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Halifax exercised its “License to Celebrate Twenty Years of Pride” with great enthusiasm on Sunday, July 26. Under sunny skies almost 35,000 people lined the downtown route to watch the festive two-hour celebration of almost 6,000 participants bop, blare, ride and dance their way to the Garrison Grounds for yet more music, entertainment and a Community Fair. See Page 10 for more photos. Photo: Gordon Sleigh, [email protected] .

Masq Goes To Church CAS: New Atlantic Regional Director By Sandi Jordan By Angus Campbell asq, Halifax’s monthly effect and strictly enforced. Leather, ou may know him as one of Rick has been involved with HIV/ issues of all CAS exotic masquerade party, it lace, lingerie, PVC, all black, gothic, the cute and friendly bar- AIDS work for many years, mostly in member groups Mseems, has grown in leaps punk, glamour, fantasy, fetish/kink, Ytenders at Menz Bar (aren’t a volunteer capacity, and he also did within the At- and bounds. The event has devel- costumes and uniforms can be found they all) or perhaps you recognize a Treatment Information Coordina- lantic region. oped a strong community feel and, mixed throughout the crowd and the him as the calliente-hot leatherman tor contract for the AIDS Coalition He is also joint- with the support of local perform- “no street clothes” rule keeps walk- in the Halifax Pride Parade but Eric of Nova Scotia. He has served on ly responsible, ers, artists and businesses, Masq has ins and wallﬂowers to a minimum. (Rick) Johnston is more than just a two Boards of Directors including along with the become a nonjudgmental sanctuary If you want to dance the night pretty face and has been named as the co-chair of the Phoenix Heraldic Person Living for anyone who lives, or seeks, an away, meet old friends and new, listen new Atlantic Regional Director for Society in Vancouver. “I have been with HIV/AIDS alternative lifestyle of any kind. to great music and, generally, have an the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS). dedicated to the HIV/AIDS move- (PLWHIV/AIDS) After hitting capacity and drinking amazing night out, this is the place Born and raised in New Bruns- ment and I believe that I have a great Regional Director, Stephen Hurst, the bar dry for the ﬁrst few months, for you. The next Masq happens on wick, Rick lived in Vancouver for a deal to offer to the Board of CAS and for communicating the concerns and the organizers of Masq have made September 20 and is hosted by local few years but has been back in the am very excited about serving our issues of the PLWHIV/AIDS com- a change of venues to the North St DJs who spin industrial, goth, trance, Maritimes for awhile now. He is cur- membership,” says Rick. munity within the Atlantic region. Church and, to celebrate September, techno, electronica, and EBM. Cover rently living in Halifax where he is As the Atlantic Regional Director “I am also accountable to the issues the theme is Teacher and School is $7 or $5 VIP (or in theme). All attending Dalhousie University in his for CAS, his main responsibility in of the regional member groups and Girl/Boy. events are 19+. third year of the Bachelor of Science his two year term is to communicate Masquerade dress code is always in in Nursing program. with and represent the concerns and Cont’d to CAS, p. 6 In This Issue Features & News All Aboard! 12 • A Rural Point Of View S • AIDS Coalition of NS Ceilidh 3 • AIDS Walk Dates 13 • Amazing Amherst Pride Week 4/9 • CAS New Atlantic Regional Director 2 • Regular Columns Celebrating Pride on the Rock: Report from St. John’s 11 • Debbie Currie: Super VOlun- Chef’s Corner 13 • Events 16 • Groups & Services 15 • teer 6 • PLWHA Rep for Global Board 13 • Happy Birthday Atlantic News 4 • Halifax: 20 Kibitz And Bitch 6 • Men’s Health 7 • Review 14 • The Years Proud 10 • MAC Leather X • Moncton Gay Pride Week 13 • MCC Awards 8 • Masq Last Word 19 • Wayves Professional Directory 17 • You Goes To Church 1 • Paddling on the Magical Misty Sea 3 • Queer Entrepreneur Opens Tell Us 20 Doer on Eastern Shore 7 • Transgender Workshop for Moncton 14 2 September 2008 Wayves TIME IS RUNNING OUT

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By Denise Holliday The people at the Ceilidh were toll on all the people present regard- everyone else’s strength in the days themselves on the line for the benefit I approached the Ceilidh with my every bit as different and individually less of their individual health status. and months to follow; not knowing of their friends and neighbours were usual personal level of emotional impressive. This however was some- The air so heavy it was at times hard which seats may be empty at future frequently told. caution that I recognize occurs with thing that was to take me a couple to breath. My respect for my own gatherings. The final morning a picture that anything I have never experienced. of days to fully realize. I struggled to children was raised as I listened to The last night was the end of a I had admired the night before was I was supposed to learn but exactly learn first names and listened with what young people are facing and long hot day and the hot weather handed to me as a keepsake and as what, was seemingly in the air. Lots my hand over my mouth as I sat for realized how wonderful my children broke and a cool refreshing blanket I showed it to the group and fibbed of very friendly people talking at the first time in my life in the Healing are and what they must have faced of air descended as we sat around in about it being my spouse, the com- the same time and so wrapped up in circle and while struggling to learn and avoided without ever being a the garden area and shared our life pliments flowed; while the lady in touching base with others they knew, the basics I also started to see pain, burden to me. People shared their experiences, not bragging or com- the picture was one of the male par- left me a little reticent. Hanging back love friendship and joy that was being stories and as each one told their story plaining but merely expressing the ticipants that got a lot of fun from and trying to match the woodwork shared unconditionally and in ways the myths and lies were cast aside and truth each had lived. not being recognized. Once they seemed to be working and I settled I had not experienced before. The real personal needs and victories were Not being HIV positive was a were told, it was a source of riotous down to watch the world go by. smell of the sweet grass was amaz- exposed. blessing I had never gave a lot of laughter and that, I thought, was a While I only directly knew about ingly calming and I left holding that The closing Annual AGM started thought to, yet as rough as these great way to part-company, with a four people, there were many more particular piece and feeling slightly with a moment of silence and as in folks had it and the friends they had smile for each one present. Until the that stopped to say hello and I strug- lacking/unworthy. Those present ex- previous sessions I once again men- lost, nothing stop the outpouring of next time we meet, may they all stay gled to hear what they had to say. pressed such genuine issues and con- tally had the vision of the support compassion many shared with me and strong in body and spirit. Hearing aids were useless in the stone cerns it was a humbling experience to group scene in “Rent” and how as the several had solid suggestions to offer Special thanks to all those who floored building of this beautiful be able to sit in on their stories. song progressed people faded from those who struggled. Amazing stories made this awesome learning experi- property of Mount St. Vincent Uni- I was to hear stories of despair, the picture, depicting those who had of rejection, misunderstanding and ence possible. versity. I had never been here before love, and courage that would chal- died of HIV/AIDS. But this was no the bravery of those souls who put and as my stay grew to a close I knew lenge my own sense of value and movie and the people were alive and I would miss this special experience worth. The humidity was taking its obviously brave souls dealing with of history and new beginnings. an issue that would test theirs and wayves

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I would not room over the shoe store. bravely led the way for rainbow peo- you die.” The dash of time between with two ends of a sexual experi- have believed an older version of When we moved in 2002 to rural ple to live more openly has inspired 1988 and 2008 honed and polished ence spectrum, rape by a man and myself sitting down and telling me northern Nova Scotia, whenever we me to find a way to honour their my character. This summer’s 20-year my first woman lover. that 20 years later I found one, we eagerly read Wayves work. When I meet the young people Halifax Pride celebration of where Getting ready for the Perhaps this is one would be settled on magazine to find out what was going who are coming out and are in a tran- we have been and are currently in our next step was also dif- 48 acres close to my on in our community. One thing the sition and live in my area I realize that rainbow history, provided a touch- ficult. I am naturally of the best-kept hometown, married magazine seemed to lack was a regular they need to know that they are not stone moment for me to reflect on shy so meeting new LGBT secrets. to a woman, with rural LGBT voice. After attending alone. Our rural LGBT community my personal journey and “License to people was one of my a live-in nephew, Pride parades in Halifax and Monc- lives close to the earth providing role Celebrate.” biggest challenges and I was getting eight cats, a dog, three hens, a rooster, ton, I realized that there was little vis- models of a life where we can get In 1988 I worried about the ready to come out in a big way. I had a garden. ibility of rural LGBT folks. This has our hands dirty, hearts sometimes question, “Am I here yet?” I was 23 been worried about entering into the Time between dashes seems to been in stark contrast to what I see worn out from struggles, our bodies starting a live-in job in Halifax so I hallowed halls of higher learning but pass differently in the country. It takes and experience. For the past five years strengthened from hard work, and could afford to pay for university. I this proved minor compared to the on a very natural grounded rhythm, my spouse and I have been a part of our souls uplifted which can shine was getting ready to meet new friends, previous months and dramas. Luck- which is different than the pound- a thriving, growing, and fascinating brightly in the dash. I am humbled to discover new ways to learn and ily I had a friend who paved the way ing mechanical heartbeat of the city. LGBT rural community. to begin to write stories from the dirt most exciting I was getting ready to for me in coming out and was able Twenty years of time passing in the Perhaps this is one of the best- and fields of a Rainbow Road. live in a “big” city. Living in Halifax to step into Rumours with her by country brings alder bushes growing kept LGBT secrets. With the increas- would offer me such a broad horizon my side, discovering that inside the up and taking over abandoned farms, ing awareness of the environment of opportunities, and I was ready to bar were relatives and strangers and twenty years in the city brings big and sustainability, however, I feel that take them on. I had grown up in rural friends to be met. box stores