MURDER IN THE MARITIMES Double Homicide Shock In By Bill McKinnon Two murders have recently taken Reports by the mainstream while others have sensationalized GLBT people across over violence against GLBTs in Canada, place in Nova Scotia of particular media indicate that both murder the events. the years; and many of these were an excellent analysis of gay-victim interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual victims were gay men. Although Some reports from the main- likely hate crimes. Some of these murders can be found in Doug and transgender people in Atlantic the HRM Police and RCMP have stream media have indicated that murders took place in Nova Scotia. Janoff’s book, Pink Blood: Homo- Canada. The locations at which the been cautious in releasing details, it the gay community is in a state of See http://gay.hfxns.org/2007- phobic Violence in Canada (U oF T victims have been found, although appears that the modus operandi of panic, but that is not the case. Most 05_Murders. To learn more about Press, 2005). a considerable distance from each both murders is so similar that it is gay men do not frequent so-called other, are both wooded areas where probable that the perpetrator(s) of gay cruising areas nor do they en- some gay men go for the purpose of both crimes might be the same. gage in anonymous sex in public anonymous sexual encounters, and At this point, however, whether places. The gay community is, of are described by some as gay cruis- the two incidents are hate crimes or course, shocked by these murders. ing grounds. The two victims were whether they had anything to do As responsible individuals we are Trevor Paul Brewster and Michael with both victims as being thought concerned by the taking of any Paul Knott. Brewster, 45, was found to be gay is uncertain. lives. near Spectacle Lake in Burnside, and The police have acted in a to- Wayves wishes to extend its Knott, 44, was found near Mill Cove tally responsible and professional sympathy to the family and friends in Lunenburg County. manner in their investigation of the of the victims and expresses the murders, and in the information hope that the killer or killers will be they have made available to the pub- promptly brought to justice. Way- lic. Two thumbs up for the Halifax ves also cautions all of its readers to Gay Man Regional Police and RCMP for their avoid situations and places where Murdered In sensitivity and consideration. there is a danger from people who The reporting of these ghastly might prey on members of the gay Saint John events by the mainstream media is community. They’re just not safe. By D. S. Mack MacKenzie another matter. Some segments of The murder of Matthew Shepard A twenty year old man from Saint the media have reported on these in Wyoming in 1998 is well-known. John, was caught crimes in a responsible manner There have been many murders of running from the law only days after allegedly killing another Saint A passerby discovered the body of Trevor Brewster in the Spectacle Lake John man, the 29-year-old Kevin PFLAG Celebrates Champions area in Dartmouth, NS May 9, 2007. RCMP warn members of the gay James Palmer. Palmer was a call- community to exercise caution. centre worker with a zest for life, Against Homophobia according to his co-workers and friends. Palmer was known to be The Champions Against Homopho- Tyler Christiansen lost his home Establishing “TransParent Canada,” gay and because his body was found bia awards program was created to when he came out to his family at which is a “support network for Tides Of in a cruising area of Saint John, recognize Canadian individuals and 17 but rather than self destruct, parents and allies of trans children. some people in the LGBT com- organizations who through their he found a place to live, stayed in Through its website (http://www. Change At munity thought that it was a hate efforts have fostered greater accept- school and kept his goals of going transparentcanada.ca), it provides crime. The accused, Kevin Ronald ance of GLBTQQ2I persons, their to university and a future career reassurance and encouragement Wayves Brooks, was apprehended by the families and friends. On May 17, in teaching on track. Not only did for parents, links to resources, New Brunswick RCMP and the 2007 Champions will be celebrated Tyler keep himself afl oat, but he and an opportunity to share with There is something to be said Saint John Police Force within days in four cities; Charlottetown, Saint decided to help others who faced each other the concerns and joys for the status quo. There’s also of Palmer’s death. John, Toronto, and Calgary with abuse and homophobia as well. He associated with this journey.” Says much more to be said about The body of the victim was found events to honour individuals and established a Gay/Straight Alliance Joan Wiley, “Parents from coast to change -- as a way to be in con- in the early hours of the morning organizations who are making a at his school and challenges bullying coast in Canada and as far away as stant touch with community un- by a person walking their dog in a difference. and ignorance whenever he sees it. Ireland and