mother As her child lay dying, shot in the streets Saturday July 21 Dark as the night sky filled with missiles and death As a father shelters his family with his arms crying in anger, fear and rage Orange as the fire that fuels hate and consumes so many Green as the grass on the ground where the still body laid flag clutched in hand Grey as the sky when there is no new dawn to take away the pain Lavender as the scarfs worn while the rocks flew by Red as the blood spilled when no step wavered Brown as the dirt where feet ran seeking freedom from chains So many ribbons, too many deaths, so little time My ribbon would be pink as a child’s smile who has never heard the words of hate and ignorance uttered Or the glorious bright yellow of a new day and one more chance to see a change Or maybe it is layered like a rain- bow that holds all color united within its splendor

I ask what colour is your ribbon? Photo: Gerrit Volkmann Map: Sealevel Communications mdc 10 July 2007 Wayves

A Week of Diverse Events

This is my second year as Events year after year! During Pride 2007, we can share website (www.halifaxpride.com) look forward to seeing everyone Coordinator for Halifax Pride and From July 15 to 22, Halifax the best Queer art and culture Hali- for up to date information, and out supporting one another and it has been an honour to be part residents and visitors can attend: fax has to offer. We’ve named just be sure to pick up a free Halifax celebrating our many accomplish- of such a diverse and exciting festi- the Fourth Annual Dykes vs. Divas a few options for you here. New Pride Events Guide (hitting the ments. Happy Pride! val! Over 19 years, the creativity, Ball Game; the second Noon Time- events are being confirmed and streets on Thursday, July 12th). I Lee-Anne Poole, Events Coor- dedication and commitment of the Out lecture series; OUTrageous! added daily, so keep checking our dinator Halifax Pride 2007 Halifax Pride Board, along with the A Night of Queer Comedy; Reel volunteers, spectators and support- Out, an LGBTQ Film Festival; and ers, continue to be outstanding. It much, much more! Pride Week is is thanks to all the members of our an amazing combination of sports, diverse community that Halifax music, dance, film, education, con- Pride is what it is today: continu- versation, and fun! ously bigger, better and bolder,

Concert on the Commons: Rouge Fatale Steps Into the Pride Limelight

they usually do. Later on I was adopted, I had the ultimate queen for my adoptive drag mother… Lulu.” Wayves: Which brings us to the big question: How does it feel? “To be taking over from her? Well... not taking over. No one could take over from Lulu! To step into her shoes?” Wayves: How about to step into the spotlight? “Overwhelming! It was… Honest- ly? I cried. I was helping Lee-Anne out with a bunch of stuff for plan- JayWells ning the concert and I asked her if Salon she’d thought of anyone yet. When HOMO Hopper Amid all the buzz surrounding she said yes, and that the whole AFTER Pride 2007, perhaps the foremost Pride Committee felt really good DYKES VS question in many people’s minds about the choice, I was so excited, DIVAS has been that of who will succeed because I knew what a tough job Lulu LaRude as the hostess of Hali- it was and I thought maybe it was fax’s biggest queer party, the post- Cathy Jones or someone… and parade Concert on the Commons. Lee-Anne said, “Sooooo, we were Now that rising, young star Rouge wondering if you’d be interested”. Fatale has been named, Wayves And I was just totally speechless. It wanted to find out how she was means so much to me, with Lulu feeling about it all, and whether being a fellow Cape Bretoner, she could reveal any hints about and a comedy Queen… It makes what audiences might anticipate. me even more scared. I’m having We asked her first to tell us a bit nightmares.” about herself. Wayves: Classic actors’ night- Wayves: Where does Miss Rouge mares? Being naked on stage? Fatale actually hail from? “Well I think everbody’s seen “Rouge is originally from Cape that by now! More like just say- Breton. I was dared to do the Miss ing something really dumb, and Gay Sydney Pageant. It took place everyone just stopping and 8,000 in a church basement! Anyway, I people staring at me!” had everything I needed except eye- lashes, so we were all in Shopper’s Wayves: We’re sure you’ll be Drug Mart, picking up eyeliner and fabulous! stuff, and these queens I was with “Well, thank you!” were saying, “You’ve got to have s a name!” They were throwing out Wayves: Can you give us any these names at me, and they were hints about what the Concert all terrible - and I didn’t even like will be like? drag queens then! Little did I know “We’re still a bit in the dark, just they were going to take over my because some plans are still being Walking the Pride Flag life! - Anyway, I looked over at finalized. We’re talking about getting all the Queens together in Are you interested in becoming a by carrying the Pride Flag. all the hair colour products and I part of history? Are you longing saw (she intones in a rich French groups, and trios, and more like This is a unique opportunity for story to the Parade Co- a big show instead of just solos to march through the streets of new and seasoned members from ordinator, Andy Hewlett, accent) Rouge Passion and Noir Halifax and express your Pride? Fatale. So I put the two together, - I’m not sure if I’ll even be doing our fabulous community to join at [email protected]. a solo. Anyway, I’ve been talking Is there diversity in your life and the Parade. If you’re interested in Don’t worry if you feel too shy to and she’s been haunting me ever do you have a story that you want since.” to the girls, and we’re starting to taking on the honour of carrying write your story, just send us your get excited. I know there are going to share? If your answer to any of our colorful flag, then we want to name: we need lots of willing hands Wayves: Did you have a drag to be bands, and the drag these questions is “Yes!” then Hali- hear from YOU!! Write us a few to uphold our beautiful Rainbow mother? will be more integrated in with the fax Pride wants to know! lines about why you want to be a Flag this Pride Day!! We look for- “Juicy Fruit was one of the first other acts: there’ll be movement, We’re looking for members of part of the Parade or what Pride ward to hearing from you! Happy queens to help me out. She didn’t there’ll be dance… it’s going to be our Rainbow community to par- means to you. Pride, Halifax!!!! do my makeup or anything, like like a real, big show!” ticipate in the 2007 Pride Parade Send your thoughts or your Wayves July 2007 11 Reel Out! Film Fest 2: The Sequel Last year’s Reel Out! Film Fest was community. Last year opened with One year later, Fitzgerald is year tickets will be available in the first to be curated and produced an outdoor, waterfront screening back on board, and Reel Out! 2: advance over the internet, so by filmmaker Thom Fitzgerald of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, The Sequel! will present a strong check http://www.halifaxpride. (The Hanging Garden, 3 Needles). and closed with the ribald comedy and eclectic program of interna- com regularly for the most up to Films from 7 countries were shown Another Gay Movie. The festival tional feature films as a part of date Reel Out! film selections and in a week-long festival, presenting was a victim of its own success, Pride Week from July 15-22. To ticket infos. diverse filmmakers and stories with hundreds being turned away solve the sold-out dilemma, this from within our global LGBTQ* from sold-out screenings. Calling All Volunteers... Hello, my name is Trent, and I’m the Volunteer Coordinator for Pride 2007. This year’s Pride Week promises to be bigger and better than ever, and the dedication of the Pride Committee is a testament to that. However, the real success of the Festival depends on the many volunteers who donate their time, energy, and hard work for Pride. If you support Halifax Pride and would like to be involved, then please consider becoming a volunteer. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and to help support our community. It’s a lot of fun too; we promise! Our volunteers provide the backbone that help make Pride the great success it is, so on behalf of the whole Committee, I want to offer you all a big thank you in advance. Happy Pride, Halifax! If you want to volunteer with Halifax Pride, please visit the website at www.halifaxpride.com, click on Volunteers on the home page, then click on Volunteer Form. Fill in the required fields and the form will be sent to the Volunteer Coordina- tor. You can also email Trent at [email protected].