and gentrification. Many the time has come for rural LGBT’s MAC Leather X The MAC Leather Society is pleased Should anyone out there with pho- you can get involved, please contact past ten years, so please help us help on our Thanksgiving weekend where to invite everyone throughout Atlan- tos, video or other memorabilia from us at MACLEATHER10@hotmail. you put forth what can and will be an it all began, in Halifax. tic Canada and elsewhere to attend any past MAC Leather event, or if com for details. outstanding “Celebration of Leather” “MAC Leather X—A Celebration you require any information as to how We’ve come a long way over the of Leather,” taking place October 11 – 12, 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A fun bar event nine years ago in Halifax expanded over the years to encompass and open doors within the three Maritime provinces. Now it’s time for all those who live, enjoy, partake or have always been interested in Leather to come out to where it all began for the tenth anniversary of the Society. Plans for MAC Leather X are underway with “A Celebration of Leather” being just that: a celebration! Had it not been for the numerous volunteers, supporters and GLBT businesses in our Maritime com- “To love oneself is the munities over the years opening the door to leather, many people would beginning of a life still be hiding their true feelings and passions for leather in a closet. So, now’s the time to mark your calen- long romance” dars, prep your leatherwear, polish Oscar Wilde your boots and be ready to celebrate and show appreciation to everyone Community Office (yes, you!) within Atlantic Canada 989 Young Ave. Halifax, NS B3H 2V9 who has been a part of this amazing Leonard Preyra 444-3238 [email protected] MLA, Halifax Citadel- www.preyra.ca Leather history and family. Sable Island 6 September 2008 Wayves Debbie Currie: Super Volunteer By lauren Grant, NACS AIDS Walk Co-ordinator Hi Tom Often volunteers go unrecognized Well, here I am back in Nova Scotia and it’s great wide variety of rainbow motley. The best thing about but that wasn’t the case at the 2008 to be home again. But, I must admit I miss Monsieur Pride is that the whole LGBT crowd seems happy and AIDS Skill Building Ceilidh at Mount Montréal and his wonderful city. MM and I had gotten smiling, even the harried volunteers and organizers St. Vincent University when Debbie into a nice daily pattern together. He would be off to putting up booths and tents for the après Parade party. Currie received the Volunteer Reward the office in the morning while I worked on writing My only regret about Pride Week is I never seem to get presented by the AIDS Coaliton of projects and then I set off to explore the city in the enough time to visit with everyone I’d like to see. Nova Scotia (ACNS). The respon- afternoon. We’d meet up at supper time, have a drink To top off an already terrific day, Milosh, B, Dr. M sibility to choose a recipient rotates together and make plans for the evening. I know it and I went for a sail on Dr. M’s boat. A light steady each year amongst the ACNS, AIDS sounds a little like a Fifties sitcom –Ward and June breeze, blue skies with the occasional drifting cloud Coalition of Cape Breton (ACCB) Cleaver as a gay couple - but really it was a perfect gave us perfect weather. I was perfectly happy to be and Northern AIDS Connection arrangement since each of us had enough alone time cabin boy (though it’s a very different role in my pirate Society (NACS). to make the together times appreciated. We had to fantasies.) No hauling on ropes or taking the tiller for Debbie resides in Amherst with make a few adjustments since I’m a night owl and me; I wasn’t even required to know starboard from port. her long time partner Sue, her mother he’s an early bird but somehow we still managed to My only duty was to stay out of the way and, once we and their pets. She has been involved flock together. were moored back at the marina, to open the coolers as a Board member and volunteer After such a great time in la belle province, I for beer and burgers. with NACS for six years and contin- came back to earth with quite a thump. (Part of that But what would life be without irony? Having spent ues to bring her wealth of knowledge may have been the extra pounds I put on. OMG the time in Montreal, a city where the arts and culture are and experience to the movement. She food!!!) My mood, like the dreary airport corridors in woven into everyday life; then enjoying the festivities of spends an endless amount of time Halifax, was dull beige. The airport has been renamed Pride, a celebration of diversity and inclusion, perhaps working to create a safer community Stanfield, after the premier – and longjohn maker. I might be forgiven for thinking that society is moving in Amherst for persons affected by It always makes me giggle a bit to call it Stanfield. forward, that people as a whole are reasonable human HIV/AIDS. I pretend that the exit is the fly opening of a pair beings. Momentarily I had forgotten the Harper govern- In addition to being instrumental of briefs. Why is it gay men are so obsessed with ment who believes the three R’s stand for Regressive, in organizing the Amherst AIDS underwear, do you suppose, Tom? Probably for the Repressive and Reactionary. Walk for the third year in a row, Deb- same reason we take such trouble with the wrapping Perhaps annoyed at the public outcry around Bill bie spends numerous hours speaking to schools and community agencies paper and ribbon on a special gift when we know C-10, the Conservatives have now cut all funding to the ning for the position of Chair for the (hope?) the recipient will just tear it open. Whenever program that subsidizes international promotional tours about the devastation of HIV/AIDS. This is a very personal topic and she upcoming 2008-09 term. I accidentally hit a gay sex site on the web I always of Canadian artists. Singers, musicians, dancers, writers The founder of Northern Aids notice what the model is wearing. Ginch Gonch and and artists who are the cultural face that Canada shows tells of the loss of her two brothers to HIV complications. Connection Society, Al McNutt Calvins are hot, FTL… not so much. It’s superficial to the world will no longer have access to the money knows about commitment and said, and shallow I know, but there it is. necessary to tour outside of the country. Debbie has worked on many com- mittees including Executive, Person- “this recognition of Debbie’s dedica- As an antidote to my moodiness, I made a point But perhaps I’m being too hard on Prime Minister tion has been long overdue.” of spending time with friends. One sunny afternoon Brainfreeze. With the soon-to-come exit of George nel, Fund Raising and Education. She has been a great asset to NACS Photo by Sherry-Dawn Barrett, Volun- passed quite pleasantly, chatting and laughing, at Rita Dubya from the global scene, the pressure on Harper teer Rhymer’s house. I sat in the shade while she moved to maintain the Philistine presence in the world will serving as Vice Chair and is now run- languidly back and forth through the shimmering double. water of her pool. It was quite hypnotic, like watching Aagh! It’s enough to drive a gay man to drink. a giant aquarium, and I could feel my blood pressure Love ya! lowering. Then off to Dr. Martini’s house where he and I worked on our ongoing project of 101 Fun Things To Do With Vodka. I sipped and nibbled while he New CAS Director prepared a huge rack of ribs for the fire pit. Okay, it’s Cont’d from page 1 just a regular barbecue but there is something about seeing a man handle a huge slab of meat that appeals caucuses at the CAS Annual General organizations and coordinate com- to the primitive caveman in me and my imagination munity-based participation in a na- gets carried away. A Quest for Fire sort of thing, Meeting,” he explained. CAS’s mandate is to speak as the tional strategy on HIV infection and except with crystal stemware. AIDS. For more information about The next day was the Pride Parade, the usual national voice and act as a forum for a community-based response CAS please visit www.cdnaids.ca. 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They are still being alternative means of reducing risk, (sorry, I can’t resist as I’m trying It has been found to damage the developed, but I’ve got some great especially if they were unobtrusive to make gay men’s health informa- lining of the rectum, which greatly news to share with you. and/or enhanced sexual pleasure tive and fun) is required to look at increases the risk for HIV and other Earlier this year an announcement enough to moti- the long-term ef- sexually transmitted infections (STIs). was made at a conference in Delhi, vate consistent The new protection fects of potential Nonoxynol-9 has also been known to India that a gel containing a non-nu- use. Such alter- skin irritation. For cause inflammation of the vagina and cleoside HIV drug may prove to be natives are es- would be in the form of another, there’s cervix. Many organizations, including effective in reducing the transmission sential if we are the possibility of women’s groups, have been lobbying of the virus during unprotected anal to address the a lube, cream, or enema. toxicity. We won’t for its discontinuation for a few years sex. The new protection would be in full spectrum of know the results now. Some condom manufacturers • Avoid spermicides and oil-based the form of a lube, cream, or enema. prevalent sexual practices and the of the study until the end of 2008, so have resisted, using all kinds of ex- lubes A douche is also in the works, as this basic human need for accessible, user- keep your fingers crossed and lots of cuses, ahem, reasons. • Just say “no” to nonoxynol-9 product is also being developed for controlled HIV and STD prevention condoms and water-based lube at the This is the bottom line for anal Got health or sexual health ques- vaginal use. According to IRMA, tools.” bedside until then. sex: tions? Email me in confidence: the International Rectal Microbicide But I wouldn’t start barebacking On a similar note, many of you • Use condoms with lots of water- [email protected]. Advocates (www.rectalmicrobicides. yet! There’s still a lot of work to be may have heard of nonoxynol-9. It’s a based lube Queer Entrepeneur Opens Door On Eastern Shore MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR: develop a line of products that are Freshly baked bread and scrumptious diabetic-friendly. cookies! That’s what Paul Nicholl While Paul will have a range of will bring to the Eastern Shore with freshly baked goods available at Dob- his soon to open business: Dobbit bit Bakehouse, it’s mostly about the Bakehouse. bread. Traditional breads like multi- A graduate of the Nova Scotia grain, brown bread, and sourdough Community College’s Boulanger will share the shelves with specialty and Baking Arts program, this gay and international breads like focac- entrepreneur will soon be open- cia, ciabatta, and traditional French ing his bakery in a former pizzeria baguettes. This man loves his bread on Highway 7 across from the old and he sees a need for a local bakery Musquodoboit Harbour train station. as no one is offering handmade fresh Dobbit Bakehouse will carry bread, bread anywhere along the Eastern rolls, muffins, cookies and pies: all of Shore. “There really hasn’t been any- Buy a house, get a it handmade, all of it fresh. “I want one providing freshly baked goods everything we make to be wholesome here for a few