Saint John Screening Of For The Bible Tells Me So by Daniel Mark Wheaton years old, later went with them to t’s okay to be a Christian. the headquarters of Focus on the That was the message delivered Family to tell Dr. James Dobson Ito a small audience at a theatre how they felt his anti-gay in Saint John, N.B. in early March. ministries. The group of about 20 people gath- A mother talks about how her ered for a film screening put on by disapproval eventually led to the Port City Rainbow Pride. suicide of her daughter. An Afri- The film, For the Bible Tells can-American family continues Me So, relates the story of five to love their daughter but Christian families coming to grips refuses to ever accept her lifestyle. with the fact that one of their own The film addresses the misin- is gay. terpretation of the Bible that leads It reveals the true stories of how many people to abandon God and former House Majority Leader the church entirely upon accepting Richard Gephardt dealt with his their . Event producer Carl Trickey daughter’s and how the And it does so in a way that hit introduces the movie parents of Episcopal Bishop Gene close to home for the Saint John Robinson came to terms with his audience. screen. The occasional tear was being gay. Softly-spoken words of agree- wiped from the faces of viewers who related closely to the journeys All the pain and pleasure you can take at the Fetish Ball ’08 in The film tells about how Jake ment or understanding were di- Halifax - more on page 9! Reitan, who came out to his at- rected from seats in the darkened first-disapproving parents at 15 theatre at the characters on the big Cont’d to p. 4 Halifax Pride is HIV Stigma Bustin’ Out All Over! Project By Hugo Dann, Co-Chair, Halifax [email protected]. Vis- work by visiting the website and Raymond enough for their efforts By Angus Campbell Pride 2008 it our website, click on Volunteers clicking Sponsorship and opening and we’ll be overjoyed to have n response to the stigma and t must seem like Halifax Pride and read our Volunteer Policy. up our sponsorship package. Part- them back with us soon! Andy discrimination experienced has been keeping a pretty low We’re very pleased to announce nership Opportunities ’08. Hewlett, in addition to continuing by people with HIV/AIDS in that Lee-Anne Poole is returning to I Iprofile so far, but things have There have been a few other as Parade Coordinator has taken (PHA’s) in our province, a new been ticking away behing the Pride as our new Artistic Producer changes to the Board of Directors over from Kim as Vice Chair and project funded by the Mental scenes, and - if you’ll allow the is sharing media duties with Mag- Health Association of Nova Scotia pyrotechnical metaphor, it is our gie Haywood and myself. We’ve is underway. The AIDS Coalition 20th Anniversary after all - we’re also welcomed Kris Figueroa as of Nova Scotia in Halifax will over- bursting forth in a glorious fire- our new Youth Representative on see the project in partnership with works display of announcements the Board. Kris is an exemplar of the Northern AIDS Connection and events. By the time you read the kind of informed and commit- Society in Truro and the AIDS Co- this, we’ll have held our first ted young LGBT citizens that are alition of Cape Breton in Sydney. Community Forum on Pride coming through the Youth Project Stigma and discrimination can 2008 (thanks to Venus Envy for – a credit to himself, the YP and do real damage to people’s lives af- hosting!) and the next one will be now to Halifax Pride. Welcome fecting someone’s work, housing, taking place on Thursday, April 17, aboard! medical services, safety, fear and visit our website for time and loca- I can hear you saying, “Hey depression. The impact on a PHA’s tion. There will be another of these Buddy! What about those fiery (!) mental health is exactly why a open meetings on May 15, and one colourful (!!) explosive (!!!) events project of this kind is necessary. on June 19 as well. These forums you were talking about?” First up Eliminating stigma altogether are opportunities for you to let us to oversee the programming for recently. Both Raymond Taavel is our fabulous auction with great requires a paradigm shift, and some know what you’d like to see in Pride Week. We have also been and Kimberley Fowlow have had deals on theatre tickets, fashion may think this is unrealistic, but Pride Week ‘08, to meet the Board working with an exceptionally to take temporary leaves of ab- and beauty products and stuff for studies show that through a variety and hear the latest news, and maybe talentedLIC youngEN graphicSE designer, to C senceE LfromE theB PrideR ABoardT toE deal! the home. Next is the return of of methods something can be doing join our fabulous team of volun- Wade Carroll. Wade is overseeing with work commitments. There Rockin’ The Gaybourhood! This about stigma and discrimination on teers. Of course you don’t have to all of the design and marketing for are enormous rewards to being fantastic showcase of the best many levels. wait ‘til then, you can always con- Pride 2008 and is the man behind involved in an event like Halifax LGBT music, as well as an awe- Watch for the full media release tact Volunteer Coordinator, Trent our fabulous 20th Anniversary Pride, but they come with a big some Retro “T – Dance” – just the in next month’s . logo. You can see more of Wade’s Slaunwhite, by emailing him at workload. We can’t thank Kim and Cont’d to p. 17 In This Issue Features & News Regular Columns Abegweit Rainbow Collective 5 • In Women Is Real 17 • Brent Hawkes In- Chef’s Corner 13 • Dawn’s Early Light 5 • Events 15 • ducted to Order of Canada 13 • Eric Schofield 8 • Diamond Divas in Moncton 10 • Fetish Groups & Services 14 • Kibitz And Bitch 6 • Opinion 19 • Ball 2008 9 • Guerilla Gay-Fare in Halifax 4 • Halifax Pride Update 1 • An Evening With You Tell Us 19 Ivan E Coyote 12 • MRSA: What’s the buzz? 6 • Northern AIDS Connection 3 • Priapewear Contest in Halifax 3 • Zines! 11 • LGBT History: LIpstick Harvest 7 • Review: Play Piercing 9 • Saint John Screening 1 • Valley ’s Coffee House 7 • Diaries 8 • UNB Spectrum Prom 7 • 2 April 2008 Wayves Wayves April 2008 3 PriapeWear Contest Comes to Atlantic Canada

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For The Bible Tells Me So from p. 1 of the five on- community. People are told that Brunswick Museum in Saint John’s screen families. they are bad people.” Market Square. Intermittent One of the ways the film ad- He was disappointed by the size laughter in the dresses religion-propagated fear is of the crowd, hoping for a much room perhaps by explaining that the words in larger audience, but he doesn’t re- hid true feelings the Bible can’t be read literally and gret the effort he put into hosting of disgust as the they have to be read in the context the screening. “One of the things film showed in which they were written and that Port City Rainbow Pride has anti-gay protest- with consideration for the times said is that if we can get the message ers and ex-gay when they were written. out to one person and it’s helpful advocates voic- When Trickey received infor- to them then maybe we’ve done ing their opinions of how God mation about the documentary, he something,” he said. hates gays. brought it to the attention of Port Daniel Mark Wheaton is a jour- Rev. Don Uhryniw, pastor of City Rainbow Pride, of which he nalist for the Carleton FreePress the Centenary - Queen Square is a board member. The event was newspaper in Woodstock, New United Church, says it’s a timely hosted in a small theatre at the New Brunswick. film. “We’ve been talking about equality in this country for a long time now,” he says. As the pastor of a church that very openly accepts gays and lesbi- ans in its congregation, he says the fight for the rights of the GLBT community is far from over. “Even though rainbow rights are partially enshrined in the constitution and partially represented in the Crimi- nal Code of Canada, and now that we do have same-sex marriage, I think this is a very, very dangerous time because people are going to think those milestone have been achieved and everything’s okay You don’t know what you’re missing! now.” Experience the premier seaside destination at Pictou Lodge Resort. But that’s not okay, Uhryniw Private beaches with the warmest waters north of the Carolinas, says. People need to learn from log cabin accommodations, renowned Taste of Nova Scotia past mistakes. oceanside dining, and a unique Maritime gift shop. God’s views on homosexuality Pictou Lodge Resort is located just 90 minutes from Halifax will always be a divisive issue with and is the closest accommodation to the PEI ferry. people on either side, the pastor Been There Yet? says. “There’s not going to be a lot of people who are willing to come and say, ‘I want to be stretched. I want to look at it from another perspective or another angle.’ There’s an enormous amount of fear. I think that we still have to maintain the dialogue.” p.s. Wait ’til you see the kites… Uhryniw says many Christian people are spreading the wrong message. “We are surrounded by people who use the Bible as a weapon rather than a tool of inspi- ration. It’s used as a weapon, and selectively used. Carl Trickey agrees—it was his idea to show the film in Saint John. “Very often the Bible is used as a Reservations weapon against the gay and lesbian

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Dear Dawn, him specifically. If he responds By Michael Walsh the Arts in Charlottetown. Party community has spoken and said I’m a fifteen year old gay guy and with homophobia you really need Prince Edward Island’s Abegweit dates are listed on our website at they want and enjoy the change. I recently started coming out. I to ask yourself if this is someone Rainbow Collective is excited www.arcpei.ca. Our recent kick- Join our Facebook group, “Abeg- told my sister and a couple of close you want to have in your life. But to announce the newly-formed off dance party was overwhelm- weit Rainbow Collective,” and stay friends. I haven’t told my best I think you are right and unfortu- board of directors for 2008. With ingly positive. More than 150 peo- up-to-date on what’s happening. friend because lately I’ve been hav- nately by telling him you may risk a new board and a new year we ple walked through the doors—the Come party on our Island! ing strong feelings for him... not losing his friendship. are heading in a whole new direc- just friendship like before. He and Coming out can be dangerous tion, from a strategic plan and I have been best friends for years so and difficult so make sure you have new image to the hottest Pride why do I have these feelings now? someone you can talk to should it yet to celebrate ARC’s diamond Should I tell him? I think he might turn out to be bad. Please be sure anniversary year. be freaked out and I don’t want to do it in a space where you will This year’s Pride theme is “Dia- to lose him as a friend but I can’t be safe physically. There is a lot of monds are Forever!” There will be turn these thoughts and feelings off information and tips online about lots of glitz, glamour and glitter either. I’ve started avoiding him coming out and I would recom- this year to celebrate the event. because I don’t know how to act mend you do some reading on Of course, all our Queens from or talk around him any more and it. The Youth Project in Halifax across the region will be out in I know he has noticed. How do I (www.youthproject.ns.ca) has a full force. Events will include a deal with this? great website with some fantastic youth open-mic coffee house (all Confused resources and links to information ages welcome), a women’s specific for young people coming out. They night, and a beer garden and Power Dear Confused, also have great groups and counsel- Party celebration. The Power When I read your letter my first ling if you live in that area. Party is going something the likes thought was that your friend may I wish you the best of luck. Let of which Atlantic Canada has never already know you are gay. Some- us know how things turn out. seen. With state-of-the-art lighting, times the people closest to us know Dawn and professionally-delivered sound more about us than we realize. it will be a show to remember and Having said that, though, I think something not to be missed. For you need to be careful about how more information on event dates, you handle this. I can’t tell you please check the web link below. whether or not you should tell Dawn’s Light - on The community is now benefit- him how you feel but I do think ing from a new location to host our you should let him know you are hold regular dance parties. We are now gay. How he responds to that news Dawn’s Early Light will be una- operational at Mavor’s Bistro and will help you decide whether or vailable for the next couple Bar at the Confederation Centre of not to share how you feel about months. Your queer news & community website smooth