Halifax Pride Parade By Andy Hewlett, Parade Coor- dinator The 2007 Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, July 21, will be our brightest and biggest yet. Our theme is Diversity and we are aim- ing to have a diverse mix of people, not only to showcase their Pride by marching, but by lining the streets to cheer us on! Parade marshalling begins at 12:30 p.m. on Maitland Street (be- tween Cornwallis St. and Prince William). Parade start time is 2:00 p.m. Sharp! The parade will take the same route as last year, heading downtown along Brunswick Street to Spring Garden Road, traveling up to South Park, on to Bell Road, Ahern and ending on Cogswell at the North Commons. Make sure you pick your favorite spot on one of these streets to catch the best parade that Halifax has to offer! To register a float in the parade, check out our website at http:// www.halifaxpride.com and down- load the registration form. You can also contact the Parade Coordina- Calendar Image by tor at [email protected], or Mike Davies-Cole by calling (902) 405-9968. Individu- als and small groups (fewer than 10 people) march for free. Businesses Pride Bus By Alan Stewart that don’t have a partnership pack- Rides Again! The Pride Bus rides again for We have room for only two wheel- may be elderly or have difficulty age with Halifax Pride at $500 or its fourth year! The Pride Bus is chair-confined persons, and those with mobility. The sponsors of more must pay a $50 fee. Com- placed in the parade by its who are interested should register the Pride Bus are the Nova Scotia munity Groups and Not-for-Profit sponsors not only to be a early with Maria at the AIDS Coali- Government & General Employ- Organizations are asked to make a visual statement of support tion of Nova Scotia (902-425-4882). ees Union, Metro Transit, Amalga- voluntary contribution of $25. for the GLBTTQQ Libera- Other wheelchair occupants can mated Transit Union and the AIDS As we prepare for this parade tion Movement, but also to be accommodated if they are able Coalition of Nova Scotia. to express our rights and freedom, provide transportation for to move into a bus seat, and their our pride and love for one another, those who are not able chairs can be folded and stored in let’s do so with a bang! Wave your to walk in the parade but the back of the bus. Lots of seat- flag high on Pride day. The Halifax would like to be part of it. ing is available for others, who Pride Committee can’t wait to see you there! Happy Pride, Halifax! 12 July 2007 Wayves Wayves July 2007 13 The Nature Of Queer III – The Mother Effect

By Gerrit Volkmann birth order effect.” The bottom organisms like bacteria or viruses, the case of male homosexuality, her loins to be gay, lesbian or bi. There are a lot of things that can line of this effect is that the more these “anti-male antibodies” do not it seems to be less simple because Hormone patches are envisioned, influence a fetus during pregnancy: older biological brothers exist in a result in eradication of the male experimental data suggest that both which interfere with any fluctua- smoking, alcohol and drugs can family, the greater the possibility fetus from the woman’s body. reduced and elevated androgen tions of androgen levels, keeping cause disabilities and miscarriage. that the next born boy is going The antibodies are thought to levels predispose a male fetus to them stable and the baby straight. Certain diets might boost the IQ to be gay. Statistics suggest that interact with the developing brain become gay. While this sounds rather funny of the child. Some people are even approximately 1 in 7 gay men of the male fetus, pushing its sexual But in terms of sexual orienta- and scientifically unrealistic to me, convinced that exposing the fetus owes his sexual orientation to this orientation away from straight to tion and genetics (see last Wayves it is nonetheless alarming. It shows to music or literature makes for a effect. A similar effect could not gay. Every successful birth of a boy issue), the prenatal androgen theory how knowledge about our very more creative mind. be found for lesbian, bisexual or increases these antibodies, and thus makes a lot of sense. Androgens are existence can be prone to misuse. Research on the biology of straight people. the chance of the next one to be gay known to be important factors in As heinous as it is to abort an sexual behaviour further provides But how does this effect come in later life. our cells; they are able to turn genes unborn child because it does not clues that sexual orientation is yet about? Well, the immune system The second theory is termed on and off. Androgens thus might have the desired gender, so is any another factor determined inside of a pregnant woman is able to “prenatal androgen model.” Here- interact with the “gay genes,” and intervention with the development the womb. Two popular theories recognize male and female fetuses, in, sexual orientation is thought to only certain concentrations lead to of an otherwise physically healthy out there try to explain how fetuses and because the biological sex of be affected by the levels of andro- activation of these genes. fetus. may be predisposed to a certain the male fetus is different from gen hormones (e.g., testosterone) Even though both theories have The scientific community has to sexual orientation. the mother, she sees the male fetus during pregnancy. A female fetus not been 100% confirmed, pseudo- make sure that such misuse never The first theory is referred to as “non-self.” Her immune system exposed to large amounts of andro- scientists are already eager enough happens. Where would mankind be as “maternal immunization” and reacts and produces antibodies. gens inside the womb is very likely to develop goodies for the mommy without sexual diversity? is based on the so called “fraternal But in contrast to other non-self to become a lesbian in later life. In who doesn’t want the fruit of

Anchored in Sobriety: 19th Courage Roundup

By Bill W. refers to them in Twelve Steps see Wayves Groups & Services. To The 19th Annual Courage Round- and Twelve Traditions, and in a find an AA meeting right now, up will be held on August 10-12 in 1958 letter expresses deep sympa- call 902-461-1119, or see AA or the Universalist Unitarian Church thy and concern. The dedication Alcoholics Anonymous in your at 5500 Inglis St in Halifax. Cour- and talents of gay and lesbian AA phonebook for other cities. age is sponsored by gay men and members have often led them into lesbians in AA, but all AA’s & service, where they have contrib- Al-Anons are welcome. It’s open to uted enormously in all capacities anyone who has a drinking prob- including Delegate and Trustee. lem or is affected by the alcoholism Almost never overt in their life- “fellowship and of others. style, they have been completely The weekend includes speaker accepted.” [...] “Criticism has been understanding meetings, workshop discussions heard that the largest of these of recovery topics, fellowship roundups in New York and San in a relaxed and and understanding in a relaxed Francisco, drawing around 2,000 peaceful setting” and peaceful setting in south-end people, have gotten far afield from Halifax. AA in their workshops. But other This year’s theme is called recent local gatherings of gay AA’s “Anchored in Sobriety.” Courage have been “pure, basic AA—abso- is a small and intimate roundup, lutely marvelous!” according to one which typically 30 to 40 people at- discriminating member.” tend. It is the only gay and lesbian Registration for the 19th An- AA roundup in Atlantic Canada. nual Courage Roundup is $25.00, There are other gay AA roundups which includes lunch on Saturday, in many Canadian and American but no one will be turned away for cities. For a list of gay/lesbian AA lack of funds. Supper on Saturday roundups and for regular gay/ at a nearby restaurant (open just lesbian AA meetings, check out for the roundup) is extra, $12 the website of the International (estimate). Registration opens at 5 Advisory Committee of Homo- p.m. on Friday. sexual Men & Women in AA at To learn more about the http://www.iac-aa.org. Courage Roundup, phone 902- Some people believe special 463-7895 or 425-8383, write to interest AA gatherings are un- [email protected], or check necessary; for others, they have out the website at http:// www. been an essential lifeline. The IAC rationallunacy.com/courager-BeProud website addresses the issue of gay oundup. To pre-register, please AA, and the following is part of a send your cheque or money order longer article. to: Courage Round Up, c/o 1916 “Homosexual (i.e., gay and les- – 1333 South Park St., Halifax, NS, at Queen&Morris bian) alcoholics have found help B3J 2K9. and recovery in Alcoholics Anony- For information on the weekly mous from its very early days. Bill gay/lesbian AA meeting in Halifax, 429.5468 Magazines www.atlanticnews.ns.ca for everyone. 14 July 2007 Wayves

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Joshua Then And Now One Man’s Drug Literacy for the Metropolitan ing at St. Andrew’s United Journey From Community Church (MCC), and Church. On Sunday, Joshua Addiction To is a passionate advocate for LGBT spoke at Safe Harbour’s 11 health, HIV/AIDS awareness, and a.m. service, and went to a Faith drug use and addictions aware- potluck supper and dialogue ness. His calling includes helping at St. John’s United Church those suffering from HIV/AIDS later that day. in Africa, and traveling around In Joshua’s talk at Safe North America to inspire addicts Harbour, he praised the and victims of HIV/AIDS to help organizers for welcoming themselves. Joshua’s credentials the people who came to the and experience are extensive, and barbecue. Some were from he has served MCC and partici- the needle exchange, from pated in LGBTI development and shelters, and off the street— BBQ at St. George’s Anglican Church with Joshua Love wellness for more than 15 years. many of whom are exiles. Photo: Bill McKinnon Last year Joshua Love shot and He recalled how when at as the river of life flows by. Are Joshua’s visit to Nova Scotia was produced a documentary film on 15 he realized he was gay, he was we willing to wade out among enabled by the churches named in MCC’s mission work in Zimbabwe no longer welcome in his church, society’s outcasts with a rescuing the forgoing, by the Nova Scotia at the Mother of Peace Orphanage. and how today so many who are hand? Are we afraid or are we will- Rainbow Action Project, Mollyz The film is called “We Who Are addicts, HIV positive, or just gay, ing to risk by reaching out? As we, Diner, My Mothers Bloomers, the One Body: A Spiritual Walk With are excluded from churches—even the children of God, are liberated Nova Scotia Advisory Commission By Bill McKinnon AIDS.” For more