years so I want to offer fridge magnet (and in that it won’t have added preserva- my community something that’s long products once he’s open for business. ing to have everything in place to be outstanding service). tives, stabilizers, or other common overdue.” Generally he’s doing his best to be open for business for the beginning additives found in packaged foods Making his business kind to respectful of the earth, air, and water of September so keep an eye out for these days,” says Mr. Nicholl. He the environment is also a priority as that’s an approach to life that he Dobbit Bakehouse at 7896 Highway Rosie Porter plans to make all his products using for Paul. He’s been using recycled says matters a great deal to him. Paul #7. Planned hours of operation are: Realtor natural, local and, when possible, cer- equipment, paint and materials in is also making it a priority to keep a weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 tified organic ingredients because it’s much of the renovations, and he will local focus to his business. “I want p.m., except closed on Wednesdays; better tasting and more nutritious to use recyclable packaging (no plastic to contribute to the local economy Saturdays open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 do so. He even has plans to eventually shopping bags will be available) and by using local suppliers, hiring local p.m.; and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. cell 209-7073 environmentally friendly cleaning people, and making products for local on Sundays. www.rosiep.ca customers,” says Mr. Nicholl. Initially Dobbit Bakehouse will just have counter service offering Live your Paul’s freshly baked goods. However, plans are to eventually have coffee, dream. tea, and hot chocolate available and the bakery will have a small seating area for customers who can’t wait Enjoy the fine art to get home to dig in. Mr. Nicholl of effective strategy says he’ll be happy to reserve items wealth for pick up later the same day (call 889-2919). Special orders will be welcome too; though he’ll need a couple days notice for that. He’s hop-

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www.williams-wealth-management.com 8 September 2008 Wayves MCC: Special Guest, Special Award By Bill McKinnon ing lawyer”) who captivates audiences Her family had suffered an alcohol it and try not to hurt people,” and She knows she has hurt people as well Safe Harbour (MCC) welcomed a throughout the Maritimes with her problem but the active addiction was the importance of love, kindness and as being hurt, so she tries to leave large Rainbow Community crowd in wit and intelligent humour. Her talk over when Candy arrived in the world forgiveness. Unfortunately in school space for others and to practice for- celebration at its annual Pride Service significantly helped this celebration among much older siblings who had in being a caring person, she suffered giveness. This is only a small taste of on Sunday July 27, at 11:00 a.m., at of Pride with a reflection on the experienced a less prosperous and for being too soft. She also could not Candy; for more about this fascinat- Veith House in north-end Halifax. importance of spirituality in our dysfunctional upbringing. Although understand it when a family rejected ing woman, see www.candypalmater. The guest speaker was Candy Pal- GLBT lives. raised as a Catholic, she dropped the their son who was dying of AIDS. com and other websites. mater, accompanied by her partner, Candy grew up in a safe, Mi’kmaq church in her C a n d y ’ s Following Candy’s talk, Safe Har- Denise. Candy is a comedian and home on a mountain in the woods teens and now falling is an inevitable mother told bour presented its 2008 Pride Award motivational speaker (and “recover- in north-eastern New Brunswick. her Mi’kmaq her that “the to Doug Melanson and David Lan- s p i r i t u a l i t y part of skiing—so relationship dry, owners of Menz Bar, for the informs her between your outstanding service and support they activism, her first you learn how to father and me have given and continue to so gener- comedy and get up when you fall is our business, ously bestow on GLBTI community her life. That, and your rela- of Nova Scotia. Doug and David and many pearls of wisdom from tionships are your business.” True have helped so many organizations her mother and her oldest brother, to her word, when Candy found in furtherance of their objectives Billy. Some of these pearls she only that special someone, after coming in many ways, including providing understood when she grew up. out when past 30, her mother im- space for events, giving coat room Billy was 21 when Candy was born mediately welcomed Candy’s female fees to groups and food provided for and it was he who mostly reared her. partner into the home. barbecues and events such as the Safe Among many other things, he taught her is that, “falling is an inevitable part of skiing—so first you learn how to get up when you fall.” In many life experiences, falling is bound to hap- pen, but if you are prepared for it, you need have no fear of falling. Doug and David While still in the church, Candy, as a feminist teen, was angry there were only altar boys—no altar girls. Why do you need a penis to serve com- Lay Chaplaincy Services munion? Finally, she was allowed to serve but having won a victory Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax against gender discrimination she 5500 Inglis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1J8 lost interest in it and left the church. [email protected] She found a warmer welcome in 902-429-5500 Mi’kmaq culture—anyone can go into a sweat lodge, and whether one Susan Stephen & Gwen Armshaw Lay Chaplains looks up to God, Jehovah, or Crea- Candy and Denise [email protected] [email protected] tor, what’s important is love and kindness towards all people. Candy learned “to always think In living her life, Candy tries to Harbour Christmas Dinners. There is weddings memorials child dedications other rites of passage what you are saying before you say walk in love, caring about all people. so much to say in praise of these two men. For more about Menz Bar (and Seadog’s), check out: www.seadogs. ca/menzbar. The warmth of the welcoming fellowship that is Safe Harbour’s watchword and a pot luck reception of delicious and bountiful, home- prepared foods followed the service. WayvesWayves SeptemberSeptember 2008 2008 3 9

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McIsaac to Represent PLWHAs on Global Board

Mr. Blaine McIsaac of Sydney, Nova sion-making concerning access to Scotia was recently elected as the care and treatment, and eliminating Atlantic Region representative to the stigma and discrimination. To further Board of Directors of the Global its efforts, GNP+NA collaborates Network of People Living with HIV/ with local and national organiza- AIDS- North America (GNP+NA) tions to promote its mission and which comprises 8 representatives the inclusion of PLWHIV/AIDS in from the United States and 8 repre- the development and implementa- sentatives from Canada. tion of programs and services. The Mr. McIsaac is actively involved GNP+NA Secretariat is located in in a number of AIDS organizations, Salt Spring, Maryland and is man- notably, Board of Directors of the aged by the National Association AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton of People Living with HIV/AIDS (ACCB), AIDS Coalition of Nova (NAPWA) and maintains an asso- Scotia (ACNS) and is a member of ciate office at the Canadian AIDS CTAC, CATIE, CLAN, CWGHR, Society (CAS) in Ottawa. and ICAD. The Global Network of People GNP+NA operates a unique Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+), bilateral organization providing formed in 1991, is a global network North American people living with for and of people living with HIV/ HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV/AIDS) with AIDS with headquarters in Amster- opportunities to network and organ- dam, Netherlands. GNP+ works in ize across national borders, and to the 6 regions as defined by the World become a part of a global movement. Health Organization (WHO): Africa, GNP+NA was incorporated in the Asia/Pacific, Europe, Latin America, District of Columbia in 2002 and re- Caribbean and North America and ceived its 501c(3) not-for-profit status each region has its own priorities and in July 2003 and is in the process of programs. Since 1996, GNP+ has incorporating and seeking charitable been a co-organiser of the biannual organization status in Canada. International AIDS Conference, this GNP+NA strives to achieve year being held from August 3-8 in and uphold the principles of parity, Mexico City and a partner of the Liv- Diversity inclusion and representation in all ing 2008 – The Positive Leadership is our of its undertakings, the inclusion of Summit to be held July 31 and August PLWHA in public debate and deci- 1, as a pre-Conference event. Specialty AIDS WALKS Reminder at Queen& Morris AIDS PEI Walk: Sunday, September 21st [email protected] Northern AIDS Connection Society: various dates – call or email for your location. (902) 895-0931 / [email protected] AIDS Saint John: Sunday, September 21st [email protected] AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton Friday, September 19th accb@accb. ns.ca AIDS New Brunswick Sunday, September 21st [email protected]. 429.5468 com www.atlanticnews.ns.ca SIDA/AIDS Moncton: Sunday, September 21st sidaidsm@sida-aidsmoncton.com AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador Sunday, September 21st [email protected] THE WORLDS’S ODDEST COMIC SHOP! www.strangeadventures.com

14 September 2008 Wayves HALIFAX , NS & FREDERICTON, NB 1-866-6-COMICS Review THE WIDEST AND WISEST SELECTION IN ATLANTIC CANADA The View From Here: Conversations with Gay and Lesbian Filmmakers By Matthew Hays the award winning documentaries of LaBruce who pushes the boundaries belongs on your shelf. From ground- Arsenal Pulp Press Robert Epstein (Common Threads: between porn and art, Ian Iqbal breaking pioneers in queer cinema www.arsenalpulp.com Stories from the Quilt, The Times Rashid whose Touch of Pink is a to young contemporary artists, these of Harvey Milk), the porn films of touching gay romantic comedy in filmmakers have made a difference in Review by Ralph Higgins Wakefield Poole who revolution- which racial and sexual stereotypes how others see us and, more impor- Ever since gay men and women began ized the industry in 1969 by making are explored, Patricia Rozema’s classic tantly, how we see ourselves. telling their own stories in their own visually beautiful erotic films without film I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing way, the influence on the art of film- any trace of degradation or shame and the prolific Robert Lepage with making has been profound. And it in the sexual liaisons, and the iconic Le Confessional, a hard hitting story is not just the queer community who John Waters who went from being told with visual poetry. has had their world view altered. the Pope Of Trash to a revered and It is often contended that many While the work of the filmmakers respected artist who has influenced in the queer community have little interviewed by Matthew Hays in his generations of filmmakers. (No one knowledge, and perhaps little inter- book, The View From Here: Conver- who has ever seen Pink Flamingos est, in our own history. In The View sations with Gay and Lesbian Film- will ever be quite the same again.) From Here, Matthew Hays reveals makers, will