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You may have heard about the For further information please statement, I will add that no, I did not join in the It’s been several years since I last sang in a chorus recent outbreak of MRSA in the visit the Canadian Centre for hopes of meeting men and getting laid – although and I’ll admit, Tom, I’m really enjoying getting back gay populations of Boston, New Occupational Health and Safety I am in no way averse to the idea – and again no, in harness again – the discipline, the occasional scold- York and San Francisco. You www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/biol_ we are not singing a medley of Broadway show ing, the pleasure of a group experience, performance may also have heard about various hazards/methicillin.html or US tunes. We are preparing a big, bold, ballsy, sort anxiety, a man in charge who is hard to please, American gay rights groups de- Centers for Disease Control and of classical piece called Carmina Burana. It is re- repeating some movements over and over, the slow nouncing the media hype around Prevention www.cdc.gov/ncidod/ ally over the top and dramatic – like a drag show building towards a climax and then the exhausted MRSA and its link to gay men as dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca.html. finale but with fewer sequins. It requires a big full but satisfied feeling at the end. There’s nothing like hysteria, especially as some journal- sound so there is a giant chorus assembled and a it, Tom! The rehearsals are a real workout and not ists used the term, “flesh-eating.” Having spent most of his adult real mixed bag we are. There are students who are just for the vocal cords and rib cage. I sometimes Here’s what you should know. life in Vancouver, Angus Camp- taking this as a course requirement. Some of them clench my buttocks so hard straining to reach a high MRSA (Methicillin-resistant bell has been proudly involved are easily identified by their permanent slouch note that I fear I will pull a muscle. staphylococcus aureus) is a staph with the gay community for a and the studied expression of semi-boredom on Speaking of pulling muscles, I have a date this bacterium that is resistant to many number of years, through sports their on their faces lest any of their contemporar- weekend! Yes, Tom, an honest to gawd, no money antibiotics. Like other kinds of and AIDS organizations. He was ies make the mistake of thinking they might be exchanged, no web cam, in person, for real date. bacteria, staph normally live on chairman of the Vancouver Gay enjoying themselves. Others are noticeable by He is a charming man from Montreal, about my your skin and nose usually without Volleyball Association, IT Di- their smooth innocent faces and firm young bodies age and francophone - you know my weakness for any problems. They only become rector for Gay Games 1990 and – mostly hidden in the baggiest clothes possible. men with accents! I’ve been corresponding with a problem when they cause infec- general volunteer & supporter of Unfortunately, they all sit behind me. The bulk him via e-mail and we’ve spoken several times on tion, which often appears as reddish numerous AIDS organizations. of the group are people from the surrounding the phone but this will be the first actual coming inflamed skin around a wound. Since being in Nova Scotia he communities, many with lots of choral experience together of our two solitudes. I’m looking forward Minor infections may include boils was honoured to look after his and a few old enough to have been school mates to French kissing in both official languages. This or pimples, whereas serious infec- partner Paul and now considers with the composer. same weekend Butch and Barry are visiting in the tions such as pneumonia or blood himself privileged to be working The rainbow tribe is well represented but rather area too and the Anthill and Fisherman’s Freud are infections can sometimes result in at the ACNS as your Gay Men’s unevenly distributed among the different voices. hosting a party on Saturday. So, it will be a baptism death. MRSA occurs in persons of Health Coordinator. Musical Why are there so many gay tenors, do you think, of fire for mon nouvel ami. It’s always a kind of all genders, ages, races and sexual theatre is in his blood and if you Tom? In our group there must be something like unpredictable thing though, isn’t it – whether those orientation however people with know who is, half who are perfect Kinsey 6’s like me, and several people who are friends with you will also like each weakened immune systems espe- then you and Angus are already others who are at least a 4 or 5 on the scale. Just other. I’m not truly worried though, I figure that cially need to pay attention. comrades. a natural occurrence, or did we develop higher after a night of champagne, left over chocolate Easter voices from those early years of pretending to be bunny, runny French cheeses and dessert my biggest Judy or Barbra in front of the bathroom mirror concern will be how to get mango stains and other with a hairbrush as a microphone? There may be fruit juices out of the sheets. Preventing MSRSA homo basses too but the percentage seems consid- Hey, guess what? I have just discovered I can do Although MRSA can be difficult to treat, it is usually curable. It’s erably lower although I have no trouble picturing a my vocal warm ups and Kegel sexual exercises at the very preventable by following these tips: few of them in leather chaps. As for lesbians, you same time. It’s all a matter of breathing, concentra- • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 15 – 20 find them mostly in the alto section. But maybe tion and focusing the energy to the right chakras. seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Hands are the number I am stereotyping; it’s possible there are straight With a little help I may just reach those elusive high one method of spreading germs. women who like wearing men’s work shirts and notes after all. Practice, practice, practice. • Don’t share things like razors, toothbrushes, towels, cigarettes, sporting Gertrude Stein haircuts. Just behind us Love ya! crack pipes or straws. tenors and to the right is the sea of estrogen more • Shower thoroughly after sex, and don’t forget the soap. commonly known as the soprano section. They • Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage. vastly outnumber the tenors which is slightly in- • Be wise about using antibiotics—they can help treat bacterial timidating and which requires us to work harder infections but cannot cure viral infections. Always take antibiotics to produce sufficient sound. as prescribed—using only part of the medicine can cause antibiotic- The director is an attractive man, on the resistant bacteria to develop. youngish side (if he were gay he’d be in that awk- ward stage of being neither chicken nor hawk), demanding but personable – and whose jeans are Live your snug in enough places to add a visual pleasure to the rehearsals. 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tion stemmed from the interview. it has been exposed I am left won- it is someone that lived in the dark I have similar experiences after dering if I hid it from the world with no exposure to life in any every workshop, sometimes lasting because of them or because of me. small detail and has never known three days. The feeling I realize is prob- youth. I know my children but my I sit and consider all that I have ably from a deep personal sense children never knew me anymore done and what it is I feel needs do- of not belonging and questioning than I did. My spouse knew of me ing while the feelings of frustration my right to be where I am, doing but never saw me. Yet here I am Check out the and helplessness rise even more. what I do and commenting on in the light, old and somewhat With each new day another situ- what I do. uneducated in the ways of women ation arises and the issues become Make no mistake this is not with very little in the way of life VENUS ENVY simpler to understand and more about Denise, being Denise or experiences to draw from. With so advisor Dear Diary, complicated to solve. whether I should have transitioned many desires to be accomplished It happened again, and I still have I’m left at times feeling very or not transitioned. That issue was while knowing with a real sense Famed writer and sexual activist not figured out why. vulnerable and wondering if once settled in my head when I was a of urgency that people my age are I was interviewed for an arti- again in my desire to educate others child and since surgery I have had starting to die in all directions. Am cle and while the interview was and educate myself, have I exposed no doubts about who I am. The is- I afraid of death? No! Patrick amiable enough and ended on a too much of me. It was strange sue is more complicated than that. If anything I am afraid of life. I positive note as well as a sharing of that the reporter commented on I have created a life and have a won- avoided success all my life because Califia knowledge, I had a cold feeling of a characteristic of me that I know derful family and yes even a small, it brought attention I did not desire is available to answer dread creep over me and the under- to be true and yet I manage to hide but very high quality number of as it would possibly expose my your questions about current of emotion that came in the it from even the closest of people friends and while I always seem to secret. Now I have no secret and life, love, and sex! form of mild panic was familiarly in my life. I am not sure if I am be moving in one direction or an- yet daily I am exposed, over and distant. I spent the following hours pleased someone recognized that other and subconsciously planning over again. When not exposed I am before bed re-appraising everything or if I am scared that I slipped up ahead, I often realize that I have waiting till the next round. I had done or accomplished in the and someone learned something I no personal sense of me. When I When the bell rings I will meet last ten years. Why? I actually had successfully hidden in the past look in the mirror I rarely see him you in the centre of the ring. don’t know other than the emo- in order to survive. In fact now that anymore, but she/me is there and www.venusenvy.ca/advisor Eric Schofield 1598 barrington st, halifax 902-422-0004 The gay community mourns the bands of adventurers. Eric was loss of one of our elder statesmen pre-deceased’ by his good friend and good friend, Eric Schofield who Graham Meek. passed away Tuesday, February 12, Many of us in the gay com- 2008, in Blandford, Lunenburg munity remember Eric as the Co., in the company of friends. always genial host at his country Born June 1, 1926, on Brooklyn home in Cambridge for Over Street, Kings County, Eric served 30’s parties, pot luck suppers, an- in the Canadian Army during the niversary parties and New Year’s Second World War, particularly celebrations. Even in the latter in the areas of cryptography and part of his life when he was beset code breaking. He received his by health problems, his spirit and B.A. and M.A. (Economics) from ever-present smile never faltered. Acadia University, and his M.P.A. His friends remember him as “a gay man who set a standard of courage many activities and interests made (Public Administration) from him a delightful companion and his Syracuse University. Eric went on and friendship” and who “always welcomed company, especially if loving heart assured one that once to a long career with the Govern- a friend, always a friend. We offer ment of Canada, which included someone was alone for Christmas.” The photo albums at his visitation sympathy to his sister, brother, his co-ordinating, the visits of foreign many nieces and nephews and to dignitaries and heads of state for bore witness to how he cherished old friends and was always eager his extended family of friends. He the Prime Minister’s Office during will be greatly missed. Expo 67. He was awarded Canada’s to make new ones. There were numerous snapshots of groups of Donations in his memory may Centennial Medal for his years of be made to the Canadian Cancer distinguished public service. In his friends gathered on the patio by his beautiful gardens and Eric’s Society or to Cambridge Baptist ‘first retirement,’ Eric was a tour Church. Condolences may be sent manager for nearly 20 years, and big smile shining in every one. His tales of his world travels, his to the family by visiting www. traveled the globe with various hclindsayfuneralhome.ca Wayves April 2008 9 Fetish Ball 2008 By Don Murchy and David Co- mainstream charities such as Bry- Pink Velvet Burlesque Troupe, fundraiser. Each person sens ony House, AIDS Coalition of NS Wrestling Girls, displays involv- will be identified as a Coordinators of the Fetish Ball and Manna for Health. The two ing bondage, flogging, violet wand Dom(me) or Sub and a 2008 hundred people from all orienta- play, foot worship, gender bend- list of their limits will be Fet Night Play Party hosts the tions that participate always have a ing, play-piercing and any other stated. These are to be fifth annual Fetish Ball on April great time and have a chance to win edge play we can find before show respected, but they are 12, 2008 at The Church on North time. yours. Street. The doors open at 8:00 The outfit can be The fetish contest at 11:00 p.m. Come to come the p.m. and close at 1:30 a.m. The will be judged by three celebrities Fetish Ball to support our show starts at 9:00 p.m., with the spiky, lacey, leathery, from the local fetish clubs. Simple local fetish groups, check fetish wear contest at 11:00 p.m. A rules: all genitals must be covered, out the latest fetish fash- Dom/Sub auction will take place rubbery, latex-y... as well as female nipples, and no ions, connect with the during the show, so bring some you get the idea. butt crack is to be showing. The best Dom(me)s and Subs extra cash to bid on your favorite outfit can be spiky, lacey, leathery, in the Maritimes, see how Dom(me) and Sub. some decent prizes from such local rubbery, latex-y...you get the idea. to join some of the local The Fetish Ball is the biggest sponsors as Venus Envy, Halfway We are here to have fun with peo- fetish and BDSM groups, fundraiser for a number of local fet- Creations, Strange Adventures, ple who we have grown to know see the erotic and exotic ish groups, such as MAC Leather, Noveltease and Radical Leather. over the years and with new folks acts being put together PALS, Illusions, Fet Night Play Our co-hosts this year will be of like-minded attitude. by local groups, and to Party, Fetish Nova Scotia and Mistress Arrogance and Mistress The Dom/Sub auction will feel free to be who you Fetish Halifax, as well as a few Trans. The show will include the take place during the show as a really are... even if it is only for a night.