about the film when they die. These are exiles, from fear, so too can we in turn on AIDS, and the Marriott Halifax Joshua Love was addicted to crystal see http://www.mccchurch.org/ rejects, outcasts. He paralleled the transmit that freedom to others; Harbourfront Hotel. meth and alcohol, and is an HIV eseries/scriptcontent/index.cfm. plight of today’s exiles with the so they also need no longer be ex- Originally from Texas, Josh- positive gay man who has strug- On the weekend of May 25-27, life of a man who also faced rejec- iles awash in the world’s contempt ua now lives in Denver, Colo- gled with a troubled and fearful Joshua visited Halifax at the re- tion, exile and death from society, and indifference; they no longer rado. To reach him by phone, life even though his achievements quest of Safe Harbour, MCC. The and organized religion 2,000 years need to fear the current of despair call 213-321-3975, email are many. theme of his visit was “Promoting ago. dragging them under. [email protected], or Six years ago, Joshua hit his bot- health and spiritual well-being in a Six years ago in Joshua’s des- Spend time with Joshua Love check out MCC’s website, http:// tom of desperation and fear. Then time of AIDS and addictions.” On peration, a spirit filled in the gaps and he will convince you that www.MCCchurch.org/HIV. For he reached out to a friend for help Friday night he attended a meet- in his soul, as someone was “there you’re important, you matter and more about Safe Harbour, see Way- and experienced a spiritual awaken- and-greet at Bloomfield Centre. for him” in love and prayer, when he cares. His ability to see value ves Groups & Services. ing, which led him away from fear On Saturday morning, he attended he called out for help. So he no in others is a model for living for The title of this article is a take- and from drugs and alcohol to a life a barbecue at St. George’s Round longer had to be an exile; he was us to follow; he’s a power of ex- off from the book title “Joshua of value and service to God, and to Church for clients of commu- an outcast no more. ample. Although he stayed only a Then and Now” (Mordecai Richler, hundreds of people in need. nity HIV and addictions support Joshua challenged his listeners few days in Halifax, I believe that 1981). He is now Denominational Pro- groups, and later a gathering of to be there for other exiles; for Joshua helped many people. gram Director for HIV/AIDS and youth for pizza, pop and bowl- many of us are stuck on the banks

Pride week at Jul 16th, 6:30pm - Toys for Gay Boys at Venus Envy. Free! Happy Pride! July 17th, 6:30pm - Sex Toys 101 for Queer Girls at Venus Envy. Free! from July 18th, 7pm - Book Launch The Skin Beneath by Nairne Holtz with local favorite, Joey Comeau 20% off all toys and pride gear at Venus Envy. Free! Thursday, July 19th, 7pm - Reading Out Loud VI For the sixth year, Venus Envy and the Halifax Regional Library present on july 21st, 10am-6pm Reading OUT Loud, a celebration of GLBT lit. Join host Jane Kansas and other Hali-famous queer folks as they share their favourite stories. Readers this year include Mike Davies-Cole, Candy Palmater, JT Davis and Nairne But wait, there's more... Holtz. Spring Garden Branch Library - lower level. Free! 1598 Barrington St, Halifax. 902-422-0004 to order: 1.877.370.9288 or www.venusenvy.ca Wayves July 2007 15 W AYVES G ROUPS A ND S ERVICES Atlantic Canada time and place.) is an information/resource, service, and peer support Garden Road and South Park Street. ment), Truro: Social/support group at the NS Agricul- PFLAG Canada - Fredericton, Fredericton: all wel- centre staffed by trained volunteers!. 737-7619 email: Halifax Rainbow Speakers, Halifax: Speakers avail- tural College. 902-893-6300 email: lyoung@nsac. AtlanticCanadianLesbians: Online Group For Lesbi- come. email: [email protected] web: www. [email protected] web: www.mun.ca/lbgt/ (Open able, contact us if you are interested in joining also. ns.ca (Meeting are as requested.Membership ans from the Atlantic Provinces. email: AtlanticCana geocities.com/Pflagfredericton/, meets 4th Wednes- Monday-Friday 9-4. Biweekly meetings for members 494-6662 web: www.thenovascotiapublicinterestre- changes each acedemic year.) [email protected] web: groups.msn. day (7-9 pm (except December: 2nd Wednesday)) and volunteers. ) at Smallwood/University Center, searchgroup.dal.ca (Call for times & locations) Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, com/AtlanticCanadianLesbians UC-6022. Building located on Prince Phillip Drive. at Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton 874 York St. Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova Halifax: A Christian Church with an affirming ministry AtlanticPoz: A new discussion group is for individuals Fredericton NB E3B 3R8 Call us! Get involved! LBGT-MUN: “A Positive Place, to the GBLT community. Everyone is welcome!. 453- for Positive People!” Society, Halifax: Fundraising. 902-449-7612 web: living with HIV in Atlantic Canada. web: health.groups. PFLAG Canada - Moncton, Moncton: GLBTT2IQQ www.imperialcourtns.com, meets 1st Sunday, and 9249 email: [email protected] web: safehar- yahoo.com/group/atlanticpoz/ persons and their parents, families and friends. PFLAG Canada - St. John’s: Information or referral 2nd Sunday (Executive Meetings Are Currently Held bourmcc.com, meets every Sunday (11 am) at 2786 Egale President & Atlantic Director, St. John’s, NL: (506) 869-8191 email: [email protected] to one of our parents. email: [email protected] web: Every Second Sunday) at Meeting Locations Vary Agricola St. Bloomfield Centre, Suite #108 www.pflag.ca (709) 690-5244 email: [email protected] web: web: www.pflagcanada.ca/moncton.html, meets 3rd Intensity Dance, Halifax: non-profit dance col- Saint Mary’s Campus Outreach Society: www.egale.ca Monday (occasionally on the 2nd Monday — please St. John’s Pride, St. John’s: St. John’s Official Pride lective and presenting organization. email: Second Story Women’s Centre, Lunenburg: We Gay Men’s Gathering: at PO Box 36054, Halifax., call) at 7:30-9:30 PM at U. de M. in Rm 302, Adrien- Organization. 709-746-6564 email: info@stjohnspride. [email protected] web: intensitydance. offer a meeting space for women, support counsel- B3J 3S9 J.-Cormier Building. net web: www.stjohnspride.net tripod.com ling, programs, and referrals. (902)640-3044 email: GaySpaces: Free postings of GLBT-friendly places PFLAG Canada - Sackville/Amherst, Sackville NB/ Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth Project, Halifax: [email protected] web: www.secstory.com at to live in Atlantic Canada. email: info@gayspaces. Amherst NS: Support and education for GLBTT2IQQ Nova Scotia (902) support, education and social activities for youth Second Story Women’s Centre is located at 22 King org web: www.gayspaces.org persons, friends & family. 506-536-4245 email: Acadia Pride, Wolfville: Acadia’s GLBT group. 585- 25 and under from across Nova Scotia. 429-5429 Street, Post Office Centre, Lunenburg. [email protected], meets 2nd Monday (7:30 to Gender Expressions Atlantic: Support for transgen- 2165 email: [email protected] web: euler. email: [email protected] web: www. Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County, Cum- 9:30pm) at Meeting location alternates monthly acadiau.ca/~apride/, meets every Monday (7:30pm youthproject.ns.ca (support and connection across, berland County: We provide sexuality information and dered individuals ranging from Crossdressers to between Sackville: United Church Parlours, 112 Transexuals. email: gender_expressions@hotmail. (during academic year)) at Beverage Forum (old Week one: Monday – Transgender Discussion group education in an environment that respects and sup- Main Street, and Amherst: Maggie’s Place, 12 SUB) 7-9 pm; Tuesday – 18 & under Discussion group 6-8 ports choice. 667-7500 email: [email protected]. com web: www.geocities.com/gender_expressions/ LaPlanche Street (No scheduled meeting. Occasional social events, Acadia Women’s Centre, Wolfville: 585-2140 email: pm; Week two: Tues. Drop-in - 6-8 pm; Wed. – Movie ca web: cumberlandcounty.cfsh.info at 12 LaPlanche by invitation only.) PFLAG Canada - Saint John NB, Saint John: [email protected] web: axe.acadiau.ca/women- Night 7-9 pm. Week three: Mon. Transgender Discus- St., Amherst Monday - Thursday, 9 - 5 (by chance or Provides support to anyone dealing with issues of sion group – 7-9 pm; Wed. Activity Night. Week four: appt.) Confidential, hassle-free. Free condoms Halifax Transguys: support group for transmen at any centre (Acadia SUB Second Level Balcony ) sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 648-9700 Tues. Theme Drop-in – 6-9 pm; Wed. Movie Night Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County, Bridgewa- point in transition, locally and in Atlantic Canada. at email: [email protected], [email protected] Affirm United, Halifax Metro: GLBT & Friends support, – 7-9 pm. A youth food bank and STI testing on site. Please write for further information on our upcoming action and worshipping community within the United ter: Confidential information, support & services for web: www.pflag.ca/saintjohn.htm (1st Friday of each Please refer to website for times and details. ) at 2281 all ages & genders. Free condoms & info pamphlets. meetings and social events. month September - June at 7pm. No meeting in July Church. 902-461-4528 email: [email protected] at Brunswick Street. Box 33067, Halifax, NS B3L 4T6 527-2868 email: [email protected] web: Healing Our Nations, Dartmouth: Healing Our Nations & August. ) at 116 Coburg Street in Saint John, New LGB Youth Support Group Lunenburg County, www.LunCo.cfsh.info (Open by chance or by appoint- is an Aboriginal HIV/AIDS service organization that Brunswick in the Community Health Centre next to AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Sydney: Sup- Bridgewater: fun social/support group for under 25 ment ) at 4 Hillcrest Street Unit 8, Bridgewater. (On serves the Atlantic region. (902) 492-4255 email: St. Joseph’s Hospital. port, advocacy, prevention/education for those through the Sexual Health Ctr & LGBYouth Project. the corner of Dufferin and Hillcrest Streets). Closed [email protected] web: www.healingourna- Port City Rainbow Pride, Saint John: Pride Celebra- infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Free condoms!. 527-2868 email: [email protected] during summers. tions.ca (Healing Our Nations staff meet once on a (902) 567-1766 email: [email protected] tions Committee. email: events@portcityrainbowprid (Postponed until further notice: Volunteer facilitators South Shore Pride Social Club, Bridgewater: for 19 weekly basis. Training offered on request at no charge e.com web: www.portcityrainbowpride.com ;[email protected] web: www.accb. needed! (over age 25)) for Aboriginal peoples and/or organizations.) at 15 ns.ca, meets 1st Tuesday (6:00pm Board Meetings & older. 