resonate most strongly And, of course, Pedro Almodóvar why these filmmakers are impor- with queer movie lovers, many of the whose idiosyncratic style has changed tant, not just to intellectuals and art artists have had big mainstream suc- on an international scale the way students, but to all of us. Whether cesses in a wide variety of genres. movies are made. you are interested in queer history, There is the campy creepiness of Canadian filmmakers are well sociology, the politics of art or if you the Chucky films by Don Mancini, represented in the book, too: Bruce just love watching movies, this book The widest & wisest selection of comics, games, toys, t-shirts, First Transgender Workshop For Moncton manga, graphic novels On September 30th, Moncton will Attendees will hear about real life Wayves freelancer Denise Holliday. till 2pm or 5pm till 9pm. Registration 9:15 have a transitional experience that issues, and learn the truths and myths She brought the transgender experi- and 4:15 respectively. Early workshop & lots more! PFLAG Canada thinks will push of gender variant children and adults. ence to Wayves pages with “Trans- includes buffet lunch; evening one includes 5262 Sackville Street gender boundaries to a whole new They will receive real-life statistics on gender Diaries,” and writes articles buffet supper. Cost is $75.00. Check level. issues from suicide and homelessness on various issues. She also serves on http://deniseholliday.com/Workshops. • downtown Halifax • PFLAG Canada is hosting a spe- to HIV/AIDS, and come to under- the board of Northern AIDS Con- htm for updates and upcoming workshops. • 425-2140 • cial workshop that will test personal stand the degree of mental pressure nection Society and volunteers as Online Registration may be available at strangeadventures.com boundaries of social acceptance and suffered due to social marginalization PFLAG Canada’s transgender com- Amore Passions in the near future. challenge those who choose to attend and workplace transphobia. munication coordinator, answering to see gender in ways they may never Workshop registrants will be the PFLAG Canada toll-free gender have fully considered before. able to choose from a morning or question line at 1-888-822-9494. The special introductory work- evening session, each lasting four Denise also hosts a radio program, shop on Transgender issues will be hours. Amore Passion’s owner, Mario “Over the Rainbow,” on Halifax’s held at the beautiful premises of Bourgeois Leduc, has promised fine CKDU 88.1 FM. The program is a Amore Passion. This elegant setting food and an atmosphere that is out- GLBT program hosted from a trans is a Rainbow-owned business and standing. Visit Amore Passion’s web perspective and airs Friday mornings a perfect setting for a friendly and site at www.amorepassion.com. from 10:30 a.m. until noon. personal type of workshop. The facilitator of the workshop is For more details on the workshop or Denise’s other activities, send her an e-mail at overtherainbow@denis eholliday.com. Workshops (choice of two times) 10am Wayves September 2008 15 W AYVES G ROUPS A ND S ERVICES (Bathurst area): A bilingual volunteer associa- interested in hearing from other university LG- service - Casual and contemporary - with northern Nova Scotia.) at 33 Pleasant Street, Atlantic Canada tion serving gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of BTQ organisations and would like to possibly free coffee and muffins before church to take Truro, N.S. Al-Anon/Alateen: for families & friends of northern New Brunswick. email: info@gngnb. meet or collaborate.) at Various locations; event into this service. 11 am service - Quieter and Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Halifax: problem drinkers. Does someone you know ca web: www.gngnb.ca (Dances are held at particulars will be emailed to anyone who reg- more reverent in tone, coffee after service. fostering change through networking, educa- have a drinking problem?. 466-7077 web: www. GNG club every Saturday night. See www. isters with the UNBSJ Q-Collective and/or who Call to confirm worship times as occasionally tion, outreach & community education. 902- freewebs.com/alanonmaritimes gngnb.ca for a list of upcoming events.) at gets the UNBSJ weekly “E News”. Past events we have a 10 am combined service.) at 1200 444-7887 email: [email protected] web: www. 702 rue Principale, Petit-Rocher NB. Look for include the annual Rainbow Peace March, Bedford Hwy at Sullivan’s Hill, near Atlantic nsrap.ca at TBA AtlanticCanadianLesbians: Online Group For rainbow flag and/or door with pink triangle at guest speakers, movie nights, participation in Gardens Lesbians from the Atlantic Provinces. email: rear of parking lot. Maritime Pride Parades, Supporters of PFLAG Outlaw, Halifax: GLBTQ & Allies Law Students [email protected]. BLT-Womyn of Halifax, Halifax: Bi Sex- Association at Dalhousie Law School. email: Integrity, Fredericton and area: Supports and Canada’s “Communities Encourage Campaign” auls, Lesbian, Transgender Womyn’s Dis- com web: groups.msn.com/AtlanticCanadi- and “Champions Against Homophobia”. [email protected] web: www.facebook. anLesbians encourages Gays and Lesbians in their spiritual cussion Group. Sue’s # 499-0335 email: com/group.php?gid=2416842853 (Meetings lives. email: [email protected], meets UN sur DIX - l’Association des étudiant.e.s [email protected] web: AtlanticPoz: A new discussion group is for indi- vary. 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Woodstock GLBT Youth Advocate and Fam- vironment for GLBTQ people and their Allies. email: [email protected] web: [email protected] web: www. ca web: www.pflagcanada.ca/moncton.html, ily OutReach, Woodstock: Books, movies, 902-563-1481 email: [email protected] (M-F www.pflagcanada.ca/middleton.html (Check geocities.com/gender_expressions/ (No meets 3rd Monday (Occassionally on the advice, directions, contacts, and support etc. 9-4pm. Call or drop by for event listings, Ally online for meeting times and locations- or scheduled meeting. Occasional social events, 2nd Monday — please call) at 7:30-9:30pm, for the family. 328-4868 email: richardb@nbnet. Training, and Anti-Heterosexism/Homophobia phone 825-0548) by invitation only.) University of Moncton, Adrien-J.-Cormier Bldg., nb.ca Workshops!) at the Students’ Union Building, Room 302 Cape Breton University. PFLAG Canada - Sydney, Sydney: PFLAG Healing Our Nations, Dartmouth: Healing Our Sydney provides support & education on issues Nations is an Aboriginal HIV/AIDS service PFLAG Canada - Fredericton, Frederic- Newfoundland & Colchester Sexual Assault Centre, Truro: of sexual orientation & gender identity. Karen organization that serves the Atlantic region. ton: all welcome. (506) 455-7190 email: Lab (709) Provides support and information to anyone 564-8728 email: sydneyns@pflagcanada.ca, (902) 492-4255 email: director@accesswave. pfl[email protected] web: www.geoci- (GBLTQ included) affected by sexual assault AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador, meets last Sunday (of the month at 7:30pm. ca web: www.hon93.ca (Healing Our Nations ties.com/Pflagfredericton/, meets 4th Tuesday and abuse. 902-897-4366 email: trurosexual No meetings for July and August.) at Family staff meet once on a weekly basis. Training (7-9 pm (except December: 2nd Tuesday)) at St. John’s: HIV/AIDS education and support [email protected] (Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30) at for male/female/transgendered, all ages, Place Resource Centre 106 Townsend Street, offered on request at no charge for Aboriginal Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton 874 York 80 Glenwood Drive Sydney NS peoples and/or organizations.) at 15 Alderney St. Fredericton NB E3B 3R8 Newfoundland and Labrador 579-8656 email: [email protected] web: www.acnl.net Cumberland Pride, Amherst & Area: for: PFLAG Truro: 662.3774 Dr., Suite 3, Dartmouth, NS. 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(2-4pm) day (evening 7:00pm - 8:00pm) at by phone. patico.ca web: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/winpa- =6&ProvAbbr=NB, meets 2nd monday (Phone net at Tommy Sexton Centre 47 Janeway Place No long distance charges. For more info call Pleasantville, across from the old Janeway DalOUT, Halifax: LGBTQ Society at Dalhou- 425-4882 ext 228 or 1-800-566-2437 ext 228 pernews (No meetings, Workshops by arrange- or e-mail for meeting location and details.) at sie. 494-2190 email: [email protected] web: so- ments, Information source when requested. Sackville:112 Main Street or Amherst: 12 La Hospital AIDS Committee of Newfoundland or e-mail. and Labrador cieties.dsu.ca/dalout, meets every Thursday Newsletter Odds & Sods bi-weekly) Planche Street (During the academic year we meet at about Pride Cape Breton Society, Sydney: Dances Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society, assorted PFLAG Canada - Sackville/Amherst, Sackville LBGT-MUN Resource Centre, St John’s: 7pm each Thursday night.) at Dalhousie and Social Events. Monthly dances are Adults cities: Dedicated to developing gay leather NB/Amherst NS: Support and education for LBGT-MUN is an information/resource, service, University, check OUT our website or contact Only! Check website community events. (902) communities in the Atlantic region. email: GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends & family. 506- and peer support centre staffed by trained us for details 539-4627 email: [email protected] volunteers!. 737-7619 email: [email protected] web: www.pridecapebreton.com (Dances [email protected] 536-4245 email: [email protected], meets Frontrunners Halifax, Halifax: Running/walking 2nd Monday (7:30 to 9:30pm No meeting in (Open Monday-Friday 9-4. Biweekly meetings on the last Saturday of every month. Check Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt): panels for members and volunteers. ) at Smallwood/ club. 422-7579 email: Bruce.Greenfield@dal. website for dance and special event dates!) - helping create, and lending. 902-454-5158 July and August.) at Meeting location alternates ca web: www.frontrunners.org/clubs/halifax/, monthly between Sackville: United Church Par- University Center, UC-6022. Building located at Southend Community Centre. Maps are at email: [email protected] web: on Prince Phillip Drive. Call us! Get involved! meets every Saturday, and every Tuesday, our website. www.quilt.ca (Call if interested in volunteering lours, 112 Main Street, and Amherst: Maggie’s and every Thursday (Sat: 9:30am, Tue: 6:00 or making a panel) at 3544 Acadia St. Halifax, Place, 12 LaPlanche Street PFLAG Canada - St. John’s: Information or pm, Thu: 6:00pm ) at Main gates of the Halifax Pride Guide Publishing: publisher of com- NS B3K 3P2 PFLAG Canada - Saint John NB, Saint John: referral to one of our parents. web: www. Public Gardens, corner of Spring Garden munity focused maps, directories, event pflag.ca (For support or information on chapter programs and more. 902-423-6999 email: Narcotics Anonymous: a fellowship of recover- Provides support to anyone dealing with Road and South Park Street. issues of sexual orientation and/or gender meetings regarding PFLAG Canada contact [email protected] ing drug addicts who meet regularly to help Gemma Schlamp-Hickey, Atlantic Director at GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP each other stay clean. 