Decorative piercing enthusiast at a previous Review: Play Piercing Fetish Ball. Photo by S. DeVenne were the technical lead-ups to the like quotes from a doc- Review by Don Murchy stories: they nearly put me to sleep. tor or medical text that I just finished my third reading of A much better way of tackling this someone did not want to the book, “Play Piercing,” by De- angle might have been for Adding- get wrong. borah Addington. The stories were ton to include whatever technical However, this may be excellent in that they accurately information was necessary in the simply Addison’s style cover most of the notions and stories, and then explain and elabo- and should not be taken ideas that we run into in the scene, rate, perhaps in a glossary or an ap- as criticism, just an ob- especially the vampire aspect, on pendix, what was left out. Whereas servation on the author’s which the author seems to be a the stories flowed like wetness excellent story-telling specialist. Her passion definitely from a newly-scratched piercing, skills. came to the surface there. I loved the technical parts dragged like old, Play Piercing by Deborah Adding- the story about the frightened boy congealed blood, totally de-oxygen- ton; Paperback, 100 pages, (May who grew wings. ated with no life to them at all. 2006)Published by Greenery Press What I did find problematic The medical jargon was very dry, (CA) ISBN 1890159689 10 April 2008 Wayves 8th Annual Diamond Divas Revue www.carahelpline.ca Welcome to the 8th Annual Dia- me for a moment before she says mond Divas Revue Fundraiser that she’s been around too long to for Moncton, New Brunswick’s let anything get to her anymore. I local CARA (Crisis and Referral press her further. “But how do you Agency) Helpline. The LGBT decompress?”, I ask, and she defers community’s Diamond Divas Re- from giving me a direct answer. vue have become CARA’s financial During our talk, Karen recounts lifeline through organizing and a number of experiences with call- hosting this annual fundraising ers. When Karen is on the phone event with many local sponsors, she will often use another name, drawing thousands of people and and on one particular night quite a collectively raising tens of thou- while back, she identified herself as sands of dollars over the years. ‘Anne’ during a call that continues For eight years the Capitol to stand out from all the rest of the Theatre, a beautifully-restored art many night shifts she’s done. In deco treasure on Main Street, has response to the male caller’s ques- been host to a sold-out crowd and tion; “What is it that you do?” she silent auction. Steve Laviolette the replied; “When you need someone Master of Ceremonies, presided to listen, we are here to over 24 acts involving a collection listen.” of drag queens and kings, live vocal She was a bit curious, performances and skits. though, about why the man The entertainers came from far had called, and asked him Clockwise from the bottom photo: Nina Diamond - Lily Tomlin’s Ernestine and wide this year -- Fredricton and “what is different about Tomlin’s Telephone Strike, Pirate Love, Danny B - Vitameatavegamin, Saint John, Halifax and Montreal. tonight from last night?” Savannah - Celine Dion, Gilbert - Charlie Chaplin and the Charlestons, A couple of highlights included He began to share much Julia Jeffries - Judy Garland Lucile Ball’s classic “Vitameatave- about his life: a sister liv- gamin” skit, Lily Tomlin’s “One ing through breast cancer; Ligne Telephnique CARA Helpline Inc is a non-profit United Way Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy”, a mother dying at a young Member Agency providing a telephone listening service in and a salacious Pirate’s ballad. And age; a brother in a terrible Southeastern New Brunswick. Each month, we receive many of course Celine Dion paid a visit car accident and dealing telephone which wowed the crowd with her with a teenage daughter. calls from people of all ages who are in crisis and/or are every overture and denouement. They were on the phone for suicidal or just needing someone to listen. These calls are answered by Where Halifax may eschew Mz quite a long time when, at well-trained volunteers. Dion, Moncton adores her. Be- some point, the caller said, The Helpline opened its’ telephone services in November 1986. Our tween ticket sales, the silent auc- “Well, thank you for your service is anonymous, confidential and free. Our volunteers are able tion, and Amoure Passion Court- time, and now it’s time to to listen, provide crisis and/or suicide intervention and referrals to yard’s elegant multi-course dinner, say Good-bye.” existing services in the community. In November CARA celebrated over $7K was raised this year. Anne says she immedi- 20 years of service to Southeastern New Brunswick and our name The photos on this page offer ately sensed something was changed. a glimpse into some of the talent; amiss and responded with, The Helpline is always in need of volunteers. If you are willing to however not enough has been “Well I’m not going to say spend some time to train and help rovide this valuable service to your said about the organization itself, Good-bye,” keeping him community, please call our Executive Director at 1.506.857.9782 for the volunteers and the lives these on the phone because she sensed more information. If you would like to make a donation, our address volunteers have touched during that this man may have wanted to is PO Box 1101 Moncton, NB EIC 8P6 two decades of service. I managed take his own life. They talked for to catch up with Karen Eustace, a longer time still, and somehow Executive Director who informed during the conversation Anne says me that, with the increasing cuts she was overcome with emotion. to other services, CARA has seen She recounts weeping over the an increase in the volume of calls phone with this man who, taken being received, as referral waiting aback, asked Anne, “Are you OK?” lists grow longer. There are 12 to She laughs while recalling the mo- 18 volunteers (one third are men) ment thinking about the reversal who undergo 12 to 40 hours of pro- of roles. fessional training each to field calls Karen says that what struck ranging from domestic violence, her was that the caller said he was physical/emotional abuse, sexual amazed “to think that I was im- orientation issues, and drugs/alco- portant enough to have a stranger hol abuse problems. Many people cry over me.” Karen wondered call just to have someone listen to for a while what ever happened to them, with many repeat callers. the caller, in the end. Volunteers Karen says she and her volun- often do relate to the caller, and teers (only one or two on per shift, then that’s it. It’s quite rare for between 4pm - 9am, seven days a CARA volunteers to get anything week) try to follow a 70/30 guide- one might call ‘feedback’, but a few line when relating to callers: that’s weeks later Karen received a call more listening and less talking for from one of the local social agencies the volunteers. She says that often in town where a man had dropped it’s about “giving people a little bit off a rose he said was ‘For Anne’ of hope” because when people call along with a note thanking her and in it’s usually because “they’ve lost read in part, “you’ll never have to faith in their own ability to deal worry about me going through with their situation, and they’ve this again.” lost hope.” Right now, CARA is working Volunteers must be prepared on updating their website. Soon for the kinds of situations they it will include an option that will join me in honouring his memory, will listen to and be able to offer allow users to log in and ask a I suggest that a donation to this fea- an ear or a referral. Sometimes, confidential question. tured charity would be fitting. Karen says, there are some pretty On a personal note, I would like Je me souviendrai de toi, mon desperate callers from all walks of to dedicate this page to my friend ami. life, backgrounds and ages. Bobby Martin, originally from Article and Photos: Raymond I asked Karen whether any of New Brunswick, who recently and Taavel these situations ever “get to her.” suddenly passed away in Halifax. If She chuckles and smiles, looking at you knew Bobby and would like to Wayves April 2008 11 Read Queer Zines!

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Q & A with Ivan E. Coyote’s Gotta Bow Grip Wherever this coyote roams, Ivan E. Coyote a crowd gathers. Author Ivan E. Coyote’s home is on stage, Wayves writer Shannon Webb- without telling someone their life hailing from the Yukon, the Campbell caught up with Ivan E. story. The details, the reasons, the acclaimed writer and storyteller Coyote, and briefly joined his pack hopes. That stuff never makes it filled seats everywhere from the for a Q&A. into an obituary. Also, we are more Mount Saint Vincent, to Dalhou- Shannon Webb-Campbell: What is and more being ruled by technol- sie University, Venus Envy and it about the art of storytelling that ogy. I refuse to allow the ability the Youth Project during the first draws you to it? to capture someone’s imagination week of March. Ivan E. Coyote: There is some- and attention with just a human Currently the writer in-resi- thing so immediate about it, it’s voice become something that used dence at Carleton University in very instant gratification. You get to happen in the good old days. Ottawa, Coyote is in the midst of to see the audience joining you They say prostitution is the oldest working on a follow-up to Bow Grip, the author’s ardent debut the late ‘90s in Taste This; a queer on whatever trip you are taking profession. I say there had to be to unwind themselves, and that is performance troupe comprised them on. It’s also the best form a storyteller present, or it would what happened for me with Bow novel. A story of love, loneliness and longing based in the rural of Lyndell Montgomery, Anna of editing a writer could ever ask have just been a one night stand, Grip. I still can’t believe I wrote a Camilleri, Zoe Eakle and Coyote. for. If you lose them, even for a not a career. novel, so I try not to look too far Albertan town of Drumheller, Bow Grip, was published by Her previous literary works portion of a minute, you can feel SWC: What inspires you to into the mouth of that particular include: Boys Like Her: Transfic- it immediately. You can hear the write? horse just yet. Arsenal Pulp Press and received the ReLit Award for 2007’s Best tions, Close to Spider Man, One difference between applause and Coyote: Life in general. People, SWC: Please correct me if I’m Man’s Trash and Loose Ends. polite clapping. There is no place and their quirks. The human condi- wrong, but I read you lost your Novel and was short-listed for 2007’s Ferro-Grumley Award for Coyote and musical maestro to hide. tion. A great book. Ice fog in the computer and your house in a fire Rae Spoon recently collaborated, SWC: Why is storytelling such mornings. Other artists who are prior to the publication of Bow Women’s Fiction. Known for his ability to relay the result being You Are Here, a vital form of communication motivated from their gut, not their Grip. Luckily a friend was able an audio homage to the Yukon. for you? head. A fine chicken stew. Need I to help you salvage the hard drive universal truths—the human condition, Coyote has garnered Coyote’s words can also be found Coyote: I spent months in go on? and you got the work from your in the Vancouver Sun, The Geor- the Yukon archives over the last SWC: Do you have any writing computer. Could you tell me a a strong and stable audience both inside and outside of the com- gia Straight, Curve magazine and couple of years, doing research rituals? little bit about the relief you felt Xtra West. for a couple of projects I’m work- Coyote: My house has to be when you were able to retrieve munity since she first emerged in ing on. Newspaper archives, film, clean. I don’t know why, but I can- your hard labour? photo archives, town minutes, the not work with chaos around me. I Coyote: That kind of relief a headline, I guess. Sometimes I whole meal deal. All I found were can only write short stories when can’t really be described in words. wonder when I will start to be Sometimes I have to shake my head the facts, as interpreted by whoever I’m on the road. Working on the Suffice it to say that it was better measured for what is between my and say “who knew?”