685-3297 email: [email protected] Alderney Dr., Suite 3, Dartmouth, NS. B2Y2N2 River Of Pride, Moncton: Organizes, promotes - Anonymous HIV Testing Available - See website for Manna For Health, Halifax: A special needs referral web: www.southshorepride.ca (No meetings at this and produces Moncton’s Pride events!. email: full calendar of events. ) at 150 Bentinck St, Sydney, food bank for those living with life threatening illness. time.) at We hold dances on the third Saturday of each Maritime Transgender Workplace Solutions Project, [email protected] web: www.fier- 429-7670 month from 9:00PM to 1:00AM. No dance in July. Upper Musquodoboit: Transgender Issues Work- N.S. B1P 6H1 temonctonpride.ca, meets 1st Tuesday, and last Northern AIDS Connection Society, Truro: HIV Door prizes and 50/50 draw and a major prize draw at shops and information resource. (902)568-2935 Tuesday (contact [email protected] for further AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, Halifax: non-profit, June dance. Cash Bar. Call or email for location. email: [email protected] web: www3. community-based AIDS organization, provincially prevention education initiative serving counties Col- meeting and event dates) at Triangles bar 234 chester, Pictou, Cumberland & East Hants. 895-0931 Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche: We are ns.sympatico.ca/winpapernews (No meetings, Work- St.George St. Moncton NB mandated. (902)429-7922 email: [email protected] shops by arrangements, Information source when web: www.acns.ns.ca email: [email protected] web: nacsns.tripod.com an affirming centre, welcoming all gay, lesbian, requested. Newsletter Odds & Sods bi-weekly) Safe Spaces Fundy Region, Saint John: Committed (Our Board of Directors meet bi-monthly on the third and transgendered people. 1.800.218.2220 email: to ending discrimination around issues of sexual Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: Live & Let Live AA Thursday of the month. Annual General Meeting held [email protected] web: www.tatacentre.ca Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society, assorted cities: Group for GLBT community- (902) 463-7895 email: orientation in youth. email: [email protected] regularly in June. See webpage for contact numbers Team Halifax, Halifax: All GLBT over 18, athletes Dedicated to developing gay leather communities in web: www.safespacesfundy.com (See our webpage [email protected] web: www.rationallunacy. in your area of northern Nova Scotia.) at 33 Pleasant the Atlantic region. email: [email protected] com/cout, meets every Monday (at 8pm) at St Mat- and performance artists, as well as anyone willing for schedule of meetings and socials etc @ www. Street, Truro, N.S. to help out. 422-9510 web: www.teamhalifax.com Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt): panels safespacesfundy.com) thews Church, 1479 Barrington St, Halifax (Use side door near Maritime Centre at bottom of stairs) Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Halifax: foster- (No fixed schedule at this time, look on website for - helping create, and lending. 902-454-5158 email: Safe Spaces Moncton, Moncton: Safe Spaces offers ing change through networking, education, outreach further details.) [email protected] web: www.quilt.ca (Call Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing, Halifax: 455-9656 support & counselling to GLBTQ Youth between 14- & community education. 902-444-7887 email: The Rainbow - Atlantic Awareness Society, (Cape Bre- if interested in volunteering or making a panel) at 3544 25. 869-6224 email: [email protected] web: Bedford United Church, HRM/ Bedford: An Affirming [email protected] web: www.nsrap.ca at TBA Acadia St. Halifax, NS B3K 3P2 ton/Halifax/Annapolis Valley): email: tpineo@hotmail. www.safespaces.ca Congregation of the United Church of Canada - ALL Outlaw, Halifax: Queer Law Students Association com web: To be released Project E: Presentation for youth, on gender expres- welcome. 835-8497 email: bedfordunited@eastlink. Safe Spaces Moncton Region, Moncton: Support at Dalhousie Law School. (Meetings vary. Please Tightrope, Halifax: leather & denim brotherhood. sion, myth busters, proper terminology and other Groups for GLBTQ Youth (14-25 years old). 506- ca web: www.bedfordunited.com, meets every email if interested.) at Dalhouisie Law School. 6061 facts. web: www.freewebs.com/xprojecte/ at available Sunday (9 am service - Casual and contemporary See our monthly events listing at http://gay.hfxns. 854-3049 email: [email protected] web: www. University Avenue. Halifax, Nova Scotia. org/LocalEvents. 455-0623, ask for Don, meets via web page safespaces.ca service. 11 am service - Quieter and more reverent in tone.) at 1200 Bedford Hwy at Sullivan’s Hill, near PFLAG Canada - Amherst/Sackville: Support and 3rd Saturday Propitation: A fellowship of gay and lesbian An- Saint John LGBTQ Lending Library, Saint John: over education for GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends & family. glicans and their friends. 416-977-4359 email: Atlantic Gardens Truro Pride, Truro: A group supporting GLBT 300 fiction and non-fiction titles. 634-8288 email: 506-536-4245 email: [email protected], meets 2nd individuals in the Colchester County. 902-895- [email protected] (We meet in members [email protected] (open Monday through Fri- BLT-Womyn of Halifax, Halifax: Bi Sexauls, Lesbian, monday (Contact us for meeting details.) at Sackville: homes on a Saturday or Sunday Evening once Transgender Womyn’s Discussion Group. Sue’s # 0931 email: [email protected], meets every day, 9 AM to noon.) at the office of Centenary Queen 165 Main Street. Amherst: 12 La Planche Street Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) at Coffee and conversation every other month for Evening Prayer Discussion, Square United Church at 215 Wentworth Street. 499-0335 email: [email protected] refreshments and fellowship.) at --contact for meet- web: ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynofhali- PFLAG Canada - Halifax, Halifax: support and educa- every Wednesday evening at the FairTrade Cafe on ing location. We prefer our heritage, worship, and SIDA AIDS Moncton, Moncton: offers support fax/ (Every second Sunday evening 6pm - 7:30pm tion for parents, family and friends. (902) 443-3747 Prince Street, between Commercial and Dominion Spirituality of the Book of Common Prayer. We are to people living with HIV and their families and ) at Dalhousie Women’s Centre 6286 South Street email: [email protected] (September-March: Streets. The group is open to all and the cafe is a gay troubled by such right wing organizations as the friends, education and awareness. 859-9616 email: (Beside Dalplex Driveway) Hope to see you at the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2-4 PM April-June: 2nd friendly environment. For information call the Northern prayer book society and Essentials. [email protected] web: www.sida-aidsmoncton. next meeting! Wednesday of the month, 7-9 PM) at individual AIDS ConnectionSociety at 902-895-0931 or email com at 165A Gordon St., Moncton, NB, E1C 1N1 homes [email protected] The Truro Pride also hosts Wayves Magazine: Atlantic Canada’s queer news and Bluenose Bears, Halifax: Club for bears and dances and other activities, ask for details. lifestyle magazine!. email: submissions@wayves. Spectrum, Fredericton: social and support group for those who like them. 463-4312 email: PFLAG Canada - Middleton, Middle - ca web: wayves.ca (Editorial meeting one Monday students, staff and faculty at UNB and STU. email: [email protected], meets 3rd Wednes- ton: Parents & friends. 902-825-0548 email: Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax: an inclusive night a month; layout one Sunday a month; see the [email protected] web: www.unbf.ca/clubs/spec- day [email protected] web: www.pflag- liberal religious community 429-5500, meets every trum, meets every Tuesday (7 pm) at SUB 203 canada.ca/middleton.html, meets last Friday (7-9pm) Sunday (10:30) at 5500 Inglis St Calendar on our web page) at downtown Halifax Cape Breton University Sexual Diversity Centre, - email us for details The UNBSJ Q-Collective, Saint John: A social and at the Wilmot Community Centre civic address 13972 Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House, Kingston: socials Sydney: We provide a welcoming environment Highway #1 wilmot. Wilmot is located just between support organisation for UNBSJ students, staff for GLBTQ people and their Allies. 902-563-1481 for gay men; gay & lesbian dances 19+. 902-765- and faculty. 506-648-5737 or 648-9227 email: kingston and Middleton. The hall depending on 2821 email: [email protected] web: New Brunswick email: [email protected] (M-F 9-4pm. Call or drop by direction that your coming from. Left if your coming [email protected] web: www.UNBSJ.ca (The for event listings, Ally Training, and Anti-Heterosex- faceitwithpride.tripod.com (Coffee every Thursday UNBSJ Q-Collective is interested in hearing from from the East side and Right if your coming from the 7-9pm, Dances on the first Saturday of the month, (506) ism/Homophobia Workshops!) at the Students’ Union West direction. other university LGBTQ organisations and would Building, Cape Breton University. for the exception of in November. There is two Affirming United Church - Centenary - Queen Square like to possibly meet or collaborate.) at various loca- PFLAG Canada - Sydney, Sydney: PFLAG Sydney dances held in October, On the First Saturday and United Church, Saint John: invites you to worship!. tions; event particulars will be emailed to anyone Colchester Sexual Assault Centre, Truro: Provides provides support & education on issues of sexual the Last Saturday of that Month and NO Dance in 634-8288 email: [email protected] web: www. who registers with the UNBSJ Q-Collective and/or support and information to anyone (GBLTQ included) orientation & gender identity. Karen 564-8728 email: November.) at email or call for locations or special cqsunited.ca, meets every Sunday (10:30am) at 215 who gets the UNBSJ weekly “E News”. Past events affected by sexual assault and abuse. 