Saint John Walks ACNS Walks, New for Life Employees, New Digs portant turning point for In late July, the AIDS Coalition of well as large windows AIDS Saint John, because Nova Scotia officially opened its throughout. Guests are it’s the first year since 2003 new doors in Halifax at 1675 Bed- greeted by an open and that Walk revenues have ford Row. For 10 years, ACNS’s bright reception space, increased from the previous home was a small office suite in the and programming held year instead of declining. Roy Building on Barrington Street, in the PHA space is com- The Walk plays a criti- so naturally the news of moving to plemented by the beauti- cal role in raising the funds a new and much larger space was ful sunshine and trees we need to get our work exciting for everyone involved with just outside the main done. We cover 40-50% of the organization! windows. This new & our budget with fundrais- Located in an historic waterfront exciting space will help ing events and donations. building, 1675 Bedford Row offers ACNS offer new serv- Money raised in the Walk a bright and cheery new home for ices and much-needed stays in Health Region 2 (St. ACNS. Highlights include a large program expansion in Stephen to Sussex) and goes and open reception area and the the future! toward the cost of provid- beautiful Terry Martin Memorial PHA Meeting at ing direct support services, safe social space for PHA’s, which ACNS! In the fall of including counseling and features large comfy couches that 2006, the AIDS Coalition the needle exchange. These were generously donated by people of Nova Scotia (ACNS) services can not be covered in the community, a large meeting embarked on a process with the funds we receive and activity table, a computer (with of examining new av- from Health Canada. internet access) and printer, a large enues and possible ways Who raised this $13,000? TV with a DVD player, and a vari- to increase our ability This year, the Walk drew ap- ety of games. Also available in the to communicate with proximately 150 participants new space is a communal kitchen, our membership in an ACNS Opens New Doors at and 12 teams, including three the ACNS resource centre (featuring ongoing way. This process led 1675 Bedford Row How hot was hot? school teams – École Millidgeville the largest selection of HIV/AIDS us to the development and dis- North, Hampton High and Har- material in Eastern Canada), large tribution of Positive Dispatch, a spring of 2007, ACNS completed by SarahRose Werner bourview High – and two “faith- common areas and offices. A second quarterly newsletter highlighting a survey sent to all Persons Living y the time all expected based” teams, the Sisters of Charity floor offers additional staff offices, a our programs and services and with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) who have pledges are in, the 14th An- & Associates and Centenary Queen large board room area, a private mas- featuring articles from PHAs accessed our services. The purpose Bnual AIDS Walk for Life in Square United Church. Two of sage room and a washroom. and other organizations such as of the survey was to gain more Saint John will have raised more our “corporate” teams, Wyndham The ACNS office has a private the Canadian Treatment Infor- information about the changing than $13,000. This marks an im- Saint John Walks p 2 entry on the tree-lined street as mation Exchange. Early in the ACNS p 8

Circle November 14th Halifax in Zurich number of community with specific tasks for community “It can be difficult sometimes to Halifax Pride was one of five Ca- abuses in groups are partnering to groups to work on.” discover what’s on the community’s nadian delegations that attended Eastern Aput on the next in a series With the assistance of a profes- minds,” said Sue Andrews, on behalf the World Interpride conference Europe, of Town Halls, to discuss the sional facilitator, the evening will of the Nova Scotia Rainbow Pride was held October 11-14 in Zu- Religion needs of the Rainbow Community start with introductions, and then Community Centre Society. “These rich, Switzerland. Gerrit Volk- and Ho- in Halifax and in Nova Scotia. break into small group discussions Town Halls allow our groups to mann, Halifax Pride committee mosexu- The most recent Town Hall, around three topics: (1) How could learn more about the work we board member, was in attendance a l i t y , put on by Halifax Pride in March, a community health program be de- should be doing, and also give the as Halifax’s representative at the Attract- allowed for a wide-ranging dis- livered? (2) How might a Rainbow community the chance to reflect on international conference. ing gay cussion of issues facing the com- Community Centre benefit the its own needs.” The yearly conference draws travelers munity. This follow-up event is community? (3) How can Wayves The Rainbow Community Town Pride organization representa- to Pride designed to take a deeper look be more relevant to you? Hall will take place from 6-9pm tives from around the globe and is festivals, at several specific issues, while The attendees will then recon- on November 14, at the Halifax an opportunity to share ideas, ad- Diversity leaving room for open discussion vene in a large group to discuss Harbourfront Marriott. The event dress organizational and funding and HIV/AIDS at Prides. as well. these or other issues facing the is sponsored by Halifax Pride, pri- challenges and relate to a broad Canada’s national FCP/Inter- “We really hope to build on community. Finally, there will be deHealth, NSRAP, the Nova Scotia cross section of GLBT* human pride conference will be hosted in the success of the last Town Hall,” an opportunity for networking and Rainbow Pride Community Centre rights issues around the world. Charlottetown the Spring 2008 and said Hugo Dann, Interim Chair of socializing, and discovering more Society, and Wayves. Several workshops and seminars the next world Interpride confer- Halifax Pride, “by walking away about various community groups. were offered at the conference ence will be hosted in Vancouver including GLBT* human rights in October 2008. In This Issue Features & News Columns Saint John Walk, ACNS Walks,Employees, Digs, Circle Nov 14th, Halifax in Zurich 1 • Chef’s Corner 14 • Classifieds 14 • Dawn’s Early Light 4 Thank You Norval, New PFLAG President 2 • Springhill Mayor, Fraud Alert, Moncton Pride • Events Calendar 12-13 • Groups And Services 11;14 • News, Truro Town Hall Talks, H.B. #3 BLT!, 3 • The North Vader Challenge, Pink Shirts Kibitz And Bitch 6 • Editorial/Opinions/Letters 15 • You Save The Day 5 • We Will Remember 6 • Book Reviews 7 • ACNS 8• ISCANS 9 • Punoqun Tell Us 15 Gala 10 2 November 2007 Wayves

Saint John Walks, cont’d from p. 1

Worldwide and Old Navy (aka year, we’re The Gap) were able to boost the planning a pledges they raised with matching “15 for 15” Our Cover donations from their employers. campaign, Censorship? Now cut that Other corporate teams included challenging out! Actual Reality, the Aliant Cru- Walkers to Cover photo by Daniel sAIDers, and the Bayview Credit raise at least MacKay; art, as always, by Union Tax Department. Of $15,000 for course, the ever-amazing Dickin- o u r 1 5 t h son Family was there, and AIDS A n n u a l Saint John’s own board, staff and AIDS Walk volunteers also worked hard to Old Navy Team the contents of his water bottle f o r L i f e . gather pledges. over his head! Stay tuned! Walkers were welcomed with warming up We’d like to thank all the vol- brief speeches by Saint John May- – after days unteers whose work helped make or Norm MacFarlane; the Hon- of cool, foggy this event a success, as well as our FLOWERS AND GIFTS ourary Chair of the Walk, two- weather, the local sponsors: the Bargain Shop, Above: time past president James Noble; President, Diane sunny, hazy, Coca-Cola, the Hardman Group, Saint John and AIDS McGovern late Septem- the Hilton, Rehab Alternatives, Mayor Saint John Neville MacKay ber afternoon Riley Home Health Care and Tim Norm Professional Floral Designer volunteer that greeted the Walkers outside Horton’s. MacFarlane. J u d i t h was almost too hot to handle. What’s next? This year we Right: Meinert. One Walker coped by emptying raised more than $13,000. For next Volunteer 5640 Spring Garden Road After this Coordinator Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3M7 – enough Nicky t: 422-2700 f: 422-1993 with the toll free: 1-800-565-1899 Nickerson [email protected] talk, al- Thank You Norval! and walker r e a d y ! By Daniel MacKay out Day dinners -- he’d bring soup, Theresa – Sr. Irene Hunt DESIGNS AS UNIQUE Buechler The Wayves team would like to sandwiches, chili and cornbread A S Y O U A R E l e d t h e thank CEF Consultants and Nor- to the office, we’d clear the layout crowd in a val Collins for twenty years of table, have a great meal and we’d line-danc- invaluable sponsorship. go back to making the local news ing warm- Norval has been helping the (at the time would fit on to two Executive Director, magazine in so many ways, it’s pages) and he’d help out with Julie Dingwall up. And talk about hard to count them all; not the double checking to make sure all least of which was free use of his the advertisements got into the office and computers and for stor- magazine. age of Wayves layout materials. So, after twenty years, Nor- New Norval also wrote articles and took val’s office is moving to smaller pictures on request like any of the quarters-- where there no longer President other “staffers”. will be room for Wayves. Until All of this happened at CEF we find new place, Wayves will be for PFLAG which often became the waypoint moving Layout day temporarily to for diskettes (remember those?) Shambhala Sun Magazine offices at finished magazines, and anything 1660 Hollis Street. Canada else that needed dropping off or Thanks again Norval for twenty picking up. MONCTON, September 10 — years of service to your community Norval also cooked many Lay- The Board of Directors of PFLAG and to Wayves magazine. Canada is pleased to announce that Helen Hesse of Winnipeg, Mani- toba has succeeded Dennis Stimson of Ottawa, Ontario as President of the Board of Directors. Following the PFLAG Canada AGM on Au- gust 27, 2007, Hesse was elected by the Board of Directors to complete Dennis Stimson’s 2-year term as President. Stimson had resigned from the position for personal reasons, but continues as Director for Region 3—Ontario North. Hesse is a founding Director of PFLAG Canada, representing Region 2—Prairies & Nunavut, and served as Secretary of the Board for over four years. PFLAG Canada’s first woman president, Hesse is retired from a varied career. She has worked as an adult educator in languages and computer skills, insolvency administrator and tax preparer, and continues to do ac- counting for family and friends. She currently volunteers with PFLAG Canada, and enjoys hik- ing, cycling, attending cultural events, travelling, and spending time with her spouse, four children and one grandchild. The Directors and Staff of PFLAG Canada and its Chapters and Contacts nationwide look forward to continuing to advance their mission as a national voice that speaks for a more accepting Canadian society by providing support, education and resources to all Canadians on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Wayves November 2007 3 Springhill Mayor Jumps on the Bandwagon by Gerard Veldhoven, Chair, and will act early next spring. Record: “Let me tell you, if the in this county have yet to indicate Cumberland Pride While Truro Town Council gay community wants to come how they will react if approached Mayor Guy Brown of Springhill decided to continue banning the to Springhill and hold any type by our group. In due time requests Important announced that he will fly the Pride flying of the Pride flag, we live of convention or have a meeting, will be made to Oxford, Pugwash WAYVES Dates! flag should the request be made. in high hopes that The Human then as far as I’m concerned I will and Parrsboro. He told the “Springhill Record” Rights Commission will act soon fly the gay pride flag. It would go We are looking forward to an (September 19) that equal rights and this unfortunate episode will up in a minute.” Issue Content Deadlines: interesting and productive year Nov 2, Dec 7, Feb 1(the first Friday of each is a non-issue. This is great news see its demise. So far, two towns This is in stark contrast to Bill ahead in Cumberland County. month) that followed the decision by the in Cumberland County have indi- Mills’ homophobic statements. Developments with other groups Send your news, ideas, comments, Town of Amherst to proclaim cated unwavering support for the However, Truro’s queer communi- are in the works, so stay tuned to criticisms, columns, cartoons and more to Pride Week and to fly the flag gay and lesbian community. ty will shortly see a change in direc- Wayves. [email protected] any time! once the request has been received. The following quote is from tion, and Truro Pride will triumph Cumberland Pride is on top of this Mayor Brown in the Springhill in its determination. Other towns Production Meetings (Halifax): Tuesday Nov 5, Dec 10, Feb 4 Help decide what goes in the next issue, 7:30 PM, Mollyz, Gottingen Street, all welcome! Moncton Pride News Layout Parties (Halifax): On Sunday, our community was Nov 11, Dec 16, Feb 10 As HERE MONCTON, NB’s tee members as several print, by another first—gays at the City Help build the paper – no special skills weekly newspaper, hit the streets radio and television media wanted Market. Preceding the white ball, “proudly” invited to join the Cen- required, just enthusiasm, and helping even on September 5, with its “Kiss My interviews. a kick-off bbq, hosted by Ms. and tral United Church congregation at once or for a few hours helps a LOT! 9:30 AM, Pride” cover, telephones started The official ribbon cutting took Mr. Leather Moncton, was well their morning service. Family day [NEW LOCATION] Shambhala to ring. After a year of planning, place at CEPS on the Universite supported, resulting in a $500 at the Delta Beausejour swimming Sun Magazine, Suite 701 1660 de Moncton campus prior to the donation to the Pride Committee pool was greatly appreciated by fundraising, and outreach, reality Hollis Street, all welcome! set in for River of Pride commit- first activity—gayrobics—followed coffers. both parents and children and was On The Stands and In The Mail: Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 21, Feb 22 Fraud Alert Cont’d to Fierte Moncton p 4 Wayves has learned that a phone will ask for money either to travel Halifax Police Fraud Department scam artist is again at work in the to somewhere or to come home. at 902-869-5105 case #06-138594. wayves community. Reportedly the caller, If you receive ANY suspicious call This is an almost annual occur- identifying himself as either a asking for money get details, dial rence; for a history of it, go to gay. wayves exists to inform Atlantic Canadian lesbians, gay men, prominent member of the commu- *57 after hanging up to mark the hfxns.org and search for “fraud” in nity or a person living with AIDS, call for police trace, and phone the the page’s search box. bisexuals and transgender people of activities in their communities, to promote those activities and to support their aims and objectives.