. You just wrote them, and dates and times. novel only happens at home. than every Christmas, birthday ears, not my legs. never know where life is going to There were no real stories in there. SWC: What is it that makes and Valentine’s Day all combined SWC: Currently you are a drag you along to next. And that No nuance, no descriptions, no something a short story instead of for ten lifetimes. Then add a dash writer in residence at Carleton Uni- has got to be a good thing. dirty little secrets, no explanations, a longer one, moreover, what made of faith. Sprinkle with serendipity versity. How has this experience SWC: What are you currently no characters. Bow Grip, a novel, not a novella? and serve two months after you shaped you and your writing? working on? A lot of what is beautiful about Coyote: Page count, maybe? I’m gave up all hope. It was kind of Coyote: It has given me this Coyote: A graphic novel, illus- life and the people who live in it not sure about this one. I’ve only like that. weird kind of legitimacy that I trated by my cousin Dan Bushnell, cannot be remembered or record- written the one novel, and I’m SWC: What is your advice to up have never been afforded before. my second novel, my third CD, ed, unless there is a witness present, only part way through my second and coming, aspiring authors? I’m sitting in the ivory tower right and production work, of course. someone who can describe what one, so I am by no means any kind Coyote: Write, write, write, and now as I write this, and some days Booking shows, publicity, keeping really went down. So much history of an expert on the topic. I know then write some more. Remember I still can’t believe I slipped past the ball rolling and the bills paid. is lost whenever an old person dies that some stories just need time that nothing ever came out of even security. I don’t even have an All the usual artist stuff. the best writer’s pen perfect the undergrad degree, but here I am. first time. That is why they call it a first draft. Take a course, enter a contest, join a writing group, do whatever you can into tricking yourself into believing you have a deadline. SWC: Writer/poet Zoe Whit- tall mentioned being taken by surprised that the mainstream press and critics took to her book Bot- tle Rocket Hearts. Perhaps queer culture isn’t quite as as it once was, nor is it solely geared for a specific sexual audience. Your stories sometimes feature aspects of your sexuality, but they are never overt. Does it bother you that you are somewhat pigeonholed by press based on something beyond the aspects of the page? Coyote: At the same time as I am and will always be grateful to my queer readers, I sometimes wonder when the media espe- cially will stop asking me about my before they mention that I have written five books, made three videos, released two CD’s, won awards, written a column for seven years running. It always comes down to whether I am a boy or a girl. It is essentialist, and kind of yesterday’s news to me. My last CD was about family history and the Yukon. My novel’s main character is a forty something straight mechanic from Drumhel- ler, Alberta. Gender informs some of my work, but it is not the driving force behind what I am on about most of the time. But hey, everyone needs Wayves April 2008 13 Chef’s Corner Maple Walnut Tart Ingredients 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or maple flavour if using corn Okay, I am so over the winter and can barely 2 large free range eggs syrup) keep going. The root cellars are almost empty, 2 large free range egg yolks juice of half a lemon boiled dinner and stews are really getting on 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (cooled) my nerves and there is no hope for any fresh 1 cup dark maple syrup (or dark corn 1/4 cup 35% cream local ingredients for quit a while yet. So, syrup) 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted walnuts what to do in this situation? Bake something 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 10” pre formed pie shell (store-bought is okay) sweet and eat the whole thing in one sitting! I have decided to offer up an old classic that is very easy to make and even easier to eat. The recipe is based on my grandmother’s “Tarte Method au Sucre Acadienne” (that’s Acadian Sugar Pie, Beat the eggs and yolks in mixer until lightly frothy and pale yellow. Add the sugar and syrup, salt, for those of us who only use one of Canada’s lemon, and vanilla, and continue mixing until smooth. Add the melted butter and cream, and beat until official languages), with the added goodness of incorporated. Lay the chopped nuts into a chilled and docked pie shell. Pour the sugar mixture over the maple and toasted walnuts. Give it a try with nuts and bake in a 325°F conventional oven (or 300°F convection) for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling a big mound of fresh whipped cream and let me know how many days is set. Note: When the filling moves as one uniform mass when jiggled it is ready. Remove from oven and at the gym it take to burn off the calories. Enjoy! let cool on a cookie rack until room temperature. Cut into 8 pieces, serve with fresh whipped cream and eagerly await the signs of spring. Chef Darren is Chef and Co-owner of Chives Canadian Bistro, Hali- For simple and tender pie dough recipe e-mail [email protected] or go to our web site www.chives.ca fax’s newest two star restaurant, 1537 Barrington Street, Halifax, N.S. under contacts, Chef Darren. Please remember to check out Ciboulette Cafe and Catering now open next For reservation call (902) 420-9626, www.chives.ca. door to Chives @ 1541 Barrington St. for a light snake, light lunch or your next office working lunch. Gay Rights Activist from NB Inducted into Order of Canada by Daniel Mark Wheaton he has seen changed because of the not the path for him. He instead On February 22, 2008, a man from stand he has taken. chose to become a teacher, yet he the small village of Bath, N.B. who On January 14, 2001, Hawkes struggled to resolve the conflict in performed the first ever same-sex performed what he says were the his life—his love for God and his marriages in Canada—wearing a first legal same-sex marriages in the being gay. “I made the decision bulletproof vest—was formally history of the world, marrying two that I was really clear that to be appointed to the Order of Canada. couples on a Sunday afternoon. gay was okay, that God creates a The ceremony, which took place Eighty media outlets from around lot of variety in the universe and at the Governor General’s resi- the world covered the ceremony. He didn’t make a mistake when I dence, recognized the induc- was created.” tion which officially took There’s nothing more THEHeWORLDS’S eventuallyODDEST found a COMIC SHOP! place on May 3, 2007. wwwchurch.stran gwereeadve hentu couldres.com answer One of Canada’s leading determined than a both his call to ministry and Brent Hawkes gay-rights activists, Brent his call to social justice. Hawkes is known for his dec- stubborn Maritimer who Hawkes says throughout Daniel Mark Wheaton is a jour- ades of advocating for social really sees an injustice history whenever a gay rights nalist for the Carleton FreePress justice. The 57-year-old was argument is framed as “God newspaper in Woodstock, New born in Bath, where he lived and wants to correct it. versus gays,” the gays lose. Brunswick. until he left home to study The MCC has undercut that at Mount Allison University. He “I had 12 bodyguards that day,” he argument by being a group of obtained a Bachelor of Science said. “There were 50 police officers Christians—a church—that sup- and a Bachelor of Education. He in the basement of the church, and ports gays. “We’re able to say, HALIFAX , NS & FREDERICTON, NB then taught school in Nova Scotia there were protesters outside.” ‘Not everybody agrees with you. for three years before moving to Hawkes broke new ground with There are many Christian folks, 1-866-6-COMICS Toronto in 1976. those ceremonies and changed a many people of THEfaithWIDEST that ANDagreeWISEST SELECTION IN ATLANTIC CANADA The next year he became the lot of the minds in the process. He with us.’” pastor of the Metropolitan Com- has witnessed continued change in Hawkes has received many munity Church (MCC) of Toron- the in the years since. “We’ve done awards and lots of recognition in to, a position he has held ever since. hundreds of weddings and there his time, but none as significant as His congregation which usually hasn’t been a single protest.” the Order. “It’s a phenomenal state- averages 600 to 700 people every Hawkes first felt the call to min- ment for Canada,” he said “It says a Sunday is made up mainly of gay, istry in junior high school. Having lot about how far we’ve come.” lesbian, bisexual and transgender been raised a strict fundamentalist people. Baptist, however, he knew that was He lives in Toronto with John Sproule, his partner of more than 20 years, whom he married on March 7, 2006. It has been an uphill battle for Hawkes, working tirelessly for what he believes is right. He says he never once felt like giving up. “There’s nothing more determined than a stubborn Maritimer who really sees an injustice and wants to correct it,” Hawkes said in a recent telephone interview. He believes that he was called by Jesus to minister to the oppressed. The actions he has taken because The widest & wisest of his concern for oppressed people in the gay community have led selection of comics, him into some admittedly scary games, toys, t-shirts, situations. “A number of times, I had to wear a bulletproof vest,” he manga, graphic novels admitted. One year he was told by & lots more! police that he shouldn’t march in a because there were 5262 Sackville Street serious threats against him. He • downtown Halifax • marched anyway. • 425-2140 • But the scary moments are noth- strangeadventures.com ing in comparison to all of the lives 14 W AYVESApril 2008 G ROUPSWayves A ND S ERVICES (Bathurst area): A bilingual volunteer associa- [email protected] web: www.unbsj.ca/ [email protected] web: www.bed- webpage for contact in your area of Atlantic Canada tion serving gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of clubs/qcollective (The UNBSJ Q-Collective is fordunited.com, meets every Sunday (9 am northern Nova Scotia.) at 33 Pleasant Street, Al-Anon/Alateen: for families & friends of northern New Brunswick. email: info@gngnb. interested in hearing from other university LG- service - Casual and contemporary - with Truro, N.S. problem drinkers. Does someone you know ca web: www.gngnb.ca (Dances are held at BTQ organisations and would like to possibly free coffee and muffins before church to take Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Halifax: have a drinking problem?. 466-7077 web: www. GNG club every Saturday night. See www. meet or collaborate.) at Various locations; event into this service. 11 am service - Quieter and fostering change through networking, educa- freewebs.com/alanonmaritimes gngnb.ca for a list of upcoming events.) at particulars will be emailed to anyone who reg- more reverent in tone, coffee after service. tion, outreach & community education. 902- 702 rue Principale, Petit-Rocher NB. Look for isters with the UNBSJ Q-Collective and/or who Call to confirm worship times as occasionally AtlanticCanadianLesbians: Online Group For 444-7887 email: [email protected] web: www. and/or door with at gets the UNBSJ weekly “E News”. Past events we have a 10 am combined service.) at 1200 nsrap.ca at TBA Lesbians from the Atlantic Provinces. email: rear of parking lot. include the annual Rainbow Peace March, Bedford Hwy at Sullivan’s Hill, near Atlantic [email protected]. Outlaw, Halifax: GLBTQ & Allies Law Students Integrity, Fredericton: Supports and encour- guest speakers, movie nights, participation in Gardens com web: groups.msn.com/AtlanticCanadi- Maritime Pride Parades, Supporters of PFLAG Association at Dalhousie Law School. email: anLesbians ages Gays and Lesbians in their spiritual lives. BLT- of Halifax, Halifax: Bi Sex- [email protected] web: www.facebook. web: www.anglicanbeads.com/Integrity/ (Watch Canada’s “Communities Encourage Campaign” auls, Lesbian, Transgender Womyn’s Dis- AtlanticPoz: A new discussion group is for indi- and “Champions Against Homophobia”. com/group.php?gid=2416842853 (Meetings our website for details of 2007 planned events, cussion Group. Sue’s # 499-0335 email: vary. Please email for further information or viduals living with HIV in Atlantic Canada. web: (coming soon). Membership in Integrity is not UN sur DIX - l’Association des étudiant.e.s [email protected] web: health.groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanticpoz/ check out our Facebook group.) at Dalhouisie indicative of .) at St John’s GLB de l’Université de Moncton, Moncton: ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynof- Law School. 6061 University Avenue. Halifax, - Atlantic: (888) 204-7777 email: Anglican Church, 59 Broad Road, Oromocto, Vise à éduquer, à sensibiliser et à offrir des halifax/ (Every second Sunday evening 6pm Nova Scotia. [email protected] web: www.egale.ca New Brunswick. ressources dans la langue française. email: - 7:30pm ) at Dalhousie Women’s Centre 6286 PFLAG Canada - Halifax, Halifax: support and GaySpaces, Fredericton: Free postings of Moncton Line Dancing, Moncton: LINE DANC- [email protected] web: www.umoncton. South Street (Beside Dalplex Driveway) Hope ca/unsurdix/ (Visitez le site Web ou envoyez un to see you at the next meeting! education for parents, family and friends. (902) GLBT-friendly places to live in Canada. email: ING for all levels from beginner to advanced. 