1-800-205-8402 web: identity. (506)648-9700 or 648-9227 email: AT Q.E.H.: Jeanie Buffet, Counsellor, at Pride of Pictou County, New Glasgow: All GBLT [email protected] web: www. [email protected] or Diana Deacon, in Pictou County. email: chair@prideofpictouco centralnovaarea.ca at Call the phone number St. John’s chapter contact at ddeacon@mun. 421-6797 or visit the web page for meeting times and pflagcanada.ca/saintjohn, meets 1st Friday (1st unty.ca web: www.PrideofPictouCounty.ca (see Friday of each month September - June from ca) Get Out, Halifax!, Halifax: Recreation activi- web page for meeting info) places. ties (team activities, cycling, running, rowing 7:00- 9:00 p.m. No meeting in July & August. St. John’s Pride, St. John’s: St. John’s Official Quakers, Halifax: Quakerism emphasizes that Project E: Presentation for youth, on gender ) at 116 Coburg Street in Saint John, New Pride Organization. 709-746-6564 email: - you name it) for metro & beyond!. web: www. expression, myth busters, proper terminology getouthalifax.ca at Visit and get on the email we all manifest the Divine. 429-2904 web: hali- Brunswick in the Community Health Centre [email protected] web: www.stjohnspride. fax.quaker.ca, meets every Sunday at Library and other facts. web: www.freewebs.com/xpro- next to St. Joseph’s Hospital. net list for more info. jecte/ at available via web page at Atlantic School of Theology, Franklyn St. All Port City Rainbow Pride, Saint John: Pride Girl-ish Productions, Halifax: Girl-ish puts on very welcome. Propitation, Toronto: A fellowship of gay and Celebrations Committee. email: events@por Nova Scotia (902) hot and heavy bi-monthly-ish dance parties lesbian Anglicans and their friends. 416-977- for queer-ish folks and their friends. email: Queer Play, Halifax: A Queer performing arts tcityrainbowpride.com web: www.portcityrain- Acadia Pride, Wolfville: Acadia Student group in Halifax NS. email: queerplay@gmail. 4359 email: [email protected] (We bowpride.com Union’s LGBT2IQ group. 585-2165 email: [email protected] web: www. meet on a Saturday or Sunday Evening once girlish.ca com River Of Pride, Moncton: Organizes, promotes [email protected] web: euler.aca- every other month for Evening Prayer Discus- diau.ca/~apride/, meets every Monday GLB CONSTITUENCY COMMITTEE (SUNS): Rainbow Playtime, Halifax: Food & social meet- sion, refreshments and fellowship. Contact and produces Moncton’s Pride events!. email: ings for same sex families with tots or couples [email protected] web: (9:00pm(during academic year)) at Beverage 494-6654 at c/o the StudentsÕ Union of NS for meeting location) at members homes. We Forum (old SUB) considering parenthood. 461-9414 prefer our heritage, worship, and Spirituality of www.fiertemonctonpride.ca, meets 1st Sunday, Group Harrison Society, Cape Breton: and 3rd Sunday (contact [email protected] Acadia Women’s Centre, Wolfville: 585-2140 Dances, Socials & Support Group for Cape Red Door, The, Kentville: Youth health adoles- the Book of Common Prayer. We are troubled cent center counselling, for up to age 30, all by such right wing organizations as the prayer for further meeting and event dates) at Trian- email: [email protected] web: axe.aca- Bretoners. (902)270-6969 email: groupharri gles bar 234 St.George St. Moncton NB diau.ca/womencentre (Acadia SUB Second [email protected] web: www.geocities. ages STD testing. 679-1411 (Monday through book society and Essentials. Friday, 1pm to 5pm, Wednesday open to 6:00) Safe Spaces Fundy Region, Saint John: Level Balcony ) com/groupharrisonsociety, meets last Satur- Wayves Magazine: Atlantic Canada’s day (of every month Admission $6.50 -$5.50 at 28 Webster Court queer news and lifestyle magazine!. email: Committed to ending discrimination around Affirm United, Halifax Metro: GLBT & Friends issues of sexual orientation in youth. support, action and worshipping community for members- Best light and sound show RESPECT, Truro: Students Making Healthy [email protected] web: wayves.ca around! Restricted 19 yrs and over) at Steel Decisions. 893-6300 email: respect@nsac. (Editorial meeting one Monday night a month; email: [email protected] web: www. within the United Church. 461-4528 email: safespacesfundy.com (See our webpage for [email protected] Workers Hall, Sydney ca at P.O. Box 550, Nova Scotia Agricultural layout one Sunday a month; email us to be College, Truro, N.S. B2N 5E3 notified of meetings & deadlines!) schedule of meetings and socials etc @ www. AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Sydney: Hal-Gal Mailing List, Halifax: Low-traffic Yahoo safespacesfundy.com) Support, advocacy, prevention/education group providing events and information for SAAFE (Supporting An Alternative Friendly New Brunswick Safe Spaces Moncton Region, Moncton: Sup- for those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. queer women in the Halifax area. email: hal- Environment), Truro: Social/support group at port Groups for GLBTQ Youth (14-25 years Free condoms!. (902) 567-1766 email: [email protected] web: groups.yahoo. the NS Agricultural College. 893-6300 email: (506) old). 506-854-3049 email: info@safespaces. [email protected],christineporter@ac com/group/hal-gal/ (Join the list to keep in [email protected] (Meetings as requested. Affirming United Church - Centenary - Queen ca web: www.safespaces.ca cb.ns.ca web: www.accb.ns.ca (Free Anon- touch or post your events.) Membership changes each academic year.) Square United Church, Saint John: invites you Saint John LGBTQ Lending Library, Saint John: mymous Testing 1-902-567-1123 Check our Halifax Sexual Health Centre, Halifax: An- Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community to worship!. 634-8288 email: cqsunited@nb. over 300 fiction and non-fiction titles. 634-8288 Website for events and updates. ) at 150 nonymous HIV testing, open and inclusive Church, Halifax: A Christian Church with aibn.com web: www.cqsunited.ca, meets every email: [email protected] (open Monday Bentinck St, Sydney, N.S. B1P 6H1 sexual health clinical services, education an affirming ministry to the GBLT commu- Sunday (10:30am) at 215 Wentworth St, Saint through Friday, 9 AM to noon.) at the office of AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, Halifax: non- and workshops. 455-9656 web: www.Hali- nity. Everyone is welcome!. 453-9249 email: John, NB Centenary Queen Square United Church at profit, community-based AIDS organization, faxSexualHealth.ca [email protected] web: safeharbour- AIDS New Brunswick / SIDA Nouveau-Bruns- 215 Wentworth Street. provincially mandated. (902)425-4882 email: Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova mcc.com, meets every Sunday (11 am) at Veith House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax wick, Fredericton: committed to facilitating SIDA AIDS Moncton, Moncton: offers support [email protected] web: www.acns.ns.ca Society, Halifax: Fundraising. 902-449-7612 community-based responses to the issues of to people living with HIV and their families and Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: Live & Let Live web: www.imperialcourtns.com, meets 1st Saint Mary’s Campus Outreach Society: HIV/AIDS. 459-7518 email: sidaids@nbnet. friends, education and awareness. 859-9616 AA Group for GLBT community. (902) 425- Sunday, and 2nd Sunday (Executive Meetings Second Story Women’s Centre, Lunenburg: nb.ca web: www.aidsnb.com (Office Hours: email: [email protected] web: www. 8383/422-4972 email: courage449@yahoo. Are Currently Held Every Second Sunday) at We offer a meeting space for women, support Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 12:30PM and sida-aidsmoncton.com at 165A Gordon St., com web: www.rationallunacy.com/cout, Meeting Locations Vary counselling, programs, and referrals. (902)640- 1:30PM to 4:30PM) Moncton, NB, E1C 1N1 meets every Monday (at 8pm) at St Matthews Manna For Health, Halifax: A special needs 3044 email: [email protected] web: www. AIDS Saint John, Saint John: improve quality Spectrum, Fredericton: social and support United Church, 1479 Barrington St, Halifax referral food bank for those living with life secstory.com at Second Story Women’s Centre of life for those infected & affected by HIV, group for students, staff and faculty at UNB (Use side door near Maritime Centre at bot- threatening illness. 429-7670 is located at 22 King Street, Post Office Centre, reduce the spread through education 652- and STU. email: [email protected] web: www. tom of stairs) Northern AIDS Connection Society, Truro: Lunenburg. 2437 email: [email protected] web: www. unbf.ca/clubs/spectrum, meets every Tuesday Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing, Halifax: 455- HIV prevention education initiative serving Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County, aidssaintjohn.com (See webpage for schedule.) 9656 counties Colchester, Pictou, Cumberland & Amherst: Annonymous HIV testing, open Fredericton Lesbians and Gays, Fredericton: The UNBSJ Q-Collective, Saint John: A social Bedford United Church, HRM/ Bedford: An East Hants. 895-0931 email: nacs@eastlink. and inclusive sexual health clinical services, Email listserv of events/news in the Fredericton and support organisation for UNBSJ stu- Affirming Congregation of the United Church ca web: northernaidsconnectionsociety.ca education and workshops. 667-7500 email: for gblt men and women. email: [email protected] dents, staff and faculty. 506-648-5737 email: of Canada - ALL welcome. 835-8497 email: (Our Board of Directors meet bi-monthly [email protected] web: cumberland- web: www.geocities.com/westhollywood/3074 [email protected] web: www.unbsj.ca/ [email protected] web: www.bed- on the third Thursday of the month. Annual county.cfsh.info (9 - 5 drop-in or appt) at 12 Gais.es Nor Gays Inc. (GNG), Petit-Rocher clubs/qcollective (The UNBSJ Q-Collective is fordunited.com, meets every Sunday (9 am General Meeting held regularly in June. See LaPlanche St. Confidential, hassle-free. Free webpage for contact numbers in your area of condoms. 16 September 2008 EventsWayves