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Dawn’s Early Light Come To The Light! Dear Dawn, the one question people ask and my those who might only binge drink even financially and do they see Dawn wants to hear from you. I find that I have a substantial reply is always the same. Do you once in a while. Some may be very this as a problem? Let Dawn shed some light on connection between alcohol and think you have a problem? I can’t successful in many areas of their The connection of using a sub- your personal problems. Contact sex. I find myself planning sex in answer that for you. lives and not even think they have stance and sex is more common her at [email protected]. connection with drinking, and vice However, lets talk about a problem until their health fails. then you might think. We have versa. I don’t think I’m an alcoholic the label only to look around a bar on a Sat. - wine, beer, rum, other spirits sit in “ a l c o - night – gay or straight to find peo- only then can you begin to address my fridge, on the counter, for days holic.” The connection of using a ple dealing with this issue. Many any underlying issue. How you do or weeks, and I only ever drink In our people find it hard to have sex this is entirely up to you. What I socially otherwise, but it bothers commu- substance and sex is more sober. There is support out there will tell you is that when/if you me that I connect these two things nity we common then you might think. if that’s what you want; there are do work through this the sex you so much. k n o w books, groups, and therapists (but can have sober is completely mind Signed, How do I know if I have that labels can sometimes carry The differences are endless. But the please be sure they are qualified blowing and worth all the hard a problem? stigma and stereotypes. Folks with most important difference between to counsel members of our com- work. addiction issues come in all walks them is not how much alcohol they munity). In the mean time check gaylife. Dear How Do I know, of life, they are as diverse as the is- consume or how often. It is what The only true advice I can give about.com and look up addiction. I’m so glad you asked. In all the sues they face. There are those that harm is being caused to them or you is to discover “what” your Good Luck and let us know years I’ve been counseling – that is drink everyday and then there are others emotionally, physically or specific connection is. Then and how you are, — Dawn Fierte Moncton cont’d from p. 3 followed by a softball game. hors d’oeurves and wine at Kram- with retro music on Friday. As Canada, gave an Representatives from Moncton, ers, it was off to the Youth bowling the skies opened up on Saturday inspiring address. Dieppe and Riverview Councils social. afternoon, downtown Moncton Entertainment was took part in the official Pride flag- Well supported activities (as Martha Wash would sing) was provided by Jamie raising, and flew our flag proudly throughout the week included “raining lesbians, gays, bisexuals, of the “Trans- at their respective city/town halls swimming, volleyball, hockey, and trangenders.” However, the S i s t e r s ” f r o m throughout the week. It was the gay bingo, and karaoke, adding to weather did not affect the energy Fredericton and largest community participation the enthusiastic build-up to Pride of the parade or the rally at which local band “The ever at the flag-raising, and bode weekend. parade marshall Cherie McLeod, Strombachs.” Af- well for the coming week. After Party-Gras got things going Executive Director of PFLAG ter a wet and wild day, it was a hot and dry night at the Pride Ball. As an encore, a sumptuous brunch activities. You’re welcome to join and tea party was held to close out us at our annual general meeting Pride festivities. Wednesday November 7, 2007 at Thanks to all sponsors and sup- Triangles at 7pm. We are seeking porters from the community by candidates for our Executive as helping Pride 2007 achieve its goal well as At-Large members to head of “Moving Walls.” the youth , volunteer, fundraising, The River of Pride Committee decorating, translation, parade, and will hold its annual public general public relation sub-committees. meeting on Wednesday November Si VOUS avez du temps, des 7 at 7:00pm at Triangles, to report idees, de l’expertise, nous avons on this year’s success and begin besoins de VOUS d’etre sur notre preparation for 2008 with the elec- comite d’organization 2008. Soyez tion of new officers. le bienvenue a notre reunion an- Next year’s Pride festivities are nuel mercredi le 7 novembre 2007 scheduled for September 6-14. The 19h00 a Triangle. Nous cherchons 2008 parade will be on Saturday en plus de l’Executive, des mem- September 13. bres Generales qui prendrais en Please consult our fab website, charge des sous-comites des jeunes, www.fiertemonctonpride.ca for volontaires, levee de fonds, traduc- update and pics of pride. tion, decorations, parade ainsi que If YOU have some time, ideas, les relations publiques. expertise, we need YOUR talent —YOUR 2007 COMMITTEE to help organize our 2008 Pride VOTRE COMITE 2007 179-7001 Wayves 1_6_K 2/9/07 12:15 PM Page 5 Experience pays off.

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By Jack Halifax They are very concise in this, it peer reviews of studies in defense of this organization to submit his When I read in Wayves about seems to me, to avoid being con- of homosexual sanity. or herself to scientific study that in- Michael Glatze I felt bad for him sidered homophobic themselves. It THE NARTH VADER CHAL- cludes viewing homosexual stimuli and all of those who looked up to is my intent not only to challenge LENGE: To boldly go where no certainly they would object on sci- him and were disappointed by his this thought but also to invite NARTH member has gone before, entific grounds, not an irrationally decision. And I wished that there them to take what I’m calling the and put their money where their based fear of homosexuals. were not organizations that would NARTH Vader challenge. If their mouth is, and swear a cock has I respect Michael Glatze in his support this type “not wanting to intentions are truly scientifically never been there. If they have had own spiritual journey: however he be gay anymore.” I know from per- based and not based on religious homosexual relations but have should not use the platform gained sonal experience that it only leads conviction and/or their own fear been converted, then they should as a prominent member of the gay to more suffering and prolonging t a k e t h e youth culture to give credence to acceptance of yourself for who you Michael Glatze should not light-sabre or promote his own path. Youth are. While I wish they did not exist challenge. are especially vulnerable to being either in religious or secular form, use the platform gained as a The scien- led in the wrong direction, or they do and I do not fear them as tific param- worse yet to end their own lives in they do me. The National Asso- prominent member of the gay eters of the despair as academics and religious ciation for Research & Therapy of youth culture to give credence challenge are leaders debate the stability of our Homosexuality has as its mandate based on the sexuality. the belief that their clients can to or promote his own path. study pub- My advice to anyone, young “diminish their homosexuality lished in the or old attempting to navigate the and...develop their heterosexual Journal of waters of psychology, spirituality potential” and insecurity about their own Abnormal Psychology (Aug 1996) and sexuality, is to keep your head And they (NARTH) “call on sexuality, then this would be a “Is homophobia associated with above the bullshit. Conquer your [their] fellow mental-health associa- scientific cakewalk. homosexual arousal?” The study fears, end the hate and become Buy a house, get a tion to stop falsely claiming to have Their 50-year mission has been from researchers at the University a Jedi, a Unitarian, a Buddhist, fridge magnet (and ‘scientific knowledge’ that settles to show that the removal of ho- of Georgia showed that “homo- or whatever you have to keep the issue of homosexuality.” And mosexuality from the DSM (The phobic men showed an increase in your sanity, your spirit and your outstanding service). in their position statement they Diagnostic and Statistical Manual penile erection to male homosexual sexuality intact. And please, if you very clearly describe homophobia: of Mental Disorders which is a stimuli.” All that they have to do know anyone who has been able The term “homophobia” ... denotes reference book for mental health to convince me that they are not to “change their sexual adapta- Rosie Porter a person who has a phobia--or ir- professionals) was a conspiracy of homophobic and promoting hate tion,” ask them whether or not Realtor rational fear--of homosexuality. the gay agenda. While this organi- in the name of therapy, is to have they would pass the light-sabre Principled disagreement, therefore, zation is not religious based, it has their light- sabres measured while challenge. cannot be labeled “homophobia.” on its’ board a long list of PhD’s viewing homosexual stimuli. cell 209-7073 (Just Google NARTH and see for from religious universities who site I don’t think I would be able to THE WORLDS’S ODDEST COMIC SHOP! www.rosiep.ca yourself.) impartialwww.st rcontrolangeadv egroupsntures. candom poor convince one member of the board Pink Shirts Save The Day