443-3747 (September-March: 2nd Sunday of [email protected] web: www.gayspaces. No partner required. No dress code. , meets courriel pour en apprendre davantage au sujet Bluenose Bears, Halifax: Club for bears du travail que nous accomplissons. ) the month, 2-4 PM April-June: 2nd Wednesday org every Wednesday (8:30pm sharp) at Triangles and those who like them. 463-4312 email: of the month, 7-9 PM) at individual homes Gender Expressions Atlantic: Support for Bar, corner of St. George and Archibald. UNB/STU Women’s Collective, Fredericton: [email protected], meets 3rd Women of all ages and orientations. , meets Wednesday PFLAG Canada - Middleton, Middleton: transgendered individuals ranging from PFLAG Canada, Moncton: Supporting all Information and support for GLBT community Crossdressers to Transexuals. email: gen- people with questions or concerns about sexual every Monday at 5pm at the University Wom- Cape Breton University en’s Centre at the SUB and their friends and families. 902-825-0548 [email protected] web: www. orientation and gender identity issues. (506) Centre, Sydney: We provide a welcoming en- email: [email protected] web: geocities.com/gender_expressions/ (No 869-8191 email: monctonnb@pflagcanada. Woodstock GLBT Youth Advocate and Fam- vironment for GLBTQ people and their Allies. www.pflagcanada.ca/middleton.html (Check scheduled meeting. Occasional social events, ca web: www.pflagcanada.ca/moncton.html, ily OutReach, Woodstock: Books, movies, 902-563-1481 email: [email protected] (M-F online for meeting times and locations- or by invitation only.) meets 3rd Monday (Occassionally on the advice, directions, contacts, and support etc. 9-4pm. Call or drop by for event listings, Ally phone 825-0548) 2nd Monday — please call) at 7:30-9:30pm, for the family. 328-4868 email: richardb@nbnet. Training, and Anti-Heterosexism/Homophobia Healing Our Nations, Dartmouth: Healing Our PFLAG Canada - Sydney, Sydney: PFLAG Nations is an Aboriginal HIV/AIDS service University of Moncton, Adrien-J.-Cormier Bldg., nb.ca Workshops!) at the Students’ Union Building, Room 302 Cape Breton University. Sydney provides support & education on issues organization that serves the Atlantic region. of sexual orientation & gender identity. Karen (902) 492-4255 email: director@accesswave. PFLAG Canada - Fredericton, Frederic- Newfoundland & Colchester Sexual Assault Centre, Truro: 564-8728 email: [email protected], ca web: www.hon93.ca (Healing Our Nations ton: all welcome. (506) 455-7190 email: Lab (709) Provides support and information to anyone meets last Sunday (of the month at 7:30pm. staff meet once on a weekly basis. Training [email protected] web: www.geoci- (GBLTQ included) affected by sexual assault No meetings for July and August.) at Family offered on request at no charge for Aboriginal ties.com/Pflagfredericton/, meets 4th Tuesday AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador, and abuse. 902-897-4366 email: trurosexual St. John’s: HIV/AIDS education and support Place Resource Centre 106 Townsend Street, peoples and/or organizations.) at 15 Alderney (7-9 pm (except December: 2nd Tuesday)) at [email protected] (Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30) at Sydney NS Dr., Suite 3, Dartmouth, NS. B2Y2N2 Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton 874 York for male/female/transgendered, all ages, 80 Glenwood Drive St. Fredericton NB E3B 3R8 Newfoundland and Labrador 579-8656 email: PFLAG Truro: 662.3774 Maritime Transgender Workplace Solutions [email protected] web: www.acnl.net Cumberland Pride, Amherst & Area: for: Project, Upper Musquodoboit: Transgender PFLAG Canada - Sackville/Amherst: Sup- gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and Positive Connections: Teleconferenced sup- Issues Workshops and information resource. port and education for GLBTT2IQQ per- Gay Urban Youth Zone Project, St John’s: individuals. 660-5004 email: port groups for people living with AIDS. email: (902)568-2935 email: [email protected] sons, friends & family. 506-536-4245 email: designed to increase HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, [email protected], meets 3rd [email protected], meets every Mon- patico.ca web: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/winpa- [email protected] web: www. and STI knowledge and awareness 579-8656 Thursday (7:30 PM) day (evening 7:00pm - 8:00pm) at by phone. (ext. 28) email: [email protected] web: www.acnl. No long distance charges. For more info call pernews (No meetings, Workshops by arrange- pflagcanada.ca/en/prov-list-e.asp?RegionNo DalOUT, Halifax: LGBTQ Society at Dalhou- ments, Information source when requested. =6&ProvAbbr=NB, meets 2nd monday (Phone net at Tommy Sexton Centre 47 Janeway Place 425-4882 ext 228 or 1-800-566-2437 ext 228 Pleasantville, across from the old Janeway sie. 494-2190 email: [email protected] web: so- or e-mail. Newsletter Odds & Sods bi-weekly) or e-mail for meeting location and details.) at cieties.dsu.ca/dalout, meets every Thursday Sackville:112 Main Street or Amherst: 12 La Hospital AIDS Committee of Newfoundland Pride Cape Breton Society, Sydney: Dances Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society, assorted and Labrador (During the academic year we meet at about cities: Dedicated to developing gay leather Planche Street 7pm each Thursday night.) at Dalhousie and Social Events. Monthly dances are Adults communities in the Atlantic region. email: PFLAG Canada - Sackville/Amherst, Sackville LBGT-MUN Resource Centre, St John’s: University, check OUT our website or contact Only! Check website community events. (902) [email protected] NB/Amherst NS: Support and education for LBGT-MUN is an information/resource, service, us for details 539-4627 email: [email protected] GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends & family. 506- and peer support centre staffed by trained web: www.pridecapebreton.com (Dances Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt): panels volunteers!. 737-7619 email: [email protected] Frontrunners Halifax, Halifax: Running/walking on the last Saturday of every month. Check - helping create, and lending. 902-454-5158 536-4245 email: [email protected], meets club. 422-7579 email: Bruce.Greenfield@dal. 2nd Monday (7:30 to 9:30pm No meeting in (Open Monday-Friday 9-4. Biweekly meetings website for dance and special event dates!) email: [email protected] web: for members and volunteers. ) at Smallwood/ ca web: www.frontrunners.org/clubs/halifax/, at Southend Community Centre. Maps are at www.quilt.ca (Call if interested in volunteering July and August.) at Meeting location alternates meets every Saturday, and every Tuesday, monthly between Sackville: United Church Par- University Center, UC-6022. Building located our website. or making a panel) at 3544 Acadia St. Halifax, on Prince Phillip Drive. Call us! Get involved! and every Thursday (Sat: 9:30am, Tue: 6:00 NS B3K 3P2 lours, 112 Main Street, and Amherst: Maggie’s pm, Thu: 6:00pm ) at Main gates of the Halifax Pride Guide Publishing: publisher of com- Place, 12 LaPlanche Street PFLAG Canada - St. John’s: Information or Public Gardens, corner of Spring Garden munity focused maps, directories, event Narcotics Anonymous: a fellowship of recover- referral to one of our parents. web: www. programs and more. 902-423-6999 email: ing drug addicts who meet regularly to help PFLAG Canada - Saint John NB, Saint John: Road and South Park Street. Provides support to anyone dealing with pflag.ca (For support or information on chapter [email protected] each other stay clean. 1-800-205-8402 web: meetings regarding PFLAG Canada contact GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP centralnovaarea.ca at Call the phone number issues of sexual orientation and/or gender AT Q.E.H.: Jeanie Buffet, Counsellor, at Pride of Pictou County, New Glasgow: All GBLT identity. (506)648-9700 or 648-9227 email: Gemma Schlamp-Hickey, Atlantic Director at in Pictou County. email: chair@prideofpictouco or visit the web page for meeting times and [email protected] or Diana Deacon, 421-6797 places. [email protected] web: www. unty.ca web: www.PrideofPictouCounty.ca (see pflagcanada.ca/saintjohn, meets 1st Friday (1st St. John’s chapter contact at ddeacon@mun. Get Out, Halifax!, Halifax: Recreation activi- web page for meeting info) Project E: Presentation for youth, on gender Friday of each month September - June from ca) ties (team activities, cycling, running, rowing expression, myth busters, proper terminology - you name it) for metro & beyond!. web: www. Quakers, Halifax: Quakerism emphasizes that 7:00- 9:00 p.m. No meeting in July & August. St. John’s Pride, St. John’s: St. John’s Official we all manifest the Divine. 429-2904 web: hali- and other facts. web: www.freewebs.com/xpro- ) at 116 Coburg Street in Saint John, New Pride Organization. 709-746-6564 email: getouthalifax.ca at Visit and get on the email jecte/ at available via web page list for more info. fax.quaker.ca, meets every Sunday at Library Brunswick in the Community Health Centre [email protected] web: www.stjohnspride. at Atlantic School of Theology, Franklyn St. All Propitation, Toronto: A fellowship of gay and next to St. Joseph’s Hospital. net Girl-ish Productions, Halifax: Girl-ish puts on very welcome. lesbian Anglicans and their friends. 416-977- hot and heavy bi-monthly-ish dance parties Port City Rainbow Pride, Saint John: Pride Queer Play, Halifax: A Queer performing arts 4359 email: [email protected] (We Celebrations Committee. email: events@por Nova Scotia (902) for queer-ish folks and their friends. email: meet on a Saturday or Sunday Evening once [email protected] web: www. group in Halifax NS. email: queerplay@gmail. tcityrainbowpride.com web: www.portcityrain- Acadia Pride, Wolfville: Acadia Student com every other month for Evening Prayer Discus- bowpride.com Union’s LGBT2IQ group. 585-2165 email: girlish.ca sion, refreshments and fellowship. Contact [email protected] web: euler.aca- GLB CONSTITUENCY COMMITTEE (SUNS): Rainbow Playtime, Halifax: Food & social meet- for meeting location) at members homes. We River Of Pride, Moncton: Organizes, promotes ings for same sex families with tots or couples and produces Moncton’s Pride events!. email: diau.ca/~apride/, meets every Monday 494-6654 at c/o the StudentsÕ Union of NS prefer our heritage, worship, and Spirituality of (9:00pm(during academic year)) at Beverage considering parenthood. 461-9414 the Book of Common Prayer. We are troubled [email protected] web: Group Harrison Society, Cape Breton: www.fiertemonctonpride.ca, meets 1st Sunday, Forum (old SUB) Dances, Socials & Support Group for Cape Red Door, The, Kentville: Youth health adoles- by such right wing organizations as the prayer cent center counselling, for up to age 30, all book society and Essentials. and 3rd Sunday (contact [email protected] Acadia Women’s Centre, Wolfville: 585-2140 Bretoners. (902)270-6969 email: groupharri for further meeting and event dates) at Trian- email: [email protected] web: axe.aca- [email protected] web: www.geocities. ages STD testing. 679-1411 (Monday through Wayves Magazine: Atlantic Canada’s gles bar 234 St.George St. Moncton NB diau.ca/womencentre (Acadia SUB Second com/groupharrisonsociety, meets last Satur- Friday, 1pm to 5pm, Wednesday open to 6:00) queer news and lifestyle magazine!. email: at 28 Webster Court Safe Spaces Fundy Region, Saint John: Level Balcony ) day (of every month Admission $6.50 -$5.50 [email protected] web: wayves.ca for members- Best light and sound show RESPECT, Truro: Students Making Healthy (Editorial meeting one Monday night a month; Committed to ending discrimination around Affirm United, Halifax Metro: GLBT & Friends issues of sexual orientation in youth. support, action and worshipping community around! Restricted 19 yrs and over) at Steel Decisions. 893-6300 email: respect@nsac. layout one Sunday a month; email us to be Workers Hall, Sydney ca at P.O. Box 550, Nova Scotia Agricultural notified of meetings & deadlines!) email: [email protected] web: www. within the United Church. 461-4528 email: safespacesfundy.com (See our webpage for [email protected] Hal-Gal Mailing List, Halifax: Low-traffic Yahoo College, Truro, N.S. B2N 5E3 New Brunswick schedule of meetings and socials etc @ www. AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Sydney: Support, group providing events and information for SAAFE (Supporting An Alternative Friendly safespacesfundy.com) advocacy, prevention/education for those in- queer women in the Halifax area. email: hal- Environment), Truro: Social/support group at (506) Safe Spaces Moncton Region, Moncton: Sup- fected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Free condoms!. [email protected] web: groups.yahoo. the NS Agricultural College. 