Amherst Every Sunday UNB and STU students, everyone is welcome to track, while at the same time helping to lead the Tuesday - Discussion Group (ages 18 and under) Second Monday Valley Girls is a social group for lesbians in the attend our meetings. 7 pm, Top floor of SUB 203 Annapolis Valley. Coffee Group on Sundays. (in the Sexuality Centre, across from the Ballroom) discussion in the directions that the youth wish A structured environment with facilitators present PFLAG Amherst/Sackville - in Amherst one For more information e-mail the group at Everyone is welcome! For more information please to go, as well as making sure the group guidelines to keep discussion on track, while at the same time month, Sackville the next. 506-536-4245 email: [email protected]. contact us at [email protected] are enforced. The discussions focus on the youth helping to lead discussion in the direction that the jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. Every Wednesday present having a say, rather than the facilitators youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. the youth present have to say, rather than the UNB/STU Women’s Collective, at the University lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed, First and Third Wednesdays facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being Bridgewater Women’s Centre in the SUB, 5pm. Contact 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact 429- Amherst and Area, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual discussed. 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Third Saturday of each month (except Lyndsey Gallant at [email protected] or call 450- 5429, [email protected], www. Youth Group Meeting, 7-9pm. Anyone who Wednesday - Discussion Group (ages 18-25) A July) 3870. youthproject.ns.ca is GLBT or questioning their sexuality in the First and Third Sundays structured environment with facilitators present Amherst, Oxford, Springhill, Pugwash and Wileville Dance. Smoke free. Door prizes. Cash Third Sunday of each month to keep discussion on track, while at the same time bar. Must be 19. For more details call 530-5986 GLB ANGLICANS AND FRIENDS Integrity BLT-WOMYN OF HALIFAX DISCUSSION Parrsboro areas is welcome, this is a safe space GROUP! This is a Bi-sexual, Lesbian, helping to lead discussion in the direction that the where anyone can come and feel safe in talking or email [email protected] or go to www. is a nonprofit organization of Gay and Lesbian youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what southshorepride.ca Anglicans and Friends. Membership in Integrity Transgendered womyn’s Only! ~Free Group, NO about their sexuality and just being themselves Dues, NO Fees~ MEETINGS are every second the youth present have to say, rather than the without fear of ridicule or harassment. lgbyp_ is not indicative of sexual orientation. Integrity facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being Fredericton was formed in October 2004 and SUNDAY. @6pm - 7:30pm(Please remember amherst@ hotmail.com, all emails confidential. Cape Breton when applying to this group, send full name discussed. 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St Third Sunday of each month supports and encourages Gay Men and Lesbians Week 2 in their spiritual lives. A Eucharist followed by a and a contact number or call sue at 499-0335, Cumberland Pride Support Group: Social Last Saturday of the Month Tuesday - Social Drop-in Nights (ages 25 and coffee hour discussion is held at 4:00 PM on the everything is kept PRIVATE!) LOCATION: and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, Pride Cape Breton Society hosts community under) This is a facilitated but less structured third Sunday of each month at St. John’s, 58 Broad DALHOUSIE WOMEN’S CENTRE 6286 transgender and transsexual individuals in dances at the Southend Community Centre in event. It’s a chance to hang out with old friends, Road, Oromocto. For more details check out South Street (Beside Dalplex Driveway) HOW Amherst, Nova Scotia. Meets the third Thursday Sydney; admission just $5, and open to those 19 make some new ones, and just talk about whatever. website: www.anglicanbeads.com/Integrity TO JOIN THIS GROUP: Come to a discussion of each month from 2-4pm. Contact information: yrs. of age and older. 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick Street Fourth Wednesday of each month night or send us your e-mail address or call a Gerard Veldhoven at 902-660-5004 or E-mail: moderator (Sue @ 499-0335). If you have any Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night PFLAG Fredericton meets at 7 PM at the [email protected] questions. A discussion group for Bi-sexual, (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & Charlottetown Unitarian Fellowship, 874 York Street. Everyone Lesbian, Transgendered women, who will meet to popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St …see Prince Edward Island welcome. Discussion, guest speakers, support have open discussions, in a positive environment. Week 3 Annapolis Valley and special events. For more information email To discuss topics concerning ourselves and our Tuesday - Guest Speaker & Discussion night [email protected]. Confidentiality Every Thursday and First Saturday of community. This is a bi-weekly meeting on (ages 25 & under) A new speaker every week to Fredericton assured. each month Every Tuesday Sundays. http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt- educate & spark discussion. This is a structured womynofhalifax/ or sueandrews1964@hotmail. environment. 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick Street The Annapolis Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House Spectrum, UNB and STU’s social and support com Wednesday - Activity night (ages 25 & under) A meets every Thursday Evening from 7-9pm. Also group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, Fredericton Bar & chance to have fun and perhaps learn something on the first Saturday of each month we host an queer, questioning, etc. students. As a group, our Business Calendar First and Third Wednesdays new. Activities will be on this night lasting two over 19 gay/lesbian dance from 9pm-1am. There aim is to create a safe and supportive space for LGB Youth Project Movie Night, 25 and under, are various themes for dances so call or e-mail for BOOM! NIGHTCLUB starting at 7pm. 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact and a half months. First activity class IMPROV those who are questioning or discovering their Fredericton Nb, 474 Queen St. 463-boom directions and info to the following: 902-765- 429-5429, [email protected], classes. 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick St sexuality, as well as providing a social outlet for (2666) www.boomnightclub.ca Thursdays: 3 2821 or menembracingmen @ hotmail.com or members of the campus LGBTQ community. Sum Thursday’s 8-cl Music: 3 Recent, 3 Retro, www.youthproject.ns.ca Week 4 yahoo.ca. While our membership is primarily composed of 3 Requests Specials: On beer and spirits Cover: Second and Fourth Wednesdays Tuesday - Social Drop-in Themed Nights (ages 25 None Fridays: NEW HOT NIGHT “CIRCUS” LGB Youth Project ages 18-25 Support meetings. and under) This is a facilitated but less structured 8-cl Music: Indietronic/ Dancers/ Special events This is a structured environment, with facilitators event with a fun & exciting theme. It’s a chance Cover: $4 Deal: Be here before 12, pay $4 and to hang out with old friends, make some new receive $10 CIRCUS cash Saturdays: POWER 8-cl present to keep discussions on track, while at the ones, and just talk about whatever. 6-8 pm, 2281 Music: Main stream big city/ High energy Cover: same time helping to lead the discussion in the $4 after 11, $4.50 after 12 Sundays double header: directions that the youth wish to go, as well as Brunswick Street 4-7 Sunday Social Music: Laid back inviting social making sure the group guidelines are enforced. Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night atmosphere Cover: None 10-cl Sunday Open The discussions focus on the youth present having (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & Turntables Music: Live dj’s spinning at crowd a say, rather than the facilitators lecturing about popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St level Specials: On beer and spirits Cover: $2 whatever topic is being discussed, 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec Halifax Bar & Halifax Every Sunday [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca Business Calendar Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, Second Wednesday of each month Mon - Thu: 4pm - Midnight Halifax: a Christian Church with an affirming Spirituality for Lesbians, 7:30-9PM. We seek to BLUE MOON BISTRO/BACK Fri: 4pm - Sun: Midnight (24 hour weekend) ministry to the GLBT community. Everyone is deepen our relationship with God, knowing that BAR welcome! 453-9249 email: safeharbour@eastlink. God loves us and calls us into life just as he has 2099B Gottingen St., Halifax, (902) 446-3644 2199 Gottingen St., Halifax / www.SeaDogs.ca ca web: safeharbourmcc.com, meets at 11 am at created us. Persons of every or no denomination 5 pm-2 am, 7 days a week Mondays - Poor Student Night--Cheap drinks 1-888-837-1388 / 902-444-DOGS Veith House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax are welcome. For info about the place of the and Halifax Has Talent! Come join Mz. Vicki Every Sunday next meeting call 459-2649 and leave name and number. Personal mailbox: confidentiality and Friends. You could win a fabulous prize Bedford United Church. 1200 Bedford Highway, from Blue Moon or Mz. Vicki. $3.00 cover assured. Bedford. We are an Affirming Congregation and Tuesdays - Karaoke w/ Troy Cheap drinks and welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & July 31, Aug 14, 28, Sept 11, 25, Oct Cash prizes for the Karaoke winners! 10pm. 9, 23 Wednesdays - Swing Out! Hot happenin’ Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & More students of Dal, SMU, and MSVU swing Reverent in tone) Starting June 24-Sept. 9, one 10 Anonymous HIV Testing, AIDS Coalition of dance til the wee hours. Come watch or learn am service. For more info, call 835-8497. Nova Scotia 1657 Barrington St, Suite 321, 5- how to swing dance to the great tunes of Big Every Sunday 8pm. 425-4882 for an appointment. Band Mary you DJ Hostess! NO COVER. East Coast Rainbow Softball Association Schedule: Aug 3, 17, 31, Sept 14, 28, Oct 12, 26 Thursdays - Karaoke w/ DJ Specialtee. Cheap drinks Koinonia Ecumenical Church – Meaning and cash prizes for the karaoke winners. 10pm. July 6, 13 @ 3pm & 4:20pm, St. Francis Field; July Fridays - DJ Specialtee. Spinning the 20 @ 1pm – DYKES vs DIVAS! The Commons ‘community’. Services bi-weekly at 12:30pm at latest tunes and the hottest remixes. No Field #9 (Canada Games Diamond) plus two Halifax Feast downtown. Pastor Elaine, 876-8771 cover. Cheap drinks all night long! 10pm. other games TBA; July 27 @ 3pm & 4:20pm, or koinonia@ ns.sympatico.ca Saturdays - DJ Troy or Special house DJ’s imported St. Francis Field. (see most up-to-date Schedule Aug 9th for your dancing pleasure. Hot bartenders and at www.ecrsa.ca) Night Magic Fashions Presents A Charity event even hotter drink specials. 10pm No cover. Sundays - ISCANS presents...ReignVII’s chosen Second Sunday of each month in support of Bryony House Location: Bubbles charities benefit 100% from an inexpensive Play Group for Queer Families! 3-5pm Board Mansion. 5287 Prince Street, Halifax 8pm- cover or silver collection. 10pm Visit us Room (Play Room) at Needham Community 10:30pm 5287 Prince Street in Halifax. Doors for more details @ Friends of BlueMoon Recreation Centre, 3372 Devonshire St (north will open at 7pm with tickets available to be on Facebook or www.imperialcourtns.com end Halifax, near intersection of Duffus & purchased for $7 each at the door. MENZ BAR Novalea, bus routes 7 & 9) Bring a snack for your September 28 2182 Gottingen St, Level II child(ren). We will be collecting money from each Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life 2008. Contact www.MenzBar.ca (902) 446-6969 FREE WI-FI, FREE Meeting Roomz family to cover the cost of the room rental, likely Robin Levy at 425-4882 @ Ext 228 or email Pool Table, VLT’s, Private Party Roomz $2-4 per week. For info, call 422-8780 or email [email protected] to register! Don’t miss out on this ATM, Visa, M/C, Debit [email protected] chance to support people living with HIV/AIDS Mondayz - Do Drop-in Meet First and Third Tuesdays in Nova Scotia. & Greet “2 FOR $5 NIGHT” Formerly known as the Queer/Straight Alliance, (2 Beer or 2 Draught or 2 Shots for $5) Tuesdayz - Community Night Mount Pride in the GLBTQ group at Mount Halifax Youth Project - Book your Fundraiser Now! Saint Vincent University. We are an active and “TOONIE NIGHT” (Buy a Beer, Draught or online group that meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays Calendar Shot at regular price & get a 2nd for a Toonie!) at 12 noon in the diversity center in Roseria on Support, education and social activities for youth Wednesdayz - Karaoke with Bear777 (Over campus, and online at mountpride@yahoogroups. 