By Ralph Higgins Day. Shepherd and Price, in spite half reported hearing them from On September 5, a grade nine stu- of becoming media celebrities, are staff. Are the statistics the same dent at Central Kings Rural High quick to turn the attention from in Canada nowadays? We’d like in Cambridge, Nova Scotia was themselves back to the issue of to think not but wishful thinking threatened and called names by a bullying and homophobia. won’tHALIFAX bring , NS &aboutFREDERICTON, change. NB In a group of bullies for wearing a pink The sexual orientation of the 1-866-6-COMICS shirt on his first day of school. Two grade nine studentTHE is notWIDEST relevant.AND WISEST SELECTION IN ATLANTICPink CANADAShirts p 10 grade twelve students, David Shep- It was enough for the bullies to herd and Travis Price, decided this perceive him as gay to make him was unacceptable and that homo- a target. For many queer students phobia did not reflect the spirit of and--even those who are thought their school. They bought shirts of to be--feelings of isolation and several kinds from a local discount vulnerability are a daily reality. store – all in beautiful pink! Via Several years ago, an American the internet and by word of mouth survey showed that almost 100% they spread their idea to create a sea of students heard homophobic of pink. They asked the grade nine remarks at school and almost student who had been the victim to wear his pink polo shirt again but he was too frightened so they made sure to put one aside for him. On September 7 his school mates witnessed a powerful moment as he went from having a depressed, downcast look to having a huge smile when he saw that over half of the student body of 830 was wear- ing pink. They were wearing pink shirts, tank tops, and headbands- -many with handwritten slogans on them. The local media got a hold of the story, businesses put up signs applauding the boys’ efforts, The widest & wisest schools all over the province held selection of comics, their own pink days, and radio and television came calling – including games, toys, t-shirts, CBC, CBS, a Montreal talk radio manga, graphic novels show, and a Spanish newspaper. Even Ellen DeGeneres expressed & lots more! interest. On September 25, Pre- 5262 Sackville Street mier Rodney MacDonald, wearing a pink tie and using a pink pen, • downtown Halifax • signed a declaration naming the • 425-2140 • second Thursday of the school year as Stand Up Against Bullying strangeadventures.com 6 November 2007 Wayves We Will Remember By Denise Holliday Hey Tommo, November 19, 2007 is National ten lose over 95% of social friends Remember all the walks that you and I and be chaste, docile and obedient to the wishes of Transgender Remembrance Day. upon coming out. Surveys covering various members of your fag hag harem used to everyone else and never do anything which might As a marginalized group, we suf- Canada, the U.S. and Britain es- take to Cape Split? Well, yesterday B. and Milosh create discomfort in anyone, anywhere, anytime. fer a suicide rate six times that tablished that over 51% of post-op and I made the trek out there. Amazing day and So far what we’ve gotten is not acceptance, only of North America. Canadian transsexuals had attempted suicide after ravenously eating lunch and wishing we’d partial tolerance. We don’t have to go back in the transgendered are rarely reported at least once, 13% more than twice. brought some wine, I wandered about a bit as B. closet but they’d appreciate it if we could just stay as murdered because for years, if Transphobia kills on a daily basis. and Milosh relaxed side by side on the picnic blan- in the house out of sight. your birth certificate said male or Please let us live and remember ket chatting and absorbing the sunny peacefulness Gays also perpetuate the prejudice when we female, that alone was reported. those who have died. of the day. A woman stopped by and asked if she use phrases like “straight acting” or “not into the To my knowledge, only Ireland The Transgender Day of Re- could take their picture. Clearly she was taken gay scene” in personal ads. These phrases show instructs its police force to identify membrance was set aside to memo- both with them and the charm of the setting. A we are looking to “pass” which is just another transgendered-related deaths and rialize those who have been killed lovely moment but I couldn’t help but wonder word for hiding, afraid to be visible, disguising violence as such. Currently, we because of anti-transgender hatred how she would have felt if they had been kissing our real selves. are without any official protection or prejudice. The event is held each other, casually and affectionately as several Of course there is already such a skewed notion against hate crimes or harassment annually in November to honour straight couples were doing. Would this have been of sexuality and polarized gender roles that I some- in or out of the work place. Beat- Rita Hester, whose murder in considered a natural response to being together in times wonder how we managed to overpopulate ings go unreported, and suicides 1998 inspired the “Remembering that calm quiet beauty or would she have called it the planet. The idea persists that sex is wrong and are not identified as trangender Our Dead” web project, and a San “flaunting their lifestyle” as the mildest show of that men are the carriers of this sin and need the issues. Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. tenderness is often described? civilizing influence of women to restrain them At one point in the last year, Since then, the event has grown to Then, I came home and was reading an article - without which apocalyptic wickedness will be I knew five transgendered people encompass memorials in dozens of about whether we still need Pride Parades since loosed upon the world. I’ve had straight friends I considered suicide risks. Two cities across the world. we have been granted the right to marry and tell me very seriously that they believe that women completed the task, not because On the remembrance site, www. therefore must have achieved our goal. (Appar- put up with sex in order to get to the affection they wanted to die but because gender.org/remember/day, there ently we had only one!) The language used is very and snuggling after, while men only submit to society would not allow them to are true stories about murdered significant: “granted” as if we were children whose romance and cuddling if it will get them sex. The live. Around the world, we are transgender people. Most disturb- parents have oh so kindly given us a special treat assumption is that women aren’t interested in sex beaten to death, continually shot ingly, a father in South America and for which we should be grateful rather than and men are interested in nothing else. According until the body is unrecognizable, held a knife to his wife’s throat, the recognition that an inequality existed that has to this notion, two men together – big sexual beasts and dismembered and drowned. making her cut their child’s throat now been corrected. The message is clear: Look, that they are – must constantly be going at it like These crimes often go unsolved. and throw the body into the street we gave you what you wanted, can’t you be quiet weasels in heat. And the inference for lesbians is Sometimes we are called gay, and with the trash. They arrested the now and go away? clear – they must be celibate sisters relieved to be that is enough in some countries woman for murder, and the hus- Many would like us to be silent and unseen. rid of the burden of sex. In the nineteenth century, to imprison or hang us. Many band walked away. The child’s When Ashley MacIsaac or Scott Brison’s wed- for example, some countries had laws against two businesses avoid hiring us in case crime was being born Intersexed, dings appear in the paper, inevitably someone will men having sexual relations but no penalties for there are issues. If we are denied the something CBC said happens to 1 say, “I’m not homophobic. I accept homosexuals lesbians since people like Queen Victoria refused ability to earn a living, we become in 250 children born in Canada. (so kind and generous of you!) but why do they to believe that two women would be engaged in visible targets forced to live on the Please give some thought to the have to push it in our faces?” So, the concept of such activity. crumbs from the welfare state, and many transgendered victims of vio- same sex relationships is acceptable, just not the Queer men and women are sexual – happily, often get involved in the sex trade lence. For information regarding reality. Queers are tolerable as long as they tone joyously, freely so – and our sexuality can range to survive. transgender issues, feel free to con- it down a bit, a kind of diluted version – queer from tender expressions of love and affirmation We are regularly denied ac- tact me at denisesined@sympatico. lite! “I like gays as long as long as they don’t act to playful, enthusiastic, uninhibited acts of pure cess to our loved ones, churches, ca. gay in public.” pleasure which are both sensual and consensual. homes, finances and careers. We of- In other words, take the “sexual” out of Why should we be asked to pretend otherwise? homosexual. If gay men collect Royal Doulton We’ve still got a long road ahead and it is too and watch Martha Stewart and lesbians own soon to stop chanting: We’re here! We’re Queer! bookstores and raise cats and organic vegetables, Get used to it! no disturbances are created in the public psyche. Love ya! Straight sexual images abound and are used to sell everything from toothpaste to automobiles but put two men together in any way that suggests they’d like to be sharing more than a cup of coffee and howls of outrage will rise up and accusations of depravity, pornography and every possible variety of sexual aberration will fill the air. The double standard used against gay men and women makes me want to scream as does the notion that queers should occupy some higher moral ground and Wayves November 2007 7 Book Reviews Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys Half of A Yellow Sun

True Tales of Love, Lust and side to face the rest of the world. (2) By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie skinny Kainene, with a crackling children, which the world retains Friendship Between Straight Wom- Honesty--even when it hurts, as in, Review by Mary Kathryn Arnold wit and a head for business, as of the Biafran War, are given his- en and Gay Men “That man is not right for you,” or Half of A Yellow Sun tells the well as a young nobody from the torical, emotional, political and so- Edited by Melissa de la Cruz and “Not that belt with that outfit.” (3) story of the Nigerian-Biafran War bush, plucked out of his village to cial context in this ambitious book. Tom Dolby Forgiveness--for sarcasm meant to (1967-70) through the lives of two become a houseboy in the the uni- The novel addresses hot-button Dutton Books, distributed by Pen- be wit and for treating important sisters, using the lenses of gender, versity town of Nsukka. Through issues like interracial romance, and guin Group issues too lightly. (4) Mental health race, and these contrasting points of view we gang rape, and confronts issues of (Canada) care--as in, “Honey, you need to class, but get a nuanced picture of Nigerian cultural appropriation, or who gets Review by put on something hot and go out f o c u s i n g life, from the highest to the lowest to tell whose story. Segments of an- Ralph Hig- dancing!” on loyalty, class. other book, “The World Was Silent gins Truth and honesty are key notes b e t r a y a l The second section jumps to When We Died,” whose authorship The rela- in this book and all of the authors and love. 1966, the year of the short-lived is only gradually revealed, are inter t i o n s h i p tell their stories with a direct sim- T h e Igbo military coup followed by cut throughout, while Frederick b e t w e e n plicity that makes each one like b o o k a bloodier countercoup staged Douglas’ narrative “American f a g s a n d a mini documentary. There are opens in by the Northern tribes, in which Slave” also plays an integral role, their hags common elements in the stories, the early as many as 30,000 Igbo were providing a link between Africa in is a unique yet each is as individual as the s i x t i e s , massacred. The survivors were the twentieth century and America one, a kind friendships themselves. There are shortly af- driven South, where Igbo Colonel in the nineteenth. of sister- poignant tales of loss, of unrequited ter Nigeria Emeka Ojugwu declared Biafra Half of a Yellow Sun is one hood that lust, and of laugh-out-loud hilari- achieved an independent republic in an ef- of the most honest and evocative crosses gen- ous situations, but all are really just independence, a time of uneasy fort to stop the genocide -- taking depictions of what it is to have a der lines, a loving deep friendship love stories. The love that started peace between the Christian South Nigeria’s richest oil regions with sister that I’ve ever read. A brutal and nonsexual coupling that ben- as a spark of friendship and became (Igbo and Yoruba tribes) and him -- sparking a tragic war in and unflinching look at the ravages efits both the queer men and their a sparkler of fabulousness for these Muslim North (Hausa and Fulani which the British supported the of war, Adichie’s wonderful novel straight gal pals. In Girls Who lucky friends who sustain each tribes). We meet the novel’s two Northern Hausa and Falani with is nonetheless full of life, wisdom, Like Boys Who Like Boys, editors other when life knocks them down main characters, elite daughters of weapons and food, starving out the and beauty, seen in light and shad- Melissa de la Cruz and Tom Dolby and who always have champagne an influential Igbo chief, beautiful, newly-founded Biafra. ow, and so much in between. – themselves best friends – have ready to celebrate every victory curvy, vivacious Olanna, and tall The haunting images of starving gathered a wide spectrum of writ- and achievement. All the big is- ers to tell their true life experiences sues are covered – death, divorce, that explore and exalt this impor- sex, fashion – and every reader will tant connection. Novelists Ayelet see his or her life reflected in this Waldman and David Ebershoff, wonderful collection. and television writer/producer A portion of the proceeds from Cindy Chupack are among the Girls Who Like Boys Who Like contributors. Boys will be donated to the Trevor Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Project, the crisis and suicide Boys is a how-to book detailing the prevention helpline for GLBT essential elements of friendship. (1) youth. Loyalty--we can argue with each other but we stand firmly side by 8 November 2007 Wayves ACNS Walks, New Employees, New Digs