902-897- [email protected], meets last Sunday (of events or themes Wentworth St, Saint John, NB 4366 email: [email protected] (80 include the annual Rainbow Peace March, guest the month at 7:30pm. No meetings for July and Venus Envy Bursary Society: An annual award open AIDS New Brunswick / SIDA Nouveau-Brunswick, speakers, movie nights, participate in Maritime Pride Glenwood Drive, Truro, N.S., B2N 1P3 Mon-Fri August.) at Family Place Resource Centre 106 9:30-4:30) to all women studying in NS. web: www.venusenvy. Fredericton: committed to facilitating community- Parades, Supporters of PFLAG Canada’s “Communi- Townsend Street, Sydney NS ca/halifax based responses to the issues of HIV/AIDS. 459-7518 ties Encourage Campaign” and “Champions Against Cumberland Pride Support Group, Amherst: For PFLAG Truro: 662.3774 email: [email protected] web: www.aidsnb.com Homophobia”. gay,lesbian,bisexual,transgender and transsexual X-Pride, Antigonish: social & support group at X. Positive Connections: Teleconferenced sup- 867- 5007 web: www.stfx.ca/people/xpride (Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 12:30PM UN sur DIX - l’Association des étudiant.e.s GLB de individuals of cumberland county. 660-5004 email: and 1:30PM to 4:30PM) gaylords_1975@hotmail, meets 3rd Thursday (7:30 port groups for people living with AIDS. email: Prince Edward Island (902) l’Université de Moncton, Moncton: Vise à éduquer, à [email protected], meets every Monday AIDS Saint John, Saint John: improve quality of life for sensibiliser et à offrir des ressources dans la langue PM) at 7 kent drive, amherst, n.s. exit 3, victoria st., Abegweit Rainbow Collective, Charlottetown: Serving 3rd street on right. (evening 7:00pm - 8:00pm) at by phone. No long those infected & affected by HIV, reduce the spread française. email: [email protected] web: distance charges. For more info call 425-4882 ext GLBTTQ Islanders, their friends and families. 894- through education 652-2437 email: [email protected]. www.umoncton.ca/unsurdix/ (Visitez le site Web ou DalOUT, Halifax: LGBTQ Society at Dalhousie. 494- 228 or 1-800-566-2437 ext 228 or e-mail. 5776 email: [email protected] web: www.arcpei.ca, com web: www.aidssaintjohn.com envoyez un courriel pour en apprendre davantage au 2190 email: [email protected] web: societies.dsu.ca/ meets 2nd Tuesday (of each month) at ARC Offices Pride Cape Breton Society, Sydney: Dances and East Coast Bears, Fredericton: adult men who are, sujet du travail que nous accomplissons. ) dalout, meets every Thursday (During the academic at 144 Prince Street, 3rd floor year we meet at about 7pm each Thursday night.) Social Events. Monthly dances are Adults Only! or like, masculine, hairy men. 506-455-2856 email: UNB/STU Women’s Collective, Fredericton: Women Check website for other events. (902) 539-4627 AIDS PEI, Charlottetown: 566-2437 email: [email protected] web: www.eastcoastbears. of all ages and orientations. , meets every Monday at at Dalhousie University, check OUT our website or [email protected] web: www.aidspei.com at 144 contact us for details web: www.pridecapebreton.com (Dances on the 2nd com (See webpage for schedule.) 5pm at the University Women’s Centre at the SUB Saturday of every month. Check website for dance Prince Street Fredericton Lesbians and Gays, Fredericton: Oc- Woodstock GLBT Youth Advocate and Family Family Pride Camping Association (Rainbow Spirit), theme!) at Southend Community Centre. Maps are Gay PEI Mailing List, province-wide: Electronic mail- casional social events and Email listserv. email: OutReach, Woodstock: Books, movies, advice, di- Halifax: FPCA plans events for GLBT families with at our website. ing list for all GLBT, questioning and friendly, focus kids of all ages. From Camping weekends to bowling [email protected] web: www.geocities.com/westhol- rections, contacts, and support etc. for the family. Pride Guide Publishing: publisher of community is on PEI. email: gay-pei-owner@yahoogroups. lywood/3074 328-4868 email: [email protected] events. email: [email protected] web: www.fpca.ca (Con- com web: groups.yahoo.com/group/gay-pei (It’s an tact us if you are interested in helping out or would like focused maps, directories, event programs and more. Gais.es Nor Gays Inc. (GNG), Petit-Rocher (Bathurst 902-423-6999 email: [email protected] electronic list, there aren’t meetings. You can join and to be contacted when we have events.) start posting at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gay- area): A bilingual volunteer association serving Newfoundland & Pride of Pictou County, New Glasgow: All GBLT in gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of northern New GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP AT pei at any time. All first posts are moderated to stop Q.E.H.: Jeanie Buffet, Counsellor, at 421-6797 Pictou County. 695-5222 web: www.PrideofPictou- spambots, otherwise, it’s an open list.) Brunswick. email: [email protected] web: www.gngnb. Lab (709) County.ca (see web page for meeting info) ca (Dances are held at GNG club every Saturday AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador, GLB CONSTITUENCY COMMITTEE (SUNS): 494- GLBT Youth group, Charlottetown: Safe Space night. See www.gngnb.ca for a list of upcoming St. John’s: HIV/AIDS education and support for 6654 at c/o the StudentsÕ Union of NS Quakers, Halifax: Quakerism emphasizes that we all Drop-Ins. 367-3408 or toll free 1 877 380 5776 events.) at 702 rue Principale, Petit-Rocher NB. manifest the Divine. 429-2904 web: halifax.quaker.ca, male/female/transgendered, all ages, Newfoundland Group Harrison Society, Cape Breton: Dances, So- email: [email protected] web: youth.arcpei.ca at 144 Look for rainbow flag and/or door with pink triangle and Labrador 579-8656 email: [email protected] web: meets every Sunday at Library at Atlantic School of Prince St. We have a lending library, books, movies, at rear of parking lot. cials & Support Group for Cape Bretoners. (902)270- Theology, Franklyn St. All very welcome. www.acnl.net 6969 email: [email protected] web: magazines and a place to hang out and chat. Special Integrity, Fredericton: Supports and encourages Conception Bay North AIDS Interest Group, Concep- www.geocities.com/groupharrisonsociety, meets last Queer Play, Halifax: A Queer performing arts group in events planned throughout the year. Gays and Lesbians in their spiritual lives. web: www. tion Bay: Conception Bay North AIDS Interest Group Saturday (of every month Admission $6.50 -$5.50 Halifax NS. email: [email protected] Narcotics Anonymous, Charlottetown: a fellowship of anglicanbeads.com/Integrity/ (Watch our website is a volunteer organization,education and prevention for members- Best light and sound show around! Rainbow Playtime, Halifax: Food & social meetings recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help for details of 2007 planned events, (coming soon). 709-596-4433 email: [email protected]. Restricted 19 yrs and over) at Steel Workers Hall, for same sex families with tots or couples considering each other stay clean. 566-9733 or 1-800-205-8402 Membership in Integrity is not indicative of sexual ca web: www.cbnaig.org (Taylor Bldg., Carbonear Sydney parenthood. 461-9414 (Mondays & Fridays 8:00pm) at 178 Fitzroy St orientation.) at St John’s Anglican Church, 59 Broad Road, P.O. Box 993, Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, Road, Oromocto, New Brunswick. HalGal, Halifax: Low-traffic Yahoo group that provides Red Door, The, Kentville: Youth health adolescent PEI Pride, Charlottetown: Organizing The Island A0A 2M0) events and information for queer women in the Halifax center counselling, for up to age 30, all ages STD test- Pride Festival July 7th -14th, 2007. (902) 388-0969 Moncton Line Dancing, Moncton: LINE DANCING Gay Urban Youth Zone Project, St John’s: designed to area. email: [email protected] web: groups. ing. 679-1411 (Monday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm, email: [email protected] web: www.peipride.com for all levels from beginner to advanced. No partner increase HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and STI knowledge yahoo.com/group/hal-gal/ Wednesday open to 6:00) at 28 Webster Court required. No dress code. , meets every Wednesday and awareness 579-8656 (ext. 28) email: chris@acnl. Halifax Front Runners, Halifax: Running/walking RESPECT, Truro: Students Making Healthy Deci- (8:30pm sharp) at Triangles Bar, corner of St. George net web: www.acnl.net at Tommy Sexton Centre 47 and Archibald. club. 422-7579 email: [email protected] web: sions. 902-893-6300 email: [email protected] (P.O. Janeway Place Pleasantville, across from the old www.frontrunners.org/clubs/halifax/, meets every Box 550, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Moncton Transgender Support Group, Moncton: Janeway Hospital AIDS Committee of Newfoundland Saturday, and every Tuesday, and every Thursday N.S. B2N 5E3) , their allies, families and friends. and Labrador (Sat: 9:30am, Tue: 6:00 pm, Thu: 6:00pm ) at Main SAAFE (Supporting An Alternative Friendly Environ- Cont’d p 18 email: [email protected] (Meets Monthly, email for LBGT-MUN Resource Centre, St John’s: LBGT-MUN gates of the Halifax Public Gardens, corner of Spring 16 July 2007 Wayves Events >>

Amherst call 685-3297 or email [email protected] great prizes, this event is not to be missed. Bingo Fredericton Business Calendar Second Monday or www. southshorepride.ca cards are just $1 each, and the games begin at 9pm. Every Tuesday BOOM! NIGHTCLUB PFLAG Amherst/Sackville - in Amherst one www.boomnightclub.ca, 463- Aug 14 Spectrum, UNB and STU’s social and support month, Sackville the next. 506-536-4245 email: Cape Breton Boom! (2666) On Tuesday, August 14th we host our Movie group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. 474 Queen Street Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. June 24, July 29, August 26 Night at the Southend Community Centre. Three queer, questioning, etc. students. As a group, our Thursdays - Retro night - 70s, First and Third Wednesdays Meetings will be in the same place (Family movies will be offered for screening beginning at aim is to create a safe and supportive space for Place Resource Centre), same day (Sundays) those who are questioning or discovering their 80s, 90s... All dance mixes from Amherst and Area, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual 6:30pm. Admission is free, and our first movie and same time (7:30 - 9:30 pm). All are sexuality, as well as providing a social outlet for a different decade each week. Youth Group Meeting, 7-9pm. Anyone who will be for all ages, with the final two for those welcome. If you know of anyone who would members of the campus LGBTQ community. Open 4-1. is GLBT or questioning their sexuality in the 19 years and older. benefit from our meetings - they can contact While our membership is primarily composed of Amherst, Oxford, Springhill, Pugwash and Aug 15 Fridays and Saturdays - Happy us at sydneyns@pflagcanada.ca, sexual diveristy UNB and STU students, everyone is welcome to Parrsboro areas is welcome, this is a safe space Annual MusicFest and Pub Night at the Southend hour 4-9, All-extended-mix centre 563-1481, Celeste 563-1389 or B. Durdle attend our meetings. 7 pm, Top floor of SUB 203 where anyone can come and feel safe in talking Community Centre. Come out and enjoy the mainstream club music 9-2. 