25 and under across Nova Scotia. Weekly events, $600 in Prizes to WIN!) See Bar Coupon com. Possible events that are being planned for Thursdayz - Party with DJ Bear, 9pm - 1am (No Cover) plus a youth food bank and STI testing on site $2 Shooters ALL NIGHT! the winter semester include sexuality awareness in Halifax. Please refer to our website for details Fridayz & Satudayz Dance Music with DJ week, movies nights, potlucks, guest speakers, and and schedule of upcoming events. Website: www. Needles & DJ Bear ($5 cover after 10pm) many more. There are always spontaneous meals youthproject.ns.ca Phone: 902-429-5429 Email: Happy Hour from 3pm till and events that are always fun. This group is open [email protected] 10pm, FREE Cover before 10pm to anyone who would like to join. $2 Shooters ALL NIGHT! Week 1 Thurdsay August 28th First and Third Tuesdays Monday - Transgender Discussion Group: A DaPoPo CAFE LGB Youth Project Social Drop-in Nights. This structured environment with facilitators present Presented by DaPopo Theatre is an unstructured event. It’s a chance to hang out to keep discussion on track, while at the same time 7:30pm Start Time with old friends, make some new ones, and just helping to lead discussion in the direction that the Sunday August 31st The Chicklits Drag Show talk about whatever, 6-9pm, 25 and under, 2281 youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec An Evening of Great Entertainment! trans youth have to say, rather than the facilitators 9pm Sharp (approx 2 hours) [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed. REFLECTIONS Second and Fourth Tuesdays A place to talk about trans issues and make new 5184 Sackville Street LGB Youth Project 18 and under Support friends! 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. (902) 422-2957, toll free (877)422-2957 meetings. This is a structured environment, with facilitators present to keep discussions on Wayves September 2008 17

Fax (902) 422-2970 Business Calendar [email protected] Groups & Services Continued TRIANGLES www.reflectionscabaret.com Sexual Health Centre for Lunenburg [email protected] web: To be released 765-2821 email: menembracingmen@yahoo. Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 1pm to 4am, 234 St George Street Moncton NB E1C 5B1 County, Bridgewater: Confidential info, The Youth Project, Halifax: support, education ca web: faceitwithpride.tripod.com (Coffee Sun 4pm to 4am, Manager: Stephen Filek education&support for everyone. Safer sex every Thursday 7-9pm, Dances on the first SEADOG’S SAUNA & SPA (506)857-8779 and social activities for youth 25 and under supplies, library, pamphlets, workshops. 527- from across Nova Scotia. 429-5429 email: Saturday of the month, for the exception of 2199 Gottingen Street Look for 3 Black Anchors Wednesday – Free pool with happy hour all 2868 email: [email protected] web: in November. There is two dances held in on Door Online shopping at: http://seadogs. [email protected] web: www. ; night. Learn to line dance FREE with Jean-Marc www.LunCo.cfsh.info (Hours vary. Open by youthproject.ns.ca (support and connection October, On the First Saturday and the Last ca/supplyshop/index.html Poppers - Toys - Lube, – starts at 8:30, followed by Karaoke at 11:00. Cruiseline Sold Here Debit, VISA, M/C (902) appointment or by chance. Please call ahead. across, Week one: Monday – Transgender Saturday of that Month and NO Dance in No- , , The Wednesday card club still meets at 8:30 also. ) at 4 Hillcrest Street Unit 8, Bridgewater. (On vember.) at email or call for locations or special 444-3647 • Fully Licensed Bar, Cum for the Discussion group 7-9 pm; Tuesday – 18 & Men, Stay for a BEER Hours: 24 Hours on all the corner of Dufferin and Hillcrest Streets). under Discussion group 6-8 pm; Week two: events or themes . Thursday – House Party with DJ’s Sonny D Closed during summers. Long Week End! Mon - Thur 4pm - Midnight and Just Jack at 11:00. $4.00 cover. Student’s Tues. Drop-in - 6-8 pm; Wed. – Movie Night 7-9 Venus Envy Bursary Society: An annual award Friday Open at 4pm Sat. 24 Hours, Sun. 24 get staff prices all night with student card. South Shore Pride Social Club, Bridge- pm. Week three: Mon. Transgender Discussion open to all women studying in NS. web: www. Hours, Closing at Midnight. Mondays - Student water: for 19 & older. 685-3297 email: group – 7-9 pm; Wed. Activity Night. Week four: venusenvy.ca/halifax Night (Free lockers with valid ID) • BEER BUST Friday – it’s request night. Dance to all your all domestic beer $3 Tuesdays - Lockerama (All [email protected] web: www.south- Tues. Theme Drop-in – 6-9 pm; Wed. Movie WomynZone, Halifax: Social activities for • favourite tunes all night long. Cover $5.00 shorepride.ca, meets 3rd Saturday (-- dances Night – 7-9 pm. A youth food bank and STI lockers $14 all night) • BEER BUST all domestic womyn who love womyn in the Halifax region. beer $3 Wednesdays - Hump Night (Get 1/2 -- 9:00PM to 1:00AM) at Call or email for testing on site. Please refer to website for times email: [email protected] web: www. • Saturday – Best dance music in town with location. and details. ) at 2281 Brunswick Street. pass for your next visit) LIQUOR BUST - All DJ daBoss. No cover till 10:00. Happy geocities.com/womynzone liquor $4.50 • Thursdays - Naked Night (Towels hour till 11:00. Admission $6.00. Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche: We are Truro Pride, Truro: A group supporting GLBT Optional) LIQUOR BUST - All liquor $4.50 X-Pride, Antigonish: social & support group at • an affirming centre, welcoming all gay, lesbian, individuals in the Colchester County. 895-0931 X. 867- 5007 web: www.stfx.ca/people/xpride Fridays - Orgy in the Maze… Sat & Sun - Early Sunday – Free pool and happy hour all night. and transgendered people. 1.800.218.2220 email: [email protected], meets every Bird Special (6am till Noon - lockers $8 - Rooms email: [email protected] web: www. Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) at FairTrade Cafe on $15) Sundays - Free 30 minutes Cruiseline Monday & Tuesday – Closed. Prince Edward card after 4pm! WEEK END BAR SPECIAL tatacentre.ca Prince Street, between Commercial and Do- minion Streets. (Fri.Sat.&Sun) Buy any MOOSEHEAD Check out our monthly event page at Team Halifax, Halifax: All GLBT over 18, Island (902) Beer at regular price and get a 2nd one for $2 www.trianglesbar.com and keep up to the athletes and performance artists, as well as Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax: an Abegweit Rainbow Collective, Charlottetown: Pride events – www.fiertemonctonpride.ca anyone willing to help out. 422-9510 web: www. inclusive liberal religious community 429-5500 Serving GLBT Islanders, their friends and teamhalifax.com (No fixed schedule at this email: [email protected] web: chebucto. families. 894-5776 email: [email protected] web: Moncton time, look on website for further details.) ca/religion/UUCH, meets every Sunday (10:30) www.arcpei.ca, meets 2nd Tuesday (7:30 PM) Every Thursday Sackville The Rainbow - Atlantic Awareness Society, at 5500 Inglis St at 144 Prince Street LGBT AND FRIENDS VOLLEY BALL! École Second Monday (Cape Breton/Halifax/Annapolis Valley): email: Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House, Kingston: AIDS PEI, Charlottetown: 566-2437 email: carrefour de l’acadie gym. No experience required. PFLAG Sackville / Amherst - in Sackville one socials for gay men; gay & lesbian dances 19+. [email protected] web: www.aidspei.com at Info: Roger 383-1410 or Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 month, Amherst the next. 506-536-4245 email: / player includes refreshments. jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. Tous les jeudis Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. VOLLEY BALL POUR LGBT et AMI-E-S. École 6th Floor UC, 6002) Every Friday we invite Wileville carrefour de l’acadie. Aucune expérience requise. Truro anyone and everyone to come to LBGT and enjoy Infos: Roger 383-1410 ou Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 Saint John Every Wednesday ...see Bridgewater a cup of Coffee or Tea (regular or herbal) with us / joueur (rafraîchissements inclus) Truro Pride: GLBT support group in Colchester Third Saturday (members, non-members, etc). It’s a great chance County, Nova Scotia. (Coffee hour at the Fair Third Monday of each month Gay Men’s Supper Club, 220 Germain St. to vent, meet some new people, etc. Our office is Wolfville Trade Café on 535 Prince Street in Truro, every PFLAG Moncton has monthly support meeting http://www.portcityrainbowpride.com/ for more located in UC-6022. Wednesday evening at 6:00pm. For information Every Second Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 in room 302 of the Adrien-J.- information. Every Second Friday Cormier bldg at U de M campus. Everyone is call Northern AIDS Connection Society at 902- Kings County Prostate Cancer Support Group, General Meeting every second week. They take welcome at our meetings. 895-0931 or email truropride@ hotmail.com 7-9 pm in the East Kings Memorial Public Health Saint John Bar & place at UC-6022 at 11:00am. Centre on Earnscliffe Ave in Wolfville. You can Second and Fourth Mondays First Sunday of each month ask questions you forgot to ask the doctor or SAFE SPACES MEETING, 7pm. Support group Business Calendar Rainbow Proud: We are the LGBT community nurse and you can think aloud to help you make for GLB youth, 14-25. For more info, 869-6224 St. John’s Bar & of Truro and surrounding areas. We are an CLUB MONTREAL your decisions. There is growing evidence that or [email protected] organizational group that meets to plan activities Wednesdays: No cover, free pool Business Calendar your participation in a group of people who have Thursdays: No cover, karaoke with prizes ie: parades, outings, dances and such. We meet Last Saturday gone through the processes you are now facing is Fridays: No cover, open turntables Zone 216 the first Sunday of each month. (Taking a break Moncton Leather Chapter Leather Nights at mentally beneficial and may well contribute to Saturdays: $5 cover after 10 PM 216 Water St, 754-2492 during summer months) We could always use Triangles! With the interest and number of people http://www.hello.to/zone216 your recovery from prostate cancer interventions. Sundays: No cover, free pool some more help, so if you are interested in joining that have started wearing Leather in Moncton, Your birthday: no cover, one Winter Hours We are an easy-going informal group of 12 men, our group or if you are looking for information it only seems natural to have a monthly Leather free drink, just show your ID! Open Fri&Sat Nights 10pm-late some of whom bring their spouses/partners about the LGBT community contact us by email: Night so that any man or woman can wear their No cover before 12 Friday to our monthly meetings. Know that you are No Cover before 11 Saturday rainbowproud@ hotmail.com. Our website is in Leather and know that they will not be alone in truly welcome to join us and if you need more St. John’s – LGBT- the works so send an email and to be kept up doing so when they go to Triangles. information please get in touch with me by e to date. MUN Sydney mail [email protected] or by phone 542 6125. Our correspondence address is the same Moncton Bar & Every Friday ...see Cape Breton Coffee House: Every Friday, 12-2 (LBGT Office, WAYVES DATES! as my home address: 210 Main Street, Wolfville NS B4P 1C4. Check out the front of the magazine for Wayves deadlines and meeting dates -- all are welcome!