forward to learn and work with sponsibilities include HIV/ the people who make ACNS pos- AIDS prevention programs sible. My extension is 226/ email: for gay men and others, [email protected]. Please feel free to skills building workshops needs of our membership and how contact me with any and all re- on Homophobia and other lated information. I am eager and relevant topics, and ongo- Holiday Sea- look forward to ensuring ACNS ing development and col- son Open continues to provide appropriate, laboration with community House on relevant and responsive informa- partners. T u e s d a y , tion, supports and services to the “I would like to thank December community we serve.” my predecessor, Hugo 1 1 f r o m Angus Campbell is the new Gay Dann, for all his assist- Mac Cosmetics Top Team 2007, Mz Vickie 3pm until Men’s Health Coordinator at the ance and I wish him much Top Walker 2007 6pm. Bring success in his new en- y o u r s e l f , deavor. I know I have big Walk for Life your friends shoes to fill and I promise to and family! do my very best to serve our Raises $54,000 AIDS Walk for Life Halifax 2007 This gather- members, our community raises over $54,000! On Sunday, ing is open and our partners. September 23, ACNS hosted the to everyone “If you have any questions, 2007 AIDS Walk for Life on the i n v o l v e d concerns, comments or sugges- Halifax Central Commons. This with ACNS tions, please feel free to call me year, hundreds of walkers came in any way, a t New ACNS Resource Centre together on the hot and sunny first and to the 425- ACNS, cont’d from p. 1 day of autumn to walk in support public. 4882 of those living with and affected Do you bake? Have a great tried e x - the face of HIV/AIDS continues to by HIV/AIDS. The registration and true cookie recipe? At our ten- change in Nova Scotia. tents were lined with red ribbons, Grand Opening Holiday Season sion ACNS continues to explore new and red balloons peppered the area Open House, there will be a friend- 222. ways to support and encourage dia- where walkers (and their pets!) en- ly homemade cookie competition I logue with our membership and to joyed the sunshine & AIDS Walk for those who would like to bring look continue this trend, we invite our for Life celebrations. homemade cookies! The winner f o r - members to an informal meeting will receive bragging rights for the Through the incredible support at ACNS in November to discuss year! And remember, “A balanced of individual walkers and teams, what we have learned from the diet is a cookie in each hand!” over $54,000 was raised in support survey and to talk about relevant of ACNS programs and services. programs and services. ACNS This number is a 10% increase over members who are interested in Top left: Stella Oram & last year’s Walk! The AIDS Walk attending this meeting should call New Employees for Life will also benefit ACNS’s 902-425-4882, ext. 225 (or toll-free ACNS welcomes two new mem- Fred Connors, Middle left: Leopardess, Strongman incredible Partner Organizations. at 1-800-566-2437) for additional bers to the staff team: Tammy They will receive 65% of the information. It is our hope that Barbour in the position of Program and Stella Oram, Above: Cotton Candy Anyone?, money raised to support program- meetings and opportunities, such Coordinator and Angus Campbell ming in their own organizations. as this one to discuss programs and as the new Gay Men’s Health Co- Below left: Fabulous Photographers This year, our Partners were: Dal- services, will help ACNS continue ordinator. housie Legal Aid Service, Direction to offer new and relevant program- Tammy Barbour has a Uni- 180, Halifax Sexual Health Centre, ward to meeting you.” ming to our membership. versity Degree in Sociology/Law Healing Our Nations, Manna for that began her professional work Health, Nova Scotia Rainbow Ac- within the Human Services and Persons Living with HIV/ Circus tion Project, Stepping Stone and Health Related environments. She AIDS (PHAs) survey review the LGBT Youth Project. also completed the Community Sideshow in November. Those members The AIDS Coalition of Nova Economic Development Program Circus Sideshow Party, a interested in attending a meeting Scotia would like to extend our with the Atlantic CED Institute AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. fundraiser for the MAC Cosmetics to discuss the survey results in gratitude to our generous AIDS and Saint Mary’s University. Most of Mr. Campbell’s adult life Halifax AIDS Walk Team! Two November should call 902-425- Walk for Life 2007 Sponsors: She has worked with organiza- was spent in Vancouver where he years ago, Ginette Cyr and Stella 4882, ext. 225 (or toll-free at 1- Colonial Honda, Q104, Daynite tions such as the Micmac Native worked in the IT Industry and Oram, MAC Cosmetic employees, 800-566-2437) as a College Instructor. He was Media, The Coast, WestJet, WCS Friendship Centre, Healing Our approached FRED Salon with a Event Tents and Sobeys! Many Nations, St. Paul’s Family Resourc- also Chairman of the Vancouver fundraising idea for their AIDS Gay Volleyball Association, IT thanks to our Donors, Walkers & es Institute, Walk team. They would sell tickets Teams, Volunteers, Staff, Board Dartmouth Director for Gay Games 1990, to an outrageous, themed party co-founder of Men On Tap (“yes, and everyone else for an incredibly Family Cen- with entertainment, DJs, and a successful year! tre, and the I can hoof,” he says), and general silent auction, with 100% of the C a n a d i a n volunteer and supporter for many funds going to ACNS. Aboriginal AIDS organizations (AIDS Van- Fred Connors and Joel Flewel- AIDS Net- couver, BCPWA, and A Loving ling of FRED Salon were very w o r k . A t Spoonful when it first started as supportive and provided the venue, these organi- Easter’s Sundays). staffing and promotion for the zations she Since arriving in Halifax, Mr event. Ginette and Stella, doing this gained a vast Campbell looked after his partner on their own, with no budget, re- amount of Paul for over a year, and, he says, lied entirely on the support of local knowledge “That is why I am here today. I companies, co-workers, and friends and experi- would like to do my part to end the who generously donated their time ence relating stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. and services. The first year’s event, to Program I would like to see the day where held in 2006, “Burlesque” raised D e v e l o p - homophobia and heterosexism $5,000. This year’s event, “Circus ACNS Staff: Back row (l to r) Jessica Wall, Ned MacInni, ment, Man- are extinct. I would like to see our Sideshow,” held on September 16 Cybelle Reiber, Angus Campbell . Front (l to r) Ella Tweedie, a g e m e n t , community become the cohesive raised over $10,000 and involved Maria MacIntosh, Tammy Barbour monitoring and supportive unit that it can be. 46 volunteers. and evalua- And of course I look forward to Energized by their success and tion. the day when AIDS is history. Paul growth, there’s talk of doing it Tammy Barbour says, “I am and his former partner Grant made again next year! This is the promis- Grand Opening extremely honored to have this a difference by changing the Nova ing start for a one-of a-kind event Grand Opening Holiday Open opportunity to utilize my profes- Scotia same-sex benefits laws in for Halifax—one that could gener- AIDS Walk for Life 2007 photos by House ACNS will be holding the sional skills and experiences, as 1997-98. Now it’s my turn to step ate funds annually for the AIDS Rob Isbister. Grand Opening of our new space well as some personal ones. I look up to the plate. My primary re- Coalition of Nova Scotia. in conjunction with our Annual Wayves November 2007 9

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Photo credits: Gerrit Volkmann and Will Murray

Hugo Dann wows the crowd with Joel Writer Julie Vandervoort reads an excerpt Glenn Walton reads Donald Noyes’ “A Arseneau’s “You don’t need ‘em” from her work “Postcards from a Bicycle Celebration”, HRM District 10 Counsellor Tour.” Mary Wile (right)

Punoqun/Unbound 2007 was launched at the Seahorse Tavern, Halifax, September 28. This new works collection of prose and poetry from Atlantic Canadian Queer writers can be picked up at Venus Envy on Barrington Street or The Bookmark on Spring Garden Road. For Punoqun/Unbound 2007 writers more information about Punoqun or it’s writers please email us at Jeff Higgins, (above), and Donald [email protected]. Thank you all who participated and attended for your support. Thanks to the Seahorse Tavern. (Candy Palmater Noyes (right), Wayves Publisher The crowd at the Seahorse Tavern Dan MacKay (below) was also a guest reader. No photo available. Our apologies.).

Wayves volunteers Calandra (l to r) Maggie Haywood (Venus Envy), Smith and Randall Perry MC Rouge Fatale accompanies Ryan Wayves volunteers Gerrit Volkmann, McGrath as he entertains the audience Hugo Dann and Raymond Taavel

Pink Shirts, cont’d from p. 5 change that with their Ally Card Similar programs are in place in hostile school environment it is Program. The Ally Card is used Nova Scotia. little wonder that queer students to identify spaces which are safe. As Edmund Burke said, “All are more likely to drop out, are less Their website describes an ally as that is necessary for the triumph of likely to join sports teams or school “someone who accepts, appreci- evil is for good men to do nothing.” clubs, and are several times more ates and celebrates the diversity As the Safe Spaces program and likely to commit suicide. of people and works alongside Shepherd and Price have clearly Safe Spaces Moncton, as part of others to help end discrimination demonstrated, even small actions the National Safe Spaces Project and fear. Allies work to make the can have a dramatically positive (www.safespaces.ca), is fighting to world a safer space for everyone.” impact.