563-1443. (in the Sexuality Centre, across from the Ballroom) about their sexuality and just being themselves sounds and talents of some of Cape Breton Sundays - New Brunswick’s one Everyone is welcome! For more information please without fear of ridicule or harassment. lgbyp_ Every 2nd Saturday Island’s most talented performers. Admission is and only T-dance! All-anthem contact us at [email protected] amherst@ hotmail.com, all emails confidential. Pride Cape Breton Society hosts community by donation. dance music, 4-7. dances at the Southend Community Centre in Every Wednesday Third Thursday of each month Aug 16 Sydney; admission just $5., and open to those 19 UNB/STU Women’s Collective, at the University Cumberland Pride Support Group: Social The Southend Community Centre will be the yrs. of age and older. Women’s Centre in the SUB, 5pm. Contact and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, center for an afternoon and evening of Family Lyndsey Gallant at [email protected] or call 450- transgender and transsexual individuals in Fun. There’ll be games, prizes, refreshments and Halifax 3870. Amherst, Nova Scotia. Meets the third Thursday Cape Breton Pride entertainment for the whole family. Every Sunday Third Sunday of each month of each month. Contact information: Gerard th Aug 17 Bedford United Church. 1200 Bedford Highway, Aug 11 GLB ANGLICANS AND FRIENDS Integrity Veldhoven at 902-660-5004 or E-mail: gaylords_ Annual Beach Party beginning at 2pm. This year’s Bedford. We are an Affirming Congregation and with Midnight Bowling at Sydney’s Heather Lanes is a non profit organization of Gay and Lesbian [email protected] gathering will take place at Morrison Beach near welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & beginning at 9:30pm. This event has proven to Anglicans and Friends. Membership in Integrity Framboise. Bring your beach chairs and your sun Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & More be a great way to bring both the gay and straight is not indicative of sexual orientation. Integrity screen, and we’ll supply the marshmallows! Maybe Reverent in tone) Starting June 24-Sept. 9, one 10 communities together for a fun-filled evening. Fredericton was formed in October 2004 and Annapolis Valley we can even help apply that sun screen for you! am service. For more info, call 835-8497. In the past, this has also proven to be a great Every Thursday supports and encourages Gay Men and Lesbians Every Sunday fundraiser. Tickets are $10 each, and tickets will Aug 18 in their spiritual lives. A Eucharist followed by a Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House Meets every Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, be sold during the night for a chance at the prize We wrap up the week’s events with our annual coffee hour discussion is held at 4:00 PM on the Thursday evening from 7-9pm and also on the Halifax: A Christian Church with an affirming wheel. Free pizza is also on the menu! Pride Dance at the Horizon Achievement Centre third Sunday of each month at St. John’s, 58 Broad first Saturday of every month hosts a Gay/Lesbian ministry to the GBLT community. Everyone is Aug 12th in Sydney. Beginning at 9pm and running until Road, Oromocto. For more details check out dance for ages 19 and up from 9pm-1am. If you 2pm, admission is just $6, and door prizes will be welcome!. 453-9249 email: safeharbour@eastlink. Our annual Pride Parade takes place at 1pm. The website: www.anglicanbeads.com/Integrity need m ore information concerning themes or given out throughout the night. ca web: safeharbourmcc.com, meets at 11 am parade will travel through the downtown area Fourth Wednesday of each month other events that may take place call 902-765- Please check out our website, www.pridecapebreton. at 2786 Agricola St. Bloomfield Centre, Suite ending at Louisa Field in Sydney’s northend for PFLAG Fredericton meets at 7 PM at the 2821 or email [email protected] com for more details of our events, including maps #108 our post-parade party. A free bar-b-que and games Unitarian Fellowship, 874 York Street. Everyone Every Sunday to the various venues. Be sure to check our site Second Sunday of each month for children will highlight the afternoon. Any welcome. Discussion, guest speakers, support Valley Girls is a social group for lesbians in the regularly to see what we’re up to throughout the Play Group for Queer Families! 3-5pm Board organizations wishing to take part in our parade, and special events. For more information email Annapolis Valley. Coffee Group on Sundays. year. While you’re there, check out our message Room (Play Room) at Needham Community or set up a kiosk at Louisa Field is asked to be in [email protected]. Confidentiality For more information e-mail the grou at Valley_ board; your comments are always welcomed! Recreation Centre, 3372 Devonshire St (north touch with us. assured. [email protected]. Aug 13 end Halifax, near intersection of Duffus & Novalea, bus routes 7 & 9) Bring a snack for your Monday night, August 13th will see Miss Onya Charlottetown child(ren). We will be collecting money from each Inya back by popular demand as she hosts this Fredericton Bar & Bridgewater …see Prince Edward Island family to cover the cost of the room rental, likely Third Saturday of each month year’s instalment of Gay Bingo at the Southend Wileville Dance. Smoke free. For more details Community Centre. For a night of hilarity and

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The group watches an LGBT movie with hours Jul 16, 2007 @ 6:30pm - for men - Free! Village some spiritual or other worthwhile value, eats Tuesday - Guest Speaker & Discussion night *MOOSEHEAD BEER TENT Mondays - Student Night, FREE July 17 (ages 25 & under) A new speaker every week to some pizza and discusses the movie. Everyone age (5pm-1am) Lockers with Valid Student I.D. Sex Toys 101 for Queer Girls - We’ve modified educate & spark discussion. This is a structured 30 and under is welcome. *ANNUAL PRIDE BBQ Chicken Tuesdays - TOONIE NIGHT - our very popular Sex Toys 101 workshop to make environment. 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick street First and Third Tuesdays & Fix’ins BUFFET (5pm-10pm) this class specific to women lovin’ women. We’ve Wednesday - Activity night (ages 25 & under) A $2 Bucks OFF Lockers, Drink Formerly known as the Queer/Straight Allance, *BLACK & BLUE PARTY - Dress taken out the boy toys and added info about chance to have fun and perhaps learn something Specials till Close! Mount Pride in the GLBTQ group at Mount harnesses, double dils, and safer lesbian sex. Open new. Activities will be on this night lasting two for the Occasion! Wednesdays - HUMP NIGHT - Saint Vincent University. We are an active and to all women who have sex (or want to have sex) and a half months. First activity class IMPROV Sunday July 22 1/2 price pass for your next visit online group that meets bi-weekly on tuesdays with other women, regardless of your identity. classes. 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick St *SURVIVOR BRUNCH Thursdays - at 12 noon in the diversity center in Roseria on Arrive early to get a seat! 1.5 hours Jul 17, 2007 BUFFET(11am-3pm) It’s NAKED Night! Towels campus, and online at mountpride@yahoogroups. Week 4 @ 6:30pm - for women - Free! Tuesday - Social Drop-in Themed Nights (ages 25 *Skivvies (Undies) TEA DANCE Optional SAT. & SUN. - Early com. Possible events that are being planned for July 19 (Noon till 8pm) the winter semester include sexuality awareness and under) This is a facilitated but less structured Bird Special 6am till Reading Out Loud! Venus Envy presents the *PRIMETIMERS SOCIAL on the week, movies nights, potlucks, guest speakers, and event with a fun & exciting theme. It’s a chance Noon, Rooms $15 & Lockers 5ht annual Reading Out Loud, a celebration of MOOSE DECK (1:30pm-4:30pm) many more. There are always spontanious meals to hang out with old friends, make some new $7.50 & Drink Specials till 6PM! GLBT literature. Join us as Halifax famous and and events that are always fun. This group is open ones, and just talk about whatever. 6-8 pm, 2281 Sundayz - FREE 30 Minute infamous queer folks share some of their favourite to anyone who would like to join. Brunswick street Mollyz DINER & Bar Cruiseline Pass from 6pm till stories. Hosted by Jane Kansas. Location: Public First and Third Tuesdays Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night Licensed Caterer Close Library, Spring Garden Branch, July 19, 2007 (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & “Mollyz Hitz the Spot” HFX-The Halifax PRIDE Line UP! LGB Youth Project Social Drop-in Nights. This @ 7pm Free! popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St Daily News Wednesday July 18, 4TH is an unstructured event. It’s a chance to hang out July 21 with old friends, make some new ones, and just In the Heart of Halifax’s Gay ANNUAL SHE-DOG’S @ 2007 Halifax Pride Parade! Marshalling begins at talk about whatever, 6-9pm, 25 and under, 2281 Village SEADOG’S! WOMYN ONLY, sorry 12:30pm on Maitland Street (behind Cornwallis Halifax Bar & Business Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec 2104 Gottingen St, guys and Prince William). Parade start time is 2:00pm Calendar [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca BOOK YOUR PRIVATE PARTY Thursday July 19, SEADOG’S SHARP. Our parade will take the same route as BLUE MOON BISTRO/BACK Second and Fourth Tuesdays last year by heading downtown along Brunswick NOW! TOTALLY NAKED NIGHT! “NO LGB Youth Project 18 and under Support Street to Spring Garden Road, traveling up to BAR 902-405-3376 HOLES BARRED” meetings. This is a structured environment, South Park, on to Bell Rd, Ahern and ends on 2099B Gottingen St., Halifax, Check Out our New WEBSITE: FRISKY FRIDAYS - GOIN’ DOWN with facilitators present to keep discussions on Cogswell at The North Commons. Make sure (902) 446-3644 www.MollyzDiner.ca ANYONE? “DARE-U...” track, while at the same time helping to lead the you pick your favorite spot on one of these 5 pm-2 am, 7 days a week FREE Internet / WiFi 7 DAYS A BLACK OUT DOWN UNDER... - discussion in the directions that the youth wish streets to catch the best Parade that Halifax has WEEK LEVEL II, MIDNIGHT TILL 6AM to go, as well as making sure the group guidelines to offer! To register a float in the Parade, check MENZ BAR Kitchen Hours are enforced. The discussions focus on the youth out our website at www.halifaxpride.com and HAPPY PRIDE HALIFAX! MON-WED 11am till 9pm present having a say, rather than the facilitators download the registration form. You can also 2104 Gottingen St, THUR 11am till 10pm lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed, contact our Parade Coordinator, Andy Hewlett, Halifax’s Gay Village FRI: 11am till 11pm *BAR till