Idaho have sought out dercurrents. In this issue Wayves municipal park. According to SJPD “Diversity is the backbone of “I want to educate people and help the organization.” is changing its look, we hope to Inspector Darrell Scribner, the cause Canadian society,” says Cherie them to understand how we feel, Halifax’s Capital Health GLBTI match the higher quality of con- of death was a “gunshot wound.” MacLeod, Executive Director of so that anyone can relate to us and initiative was named a Champion tent we’ve been receiving. You’ll Police claimed that the motive PFLAG Canada. “There is a grow- ultimately become more accepting,” for their work to establish a safe notice we have a new front page was a “disagreement between the ing awareness of the challenges says Tyler. “Starting the GSA at point of access to primary health -- giving a stronger presence to two men who were known to each facing people who are, or who are my school has given some students care services to GLBTI’s. issues affecting our community. other for less than a few weeks.” perceived to be GLBT. Schools are hope that there are some people “The vision for the program be- We also have a Comments & The accused told the police that working to confront homophobia who do care.” longs to Dr. Rod Wilson, a family Opinions page (see page 15) he had driven to the park with his in the classrooms, creating a safer Joan Wiley says that her journey physician working in Halifax,” says including for the fi rst time an victim and that he had taken a gun and more productive learning envi- of self discovery began with the Jeanne Rokosh of Capital Health. Editiorial piece from the Way- with him. Inspector Scribner would ronment for all students and busi- words, “Mom, I have something to “He observed the need to improve ves team. Finally, we’ve made a not divulge the caliber of the gun. ness leaders are focusing on diversity tell you.” She goes on to explain, safe access to primary health care cosmetic change --- using white Brooks will go before a judge on to optimize their investment in “When our son came out to us as for GLBTI’s.” The partnership be- newsprint for the magazine’s May 22, 2007, charged with second human resources. The reward for a transgender person, we reacted tween Capital Health and the IWK wrap around. Love it? Hate it? degree murder. these efforts is a stronger and more as probably many parents would Health Centre allows them to serve Share your thoughts and ideas The LGBT community in the prosperous Canada, but acceptance — we were bewildered, we felt all genders and all ages. with us --- help make your com- greater Saint John area expresses and understanding are key.” guilt that we had somehow failed Joan Wiley captures it best by munity magazine a better one. its heartfelt condolences to Palm- To kick off PFLAG’s Champi- him, and we were tremendously reminding us of the words of Dr. [email protected] er’s grieving family, friends and ons Against Homophobia Initiative, worried that he would be targeted Martin Luther King Jr.: “Injustice Wayves now has a ‘face’ on co-workers. A luminary was lit to two individuals and one organiza- by transphobic bigots.” Coming to anywhere is a threat to justice eve- Facebook. Search for Wayves at honour Palmer’s memory on May tion have been selected as this year’s terms with her own feelings led Joan rywhere.” http://www.facebook.com. 17, the International Day Against fl ag bearers and have been recog- to seek out the support of others On May 17, come out and join Homophobia and Transphobia, nized as National Champions. Tyler going through what her family was in with PFLAG Canada to celebrate recognizing Kevin James Palmer as a Christiansen of rural Ontario, Joan experiencing. When she found no all the Champions. “Champion Against Homophobia.” Wiley of Niagara, Ontario; and the such supports existed in her area, For more information visit: We will remember. Halifax Capital Health Initiative. she decided to create them herself. http://www.pfl agcanada.ca. 2 June 2007 Wayves Atlantic News ISCANS On Tour By HMISM Empress VII Natassha N! tinue to be taken out. The charities Freak Show, Easter Show, ICP Ball at our Coronation festivities in The past few months have been a for Reign VII of ISCANS are the and countless other fundraisers. November. At the time of publi- roller coaster full of several very AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia The focus of this year’s efforts cation, events are booked for all exciting and successful events that Emergency Relief Fund, Byrony has not necessarily been on prepar- four Sundays in May, with several have highlighted not only great House For Battered Women and ing elaborate fundraising plans, events, including ISCANS visits to performances, but as well, our Children, Manna For Health, and but sticking to what has proven Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and Char- community’s willingness and inter- the Metro Turning Point Shelter. successful in years past: regular lottetown, est in supporting ISCANS as they Since February, events of interest weekly or bi-weekly events that - both planned for June. To learn endeavour to raise money for four have included the King and Queen bring in the cash for our chari- more about our efforts, member- local charities. Participation has of Diamonds Pageant, Broadway ties and combined, give us a great ship and charities please visit www. been high and memberships con- Show, College of Monarchs Show, end total that we can distribute imperialcourtns.com. Fierté Moncton Seeks Celebrate Pride The