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(7 pm) at SUB 203 Atlantic Canada Fredericton Lesbians and Gays, Fredericton: 463-7895 email: [email protected] Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth Project, Halifax: Occasional social events and Email listserv. The UNBSJ Q-Collective, Saint John: A social web: www.rationallunacy.com/cout, meets support, education and social activities for AtlanticCanadianLesbians: Online Group For email: [email protected] web: www.geocities. and support organisation for UNBSJ students, every Monday (at 8pm) at St Matthews Church, youth 25 and under from across Nova Scotia. Lesbians from the Atlantic Provinces. email: com/westhollywood/3074 staff and faculty. 506-648-5737 or 648-9227 1479 Barrington St, Halifax (Use side door near 429-5429 email: youthproject@youthproject. [email protected]. Gais.es Nor Gays Inc. (GNG), Petit-Rocher email: [email protected] web: www. Maritime Centre at bottom of stairs) ns.ca web: www.youthproject.ns.ca (support com web: groups.msn.com/AtlanticCanadi- (Bathurst area): A bilingual volunteer associa- UNBSJ.ca (The UNBSJ Q-Collective is inter- and connection across, Week one: Monday anLesbians ested in hearing from other university LGBTQ Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing, Halifax: 455- – Transgender Discussion group 7-9 pm; tion serving gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of 9656 AtlanticPoz: A new discussion group is for indi- northern New Brunswick. email: info@gngnb. organisations and would like to possibly meet Tuesday – 18 & under Discussion group 6-8 viduals living with HIV in Atlantic Canada. web: ca web: www.gngnb.ca (Dances are held at or collaborate.) at various locations; event Bedford United Church, HRM/ Bedford: An pm; Week two: Tues. Drop-in - 6-8 pm; Wed. health.groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanticpoz/ GNG club every Saturday night. See www. particulars will be emailed to anyone who reg- Affirming Congregation of the United Church – Movie Night 7-9 pm. Week three: Mon. isters with the UNBSJ Q-Collective and/or who of Canada - ALL welcome. 835-8497 email: Transgender Discussion group – 7-9 pm; Wed. Egale President & Atlantic Director, St. John’s, gngnb.ca for a list of upcoming events.) at 702 rue Principale, Petit-Rocher NB. Look for gets the UNBSJ weekly “E News”. Past events [email protected] web: www.bed- Activity Night. Week four: Tues. Theme Drop-in NL: (709) 690-5244 email: [email protected] include the annual Rainbow Peace March, fordunited.com, meets every Sunday (9 am – 6-9 pm; Wed. Movie Night – 7-9 pm. A youth web: www.egale.ca rainbow flag and/or door with pink triangle at rear of parking lot. guest speakers, movie nights, participate in service - Casual and contemporary service. food bank and STI testing on site. Please Gay Men’s Gathering: at PO Box 36054, Maritime Pride Parades, Supporters of PFLAG 11 am service - Quieter and more reverent in refer to website for times and details. ) at 2281 Halifax., B3J 3S9 Integrity, Fredericton: Supports and encour- Canada’s “Communities Encourage Campaign” tone.) at 1200 Bedford Hwy at Sullivan’s Hill, Brunswick Street. ages Gays and Lesbians in their spiritual lives. and “Champions Against Homophobia”. near Atlantic Gardens GaySpaces: Free postings of GLBT-friendly web: www.anglicanbeads.com/Integrity/ (Watch LGB Youth Support Group Lunenburg Coun- places to live in Atlantic Canada. email: our website for details of 2007 planned events, UN sur DIX - l’Association des étudiant.e.s BLT-Womyn of Halifax, Halifax: Bi Sex- ty, Bridgewater: fun social/support group [email protected] web: www.gayspaces. (coming soon). Membership in Integrity is not GLB de l’Université de Moncton, Moncton: auls, Lesbian, Transgender Womyn’s Dis- for under 25 through the Sexual Health org indicative of sexual orientation.) at St John’s Vise à éduquer, à sensibiliser et à offrir des cussion Group. Sue’s # 499-0335 email: Ctr & LGBYouth Project. 527-2868 email: Gender Expressions Atlantic: Support for Anglican Church, 59 Broad Road, Oromocto, ressources dans la langue française. email: [email protected] web: [email protected] (Postponed until transgendered individuals ranging from New Brunswick. [email protected] web: www.umoncton. ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynof- further notice: Volunteer facilitators needed! ca/unsurdix/ (Visitez le site Web ou envoyez un halifax/ (Every second Sunday evening 6pm (over age 25)) Crossdressers to Transexuals. email: gen- Moncton Line Dancing, Moncton: LINE DANC- [email protected] web: www. courriel pour en apprendre davantage au sujet - 7:30pm ) at Dalhousie Women’s Centre 6286 ING for all levels from beginner to advanced. du travail que nous accomplissons. ) Manna For Health, Halifax: A special needs geocities.com/gender_expressions/ (No South Street (Beside Dalplex Driveway) Hope referral food bank for those living with life No partner required. No dress code. , meets to see you at the next meeting! scheduled meeting. Occasional social events, every Wednesday (8:30pm sharp) at Triangles UNB/STU Women’s Collective, Fredericton: threatening illness. 429-7670 Women of all ages and orientations. , meets by invitation only.) Bar, corner of St. George and Archibald. Bluenose Bears, Halifax: Club for bears Northern AIDS Connection Society, Truro: HIV Halifax Transguys: support group for transmen every Monday at 5pm at the University Wom- and those who like them. 463-4312 email: Moncton Transgender Support Group, Monc- en’s Centre at the SUB prevention education initiative serving counties at any point in transition, locally and in Atlantic [email protected], meets 3rd Colchester, Pictou, Cumberland & East Hants. ton: Transgenders, their allies, families and Wednesday Canada. at Please write for further information friends. email: [email protected] (Meets Woodstock GLBT Youth Advocate and Fam- 895-0931 email: [email protected] web: on our upcoming meetings and social events. Monthly, email for time and place.) ily OutReach, Woodstock: Books, movies, Cape Breton University Sexual Diversity nacsns.tripod.com (Our Board of Directors advice, directions, contacts, and support etc. Centre, Sydney: We provide a welcoming meet bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the Healing Our Nations, Dartmouth: Healing Our PFLAG Canada - Fredericton, Fredericton: Nations is an Aboriginal HIV/AIDS service for the family. 328-4868 email: richardb@nbnet. environment for GLBTQ people and their Allies. month. Annual General Meeting held regularly all welcome. email: pflagfredericton@yahoo. nb.ca 902-563-1481 email: [email protected] (M-F in June. See webpage for contact numbers organization that serves the Atlantic region. ca web: www.geocities.com/Pflagfredericton/, (902) 492-4255 email: director@accesswave. 9-4pm. Call or drop by for event listings, Ally in your area of northern Nova Scotia.) at 33 meets 4th Wednesday (7-9 pm (except Decem- Training, and Anti-Heterosexism/Homophobia Pleasant Street, Truro, N.S. ca web: www.healingournations.ca (Healing ber: 2nd Wednesday)) at Unitarian Fellowship Newfoundland & Our Nations staff meet once on a weekly basis. Workshops!) at the Students’ Union Building, Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Halifax: of Fredericton 874 York St. Fredericton NB Lab (709) Cape Breton University. Training offered on request at no charge for E3B 3R8 fostering change through networking, educa- Aboriginal peoples and/or organizations.) AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador, Colchester Sexual Assault Centre, Truro: tion, outreach & community education. 902- at 15 Alderney Dr., Suite 3, Dartmouth, NS. PFLAG Canada - Moncton, Moncton: St. John’s: HIV/AIDS education and support Provides support and information to anyone 444-7887 email: [email protected] web: www. B2Y2N2 GLBTT2IQQ persons and their parents, for male/female/transgendered, all ages, (GBLTQ included) affected by sexual assault nsrap.ca at TBA families and friends. (506) 869-8191 email: Newfoundland and Labrador 579-8656 email: and abuse. 902-897-4366 email: trurosexualas Maritime Transgender Workplace Solutions [email protected] web: www.pflag- [email protected] web: www.acnl.net Outlaw, Halifax: Queer Law Students Asso- Project, Upper Musquodoboit: Transgender [email protected] (80 Glenwood Drive, Truro, ciation at Dalhousie Law School. (Meetings canada.ca/moncton.html, meets 3rd Monday Conception Bay North AIDS Interest Group, Con- N.S., B2N 1P3 Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30) Issues Workshops and information resource. (occasionally on the 2nd Monday — please vary. Please email if interested.) at Dalhouisie (902)568-2935 email: [email protected] ception Bay: Conception Bay North AIDS Inter- Cumberland Pride, Amherst & Area: for: Law School. 6061 University Avenue. Halifax, call) at 7:30-9:30 PM at U. de M. in Rm 302, est Group is a volunteer organization,education patico.ca web: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/winpa- Adrien-J.-Cormier Building. gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and Nova Scotia. pernews (No meetings, Workshops by arrange- and prevention 709-596-4433 email: cbn.aids. transsexual individuals. 660-5004 email: PFLAG Canada - Sackville/Amherst, Sackville [email protected] web: www.cbnaig.org PFLAG Canada - Amherst/Sackville: Support ments, Information source when requested. [email protected], meets 3rd and education for GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends Newsletter Odds & Sods bi-weekly) NB/Amherst NS: Support and education for (Taylor Bldg., Carbonear Road, P.O. Box 993, Thursday (7:30 PM) GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends & family. 506- Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, A0A 2M0) & family. 506-536-4245 email: jhammock@mta. Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society, assorted 536-4245 email: [email protected], meets DalOUT, Halifax: LGBTQ Society at Dalhousie. ca, meets 2nd monday (Contact us for meeting cities: Dedicated to developing gay leather Gay Urban Youth Zone Project, St John’s: 494-2190 email: [email protected] web: societies. details.) at Sackville: 165 Main Street. Amherst: 2nd Monday (7:30 to 9:30pm No meeting in designed to increase HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, communities in the Atlantic region. email: July and August.) at Meeting location alternates dsu.ca/dalout, meets every Thursday (During 12 La Planche Street [email protected] and STI knowledge and awareness 579-8656 the academic year we meet at about 7pm each monthly between Sackville: United Church Par- (ext. 28) email: [email protected] web: www.acnl. PFLAG Canada - Halifax, Halifax: support and Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt): panels lours, 112 Main Street, and Amherst: Maggie’s Thursday night.) at Dalhousie University, check education for parents, family and friends. (902) net at Tommy Sexton Centre 47 Janeway Place OUT our website or contact us for details - helping create, and lending. 902-454-5158 Place, 12 LaPlanche Street Pleasantville, across from the old Janeway 443-3747 email: [email protected] (Sep- email: [email protected] web: PFLAG Canada - Saint John NB, Saint John: Hospital AIDS Committee of Newfoundland Family Pride Camping Association (Rainbow tember-March: 2nd Sunday of the month, 2-4 www.quilt.ca (Call if interested in volunteering Provides support to anyone dealing with and Labrador Spirit), Halifax: FPCA plans events for GLBT PM April-June: 2nd Wednesday of the month, or making a panel) at 3544 Acadia St. Halifax, families with kids of all ages. From Camping 7-9 PM) at individual homes issues of sexual orientation and/or gender LBGT-MUN Resource Centre, St John’s: NS B3K 3P2 identity. 648-9700 email: [email protected], weekends to bowling events. email: info@fpca. PFLAG Canada - Middleton, Middleton: LBGT-MUN is an information/resource, service, ca web: www.fpca.ca (Contact us if you are Project E: Presentation for youth, on gender [email protected] web: www.pflag.ca/saint- and peer support centre staffed by trained Parents & friends. 902-825-0548 email: expression, myth busters, proper terminology john.htm (1st Friday of each month September interested in helping out or would like to be [email protected] web: www. volunteers!. 737-7619 email: lbgtmun@mun. contacted when we have events.) and other facts. web: www.freewebs.com/xpro- - June at 7pm. No meeting in July & August. ca web: www.mun.ca/lbgt/ (Open Monday-Fri- pflagcanada.ca/middleton.html, meets last jecte/ at available via web page ) at 116 Coburg Street in Saint John, New day 9-4. Biweekly meetings for members and Frontrunners Halifax, Halifax: Running/walking Friday (7-9pm) at the Wilmot Community Propitation: A fellowship of gay and lesbian Brunswick in the Community Health Centre volunteers. ) at Smallwood/University Center, club. 422-7579 email: Bruce.Greenfield@dal. Centre civic address 13972 Highway #1 wilmot. Anglicans and their friends. 416-977-4359 next to St. Joseph’s Hospital. UC-6022. Building located on Prince Phillip ca web: www.frontrunners.org/clubs/halifax/, Wilmot is located just between kingston and email: [email protected] (We meet Port City Rainbow Pride, Saint John: Pride Drive. Call us! Get involved! LBGT-MUN: “A meets every Saturday, and every Tuesday, Middleton. The hall depending on direction that in members homes on a Saturday or Sunday Celebrations Committee. email: events@por Positive Place, for Positive People!” and every Thursday (Sat: 9:30am, Tue: 6:00 your coming from. Left if your coming from the pm, Thu: 6:00pm ) at Main gates of the Halifax East side and Right if your coming from the Evening once every other month for Evening tcityrainbowpride.com web: www.portcityrain- PFLAG Canada - St. John’s: Information Prayer Discussion, refreshments and fellow- bowpride.com Public Gardens, corner of Spring Garden Road West direction. or referral to one of our parents. email: and South Park Street. ship.) at --contact for meeting location. We River Of Pride, Moncton: Organizes, promotes [email protected] web: www.pflag.ca PFLAG Canada - Sydney, Sydney: PFLAG prefer our heritage, worship, and Spirituality of and produces Moncton’s Pride events!. email: GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP Sydney provides support & education on issues the Book of Common Prayer. We are troubled St. John’s Pride, St. John’s: St. John’s Official AT Q.E.H.: Jeanie Buffet, Counsellor, at 421- of sexual orientation & gender identity. Karen [email protected] web: www. Pride Organization. 709-746-6564 email: by such right wing organizations as the prayer fiertemonctonpride.ca, meets 1st Tuesday, and 6797 564-8728 email: [email protected], book society and Essentials. [email protected] web: www.stjohnspride. meets last Sunday (of the month at 7:30pm. last Tuesday (contact [email protected] for net Get Out, Halifax!, Halifax: Recreation activi- Wayves Magazine: Atlantic Canada’s further meeting and event dates) at Triangles ties (team activities, cycling, running, rowing No meetings for July and August.) at Family queer news and lifestyle magazine!. email: bar 234 St.George St. Moncton NB - you name it) for metro & beyond!. web: www. Place Resource Centre 106 Townsend Street, [email protected] web: wayves.ca Nova Scotia (902) getouthalifax.ca at Visit and get on the email Sydney NS Safe Spaces Fundy Region, Saint John: Acadia Pride, Wolfville: Acadia’s GLBT group. (Editorial meeting one Monday night a month; Committed to ending discrimination around list for more info. PFLAG Truro: 662.3774 layout one Sunday a month; see the Calendar 585-2165 email: [email protected] issues of sexual orientation in youth. web: euler.acadiau.ca/~apride/, meets every GLB CONSTITUENCY COMMITTEE (SUNS): Positive Connections: Teleconferenced sup- on our web page) at downtown Halifax - email email: [email protected] web: www. 494-6654 at c/o the StudentsÕ Union of NS port groups for people living with AIDS. email: us for details Monday (7:30pm (during academic year)) at safespacesfundy.com (See our webpage for Beverage Forum (old SUB) Group Harrison Society, Cape Breton: Dances, [email protected], meets every Mon- schedule of meetings and socials etc @ www. Socials & Support Group for Cape Bretoners. day (evening 7:00pm - 8:00pm) at by phone. New Brunswick safespacesfundy.com) Acadia Women’s Centre, Wolfville: 585-2140 No long distance charges. For more info call email: [email protected] web: axe.aca- (902)270-6969 email: groupharrisonsociety@ (506) Safe Spaces Moncton, Moncton: Safe Spaces yahoo.ca web: www.geocities.com/groupharri- 425-4882 ext 228 or 1-800-566-2437 ext 228 diau.ca/womencentre (Acadia SUB Second or e-mail. Affirming United Church - Centenary - Queen offers support & counselling to GLBTQ Youth be- Level Balcony ) sonsociety, meets last Saturday (of every month Square United Church, Saint John: invites you tween 14-25. 869-6224 email: safespaces@nb. Admission $6.50 -$5.50 for members- Best light Pride Cape Breton Society, Sydney: Dances aibn.com web: www.safespaces.ca Affirm United, Halifax Metro: GLBT & Friends and sound show around! Restricted 19 yrs and and Social Events. Monthly dances are Adults to worship!. 634-8288 email: cqsunited@nb. support, action and worshipping community aibn.com web: www.cqsunited.ca, meets every Safe Spaces Moncton Region, Moncton: Sup- over) at Steel Workers Hall, Sydney Only! Check website for other events. (902) within the United Church. 902-461-4528 email: 539-4627 web: www.pridecapebreton.com Sunday (10:30am) at 215 Wentworth St, Saint port Groups for GLBTQ Youth (14-25 years [email protected] at Box 33067, Halifax, NS HalGal Mailing List, Halifax: events and John, NB old). 506-854-3049 email: info@safespaces. information for queer/lesbian/bi/trans women (Dances on the 2nd Saturday of every month. B3L 4T6 Check website for dance theme!) at Southend AIDS New Brunswick / SIDA Nouveau-Bruns- ca web: www.safespaces.ca and their allies in Halifax. web: groups.yahoo. AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Sydney: com/group/hal-gal Community Centre. Maps are at our website. wick, Fredericton: committed to facilitating Saint John LGBTQ Lending Library, Saint John: Support, advocacy, prevention/education community-based responses to the issues of over 300 fiction and non-fiction titles. 634-8288 Halifax Rainbow Speakers, Halifax: Speakers Pride Guide Publishing: publisher of com- for those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. munity focused maps, directories, event HIV/AIDS. 459-7518 email: sidaids@nbnet. email: [email protected] (open Monday Free condoms!. (902) 567-1766 email: available, contact us if you are interested in nb.ca web: www.aidsnb.com (Office Hours: through Friday, 9 AM to noon.) at the office of joining also. 494-6662 web: www.thenovasco- programs and more. 902-423-6999 email: [email protected] ;christineporter@accb. [email protected] Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 12:30PM and Centenary Queen Square United Church at ns.ca web: www.accb.ns.ca, meets 1st Tues- tiapublicinterestresearchgroup.dal.ca (Call for 1:30PM to 4:30PM) 215 Wentworth Street. day (6:00pm Board Meetings - Anonymous HIV times & locations) Pride of Pictou County, New Glasgow: All AIDS Saint John, Saint John: improve quality SIDA AIDS Moncton, Moncton: offers support Testing Available - See website for full calendar Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova GBLT in Pictou County. 695-5222 web: www. of life for those infected & affected by HIV, to people living with HIV and their families and of events. ) at 150 Bentinck St, Sydney, N.S. Society, Halifax: Fundraising. 902-449-7612 PrideofPictouCounty.ca (see web page for reduce the spread through education 652- friends, education and awareness. 859-9616 B1P 6H1 web: www.imperialcourtns.com, meets 1st meeting info) 2437 email: [email protected] web: www. email: [email protected] web: www. AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, Halifax: non- Sunday, and 2nd Sunday (Executive Meetings Quakers, Halifax: Quakerism emphasizes that aidssaintjohn.com sida-aidsmoncton.com at 165A Gordon St., profit, community-based AIDS organization, Are Currently Held Every Second Sunday) at we all manifest the Divine. 429-2904 web: hali- East Coast Bears, Fredericton: adult men who Moncton, NB, E1C 1N1 provincially mandated. (902)429-7922 email: Meeting Locations Vary are, or like, masculine, hairy men. 506-455- Spectrum, Fredericton: social and support [email protected] web: www.acns.ns.ca Intensity Dance, Halifax: non-profit dance 2856 email: [email protected] web: group for students, staff and faculty at UNB Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: Live & Let collective and presenting organization. email: www.eastcoastbears.com (See webpage for and STU. email: [email protected] web: www. Live AA Group for GLBT community- (902) [email protected] web: intensity- Cont’d to p 13 schedule.) unbf.ca/clubs/spectrum, meets every Tuesday dance.tripod.com 12 November 2007 Wayves Events >>