Moncton 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact 429- at [email protected] or by calling him at 902-446-6969 2am Every Thursday 5429, [email protected], www. (909) 405-9968. Individuals and small groups youthproject.ns.ca www.MENZBAR.ca SAT BRUNCH MENU - 8am till LGBT AND FRIENDS VOLLEY BALL, resumes (fewer than 10 people) can march for free. th First and Third Sundays FREE INTERNET & WI-FI 7 DAYS 3pm - Diner till 11pm * BAR till September 13 ! École carrefour de l’acadie gym. Business’ that doesn’t have a partnership package No experience required. Info : Rodge 383-1410 BLT-WOMYN OF HALIFAX DISCUSSION A WEEK 2am with Halifax Pride at $500 or more must pay a or Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 / player includes GROUP! This is a Bi-sexual, Lesbian, CHECK OUT OUR NEW 2007 SUN BRUNCH MENU - 8am till $50 fee. Community Groups and Not-for-Profit refreshments. Transgendered womyn’s Only! ~Free Group, NO MENU! 3pm - Diner till 10pm Organizations are asked to make a voluntary Tous les jeudis Dues, NO Fee’s~ MEETINGS are every second contribution of $25. The PARTZ Dept with Pool New LUNCHEON Specials & SUNDAY. @6pm - 7:30pm(Please remember Table & MOOSE DECK on Level Daily Features VOLLEY BALL POUR LGBT et AMI-E-S, July 21 recommence 13 septembre. École carrefour de when appling to this group, send full name and a Annual Pride Sale at Venus Envy - Once again III Mondayz - BURGERZ & contact number or call sue at 499-0335, everthing JULY LINE UP MOOSEHEAD Night l’acadie. Aucune experience requise. Infos : Rodge all your favorite rainbow gear and sex toys will 383-1410 ou Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 / joueur is kept PRIVATE!) LOCATION: DALHOUSIE Mondayz 5pm-9pm - BEER, Tuesdayz - MOLLYZ YOU PICK be 20% off at Venus Envy July 21st, 10am-6pm (rafraîchissements inclus) WOMEN’S CENTRE 6286 South Street (Beside BURGERS & BATH...! Ask our - PASTA & WINE Comboz Also, check out our tables on the commons for Third Monday of each month Dalplex Driveway) HOW TO JOIN THIS more great pride deals! Bartenders for details! Wednesdayz - WINGS & MOOSE PFLAG Moncton has monthly support meeting GROUP: Come to a discussion night or send us July 30 Wednesdayz 9:30pm -1:30pm Draught your e-mail address or call a moderator (Sue @ from 7:30-9:30 in room 302 of the Adrien-J.- Erotic Talk—Talking Dirty for Women - Know Karaoke with Bear777 - Sing Thursdayz - All U Can Eat 499-0335). If you have any questions. A discussion Cormier bldg at U de M campus. Everyone is what you want, but not sure how to get it? the Mystery Song & Win up to Mussel & MOOSE Night! group for Bi-sexual, Lesbian, Transgendered welcome at our meetings. Whether you’re not sure what words to use, or $300! FISHY Fridayz - Mollyz BEER women, who will meet to have open discussions, Second and Fourth Mondays how to start spilling them out of your mouth, Fridayz 5pm-10pm TGIF BATTERED Fish & Chips & in a positive environment.To discuss topics SAFE SPACES MEETING, 7pm. Support group this workshop will give you ideas on how to (Thank God I’m Fabulous) concerning ourselves and our community. This MOOSE Draught for GLB youth, 14-25. For more info, 869-6224 make talking about sex just as great as doing it. is a bi-weekly meeting on Sundays. http:// COCKTAIL Party - U Want It, Saturday & Sunday - BRUNCH or [email protected] 1.5 hours Jul 30, 2007 @ 6:30pm /for women/ ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynofhalifax/ We’ll Shake IT! Menu 8am till 3pm Last Saturday $20.00 (limited income $10.00) Fridayz & Saturdayz DANCE HALIFAX PRIDE LINE UP! or sueandrews1964@hotmail. Moncton Leather Chapter Leather Nights at PARTIES with our House DJ’s Wednesday July 18, (8pm- Triangles! With the interest and number of people com Halifax Youth Project from 10pm-2am 10:30pm) Halifax Poetry that have started wearing Leather in Moncton, First and Third Wednesdays Calendar Sundayz: BRUNCH 8am-3pm Society it only seems natural to have a monthly Leather & CAESAR TIME on the MOOSE Thursday July 19, (8pm-11pm) Night so that any man or woman can wear their LGB Youth Project Movie Night, 25 and under, Youth Project events operate in a 4-week schedule. DECK Noon Till Close! Gay Old Time with DaPoPo Leather and know that they will not be alone in starting at 7pm. 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact To find out what week we’re operating in, please OUR HALIFAX PRIDE LINE UP! Theatre doing so when they go to Triangles. 429-5429, [email protected], see our website or contact us! www.youthproject. Prep PRIDE: Saturday July 22, (5pm-10pm) www.youthproject.ns.ca ns.ca, [email protected], 429- Sept 23 Friday July 13, NO SHIRT MOLLYZ Annual BBQ Chicken & Second and Fourth Wednesdays 5429 AIDS Walk for Life Moncton. Funds raised by DANCE PARTY with DJ LGB Youth Project ages 18-25 Support meetings. Week 1 Fix’ins PRIDE individuals or teams will be used to provide HIV ELECTRO (DARE TO BARE...) BUFFET prevention programs and services is Southeast This is a structured environment, with facilitators Monday - Transgender Discussion Group: A Saturday July 14, CALLIN’ ALL Sunday July 23, (11am-4pm) New Brunswick. For further information or to present to keep discussions on track, while at the structured environment with facilitators present register, contact Judy at SIDA/AIDS Moncton same time helping to lead the discussion in the to keep discussion on track, while at the same time COWBOYZ... Party with DJ Halifax PRIDE SURVIVOR at (506) 859-9616 or e-mail sidaidsm@sida- directions that the youth wish to go, as well as helping to lead discussion in the direction that the NEEDLES BRUNCH aidsmoncton.com making sure the group guidelines are enforced. youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what PRIDE WEEK: The discussions focus on the youth present having trans youth have to say, rather than the facilitators Sunday July 15, Dykes & Divas REFLECTIONS a say, rather than the facilitators lecturing about lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed. “APRÈS SoftBalls” Patio Party 5184 Sackville Street Moncton Bar & whatever topic is being discussed, 7-9pm, 2281 A place to talk about trans issues and make new on the MOOSE DECK (BURGERS (902) 422-2957, toll free Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec Business Calendar friends! 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. & BEER SPECIAL!) (877)422-2957 [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca Tuesday - Discussion Group (ages 18 and under) Monday July 16,(7pm-10pm) Fax (902) 422-2970 TRIANGLES Second Wednesday of each month 234 St. George St, open Tues- A structured environment with facilitators present Brewery Tour! Menz Pale Ale mail@reflectionscabaret.com Spirituality for Lesbians, 7:30-9PM. We seek to Sun 8pm-2am to keep discussion on track, while at the same time “Atlantic Canada’s Queer Beer” www.reflectionscabaret.com deepen our relationship with God, knowing that Tuesday & Wednesday: helping to lead discussion in the direction that the Limited Seating, Call NOW! Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat God loves us and calls us into life just as he has youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what Free Pool, Beer / Bar Shots / Monday July 16,(9:30pm- 1pm to 4am, Sun 4pm to 4am, created us. Persons of every or no denomination the youth present have to say, rather than the Shooters $3 all night are welcome. For info about the place of the 1:30am) KINKY Karaoke with Manager: Stephen Filek facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being Mistress KARA (Extra Prizes!) Wednesday: Learn to Line next meeting call 459-2649 and leave name discussed. 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Dance – no charge! and number. Personal mailbox: confidentiality Wednesday July 18,(9:30pm- Wednesday - Discussion Group (ages 18-25) A SEADOG’S SAUNA & SPA Thursday: Karaoke Mystery assured. 1:30am)SUPER KARAOKE with Now BIGGER AND DEEPER! structured environment with facilitators present Song - $25 added each week July 5, 19, Aug 2, 16, 30, Sept 13, 27 Bear777 (More Prizes, More VOTED 4th Top Cruising Spots to keep discussion on track, while at the same time until the correct song is picked! Anonymous HIV Testing, AIDS Coalition of helping to lead discussion in the direction that the Specials) in the WORLD by Squirt.com Beer / Bar Shots $3 until Nova Scotia 1657 Barrington St, Suite 321, 5- youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what Thursday July 19,(7:30pm- BAR OPEN TILL 2AM! midnight , Shooters $2.75 all 8pm. 425-4882 for an appointment. the youth present have to say, rather than the 10:30pm) BO is Back! Special COME for the MEN, Stay for the night July 8, 22, Aug 5, 19, Sept 2, 16, 30 facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being Performance BEER! Friday & Saturday: Dance Koinonia Ecumenical Church – Meaning discussed. 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St Friday July 20 2199 Gottingen Street Music with DJ daBoss, Summer ‘community’. Services bi-weekly at 12:30pm at Week 2 *TGIF “Thank God I’m Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am & Special Beer with Shooter $4 Halifax Feast downtown. Pastor Elaine, 876-8771 Tuesday - Social Drop-in Nights (ages 25 and Fabulous” (5pm-10pm)Cocktails 24 Hour Week Ends We accept 11pm-midnight or [email protected] under) This is a facilitated but less structured of All Kinds... 2oz’ Only VISA, M/C & Debit July 16 event. It’s a chance to hang out with old friends, *GAY FATHERS OF HALIFAX Sunday: Request all your 18 July 2007 Wayves