893-6300 email: Affirming United Church - Centenary - Queen port Groups for GLBTQ Youth (14-25 years (902) 567-1766 email: joannerolls@accb. com/group/hal-gal/ (Join the list to keep in [email protected] (Meetings as requested. Square United Church, Saint John: invites you old). 506-854-3049 email: info@safespaces. ns.ca ;[email protected] web: www. touch or post your events.) Membership changes each academic year.) to worship!. 634-8288 email: cqsunited@nb. ca web: www.safespaces.ca accb.ns.ca (Free Anonmymous Testing 1- Halifax Sexual Health Centre, Halifax: An- Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community aibn.com web: www.cqsunited.ca, meets every Saint John LGBTQ Lending Library, Saint John: 902-567-1123 Check our Website for events nonymous HIV testing, open and inclusive Church, Halifax: A Christian Church with Sunday (10:30am) at 215 Wentworth St, Saint over 300 fiction and non-fiction titles. 634-8288 and updates. ) at 150 Bentinck St, Sydney, sexual health clinical services, education an affirming ministry to the GBLT commu- John, NB email: [email protected] (open Monday N.S. B1P 6H1 and workshops. 455-9656 web: www.Hali- nity. Everyone is welcome!. 453-9249 email: AIDS New Brunswick / SIDA Nouveau-Bruns- through Friday, 9 AM to noon.) at the office of AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, Halifax: non- faxSexualHealth.ca [email protected] web: safeharbour- wick, Fredericton: committed to facilitating Centenary Queen Square United Church at profit, community-based AIDS organization, Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova mcc.com, meets every Sunday (11 am) at Veith community-based responses to the issues of 215 Wentworth Street. provincially mandated. (902)425-4882 email: Society, Halifax: Fundraising. 902-449-7612 House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax HIV/AIDS. 459-7518 email: sidaids@nbnet. SIDA AIDS Moncton, Moncton: offers support [email protected] web: www.acns.ns.ca web: www.imperialcourtns.com, meets 1st Saint Mary’s Campus Outreach Society: nb.ca web: www.aidsnb.com (Office Hours: to people living with HIV and their families and Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: Live & Let Live Sunday, and 2nd Sunday (Executive Meetings Second Story Women’s Centre, Lunenburg: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 12:30PM and friends, education and awareness. 859-9616 AA Group for GLBT community. (902) 425- Are Currently Held Every Second Sunday) at We offer a meeting space for women, support 1:30PM to 4:30PM) email: [email protected] web: www. 8383/422-4972 email: courage449@yahoo. Meeting Locations Vary counselling, programs, and referrals. (902)640- AIDS Saint John, Saint John: improve quality sida-aidsmoncton.com at 165A Gordon St., com web: www.rationallunacy.com/cout, Manna For Health, Halifax: A special needs 3044 email: [email protected] web: www. of life for those infected & affected by HIV, Moncton, NB, E1C 1N1 meets every Monday (at 8pm) at St Matthews referral food bank for those living with life secstory.com at Second Story Women’s Centre reduce the spread through education 652- Spectrum, Fredericton: social and support United Church, 1479 Barrington St, Halifax threatening illness. 429-7670 is located at 22 King Street, Post Office Centre, 2437 email: [email protected] web: www. group for students, staff and faculty at UNB (Use side door near Maritime Centre at bot- Northern AIDS Connection Society, Truro: Lunenburg. aidssaintjohn.com and STU. email: [email protected] web: www. tom of stairs) HIV prevention education initiative serving Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County, Fredericton Lesbians and Gays, Fredericton: unbf.ca/clubs/spectrum, meets every Tuesday Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing, Halifax: 455- counties Colchester, Pictou, Cumberland & Amherst: Annonymous HIV testing, open Email listserv of events/news in the Fredericton (See webpage for schedule.) 9656 East Hants. 895-0931 email: nacs@eastlink. for gblt men and women. email: [email protected] The UNBSJ Q-Collective, Saint John: A social Bedford United Church, HRM/ Bedford: An ca web: northernaidsconnectionsociety.ca web: www.geocities.com/westhollywood/3074 and support organisation for UNBSJ stu- Affirming Congregation of the United Church (Our Board of Directors meet bi-monthly Cont’d to p 17 Gais.es Nor Gays Inc. (GNG), Petit-Rocher dents, staff and faculty. 506-648-5737 email: of Canada - ALL welcome. 835-8497 email: on the third Thursday of the month. Annual General Meeting held regularly in June. See Wayves April 2008 15 Events >>

Amherst Wileville Dance. Smoke free. For more details Road, Oromocto. For more details check out Bedford United Church. 1200 Bedford Highway, 5429, [email protected], www. call 685-3297 or email [email protected] youthproject.ns.ca Second Monday website: www.anglicanbeads.com/Integrity Bedford. We are an Affirming Congregation and or www. southshorepride.ca welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & First and Third Sundays PFLAG Amherst/Sackville - in Amherst one Fourth Wednesday of each month Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & More BLT-WOMYN OF HALIFAX DISCUSSION month, Sackville the next. 506-536-4245 email: PFLAG Fredericton meets at 7 PM at the Reverent in tone) Starting June 24-Sept. 9, one 10 GROUP! This is a Bi-sexual, Lesbian, jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. Cape Breton Unitarian Fellowship, 874 York Street. Everyone am service. For more info, call 835-8497. Transgendered womyn’s Only! ~Free Group, NO Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. welcome. Discussion, guest speakers, support Every 2nd Saturday Second Sunday of each month Dues, NO Fees~ MEETINGS are every second First and Third Wednesdays and special events. For more information email Pride Cape Breton Society hosts community Play Group for Queer Families! 3-5pm Board SUNDAY. @6pm - 7:30pm(Please remember Amherst and Area, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual [email protected]. Confidentiality dances at the Southend Community Centre in Room (Play Room) at Needham Community when applying to this group, send full name Youth Group Meeting, 7-9pm. Anyone who assured. Sydney; admission just $5, and open to those 19 Recreation Centre, 3372 Devonshire St (north and a contact number or call sue at 499-0335, is GLBT or questioning their sexuality in the yrs. of age and older. end Halifax, near intersection of Duffus & everything is kept PRIVATE!) LOCATION: Amherst, Oxford, Springhill, Pugwash and Fredericton Bar & Novalea, bus routes 7 & 9) Bring a snack for your DALHOUSIE WOMEN’S CENTRE 6286 Parrsboro areas is welcome, this is a safe space child(ren). We will be collecting money from each South Street (Beside Dalplex Driveway) HOW where anyone can come and feel safe in talking Charlottetown Business Calendar family to cover the cost of the room rental, likely TO JOIN THIS GROUP: Come to a discussion about their sexuality and just being themselves …see Prince Edward Island BOOM! NIGHTCLUB $2-4 per week. For info, call 422-8780 or email night or send us your e-mail address or call a without fear of ridicule or harassment. lgbyp_ Fredericton NB, 474 Queen St. 463-boom [email protected] moderator (Sue @ 499-0335). If you have any amherst@ hotmail.com, all emails confidential. (2666) www.boomnightclub.ca First and Third Tuesdays questions. A discussion group for Bi-sexual, Third Thursday of each month Fredericton Thursdays: Three sum Thursday’s 8-cl Music: 3 Recent, 3 Retro, 3 Requests Formerly known as the Queer/Straight Alliance, Lesbian, Transgendered women, who will meet to Cumberland Pride Support Group: Social Every Tuesday Specials: $3 Shooters, $3 Beer, $3 Energy Mount Pride in the GLBTQ group at Mount have open discussions, in a positive environment. and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, Spectrum, UNB and STU’s social and support Drinks, $7 Triples Saint Vincent University. We are an active and To discuss topics concerning ourselves and our transgender and transsexual individuals in group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, Cover: None online group that meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays community. This is a bi-weekly meeting on Amherst, Nova Scotia. Meets the third Thursday Fridays: House Heaven 8-cl queer, questioning, etc. students. As a group, our at 12 noon in the diversity center in Roseria on Sundays. http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt- of each month. Contact information: Gerard Music: Mainstream club tracks and videos to aim is to create a safe and supportive space for campus, and online at mountpride@yahoogroups. womynofhalifax/ or sueandrews1964@hotmail. Veldhoven at 902-660-5004 or E-mail: gaylords_ those who are questioning or discovering their start your weekend off right. com Cover: $3 after 11, $4 after 12. com. Possible events that are being planned for [email protected] sexuality, as well as providing a social outlet for Saturdays: POWER 8-cl the winter semester include sexuality awareness First and Third Wednesdays members of the campus LGBTQ community. Music: The only genuine big-city club scene in week, movies nights, potlucks, guest speakers, and LGB Youth Project Movie Night, 25 and under, Annapolis Valley While our membership is primarily composed of the city. many more. There are always spontaneous meals starting at 7pm. 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact UNB and STU students, everyone is welcome to Cover: $4 after 11, $4.50 after 12. and events that are always fun. This group is open 429-5429, [email protected], Every Thursday and First Saturday of attend our meetings. 7 pm, Top floor of SUB 203 Sunday’s double header: Sunday Social 4-7 to anyone who would like to join. www.youthproject.ns.ca Music: Laid back inviting social atmosphere each month (in the Sexuality Centre, across from the Ballroom) First and Third Tuesdays Second and Fourth Wednesdays Everyone is welcome! For more information please Cover: None The Annapolis Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House LGB Youth Project Social Drop-in Nights. This LGB Youth Project ages 18-25 Support meetings. contact us at [email protected] Sunday Open Turntables 10-cl meets every Thursday Evening from 7-9pm. Also Music: Live DJ’s spinning at crowd level is an unstructured event. It’s a chance to hang out This is a structured environment, with facilitators on the first Saturday of each month we host an Every Wednesday Specials: $ 2.25 Select Beer 10-11, $3 Select with old friends, make some new ones, and just present to keep discussions on track, while at the over 19 gay/lesbian dance from 9pm-1am. There UNB/STU Women’s Collective, at the University Beer, $3 Shooters, $5.25 Doubles talk about whatever, 6-9pm, 25 and under, 2281 same time helping to lead the discussion in the are various themes for dances so call or e-mail for Women’s Centre in the SUB, 5pm. Contact Cover: $2 Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec directions that the youth wish to go, as well as directions and info to the following: 902-765- Lyndsey Gallant at [email protected] or call 450- [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca making sure the group guidelines are enforced. 2821 or menembracingmen @ hotmail.com or 3870. Second and Fourth Tuesdays The discussions focus on the youth present having yahoo.ca. Third Sunday of each month Halifax LGB Youth Project 18 and under Support a say, rather than the facilitators lecturing about Every Sunday GLB ANGLICANS AND FRIENDS Integrity whatever topic is being discussed, 7-9pm, 2281 Every Sunday meetings. This is a structured environment, Valley Girls is a social group for lesbians in the is a nonprofit organization of Gay and Lesbian with facilitators present to keep discussions on Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, Annapolis Valley. Coffee Group on Sundays. Anglicans and Friends. Membership in Integrity track, while at the same time helping to lead the [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca Halifax: a Christian Church with an affirming For more information e-mail the group at is not indicative of sexual orientation. Integrity discussion in the directions that the youth wish Second Wednesday of each month ministry to the GLBT community. Everyone is [email protected]. Fredericton was formed in October 2004 and to go, as well as making sure the group guidelines Spirituality for Lesbians, 7:30-9PM. We seek to welcome! 