Amherst [email protected]. Confidentiality with facilitators present to keep discussions on session will look at some of the reasons women Tuesday - Guest Speaker & Discussion night assured. track, while at the same time helping to lead the have difficulty with orgasm, offer suggestions Second Monday (ages 25 & under) A new speaker every week to November 3 discussion in the directions that the youth wish around play to enhance sexual feelings, as well educate & spark discussion. This is a structured PFLAG Amherst/Sackville - in Amherst one The Queer & Other Folks Dance Committee to go, as well as making sure the group guidelines as covering important anatomical information. environment. 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick street month, Sackville the next. 506-536-4245 email: and AIDS New Brunswick present: A Halloween are enforced. The discussions focus on the youth Discussion includes g-spot, clitoris, and tips to Wednesday - Activity night (ages 25 & under) A jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. Howl! Join us on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at present having a say, rather than the facilitators use both alone and with a partner. 2 hours Nov chance to have fun and perhaps learn something Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. the Crowne Plaza. Doors open at 9:00 PM with lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed, 12, 2007 @ 6:30pm for women $20.00 (limited new. Activities will be on this night lasting two First and Third Wednesdays dancing to DJ Pete’s funktastic tunes until 1:00 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact 429- income $10.00) @ Venus Envy and a half months. First activity class IMPROV Amherst and Area, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual AM. Tickets are $8.00 and will be available at 5429, [email protected], www. November 20 classes. 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick St Youth Group Meeting, 7-9pm. Anyone who the door. Proceeds go to AIDS New Brunswick’s youthproject.ns.ca Up Yours!: Anal Pleasure and Health. Make friends Week 4 is GLBT or questioning their sexuality in the prevention education and support programs, First and Third Sundays with your butt! Join us in breaking myths and Tuesday - Social Drop-in Themed Nights (ages 25 Amherst, Oxford, Springhill, Pugwash and including gay and lesbian health related resources. BLT-WOMYN OF HALIFAX DISCUSSION cultural taboos surrounding anal play. Also learn and under) This is a facilitated but less structured Parrsboro areas is welcome, this is a safe space For more information call Morgan at 459-7518 GROUP! This is a Bi-sexual, Lesbian, practical tips about lube, toys, safety and health. event with a fun & exciting theme. It’s a chance where anyone can come and feel safe in talking or 1-800-561-4009. Transgendered womyn’s Only! ~Free Group, NO 1.5 hours Nov 20, 2007 @ 6:30pm for everyone to hang out with old friends, make some new about their sexuality and just being themselves Dues, NO Fee’s~ MEETINGS are every second $20.00 (limited income $10.00) @ Venus Envy ones, and just talk about whatever. 6-8 pm, 2281 without fear of ridicule or harassment. lgbyp_ Fredericton Bar & SUNDAY. @6pm - 7:30pm(Please remember November 21 Brunswick street amherst@ hotmail.com, all emails confidential. when appling to this group, send full name and a Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio. If you’re Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night Third Thursday of each month Business Calendar contact number or call sue at 499-0335, everthing interested in licking boys’ bits, but aren’t sure (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & Cumberland Pride Support Group: Social is kept PRIVATE!) LOCATION: DALHOUSIE where to start or what to do once you get going, popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St BOOM! NIGHTCLUB WOMEN’S CENTRE 6286 South Street (Beside and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, Fredericton NB, 474 Queen St. 463-boom this workshop is for you. From basic anatomy to transgender and transsexual individuals in (2666) www.boomnightclub.ca Dalplex Driveway) HOW TO JOIN THIS tips for the advanced, this workshop will cover Amherst, Nova Scotia. Meets the third Thursday Thursdays: Three sum Thursday’s 8-cl GROUP: Come to a discussion night or send us a wide range of information about giving head. Halifax Bar & Business of each month. Contact information: Gerard Music: 3 Recent, 3 Retro, 3 Requests your e-mail address or call a moderator (Sue @ 2 hours, Nov 21, 2007 @ 6:30pm for everyone Calendar Veldhoven at 902-660-5004 or E-mail: gaylords_ Specials: $3 Shooters, $3 Beer, $3 Energy 499-0335). If you have any questions. A discussion $20.00 (limited income $10.00) @ Venus Envy [email protected] Drinks, $7 Triples group for Bi-sexual, Lesbian, Transgendered BLUE MOON BISTRO/BACK Cover: None women, who will meet to have open discussions, BAR Fridays: House Heaven 8-cl in a positive environment.To discuss topics Halifax Youth Project 2099B Gottingen St., Halifax, (902) 446-3644 Annapolis Valley Music: Mainstream club tracks and videos to concerning ourselves and our community. This 5 pm-2 am, 7 days a week start your weekend off right. Calendar is a bi-weekly meeting on Sundays. http:// Mondays - Poor Student Night--Cheap drinks Every Thursday Cover: $3 after 11, $4 after 12. Youth Project events operate in a 4-week schedule. abd Halifax Has Talent! Come join Mz. Vicki ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynofhalifax/ The Annapolis Valley Gay Mens Coffee House Saturdays: POWER 8-cl To find out what week we’re operating in, please and Friends. You could win a fabulous prize [email protected] meets every Thursday Evening from 7-9pm. Music: The only genuine big-city club scene in or see our website or contact us! www.youthproject. from Blue Moon or Mz. Vicki. $3.00 cover Also on the first Saturday of each month host the city. First and Third Wednesdays ns.ca, [email protected], 429- Tuesdays - Karaoke w/ Troy Cheap drinks and an over 19 gay/lesbian Dance from 9pm-1am. Cover: $4 after 11, $4.50 after 12. LGB Youth Project Movie Night, 25 and under, Cash prizes for the Karaoke winners! 10pm. Sunday’s double header: Sunday Social 4-7 5429 October 6th and October 27th are the next two starting at 7pm. 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact Wednesdays - Swing Out! Hot happenin’ Music: Laid back inviting social atmosphere Week 1 dances and there is NO dance in November. 429-5429, [email protected], students of Dal, SMU, and MSVU swing dance Cover: None Monday - Transgender Discussion Group: A til the wee hours. Come watch or learn how The 6th is the Thanks giving dance and 27th Sunday Open Turntables 10-cl www.youthproject.ns.ca structured environment with facilitators present to swing dance to the great tunes of Big Band is the Halloween Costume Dance. Further info Music: Live DJ’s spinning at crowd level Second and Fourth Wednesdays to keep discussion on track, while at the same time Mary you DJ Hostess! NO COVER. contact [email protected] or Specials: $ 2.25 Select Beer 10-11, $3 Select LGB Youth Project ages 18-25 Support meetings. helping to lead discussion in the direction that the Thursdays - Karaoke w/ DJ Specialtee. Cheap 902-765-2821. Beer, $3 Shooters, $5.25 Doubles This is a structured environment, with facilitators youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what drinks and cash prizes for the karaoke winners. Cover: $2 10pm. Every Sunday present to keep discussions on track, while at the trans youth have to say, rather than the facilitators Valley Girls is a social group for lesbians in the same time helping to lead the discussion in the Fridays - DJ Specialtee. Spinning the latest lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed. tunes and the hottest remixes. No cover. Cheap Annapolis Valley. Coffee Group on Sundays. directions that the youth wish to go, as well as A place to talk about trans issues and make new drinks all night long! 10pm. For more information e-mail the grou at Valley_ Halifax making sure the group guidelines are enforced. friends! 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Saturdays - DJ Troy or Special house DJ’s [email protected]. The discussions focus on the youth present having Every Sunday Tuesday - Discussion Group (ages 18 and under) imported for your dancing pleasure. Hot a say, rather than the facilitators lecturing about A structured environment with facilitators present bartenders and even hotter drink specials. Bedford United Church. 1200 Bedford Highway, whatever topic is being discussed, 7-9pm, 2281 to keep discussion on track, while at the same time 10pm No cover. Bridgewater Bedford. We are an Affirming Congregation and Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec helping to lead discussion in the direction that the Sundays - ISCANS presents...ReignVII’s chosen welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & charities benifit 100% from an inexpensive Third Saturday of each month [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & More cover or silver collection. 10pm Visit us Wileville Dance. Smoke free. For more details Second Wednesday of each month the youth present have to say, rather than the Reverent in tone) Starting June 24-Sept. 9, one 10 for more details @ Friends of BlueMoon on call 685-3297 or email [email protected] Spirituality for Lesbians, 7:30-9PM. We seek to facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being am service. For more info, call 835-8497. Facebook or www.imperialcourtns.com or www. southshorepride.ca deepen our relationship with God, knowing that discussed. 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Second Sunday of each month God loves us and calls us into life just as he has Wednesday - Discussion Group (ages 18-25) A Play Group for Queer Families! 3-5pm Board MENZ BAR created us. Persons of every or no denomination structured environment with facilitators present HAPPY HALLOWEEN HALIFAX! Cape Breton Room (Play Room) at Needham Community are welcome. For info about the place of the to keep discussion on track, while at the same time 2104 Gottingen St Every 2nd Saturday Recreation Centre, 3372 Devonshire St (north next meeting call 459-2649 and leave name helping to lead discussion in the direction that the Halifax’s Gay Village Pride Cape Breton Society hosts community end Halifax, near intersection of Duffus & and number. Personal mailbox: confidentiality youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what 902-446-6969 dances at the Southend Community Centre in Novalea, bus routes 7 & 9) Bring a snack for your assured. the youth present have to say, rather than the www.MENZBAR.ca Sydney; admission just $5., and open to those 19 child(ren). We will be collecting money from each Nov 8, 22, Dec 6, 20, Jan 3, 17, 31 facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being FREE INTERNET & WI-FI 7 DAYS A WEEK family to cover the cost of the room rental, likely CHECK OUT OUR NEW 2007 MENU! yrs. of age and older. Anonymous HIV Testing, AIDS Coalition of discussed. 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St $2-4 per week. For info, call 422-8780 or email The PARTZ Dept with Pool Table & MOOSE Nova Scotia 1657 Barrington St, Suite 321, 5- Week 2 [email protected] DECK on Level III 8pm. 425-4882 for an appointment. Tuesday - Social Drop-in Nights (ages 25 and Charlottetown First and Third Tuesdays Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23, Jan 6, 20 under) This is a facilitated but less structured Mollyz DINER & Bar …see Prince Edward Island Formerly known as the Queer/Straight Allance, Koinonia Ecumenical Church – Meaning event. It’s a chance to hang out with old friends, Licensed Caterer Mount Pride in the GLBTQ group at Mount ‘community’. Services bi-weekly at 12:30pm at make some new ones, and just talk about whatever. “Mollyz Hitz the Spot” HFX-The Daily News Saint Vincent University. We are an active and Halifax Feast downtown. Pastor Elaine, 876-8771 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick street In the Heart of Halifax’s Gay Village Fredericton online group that meets bi-weekly on tuesdays 2104 Gottingen St or [email protected] Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night Every Tuesday at 12 noon in the diversity center in Roseria on (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & “CHRISTMAS IS COMING” November 3 BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! Spectrum, UNB and STU’s social and support campus, and online at mountpride@yahoogroups. popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St Gina Dartt will be reading from her new book 902-405-3376 group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, com. Possible events that are being planned for “Unexpected Ties”. 6pm - free event. Gina Dartt Week 3 www.MollyzDiner.ca queer, questioning, etc. students. As a group, our the winter semester include sexuality awareness is the author of two lesbian mysteries, Unexpected aim is to create a safe and supportive space for week, movies nights, potlucks, guest speakers, and Sparks and Unexpected Ties. Born and raised in those who are questioning or discovering their many more. There are always spontanious meals the Maritimes, she currently live in Truro with her sexuality, as well as providing a social outlet for and events that are always fun. This group is open two cats named Max and Nyetcka. In her writing members of the campus LGBTQ community. to anyone who would like to join. she likes to explore the ongoing relationships While our membership is primarily composed of First and Third Tuesdays between characters more than the meeting/falling UNB and STU students, everyone is welcome to LGB Youth Project Social Drop-in Nights. This in love phase. The boring stuff, in her words. @ attend our meetings. 7 pm, Top floor of SUB 203 is an unstructured event. It’s a chance to hang out Venus Envy (in the Sexuality Centre, across from the Ballroom) with old friends, make some new ones, and just Everyone is welcome! For more information please talk about whatever, 6-9pm, 25 and under, 2281 November 12 contact us at [email protected] Brunswick Street. Contact 429-5429, youthprojec I’m Coming! A Guide to Women’ s Orgasm. Some Every Wednesday [email protected], www.youthproject.ns.ca women never experience orgasm, some can have orgasms once in awhile, or on their own, or never UNB/STU Women’s Collective, at the University Second and Fourth Tuesdays on their own, or ... you get the picture. The female Women’s Centre in the SUB, 5pm. Contact LGB Youth Project 18 and under Support orgasm can sometimes be rather elusive, and that Lyndsey Gallant at [email protected] or call 450- meetings. This is a structured environment, can be okay, but it can also be very frustrating. This 3870. Third Sunday of each month GLB ANGLICANS AND FRIENDS Integrity is a non profit organization of Gay and Lesbian Anglicans and Friends. Membership in Integrity is not indicative of sexual orientation. Integrity Fredericton was formed in October 2004 and supports and encourages Gay Men and Lesbians in their spiritual lives. A Eucharist followed by a coffee hour discussion is held at 4:00 PM on the third Sunday of each month at St. John’s, 58 Broad Road, Oromocto. For more details check out website: www.anglicanbeads.com/Integrity Fourth Wednesday of each month PFLAG Fredericton meets at 7 PM at the Unitarian Fellowship, 874 York Street. Everyone welcome. Discussion, guest speakers, support and special events. For more information email Wayves November 2007 13 << Events FREE Internet / WiFi 7 DAYS A WEEK Moncton Bar & Kitchen Hours Business Calendar Kings County Prostate Cancer Support Group, gone through the processes you are now facing is information please get in touch with me by e MON-TUE 11am till 9pm 7-9 pm in the East Kings Memorial Public Health mentally beneficial and may well contribute to mail [email protected] or by phone 542 WED-FRI 11am till 11pm TRIANGLES Centre on Earnscliffe Ave in Wolfville. You can your recovery from prostate cancer interventions. 6125. Our correspondence address is the same FRI: 11am till 11pm *BAR till 2am 234 St. George St, open Tues-Sun 8pm-2am ask questions you forgot to ask the doctor or as my home address: 210 Main Street, Wolfville SAT 9am-11pm - Sun 9am-10pm We are an easy-going informal group of 12 men, Tuesday & Wednesday: Free Pool, Beer / Bar nurse and you can think aloud to help you make some of whom bring their spouses/partners NS B4P 1C4. “WEEKLY SPECIALZ” Shots / Shooters $3 all night SAT-SUN BRUNCH MENU Starting from your decisions. There is growing evidence that to our monthly meetings. Know that you are Wednesday: Learn to Line Dance – no charge! your participation in a group of people who have $2.96 Thursday: Karaoke Mystery Song - $25 added truly welcome to join us and if you need more MON- FRI *NOON Specials from $4.96 each week until the correct song is picked! Beer MON- BURGERZ & BEER Sponsored by / Bar Shots $3 until midnight , Shooters $2.75 MOOSEHEAD! all night Send events to [email protected] now -- Event listings TUE- 2-4-1 Pasta Sponsored by JOST Friday & Saturday: Dance Music with DJ Vineyards! Ask for detail... daBoss, Summer Special Beer with Shooter $4 are free! WED- WINGS Sponsored by Propeller 11pm-midnight Breweries! See Bartender for details... Sunday: Request all your favourite songs with Make sure you include contact info! THU- All U Can Eat Mussel & CFL! You DJ daBoss, Beer / Bar Shots / Shooters $3 all could win a NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE! Ask night for detail... Check out our monthly events page at www. FRI- 2 Pces of MOLLYZ Fish & Chips AND a trianglesbar.com, and send comments & COKE for only $9.96! suggestions to [email protected] Our colour parties are back – watch for the blue REFLECTIONS party, coming up June 2. Check our website for Classifieds, cont’d from p. 11 5184 Sackville Street upcoming Colour Party dates. (902) 422-2957, toll free (877)422-2957 fax.quaker.ca, meets every Sunday at Library Truro Pride, Truro: A group supporting GLBT and friendly, focus is on PEI. email: gay-pei- Fax (902) 422-2970 at Atlantic School of Theology, Franklyn St. All individuals in the Colchester County. 902-895- [email protected] web: groups.yahoo. mail@reflectionscabaret.com very welcome. 0931 email: [email protected], meets com/group/gay-pei (It’s an electronic list, there www.reflectionscabaret.com Sackville Queer Play, Halifax: A Queer performing arts every Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) at Coffee and aren’t meetings. You can join and start posting Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 1pm to 4am, Sun conversation every Wednesday evening at at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gay-pei at Second Monday group in Halifax NS. email: queerplay@gmail. 4pm to 4am, Manager: Stephen Filek com the FairTrade Cafe on Prince Street, between any time. All first posts are moderated to stop PFLAG Sackville / Amherst - in Sackville one Commercial and Dominion Streets. The group spambots, otherwise, it’s an open list.) Rainbow Playtime, Halifax: Food & social meet- SEADOG’S SAUNA & SPA month, Amherst the next. 506-536-4245 email: is open to all and the cafe is a gay friendly GLBT Youth group, Charlottetown: Safe Space jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Main Street. ings for same sex families with tots or couples environment. For information call the Northern “The HOLE”, Now BIGGER AND DEEPER! considering parenthood. 461-9414 Drop-Ins. 367-3408 or toll free 1 877 380 5776 VOTED 4th Top Cruising Spots in the Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. AIDS ConnectionSociety at 902-895-0931 email: [email protected] web: youth.arcpei.ca WORLD by Squirt.com Red Door, The, Kentville: Youth health adoles- or email [email protected] The Truro at 144 Prince St. We have a lending library, BAR OPEN TILL 2AM! Saint John cent center counselling, for up to age 30, all Pride also hosts dances and other activities, books, movies, magazines and a place to COME for the MEN, Stay for the BEER! ages STD testing. 679-1411 (Monday through ask for details. hang out and chat. Special events planned 2199 Gottingen Street Third Saturday Friday, 1pm to 5pm, Wednesday open to 6:00) Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax: an throughout the year. Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am & 24 Hour Week at 28 Webster Court Ends We accept VISA, M/C & Debit Gay Men’s Supper Club, 220 Germain St. inclusive liberal religious community 429-5500 Narcotics Anonymous, Charlottetown: a fel- In & Out Privileges with 12 or 24 Hour Stays http://www.portcityrainbowpride.com/ for more RESPECT, Truro: Students Making Healthy De- email: chebucto.ca/religion/UUCH, meets lowship of recovering drug addicts who meet 902-444-3647 - www.SeaDogs.ca information. cisions. 902-893-6300 email: respect@nsac. every Sunday (10:30) at 5500 Inglis St regularly to help each other stay clean. 566- In the HEART of Halifax’s Gay Village ca (P.O. Box 550, Nova Scotia Agricultural Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House, Kingston: so- 9733 or 1-800-205-8402 (Mondays & Fridays Mondays - Student Night, FREE Lockers with College, Truro, N.S. B2N 5E3) cials for gay men; gay & lesbian dances 19+. 902- 8:00pm) at 178 Fitzroy St Valid Student I.D. Saint John Bar & SAAFE (Supporting An Alternative Friendly En- 765-2821 email: menembracingmen@yahoo. Tuesdays - TOONIE NIGHT - $2 Bucks OFF PEI Pride, Charlottetown: Organizing The Business Calendar vironment), Truro: Social/support group at the ca web: faceitwithpride.tripod.com (Coffee Island Pride Festival July 7th -14th, 2007. (902) Lockers, Drink Specials till Close! NS Agricultural College. 902-893-6300 email: every Thursday 7-9pm, Dances on the first Wednesdays - HUMP NIGHT - 1/2 price pass CLUB MONTREAL 388-0969 email: [email protected] web: www. [email protected] (Meeting are as requested. Saturday of the month, for the exception of peipride.com (See webpage for meetings www. for your next visit Wednesdays: No cover, free pool Membership changes each acedemic year.) in November. There is two dances held in Thursdays - It’s NAKED Night! Towels Thursdays: No cover, karaoke with prizes peipride.com) at 286 Fitzroy Street, Charlot- Optional Fridays: No cover, open turntables Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community October, On the First Saturday and the Last tetown, PE or phone (902) 388-0969 Fridays - Black Out in “The HOLE” Saturdays: $5 cover after 10 PM Church, Halifax: A Christian Church with Saturday of that Month and NO Dance in No- vember.) at email or call for locations or special PFLAG Canada - PEI, Island wide: Providing SAT. & SUN. - Early Bird Special 6am till Sundays: No cover, free pool an affirming ministry to the GBLT commu- support, education and advocacy for GLBT per- Noon, Rooms $15 & Lockers $7.50 & Your birthday: no cover, one free drink, just nity. Everyone is welcome!. 453-9249 email: events or themes Drink Specials till 6PM! sons, their families and friends in PEI. 902-887- show your ID! [email protected] web: safeharbour- Venus Envy Bursary Society: An annual award 3620 email: [email protected] web: www. Sundayz - FREE 30 Minute Cruiseline Pass mcc.com, meets every Sunday (11 am) at Veith open to all women studying in NS. web: www. from 6pm till Close pflagcanada.ca, meets 3rd Tuesday at Ferry House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax venusenvy.ca/halifax Road Centre, 24 Ferry Road, Cornwall, PE St. John’s – LGBT-MUN Saint Mary’s Campus Outreach Society: X-Pride, Antigonish: social & support group at PRIZMS, Charlottetown: PEI’s first all dance X. 867- 5007 web: www.stfx.ca/people/xpride Every Friday Second Story Women’s Centre, Lunenburg: party! Catering to the gay and lesbian com- Moncton We offer a meeting space for women, support Prince Edward Island (902) munity. email: [email protected] (please Coffee House: Every Friday, 12-2 (LBGT Office, Every Thursday counselling, programs, and referrals. (902)640- Abegweit Rainbow Collective, Charlottetown: email for upcomming events and location infor- 6th Floor UC, 6002) Every Friday we invite 3044 email: [email protected] web: www. mation) at PRIZMS expose yourself to the high LGBT AND FRIENDS VOLLEY BALL! École anyone and everyone to come to LBGT and enjoy Serving GLBTTQ Islanders, their friends and secstory.com at Second Story Women’s Centre families. 894-5776 email: [email protected] web: energy- highly social atmosphere. “PRIZMS carrefour de l’acadie gym. No experience required. a cup of Coffee or Tea (regular or herbal) with us is located at 22 King Street, Post Office Centre, Info : Rodge 383-1410 or Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 www.arcpei.ca, meets 2nd Tuesday (of each - Dance in the Light” Email for upcomming (members, non-members, etc). It’s a great chance Lunenburg. events dates and places / player includes refreshments. to vent, meet some new people, etc. Our office is month) at ARC Offices at 144 Prince Street, Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County, 3rd floor UPEI Rainbow Alliance, Charlottetown: Fellow- Tous les jeudis located in UC-6022. Cumberland County: We provide sexuality in- AIDS PEI, Charlottetown: 566-2437 email: ship, information, social events, awareness- VOLLEY BALL POUR LGBT et AMI-E-S. École Every Second Friday formation and education in an environment that raising. All welcome. email: rainbow@upei. carrefour de l’acadie. Aucune experience requise. [email protected] web: www.aidspei.com at General Meeting every second week. They take respects and supports choice. 667-7500 email: 144 Prince Street ca web: upeira.ca/index.php at see UPEI Infos : Rodge 383-1410 ou Oscar 855-1328. place at UC-6022 at 11:00am. [email protected] web: cumberland- Women’s Centre for more info $5.00 / joueur (rafraîchissements inclus) county.cfsh.info at 12 LaPlanche St., Amherst Gay PEI Mailing List, province-wide: Elec- Third Monday of each month Monday - Thursday, 9 - 5 (by chance or appt.) tronic mailing list for all GLBT, questioning PFLAG Moncton has monthly support meeting St. John’s Bar & Confidential, hassle-free. Free condoms from 7:30-9:30 in room 302 of the Adrien-J.- Business Calendar Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County, Cormier bldg at U de M campus. Everyone is Zone 216 Bridgewater: Confidential information, sup- welcome at our meetings. 216 Water St, 754-2492 port & services for all ages & genders. Free Second and Fourth Mondays http://www.hello.to/zone216 condoms & info pamphlets. 527-2868 email: SAFE SPACES MEETING, 7pm. Support group Winter Hours [email protected] web: www.LunCo. for GLB youth, 14-25. 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For the better part of this year, ads in our magazine. Still, just this exploited men answering Cruiseline selves as homophobic. But neither e-mail would end their shipments Cruiseline has been running an month, yet again, we were made phones to have (forced?) phone sex can recognize that the problem and the problem. ad campaign in queer magazines aware of two more incidents where with callers. We have explained that they have with Cruiseline ads is Homophobia, dear readers, can across Canada entitled “Size Mat- Wayves was criticized for running this is not the case, but have yet to simply that they are discomfited be dark and hidden behind the best ters”. As shown on Wayves’ back the back cover ads. receive a reply to our e-mails. by images of men lusting for and of intentions. Homophobia is a covers, this series of ads (created In St. John’s, Angela Crockwell In the second incident, Ms. loving other men. Why else would strong word, to be used with cau- by a woman, as chance would have of the Community Youth Net- Merrithew explained that she was someone feel that our semi-nude tion, but must be pointed out and it!) has prompted a small firestorm work is clipping the back cover worried about the magazine falling back covers weren’t fit for family discussed when discovered. of controversy from Halifax to from Wayves, also censoring half over so that the families that came viewing, but fully naked hetero- Cruiseline is a legal, gay-owned Vancouver. of our editorial page. In Halifax, to her candy store might see the sexual males are? Why not at least business. They are a non-profit The images in these ads are Janet Merrithew, the owner of “inappropriate” pictures. A very verify the facts and ask us if their who return all profits to the Cana- frankly lustful, affectionate, and Sweet Jane’s, simply throws the reasonable fear, until a very quick assumptions were correct? dian rainbow community. They sometimes, very loving pictures of entire magazine out. tour of her store unearthed several In fact, why wasn’t Wayves support other queer non-profits, men with other men. While very In the first incident Ms. Crock- images of heterosexual situations at contacted directly? We discovered magazines in Toronto, Ottawa, sexual, there is no outright nudity well, an educator, looked at the least as strong or stronger than the both situations by way of third and Vancouver, and many human – not even a butt cheek. However, ads and decided that the images pictures on our back cover. Among parties. Wayves does not force rights challenges. They provided all of Canada’s queer media have promoted sexually exploitative these one featuring a completely people to carry our magazine; many of the dollars that brought been attacked for running these messages. With no research to back nude male dancer (from the rear) (and it bears pointing out that us the right to marry. They will be ads. this up she proceeded to deface the performing a strip show for a very Wayves has been present at these welcome to our back cover for as Wayves is no different and we magazine – to protect the youth happy woman. two locations at their request) so long as they wish to buy it. have already run an editorial out- in her care from seeing them. Her I doubt very much that either why deface or destroy the maga- lining why we run the Cruiseline view was that there were sexually of these individuals thinks of them- zine when a simple phone call or Opinion: Pray The Gay Away