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l i fe c o a ch m a s s a g e furnishings 18 September 2008 Wayves Ninth Annual Metro Moncton Gay Pride Week September 6 — 14 has been desig- have both been involved with the nated as Gay Pride Week in Metro annual gay pride festivities since its Moncton. The 2008 River of Pride inception in 2000, giving freely of Committee has spent the last ten their time and the luxurious setting months in preparation for what is to of La Terrasse for many Gay Pride be the biggest Gay Pride celebration events. this community has seen to date! The parade route has been slightly This year the committee has cho- altered from previous years. The sen to adopt the theme offered by parade will form up in the Highfield InterPride, the international Gay Square parking lot, turning right onto Pride organization, which is “Live. Main St.; east on Main to Westmor- Love. Be.” A very apt theme, as the land St and South on Westmorland committee wishes to promote accept- St., where it will terminate at the ance and inclusively not only within Moncton Farmers Market parking our community but for all people. A lot. The parade will be followed by great example of this is through our an afternoon of entertainment at the “Event Partnerships” or sponsors, Riverfront Park, with guest perform- being Delta Beausejour, La Terrasse: ances by local artist Shirley Albert, as Amore Passion, Kramer’s Corner, well as female impersonators, danc- Mikes Hard Lemonade, Moosehead ers, guest speakers all hosted by DJ and Triangles. John and Pride Chair Tina Hillier. The Gay Pride parade will be held We are inviting all interested parties on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at to participate in our parade and rally 2:30pm. The 2008 committee is very afterwards at Riverfront Park. If you proud to announce that Jacky Leduc wish to march or enter a vehicle and Mario Bourgeois- Leduc will be please register with Greg LeBlanc our Grand Marshals for this year’s at [email protected]. All groups and main event. The married couple businesses are welcomed. are co-owners of Amore Passion For the remainder of the week’s (www.amorepassion.com), an event activities, see the full calendar of planning business with a focus on events in the sidebar on this page. Parade Route: Saturday September 13th at 2:30pm. The Parade starts at Highfield Square parking lot on the corner of Highfield weddings and corporate meetings. We are searching for volunteers and Main and concludes on Westmorland. Stick around for the rally afterwards at Riverfront Park on Assumption Blvd. Many locals will be familiar with their to help out during Pride’s events. If annual Diamond Diva dinner evening you have time to give and would like contact Greg LeBlanc by email, at For more information about these website: www.fiertemonctonpride. in support of C.A.R.A. Hotline. They to participate as a volunteer please [email protected]. Many hands make and other Pride Week events please ca. light work! contact me, Tina Hillier or see our Events Saturday Thursday September 6 September 11 11AM Frontrunners and Walk- 7PM Volleyball, Ecole Car- ers‡ 1⁄2 Hour- Running Room 300 refour de L’Acadie School gym, Main St Dieppe 8PM The White Party‡, Trian- 8PM Back to School‡ Student gles, 234 St. George St - $6 Night, Triangles, $4 Sunday Friday September 7 September 12 2PM to 4PM Family Day - Delta 8PM “La Nuit en Rose‡” Tri- Beausejour Pool angles, $6 4PM Softball - Upland School, 9:30PM to 10:30PM Co-ed Ice Salisbury Road Hockey‡ Tim Hortons Fourplex, C 6PM Kick Off BBQ‡ - Amore et Pacific Avenue. $10 per person. Passion, 154 Church, 854-0220 Saturday Monday September 13 September 8 1:30PM Parade Line up, High- 5PM Flag Raising, Moncton field Square Parking Lot (Rain or City Hall, followed by Wine and Shine) Cheese at Kramer’s Corner, 702 2:30PM Parade: Grand Mar- Main Street. shals: Jacky Leduc and Mario Bour- 8PM to 10:30PM “Disco‡” geois-Leduc, followed by a Rally at Bowling, Bowlarama, 476 Gauvin Riverfront Park Students rally at Canada's Parliament against a ban on gay organ donors. Road Dieppe, 857-9464. $8 per 8PM Pride Ball‡, Triangles, $8 person. Shoe Rental and Taxes admission at the door. VIP advance included. tickets available at Triangles until September 12. VIP gives you im- Tuesday mediate admission for the event. September 9 VIP admission is $9 Canada’s 7PM Swimming, CEPS, Univer- site de Moncton Sunday 9PM “O 69‡” Gay Bingo, Trian- September 14 source for gles, Happy Hour all night, Special 12Noon to 1:30PM Brunch‡ “O” 69 shooter at $1.50 Amore et Passion, 154 Church, 854-0220. $14/person taxes in- Wednesday cluded, $18 at the door. Sports queer news September 10 Festival Awards Presentation. 7PM Soccer Game and Dog 2:30PM – Vernissage– Amore Show, Universite de Moncton et Passion, Heron Bay La Terrasse All you need to know today 8PM Special Karaoke, Prizes to Art Gallery, 154 Church, 854-0220. be won, Triangles Featuring community artists 2:30PM to 8PM T, Amore et Passion, 154 Church, 854-0220. ‡ symbol: Admission applies to this event. For all other events, there is a suggested Go to donation. Wayves September 2008 19 The Last Word The Faith of a Writer By Randall Perry put out a monthly magazine are not Wayves. I was a writer from day one, so I’m wasted and are not passed over by Every queer publication—every told. I first laid eyes on a typewriter disinterested eyes. When the nay-say- one I’ve written for and every one in the fall of 1973, when I was a mere ers cry, “The printed word is dead,” I I’ve ever read or not read—was Last Month’s Question: six years old entering the first days of look at our ever-increasing circulation founded on a leap of faith: that an We received eight responses to the question, “If you could live the life of Grade One. I rushed through my first numbers and listen to the feedback audience will be found, that there a famous (or infamous) queer from the past, who would you choose to task to get my hands on this mar- will be enough money for be: a literary figure, sports figure, political activist, or entertainer?” Four vellous thing, and was promptly Every queer publication ... was printing and distribution chose “literary figure,” two chose “political activist,” and one each chose escorted back to my seat by the (and maybe funds to pay the “sports figure” and “entertainer.” teacher, who taught me not only founded on a leap of faith. contributors), that its unique Four of the five comments were for literary figure(s): “I love the written the fundamentals of story, but the of people I see reading the magazine voice will be heard and accepted in word. I would enjoy the writing aspect as well as the ability to affect change essentials of self-discipline. A few in public, and think, “Long live the the increasing clamour of an already- in attitude (hopefully) and bring validation to others;” “Gays in the literary weeks later I possessed a typewriter printed word.” saturated marketplace. world were ‘forgiven’ for their queer tendencies and were thought of as of my own, a thirty pound monster When I was a teenager, writing A faith not unlike that of a six- eccentric rather than deviant. They made good money, albeit in relative made of cast iron discarded from out my fantasies and secret crushes year-old boy in Toronto, who tapped obscurity outside of the literary world or upper crust of society;” “Oscar my mother’s workplace in favour of on male classmates and celebrities on out his first words on an ancient type- Wilde—because he was such a damn good writer;” and “...role model with newfangled electric models made of Little Blue and hiding them in issues writer; who became a teenager in rural lasting substance.” The other comment, for political activist, was: “...to be plastic. My teacher had obviously had of COMPUTE! magazine spirited P.E.I. concocting a fictional, forbid- involved in helping others in various ways.” a conversation with my mother. away from the school library, I had den romance; who decades later now When I was ten years old, I re- no idea that gay-oriented publica- inhabits his words and is sustained by This Month’s Question: ceived my second typewriter, this one tions even existed. Mine was the era his found, hard-won truths. What kind of social events are you most interested in attending: live a compact little blue thing by Brother that saw the founding of Xtra! I Many thanks to all who sustain us: music events, casual and/or sporting events, private parties, special events I could actually pick up without dis- came of age during the period of the our contributors, our advertisers, our at licensed bars/restaurants, regular (or irregular) attendance at licensed locating my little-boy shoulders. On Gaezette. For a time I edited the now- production team, and especially our bars/restaurants, alcohol and drug-free events, events with other restric- this I wrote incessantly, wearing out defunct ARC Quarterly, P.E.I.’s only readers—past, present and future. tions such as gender/sexual orientation/age, all or most of the above, ribbon after ribbon, writing stories queer publication. When I moved to Here’s to all of us. May our faith none of the above. and plays and novels (or what a child Halifax in 2004 I wrote for Outlooks continue…. You tell us at: wayves.ca! might term a novel) on any blank for a time, and now hang my hat at piece of paper I could get my hands on. “Little Blue” accompanied me out of my parents’ house and to university and beyond. I wrote my first published pieces on its small keyboard. The typewriter eventually ended up back home, where it sat in the basement collecting dust. I recently brought Little Blue back with me from a trip to visit my folks. These days I compose with Word, so I doubt I’ll be wearing out any spools of ribbon anytime soon. Still, it’s a connection to my past and I wanted it as a memento from my early days as a budding wordsmith. I’m sometimes asked why I write, especially when there’s not much (or even no) money in it. The question inevitably comes around to why I write for a gay audience who may not pay attention to the printed word in the age of poor spelling in online personal ads and vowel-less text messaging. Simply, I write because I have faith. My faith as a writer hinges on whether people will take the time to read what I’ve taken the time to commit to paper. We at Wayves have a similar faith, that our efforts to 20 September 2008 Wayves