breaks camp countryside Volunteers Island Way! Pride, and we’re grateful for your PEI Pride Week will be held July 7 blaze your way down to the bowl- 7 8 The of Nature Face-off Queer II: Gay by default, on Facebook 9 is DaBomb, New HRM group addictions tackles DaPoPo Cafe in the Ball April 2007, Transsexuals Fetish What is FurFest?, 10 out, Stain of Eating Chef’s the Berry Reviews: Corner, 11-14 15 eds Groups & Services, Classifi Events, tell us The Last Word, Comment, Letters, You By Paul LeBlanc With less than 100 days left before generosity. - 14, 2007. This year our theme is ing alley for a rousing evening of the rainbow carpet is rolled down Although very encouraged by Carousel of Colors. The week will glo-bowling. Thursday night will Main St., Moncton River Of Pride’s recent new volunteer registrations begin with a camp-out at Vista Bay be our annual Pride Show and emphasis is now on fundraising, (we welcome Ed, Ben, and Roger Golf course. Participants can pitch silent auction. Friday night is our volunteers and programming. G.), we are still actively looking a tent, socialize and enjoy a day of Pitch for Pride softball game - guys As you read this, the fi rst annual for more of you to join the chal- golfi ng. That evening the lodge will versus the gals: drag encouraged! Gala Fundraiser Dinner, at which lenge. Please contact Terry at host an evening of karaoke. Sun- Finish up the week on Saturday our fundraising campaign was [email protected]. day’s events will include a church with the offi cial Pride Parade, Fes- launched, has taken place. Thank A new “sports” project is be- service and pot luck dinner. On tival on the Waterfront and Pride you to our hosts Mario and Jacky ing considered, and we’re try- Monday join us for our offi cial fl ag Dance at the Delta. If you would of Amore Passion, and to the vol- ing to gage the level of interest raising in Charlottetown or Sum- like to help out with Pride or unteers and guests who all contrib- in it, so please contact Roger. merside. That evening will be Steak would like to perform in the show uted to a memorable evening. Two [email protected] for more and Fries and Trivia with Trish the or waterfront, please contact us at levels of sponsorship are available: information. Dish. Lots of laughs and prizes to [email protected] or phone (902) Marketing Partner and Friend of Congratulations to DJ Dewolfe be had. Tuesday night get our your 388-0969. Please note that these and Nathalie Belliveau, our latest pride colors and join us in a Pride events are subject to change. More Best Colour Costume prize pack- pubcrawl. There will be games and information will be available on Important age winners. Reminder: “BLUE” prizes! On Wednesday night put our website http://www.peipride. is the colour for our next party on your whitest and brightest and com as it is fi nalized. WAYVES Dates! on June 2. Issue Content Deadlines: Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec wayves 7 (the fi rst Friday of each month) Mea Culpa Send your news, ideas, comments, Dear Wayves: criticisms, columns, cartoons and more to I’m writing in regard to your wayves

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Andrea Claire Miller Bill McKinnon Calandra Smith Cam MacLeod Daniel MacKay Denise Holliday Gerrit Volkmann http://www.wayves.ca. Wayves June 2007 3 PEI Pride To Host 2008 National FCP Conference PEI Pride is proud to announce conference. This package high- of work ahead of them. about how to host a conference Canada and some of the United their success in the bid to host the lighted the benefi ts of bringing the “Now in addition to planning of this type. We are really excited States. Events will include speak- 2008 Fierté Canada Pride (FCP) FCP conference to PEI. Pleased our own summer events, we have about showing what a great place ers on various topics and several conference. During a recent trip with the bid, it was voted all in a weekend of speakers and social PEI is and giving everyone a little social events. Further information to Vancouver, BC, Sue Keen and favour to have PEI Pride host the events to plan for March of 2008. taste of Island hospitality, “ says will be posted on our website as it Trish Daley presented a bid pack- 2008 conference. Excited about It will be hectic, but we are up to Daley. The 2008 Conference will becomes available. age to the FCP board, as well as the upcoming event, the PEI Pride the challenge. We had a great time be held in late March and will bring other attendees of the 2007 FCP committee also knows there is a lot in Vancouver and learned a lot representatives from all across Montréal Separates - Club Montréal, That Is! By D.S. Mack MacKenzie gust, when it moved from its origi- about their past experience with ous