By Joey D’amato-Basha As though dodging persecution, 1. Hair and Makeup Christian knows where to draw have their own way of talking. It’s Remember Ted Haggard? You choosing the right lip-gloss and sift- Think of it: what self-respecting the line: first off, married men kind of like fag-speak, with only know, the evangelical preacher by ing through a measly few percent creator of the universe is going to are out of the question — even if a few slight differences: instead of day and boy-lovin’, meth-bangin’ of the population weren’t enough, let you into his VIP club if you you’re horny and they have crys- tramp, they say Jezebel; instead of party animal by night? He did you’ve got to wor- tal. Also, avoid geriatrics K-hole, they say Purgatory; Mary it! And I’m willing to bet that ry about Mister and anyone who wears is still Mary to them, and I think the militant anti-gay US Senator Brimstone And don’t wear too much gold, ’cause white jeans. You had when they say convent, they re- Larry Craig will be on bended-knee Treacle breathing it makes you look like a hooker better believe that God ally mean drag show, but I can’t after that scandal in the airport down your neck, hates them. be sure. bathroom. too! 3. Accessorize! 5. The Golden Rule That’s right — humiliated Praying the gay away might ain’t lookin’ all that? Keeping up on It’s easy for the Mennonites to After discussing this with col- “straight” dudes renouncing their sound like a lot of work, but it hygiene should be a constant battle, say that modest dress is the sur- leagues and some really fabulous wicked, sinful love of cock is the totally isn’t. After all, Jesus re- because the big daddy upstairs is est way to a pious life — they all friends, I have come to the con- hottest trend right now. And this ally was the most fabulous guy to always watching: keep your nails look great in white. If wearing a clusion that the final and most time, keeping up with the Joneses sashay on water – who wouldn’t short, never let your hair frizz out giant, rhinestone-studded crucifix important advice to give to you just might save you from eternal want to be like him? All you have and whatever you do, avoid brown was good enough for Madonna in closeted Christians is this. It’s more damnation. to do is follow these five easy steps lipstick. 1985, then it is good enough for important than tolerance, pity and Now, I know what you sodo- and you’ll be filled with his love in 2. Faith, Hope and Love you. Amen. lip gloss combined: don’t wear mites must be thinking right now. no time. In theory, yes, it’s good to love 4. Get With The Lingo too much gold, ’cause it makes everyone. But an honest-to-goodness “Real” God-fearing people you look like a hooker. Praise the Letters