(See webpage for meetings www.peipride.com) Pitch for Pride softball game. Guys versus the gals; St. John’s – LGBT-MUN at 286 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, PE or phone drag encouraged! Finish up the week on Saturday Charmed Lives: Gay Spirit In (902) 388-0969 Every Friday with the Official Pride Parade , Festival on the Coffee House: Every Friday, 12-2 (LBGT Office, PFLAG Canada - PEI, Island wide: Providing support, Waterfront and Pride Dance at the Delta. If you Storytelling education and advocacy for GLBT persons, their 6th Floor UC, 6002) Every Friday we invite would like to help out with Pride or would like to families and friends in PEI. 902-887-3620 email: anyone and everyone to come to LBGT and enjoy perform in the show or waterfront, please contact [email protected] web: www.pflagcanada.ca, a cup of Coffee or Tea (regular or herbal) with us meets 3rd Tuesday at Ferry Road Centre, 24 Ferry us at [email protected] Or phone (902) 388-0969. Edited by Toby Johnson and Steve (members, non-members, etc). It’s a great chance Road, Cornwall, PE Please note that these events are subject to change. Berman to vent, meet some new people, etc. Our office is PRIZMS, Charlottetown: PEI’s first all dance party! More information will be available on our website located in UC-6022. White Crane Wisdom Series by Catering to the gay and lesbian community. email: www.peipride.com as it is finalized. Lethe Press, http://www.lethep- [email protected] (please email for upcomming Every Second Friday ressbooks.com events and location information) at PRIZMS expose General Meeting every second week. They take yourself to the high energy- highly social atmosphere. Sackville place at UC-6022 at 11:00am. ISBN 1-59021-016-6 (alternate, “PRIZMS - Dance in the Light” Email for upcomming search) events dates and places Second Monday Review by Ralph Higgins UPEI Rainbow Alliance, Charlottetown: Fellowship, PFLAG Sackville / Amherst - in Sackville one St. John’s Bar & Queer lives are tribal. Our strong- information, social events, awareness-raising. All wel- month, Amherst the next. 506-536-4245 email: come. email: [email protected] web: upeira.ca/index. jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. Business Calendar php at see UPEI Women’s Centre for more info est connections are often not with Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. Zone 216 our biological family but rather 216 Water St, 754-2492 with the gay men and women who Saint John http://www.hello.to/zone216 found for themselves, and then of- favourite songs with DJ daBoss, Winter Hours fered to us, acceptance, sanctuary Beer / Bar Shots / Shooters $3 Third Saturday Open Fri&Sat Nights 10pm- all night Gay Men’s Supper Club, 220 Germain St. late and community. Our characters make us feel glad and proud to have been tempered by the fires of Check out our monthly events http://www.portcityrainbowpride.com/ for more No cover before 12 Friday belong to the same tribe. information. adversity, and our strength grows page at No Cover before 11 Saturday These stories are very moving. www.trianglesbar.com, and as we face hostility, ignorance and They will move you to laughter, send comments even death - when we face them Saint John Bar & to tears and will move your heart & suggestions to thegirls@nb. Business Calendar together. The tribe provides a place to beat a little faster, stronger. sympatico.ca Sydney where we belong, a sense that we These are stories about love - a Our colour parties are back CLUB MONTREAL ...see Cape Breton are where we are supposed to be. basic human need, but one that we – watch for the blue party, Wednesdays: No cover, free Yet, because the tribe is relatively coming up June 2. Check our pool Truro still have trouble accepting for our- website for upcoming Colour Thursdays: No cover, karaoke new, the wisdom of the elders, the selves, with all its joys, sorrows and shared stories and experiences of Party dates. with prizes Every Wednesday pleasures. With so few role models Fridays: No cover, open Truro Pride: GLBT support group in Colchester our fellow tribe members are not that show our queer reality, these County, Nova Scotia. (Coffee hour at the Fair widely known. turntables stories are essential reading. Saturdays: $5 cover after 10 PM Trade Café on 535 Prince Street in Truro, every The telling of stories is es- The contributors - too many to Prince Edward Island Sundays: No cover, free pool Wednesday evening at 6:00pm. For information sential, and Toby Johnson and Pride Your birthday: no cover, one call Northern AIDS Connection Society at 902- list here - are from a wide range of 895-0931 or email [email protected] Steve Berman in “Charmed Lives: backgrounds and interests. There July 7-14 free drink, just show your ID! Gay Spirit in Storytelling” have are stories flavoured with science PEI Pride Week will be held July 7th -14th, compiled a collection of stories, fiction, with the old west, with 2007. This year our theme is Carousel of Colors. WAYVES DATES! poems, personal accounts and supernatural spirits; and there are The week will begin with a camp-out at Vista St. John’s Check out the front of the magazine for Wayves essays showing the fundamental Bay Golf course. Participants can pitch a tent, deadlines and meeting dates -- all are welcome! essays and musings reflecting dif- socialize and enjoy a day of golfing. That evening July 23-29 connections that unite our experi- ferent philosophies and religious ences; connections between lovers, the lodge will host an evening of karioke. Sunday’s Pride 2007 For the most updated list of events, leanings. Wild imaginings and the events will include a Church Service and Pot luck check out the official St. John’s Pride website at Wileville between friends, between genera- day-to-day routine all have a place dinner. On Monday Join us for our official flag www.stjohnspride.net. Get involved. We need ...see Bridgewater tions, between the teller of stories in these pages. The focus is not on raising in Charlottetown or Summerside. That more volunteers to help out with events. Simply and the listener. And throughout the obstacles and difficulties of gay evening will be Steak and Fries and Trivia with email us at [email protected] and we’ll get Trish the Dish. Lots of laughs and prizes to be Wolfville all the tales it is the personalities life but on the fact that our lives are back to you. If you are unable to donate your had. Tuesday night get our your pride colors and time, then perhaps, you could donate some dollars Every Second Tuesday of the characters that capture us, indeed charmed ones. “Charmed their spirit that enters us, that be- join us in a Pride pubcrawl. There will be games in your place. To make a donation contact us Kings County Prostate Cancer Support Group, Lives: Gay Spirit in Storytelling” and prizes! On Wednesday night put on your at [email protected] and we will set it up 7-9 pm in the East Kings Memorial Public Health comes part of our experience like reminds us of the richness of our whitest and brightest and blaze your way down with you. shared memories, just as the people Centre on Earnscliffe Ave in Wolfville. You can queer existence and of how very to the bowling alley for a rousing evening of ask questions you forgot to ask the doctor or - both real and imagined - become lucky we are. glo-bowling. Thursday night will be our annual nurse and you can think aloud to help you make part of our family tree. They Pride Show and silent auction. Friday night is our your decisions. There is growing evidence that your participation in a group of people who have gone through the processes you are now facing is mentally beneficial and may well contribute to your recovery from prostate cancer interventions. We are an easy-going informal group of 12 men, some of whom bring their spouses/partners to our monthly meetings. Know that you are truly welcome to join us and if you need more information please get in touch with me by e mail [email protected] or by phone 542 6125. Our correspondence address is the same as my home address: 210 Main Street, Wolfville NS B4P 1C4. Wayves July 2007 19 Opinion Have We No Pride? by Calandra Smith I just learned that Montréal will Pride is just sour grapes, but there not restricted to those of a sexual You are invited to email me at ing the workshop to something have no Pride parade this year is certainly that element if I am nature). [email protected] if you are else entirely if I can identify a de- since Divers/Cité has dropped completely honest. At the time of writing I am interested in participating in any sire/need for such, so don’t be shy Pride from their mandate, and I don’t know what it would feel planning on holding a Diversity capacity, and I am open to chang- to tell me what you want. Fierté Montréal Pride, which had like to be part of a really marginal- Dialogue workshop on the Mon- quickly organized to fill the gap, ized community under the BGLT day of Halifax Pride week (July 16, went down in flames nearly as umbrella, but I do feel at times that 2007, time and location TBA). quickly. we are contributing to our own On another front it appears that marginalization by continuing to Gay Shame events have been going celebrate Pride in ways that per- on for years in some large cities petuate the old stereotypes. such as San Francisco, New York, Despite the fact that the GLBT Last Month’s question: and more recently (and beyond) in Toronto, appar- How do we community/ies Should the Human Rights Commission in your home province be ently to register have been cri- funded to conduct a similar study of homophobia where you live? protest against the (re-?)build tiqued for ghet- Wayves received 9 responses to last month’s question: Should your growing commer- community? toizing them- province conduct a survey of homophobia: 1 No, 1 Not Sure, and 7 cialism of Pride selves, by queer- Yes. With three comments: celebrations. core, for instance, I can’t help but No: ... A better option for a survey would be to ask a question I am feeling quite proud - if I notice that a queer girl in Halifax that would determine if folks have ‘open’ access to the services and can use that word without paying has a hard time even locating, let support they require. royalties, since the word ‘Pride’ alone connecting with, any others NotSure: I find that the province is very homophobic, and living was trademarked several years ago outside of the odd women’s dance in a small community, I find it upsetting that people say they are fine in a somewhat ironic attempt to or bathhouse event, this lending a with me being gay and yet say never kiss in public and don’t make a prevent commercial exploitation whole air of desperate futility to scene. I know for a fact that homophobia is strong and people are very - that Halifax Pride has been par- the exercise. set in their ways.... It doesn’t matter if you are gay or not love is love ticularly challenged this year. How do we (re-?)build com- and it is a beautiful thing and that knowledge is power and if people I would like to suggest that the munity? How do we make it more knew how much I love my girlfriend then perhaps they wouldn’t time has come for Pride in Halifax inclusive, more diverse and, in treat us bad and I could show her affection in public without worry- either to give up the ghost entirely short, less marginalized? ing about being hurt or her getting hurt. Yes: Why not? It is a great or accept the challenge to transition Wayves itself has experienced idea to see what people actually do think. into something else, which would challenges in recruiting and retain- hopefully be more representative ing fresh blood, so I believe this is This Month’s question: of true Diversity (Halifax’s 2007 a topic ripe for exploration. Are you planning on being actively involved in one or more of your theme). I don’t believe my per- Having said that, I remain open community’s GLBT organizations in 2008? You tell Us! at www. sonal and increasing resistance to to other suggestions (preferably but wayves.ca.