453-9249 email: safeharbour@eastlink. supports and encourages Gay Men and Lesbians are enforced. The discussions focus on the youth deepen our relationship with God, knowing that ca web: safeharbourmcc.com, meets at 11 am at in their spiritual lives. A Eucharist followed by a present having a say, rather than the facilitators God loves us and calls us into life just as he has Bridgewater Veith House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax coffee hour discussion is held at 4:00 PM on the lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed, created us. Persons of every or no denomination Third Saturday of each month third Sunday of each month at St. John’s, 58 Broad Every Sunday 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact 429- are welcome. For info about the place of the 16 April 2008 Wayves << Events >> next meeting call 459-2649 and leave name Week 3 www.MENZBAR.ca Tous les jeudis and number. Personal mailbox: confidentiality Tuesday - Guest Speaker & Discussion night FREE INTERNET & WI-FI 7 DAYS A WEEK VOLLEY BALL POUR LGBT et AMI-E-S. École assured. (ages 25 & under) A new speaker every week to CHECK OUT OUR NEW 2007 MENU! carrefour de l’acadie. Aucune expérience requise. The PARTZ Dept with Pool Table & MOOSE St. John’s – LGBT-MUN educate & spark discussion. This is a structured Infos: Roger 383-1410 ou Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 Apr 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5, 19 DECK on Level III Anonymous HIV Testing, AIDS Coalition of environment. 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick Street / joueur (rafraîchissements inclus) Every Friday Nova Scotia 1657 Barrington St, Suite 321, 5- Wednesday - Activity night (ages 25 & under) A Mollyz DINER & Bar Third Monday of each month Coffee House: Every Friday, 12-2 (LBGT Office, 8pm. 425-4882 for an appointment. chance to have fun and perhaps learn something Licensed Caterer PFLAG Moncton has monthly support meeting 6th Floor UC, 6002) Every Friday we invite Apr 13, 27, May 11, 25, June 8, 22 new. Activities will be on this night lasting two “Mollyz Hitz the Spot” HFX-The Daily News from 7:30-9:30 in room 302 of the Adrien-J.- anyone and everyone to come to LBGT and enjoy and a half months. First activity class IMPROV a cup of Coffee or Tea (regular or herbal) with us Koinonia Ecumenical Church – Meaning In the Heart of Halifax’s Cormier bldg at U de M campus. Everyone is classes. 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick St (members, non-members, etc). It’s a great chance ‘community’. Services bi-weekly at 12:30pm at 2104 Gottingen St welcome at our meetings. “CHRISTMAS IS COMING” to vent, meet some new people, etc. Our office is Halifax Feast downtown. Pastor Elaine, 876-8771 Week 4 Second and Fourth Mondays Tuesday - Social Drop-in Themed Nights (ages 25 BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! located in UC-6022. or [email protected] 902-405-3376 SAFE SPACES MEETING, 7pm. Support group and under) This is a facilitated but less structured Every Second Friday www.MollyzDiner.ca for GLB youth, 14-25. For more info, 869-6224 event with a fun & exciting theme. It’s a chance FREE Internet / WiFi 7 DAYS A WEEK or [email protected] General Meeting every second week. They take Halifax Youth Project to hang out with old friends, make some new Kitchen Hours Last Saturday place at UC-6022 at 11:00am. Calendar ones, and just talk about whatever. 6-8 pm, 2281 MON-TUE 11am till 9pm Moncton Leather Chapter Leather Nights at Brunswick Street WED-FRI 11am till 11pm Youth Project events operate in a 4-week schedule. Triangles! With the interest and number of people Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night FRI: 11am till 11pm *BAR till 2am St. John’s Bar & To find out what week we’re operating in, please that have started wearing Leather in Moncton, (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & SAT 9am-11pm - Sun 9am-10pm Business Calendar see our website or contact us! www.youthproject. it only seems natural to have a monthly Leather popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St “WEEKLY SPECIALZ” ns.ca, [email protected], 429- SAT-SUN BRUNCH MENU Starting from Night so that any man or woman can wear their Zone 216 5429 $2.96 Leather and know that they will not be alone in 216 Water St, 754-2492 Week 1 Halifax Bar & Business MON- FRI *NOON Specials from $4.96 doing so when they go to Triangles. http://www.hello.to/zone216 MON- BURGERZ & BEER Sponsored by Winter Hours Monday - Transgender Discussion Group: A Calendar MOOSEHEAD! Open Fri&Sat Nights 10pm-late structured environment with facilitators present BLUE MOON BISTRO/BACK TUE- 2-4-1 Pasta Sponsored by JOST Moncton Bar & No cover before 12 Friday to keep discussion on track, while at the same time Vineyards! Ask for detail... No Cover before 11 Saturday helping to lead discussion in the direction that the BAR WED- WINGS Sponsored by Propeller Business Calendar youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what 2099B Gottingen St., Halifax, (902) 446-3644 Breweries! See Bartender for details... TRIANGLES trans youth have to say, rather than the facilitators 5 pm-2 am, 7 days a week THU- All U Can Eat Mussel & CFL! You 234 St. George St, open Tues-Sun 8pm-2am Sydney Mondays - Poor Student Night--Cheap drinks lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed. could win a NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE! Ask Tuesday & Wednesday: Free Pool, Beer / Bar ...see Cape Breton and Halifax Has Talent! Come join Mz. Vicki for detail... A place to talk about trans issues and make new Shots / Shooters $3 all night and Friends. You could win a fabulous prize FRI- 2 Pieces of MOLLYZ Fish & Chips AND friends! 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Wednesday: Learn to Line Dance – no charge! from Blue Moon or Mz. Vicki. $3.00 cover a COKE for only $9.96! Thursday: Karaoke Mystery Song - $25 added Tuesday - Discussion Group (ages 18 and under) Truro Tuesdays - Karaoke w/ Troy Cheap drinks and each week until the correct song is picked! Beer A structured environment with facilitators present Cash prizes for the Karaoke winners! 10pm. REFLECTIONS / Bar Shots $3 until midnight, Shooters $2.75 Every Wednesday to keep discussion on track, while at the same time Wednesdays - Swing Out! Hot happenin’ 5184 Sackville Street all night Truro Pride: GLBT support group in Colchester helping to lead discussion in the direction that the students of Dal, SMU, and MSVU swing dance (902) 422-2957, toll free (877)422-2957 Friday & Saturday: Dance Music with DJ County, Nova Scotia. (Coffee hour at the Fair til the wee hours. Come watch or learn how youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what Fax (902) 422-2970 daBoss, Summer Special Beer with Shooter $4 Trade Café on 535 Prince Street in Truro, every to swing dance to the great tunes of Big Band the youth present have to say, rather than the mail@reflectionscabaret.com 11pm-midnight Wednesday evening at 6:00pm. For information Mary you DJ Hostess! NO COVER. www.reflectionscabaret.com Sunday: Request all your favourite songs with facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being Thursdays - Karaoke w/ DJ Specialtee. Cheap call Northern AIDS Connection Society at 902- discussed. 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 1pm to 4am, Sun DJ daBoss, Beer / Bar Shots / Shooters $3 all [email protected] drinks and cash prizes for the karaoke winners. night 895-0931 or email Wednesday - Discussion Group (ages 18-25) A 4pm to 4am, Manager: Stephen Filek 10pm. Check out our monthly events page at www. structured environment with facilitators present Fridays - DJ Specialtee. Spinning the latest trianglesbar.com, and send comments & to keep discussion on track, while at the same time tunes and the hottest remixes. No cover. Cheap SEADOG’S SAUNA & SPA WAYVES DATES! “The HOLE”, Now BIGGER AND DEEPER! suggestions to [email protected] helping to lead discussion in the direction that the drinks all night long! 10pm. Our colour parties are back – watch for the blue Check out the front of the magazine for Wayves Saturdays - DJ Troy or Special house DJ’s VOTED 4th Top Cruising Spots in the youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what party, coming up June 2. Check our website for deadlines and meeting dates -- all are welcome! imported for your dancing pleasure. Hot WORLD by Squirt.com the youth present have to say, rather than the upcoming Colour Party dates. bartenders and even hotter drink specials. BAR OPEN TILL 2AM! facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being 10pm No cover. COME for the MEN, Stay for the BEER! Wileville discussed. 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St Sundays - ISCANS presents...ReignVII’s chosen 2199 Gottingen Street Sackville Week 2 charities benefit 100% from an inexpensive Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am & 24 Hour Week ...see Bridgewater Tuesday - Social Drop-in Nights (ages 25 and cover or silver collection. 10pm Visit us Ends We accept VISA, M/C & Debit Second Monday for more details @ Friends of BlueMoon on In & Out Privileges with 12 or 24 Hour Stays PFLAG Sackville / Amherst - in Sackville one under) This is a facilitated but less structured www.SeaDogs.ca Facebook or www.imperialcourtns.com 902-444-3647 - month, Amherst the next. 506-536-4245 email: Wolfville event. It’s a chance to hang out with old friends, In the HEART of Halifax’s Gay Village make some new ones, and just talk about whatever. jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. Every Second Tuesday MENZ BAR Mondays - Student Night, FREE Lockers with 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick Street Valid Student I.D. Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. Kings County Prostate Cancer Support Group, HAPPY HALLOWEEN HALIFAX! Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night Tuesdays - TOONIE NIGHT - $2 Bucks OFF 7-9 pm in the East Kings Memorial Public Health 2104 Gottingen St (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & Lockers, Drink Specials till Close! Centre on Earnscliffe Ave in Wolfville. You can Halifax’s Gay Village Wednesdays - HUMP NIGHT - 1/2 price pass Saint John popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St 902-446-6969 ask questions you forgot to ask the doctor or for your next visit Third Saturday nurse and you can think aloud to help you make Thursdays - It’s NAKED Night! Towels Gay Men’s Supper Club, 220 Germain St. your decisions. There is growing evidence that Optional Fridays - Black Out in “The HOLE” http://www.portcityrainbowpride.com/ for more your participation in a group of people who have SAT. & SUN. - Early Bird Special 6am till information. gone through the processes you are now facing is Noon, Rooms $15 & Lockers $7.50 & mentally beneficial and may well contribute to Drink Specials till 6PM! your recovery from prostate cancer interventions. Sundayz - FREE 30 Minute Cruiseline Pass Saint John Bar & We are an easy-going informal group of 12 men, from 6pm till Close Business Calendar some of whom bring their spouses/partners CLUB MONTREAL to our monthly meetings. Know that you are Moncton Wednesdays: No cover, free pool truly welcome to join us and if you need more Thursdays: No cover, karaoke with prizes information please get in touch with me by e Every Thursday Fridays: No cover, open turntables mail [email protected] or by phone 542 LGBT AND FRIENDS VOLLEY BALL! École Saturdays: $5 cover after 10 PM 6125. Our correspondence address is the same carrefour de l’acadie gym. No experience required. Sundays: No cover, free pool as my home address: 210 Main Street, Wolfville Info: Roger 383-1410 or Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 Your birthday: no cover, one free drink, just NS B4P 1C4. / player includes refreshments. show your ID! Wayves April 2008 17 Bisexuality in women is real — study New survey challenges stereotypes that bisexuals are just “confused.” By Aaron Burnett velopmental Psychology,” suggests she says. “Human beings in general are Halifax resident Liz Fraser dates that idea is largely untrue. Heather Blom, another Halifax pretty unpredictable,” Fraser says. both men and women. But she “People are saying this really resident who dates both men and “I know a lot of people who choose doesn’t call herself “bisexual,” is their orientation. They’re not women, says she doesn’t label her- to be unlabelled because they want partly because of nasty social confused or closeted,” says Univer- self, partly because of stereotypes to remain open to all kinds of pos- stigmas. sity of Utah psychologist Lisa M. depicting bisexuals as promiscu- sibilities.” “The gay community is not Diamond, who conducted the 10- ous. Dalhousie University professor huge on bisexuals because they year study on a group of bisexual, “There is this common idea that Charlotte Loppie has completed feel that they’re fence-sitters. The unlabelled and lesbian women. bisexuals are dirty because they extensive research on topics related straight community is not huge on “That pattern of attraction is really sleep with everyone,” Blom says. to sexual orientation and teaches a bisexuals because they feel they’re quite stable. Even if your relation- “When I was spending a lot of time popular course on human sexual- just trying to get attention and be ships change.” in the lesbian community, I was ity. She says more young people different,” Fraser says. Discrimination (subheadline) branded as a ‘curious bisexual’ and