Dear Wayves be reasonably considered hetero- over same sex attraction.” Dear Wayves, not a road paved to hell, no matter So there I was, happily curled up sexist, racist, sexist or an attack on I’m sure you had your reasons for I wrote this to CTV in response what the Dan Lirette’s of the world with my supper and the latest issue individuals or communities.” publishing this letter. I just wish you to the story they ran about street want you to believe. Anyone with of Wayves, which “exists to inform You can imagine my surprise had explained them in a disclaimer. preacher Dan Lirette. half a clue knows this. Atlantic Canadian lesbians, gay when on p. 15 I read the letter I’m sure they would have made To Whom It May Concern: By the same token, while I don’t men, bisexuals and transgender from Al Stewart of Toronto, who more interesting reading than the I am writing in response to the see eye to eye with Dan Lirette, people of activities in their com- believes “heterosexuality is God’s letter itself, which is standard love- story you ran on Dan Lirette. My I don’t agree with this Facebook munities, to promote those activi- design” and wants to make sure the-sinner-hate-the-sin cant. name is Tina Hillier and I am a group either (Gays Against Dan ties and to support their aims and Wayves readers know about Exo- As I understand Wayves’ mis- member of the gay community. Lirette). They do NOT represent objectives” and which “reserves the dus International, “an organization sion, it is not a general-purpose news I have helped organize the Gay the gay community of Moncton, right to refuse material that might for those in confusion and conflict publication such as the Telegraph- Pride week here in Moncton for no more than Dan represents all Journal or the Chronicle Herald. five out of the eight years that the straight Christians. I don’t need It aims to serve a specific commu- there has been a parade, and I have to hide behind a fake identity and nity. That’s why I was surprised to held the position of co-chair three create a group to tell Dan Lirette find in its pages a letter expressing times. I am a woman, a mother, a what I think of his idea of Chris- views that I suspect many — most? partner, a friend, a taxpayer, and tianity. — members of the queer community I love the city of Moncton. Tina Hillier Co-Chair Monc- would find offensive. And while Dan has the gall to call us an ton’s River of Pride Committee Last month’s question: there’s something to be said for an abomination before God. At one In the last Wayves issue we asked you dear readers “Are even-handed editorial approach, I time Dan frequented Triangles you planning to observe the Transgender Remembrance Day? have to wonder how many evan- (Moncton’s gay bar) and has hung And if so, how?” gelical Christian publications would out where some of the lower- The responses and comments this time were indeed brief: post a letter from the local PFLAG than-low lives hang out. If you one Yes and one Not Sure. One person =commented: “Yes, Canada chapter inviting people to listen to his life story he says he yes we have marked it on the calendar... we will talk about this check out their website and attend found God in Madawaska Youth remembrance day at our next meeting.” Another answered, their meetings. Correctional facility in 1992. So “Not Sure. Never heard of it.” On a final note we were struck The fundies and the ‘phobes al- when he started going to Triangles bythe dearth of responses which one could surmise as a lack of ready have plenty of outlets for their in 1994 he must have fallen off the interest -- this of course highlights the importance of obsrerving opinions. If I want to read them, God wagon. Transgender Rememberance Day. I’ll take a couple of anti-nausea pills Dan continues to perpetuate This month, we would like to know your views on this: If the and search them out myself. I would the myth that all gay people are right person came into your life and you chose to settle down prefer not to have them ambushing evil sinners just because they with would you consider raising children, either biologically me from the pages of Wayves. are gay. I have many Christian or through adoption? SarahRose Werner Saint John, friends, and they are of the “peo- You Tell Us at wayves.ca! New Brunswick ple are people, live and let live” school of thought. Being gay is