in sexual minorities are calling Fraser prefers to call herself “un- Diamond says although she had treated like shit.” themselves “unlabelled.” labelled.” But she does say although some respondents “change” from Diamond’s study leaves two “This subsection of the popula- she has a boyfriend right now, she’s “bisexual” to “lesbian,” it only hap- possible theories for bisexuality. tion is actually those people who no less attracted to women. pened in a small minority of cases. One is that it’s a legitimate “third” are demonstrating some freedom So, is bisexuality just “a stopo- She says she now hopes the study sexual orientation, but another sug- in their sexuality by not subscrib- Heather Blom ver on the way to gay town,” as the will help raise awareness about the gests that sexuality is much more ing to a label,” Loppie says. “Most main character in the TV sitcom discrimination bisexuals face. fluid than we’d think. of what we do in our lives isn’t had a relationship with a man given Sex and the City once suggested? “Even in the gay community, This is where “unlabelled” peo- static. It’s dynamic. We grow and the right set of circumstances. In A new study published in Janu- bisexuals have often been viewed as ple like Fraser and Blom come in. we change. Why would sexuality many cases, they had dated women ary’s issue of the American Psycho- the enemy or that they were dab- What does “unlabelled” mean? be any different?” both before and after a relationship logical Association’s journal, “De- bling and they couldn’t be trusted,” (subheadline) Loppie says “straight,” “gay” with one particular man. and “bisexual” are just rough “Your orientation doesn’t have Halifax Pride Update frames of reference for people and the final word on what you’re from p. 1 shouldn’t be thought of as absolute capable of experiencing,” says things. She says that’s because an Diamond. thing to get you in the mood for fax as International Day Against Nova Scotia to make sure our individual person’s sexuality is “In the end, gender doesn’t re- our 20th Anniversary celebration Homophobia & and voices are heard! But you’ll have unique and can’t always be easily ally contain certain qualities,” says of Queer cultural history – will be Halifax Pride will be working with to visit our website www.halifax- classified. Blom. “It’s people that contain cer- coming your way in May and June. NSRAP, the AIDS Coalition, the pride.com to find out more about Diamond agrees, saying that her tain qualities that are attractive.” Finally, don’t forget that Saturday, Youth Project, Gay Straight Alli- all these goings on! Happy 20th study found several “lesbians” who May 17 will be marked in Hali- ances and other groups from across Anniversary Pride, Halifax! Groups & Services Wayves from p. 14 every Sunday (10:30) at 5500 Inglis St Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House, Kingston: Professionals and inclusive sexual health clinical services, socials for gay men; gay & lesbian dances 19+. education and workshops. 667-7500 email: 765-2821 email: menembracingmen@yahoo. [email protected] web: cumberland- ca web: faceitwithpride.tripod.com (Coffee a u t o m o t i ve county.cfsh.info (9 - 5 drop-in or appt) at 12 every Thursday 7-9pm, Dances on the first LaPlanche St. Confidential, hassle-free. Free Saturday of the month, for the exception of condoms. in November. There is two dances held in Sexual Health Centre for Lunenburg October, On the First Saturday and the Last County, Bridgewater: Confidential info, Saturday of that Month and NO Dance in No- education&support for everyone. Safer sex vember.) at email or call for locations or special supplies, library, pamphlets, workshops. 527- events or themes 2868 email: [email protected] web: Venus Envy Bursary Society: An annual award www.LunCo.cfsh.info (Hours vary. Open by open to all women studying in NS. web: www. appointment or by chance. Please call ahead. venusenvy.ca/halifax ) at 4 Hillcrest Street Unit 8, Bridgewater. (On WomynZone, Halifax: Social activities for the corner of Dufferin and Hillcrest Streets). womyn who love womyn in the Halifax region. Closed during summers. email: [email protected] web: www. South Shore Pride Social Club, Bridge- geocities.com/womynzone water: for 19 & older. 685-3297 email: X-Pride, Antigonish: social & support group at [email protected] web: www.south- X. 867- 5007 web: www.stfx.ca/people/xpride shorepride.ca, meets 3rd Saturday (-- dances -- 9:00PM to 1:00AM) at Call or email for Prince Edward location. f l owe r s Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche: We are Island (902) an affirming centre, welcoming all gay, lesbian, Abegweit Rainbow Collective, Charlottetown: and transgendered people. 1.800.218.2220 Serving GLBT Islanders, their friends and email: [email protected] web: www. families. 894-5776 email: [email protected] web: tatacentre.ca www.arcpei.ca, meets 2nd Tuesday (7:30 PM) Team Halifax, Halifax: All GLBT over 18, at 144 Prince Street athletes and performance artists, as well as AIDS PEI, Charlottetown: 566-2437 email: anyone willing to help out. 422-9510 web: www. [email protected] web: www.aidspei.com at teamhalifax.com (No fixed schedule at this 144 Prince Street time, look on website for further details.) Gay PEI Mailing List, province-wide: Elec- The Rainbow - Atlantic Awareness Society, tronic mailing list for all GLBT, questioning (Cape Breton/Halifax/Annapolis Valley): email: and friendly, focus is on PEI. email: gay-pei- [email protected] web: To be released [email protected] web: groups.yahoo. The Youth Project, Halifax: support, education com/group/gay-pei (It’s an electronic list, there and social activities for youth 25 and under aren’t meetings. You can join and start posting from across Nova Scotia. 429-5429 email: at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gay-pei at [email protected] web: www. any time. All first posts are moderated to stop youthproject.ns.ca (support and connection spambots, otherwise, it’s an open list.) across, Week one: Monday – Transgender GLBT Youth group, Charlottetown: Safe l i fe c o a ch m a s s a g e furnishings Discussion group 7-9 pm; Tuesday – 18 & Space Drop-Ins. 367-3408 or toll free 1 877 under Discussion group 6-8 pm; Week two: 380 5776 email: [email protected] web: youth. Tues. Drop-in - 6-8 pm; Wed. – Movie Night 7-9 arcpei.ca (E-mail us for further details.) at 144 pm. Week three: Mon. Transgender Discussion Prince St. group – 7-9 pm; Wed. Activity Night. Week four: PEI Pride, Charlottetown: Organizing The Tues. Theme Drop-in – 6-9 pm; Wed. Movie Island Pride Festival. (902) 388-0969 email: Night – 7-9 pm. A youth food bank and STI [email protected] web: www.peipride.com (See testing on site. Please refer to website for times webpage for meetings www.peipride.com) at and details. ) at 2281 Brunswick Street. 286 Fitzroy Street Truro Pride, Truro: A group supporting GLBT PFLAG Canada - PEI, Island wide: Providing individuals in the Colchester County. 895-0931 support, education and advocacy for GLBT email: [email protected], meets every persons, their families and friends in PEI. 902- Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) at FairTrade Cafe on 887-3620 email: [email protected] web: Prince Street, between Commercial and Do- www.pflagcanada.ca, meets 3rd Tuesday at minion Streets. Ferry Road Centre, 24 Ferry Road, Cornwall, Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax: an PE or Stratford City Hall check with Mary or inclusive liberal religious community 429-5500 Bill Kendrick on this months location by calling email: chebucto.ca/religion/UUCH, meets 902-887-3620. CPP_Wayves Magazine_Unofficial_010708 1/7/08 11:36 AM Page 1

18 April 2008 Wayves same-sex CPP survivor’s benefits are the law

APPLY NOW!

If your same-sex common-law partner contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and died after April 17, 1985 and before January 1, 1998, you are now eligible to make a claim for a CPP Survivor’s Photograph courtesy of Norman Halton Pension. This is a result of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Hislop v. Canada. You do not need to have filed an earlier application or have been registered as a Class Member for the Class Action Lawsuit.

If you are not currently receiving a CPP survivor’s pension, apply now.

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e-mail: [email protected] • TOLL FREE 1-866-877-0109 Wayves April 2008 19 Opinion Thank you for being a… fiend? By Kevin Kindred I had mixed feelings recently, read- ing of the passing of local Christian Evangelist and agitator Pastor Perry Rockwood. I’m not sure Last month’s question: whether to follow the guidance of In the last Wayves we asked, “Do you go out of your way to read queer authors?” Mary Sunshine (“There’s a little We had nine respondents say “no” and almost as many say “yes.” The “yes” sect said: “A Scarecrow’s bit of good in everyone”) or Alice Bible by Martin Hyatt. Great wrting style;” “Donald Noyes;” “Anthony Bidulka: Stain of the Berry;” Roosevelt (“If you don’t have any- “Anthony Bidulka”; “Dan Savage -- The Commitment;” “Michael Thomas Ford;” “Sarah Waters: I loved thing nice to say about someone ... the movies made from her books;” “Zoe Whittall.” One person responded: Queer writers seem to be more come sit by me.”) grounded in their writing. If they are writing about gay culture, lifestyles-fictional or not, they have the Pastor Rockwood, if you don’t ability to translate that to paper, an ability which is sometimes attempted but seldom achieved by “main- recognize the name, was the 90- stream” writers. Their experience serves as best grounding tool a writer could possess.” year-old leader of Halifax’s Mission activity, I gained a bit of insight Nine people answered “no” -- but two of those had eventually found their way to queer fiction: One Bible Church and the man behind into what makes our opponents writes “’Skin Folk’ by Nalo Hopkinson--Twisted faerie tales are amazing!” and the other said, “I read a worldwide radio program, the tick—sometimes it seems to be ‘Dykewords’ - a collection of lesbian fiction.” People’s Gospel Hour. You might fighting for fighting’s sake, as much Six randomly chosen respondents who left their email addresses, received copies of Donald Noyes’ be a bit more familiar with some as anything. “Natural Inheritance” which was reviewed in the last issue. of his public comments about ho- I can’t say I saw eye to eye with mosexuality. Most recently, you him on just about anything, but for might have seen ads he placed in what I learned from Pastor Rock- This month’s question: the local media in August—“THE wood, I have to give him his due. “Regardless of sexual orientation, most mainstream religions are less than accepting of sexual expression. BIBLE SPEAKS ON THE SIN Kevin Kindred is the Chair of Have you found a place to openly celebrate your sexuality and spirituality in an atmosphere of acceptance OF SODOMY,” followed by some the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action and support? Where is it?” select Bible quotes. (Not the ones Project about loving your neighbour.) The literature promoted by his Ministry shows that homosexual- ity wasn’t the only social issue he cared about. “God or Evolution” and “What’s Wrong with Danc- ing?” make for pretty good reads, as does the (perhaps inevitable) “Watch What You Read!” Pastor Rockwood seems to have spent most of his time fighting the things I hold nearest and dearest—danc- ing, sodomy, liquor, pornography, the Pope. (Okay, we might have agreed on the Pope.) Actually, the Pope was far from the only enemy Pastor Rockwood found within the ranks of religion. His entire ministry was founded on a high profile split with the local Presbyterian Church, whom he criticized for modernist trends—in 1943. He went on to vocally criti- cize such bastions of liberalism and sin as John Paul II, Jack Van Impe, Billy Graham, and any Christian who read any Bible translation other than King James’. His was a kind of Christian- ity that made no allowances for modernity, left no room for evolu- tion (in science, or in culture.) He dedicated his life to a keeping the world from progressing—a fight that, almost by definition, he was destined to lose. In a perverse way, I can’t help but admire that kind of conviction. More lately, he was becoming a bit of a pathetic figure in my mind. His ad campaign in August struck me as a desperation move, a few last sad blows from a man who had long ago lost the battle. A reporter told me that, in interviews over the situation, he was clamoring for a fight, expecting a lawsuit, a human rights complaint, maybe criminal charges. What he got was a lukewarm dribble of media at- tention, quickly drowned out by some story of violence that I can’t remember now. We as a community took up his challenge, and learned, I think, that the most effective way to deal with some vehement homophobes is to wait for time to pass them by. By watching Pastor Rockwood’s 20 April 2008 Wayves