bar owner Dob- The future of Saint John’s, gay nal location on Sydney Street to the LGBT community, Gallager son long enough that bar is in limbo. May 1 was the of- its brighter and larger site in Saint and Grandy said they were “willing she knew most regular fi cial separation of Club Montréal John’s heritage area. The former to learn,” but they’d only owned Club Montréal pa- from its previous owner, Kevin location was where the celebrated the bar for less than 48 hours and, trons by drink. Gill- Dobson. The 47-year-old Dobson Bogart’s Bar was located, run for without looking at the books, ingham describes her says that he and his wife realised years by local LGBT Champions they really didn’t know what the title as the “runner,” that running a big bar like the one against Homophobia, Carl Trickey future held, but gay patrons will not the bar manager, at 75 King Street was taking up a and James Crooks. be welcomed. but clearly, she’s the lot of his time. Dobson has other No one seems to know if this re- The bar has a Fire Department go-to person when business ventures around the city, cent business transaction will spell capacity of 210 people. Its pool something needs to get done or relaxing and friendly,” she says. including at least one other bar the death of the only gay bar in table is free for customers right a question needs an answer. She “We’ve had no major problems, which caters more to a straight, the southwestern New Brunswick now, but bar manager Jenny Gill- admits that her future is uncertain and the welcoming atmosphere blue-collar clientele. region, or if new owners Mark Gal- ingham said it’s likely the table will until she fi nds out more about the provides a good place to meet new The 2500-square-foot dance bar lager and Dave Grandy will breathe be refurbished and possibly a usage new owners’ plans. Gillingham people.” had a separation of sorts during new life into an ailing relic with charge will be put in place. could be the bar’s greatest asset. Saint John’s Pride Week last Au- untapped potential. When asked Gillingham worked for previ- “You will fi nd that this bar is very Safe Harbour: A Year In Review By Bill McKinnon of the year. Receipts were higher moving to a larger space. The 2007 come to services at varying levels The Annual General Meeting of than budgeted, but expenditure on budget includes money to be set of regularity. In addition to weekly Safe Harbour Metropolitan Com- some items exceeded the planned aside for a future accommodations services, Safe Harbour conducts munity Church (MCC) took place amounts. In 2007, Safe Harbour fund. baptisms, funerals/memorial serv- on March 25. The meeting included is budgeting for substantially in- What is this organization all ices, and weddings (10 in 2006). tabling financial statements, re- creased receipts. Some expenditures about? Safe Harbour seeks to be Some signifi cant achievements viewing budgets and reports from will also rise, but they should be an open and inviting church com- in 2006 include organizing the fi rst the various ministries, and electing reasonably well controlled. Al- mitted to growth and diversity in Interfaith Service for Pride, co- a new board of directors. though there are challenges ahead a non-judgmental environment, hosting the World AIDS Day vigil, Safe Harbour’s revenues for for Safe Harbour, the congregation which encourages people to learn participating in the National Day and the Pride Parade. all ministries, except Manna for seems confi dent about its future and grow in their spiritual journey against Homophobia, sponsoring A decision was made to discon- Health, totalled $33,286 in 2006. and is looking forward to attracting with Christ. Safe Harbour has 29 a child at an orphanage in Zimba- tinue the once-a-month evening Disbursements totalled $35,923, so new members, and to embarking members, another 10, called friends bwe, supporting MCC in Eastern services. All regular services now there was a defi cit of $2,237, leaving on new initiatives. Of particular of Safe Harbour, who attend serv- Europe and its church growth take place at 11 a.m. on Sundays at a cash balance of $1,895 at the end interest is the prospect of one day ices regularly, and many more who initiatives around the world, and the Bloomfi eld Centre, Suite 108, supporting Manna for Health, 2786 Agricola St., in Halifax. To pastoral care services for people in learn more about Safe Harbour, see need. Several in-house educational http://www.safeharbourmcc.com. programs also took place including: To contact Safe Harbour write to Bible study and “Finding a Grown- [email protected], call 902- Up Faith: Five Steps to a Faith 453-9249 or fax 902-404-3776. That Works.” There were fun events too, such as movie screen- ings, dances, dinners-out, potlucks, 4 June 2007 Wayves Costas NSRAP News In Truro Thoughts From The Chair If you’re at all like me, spring is December, Parliament finally put are threatened by our equality, The Northern AIDS Connection taking you a little by surprise. to rest (we hope) the issue of same- and they continue to get attention. Society is pleased to announce that Please pass this along to all your Where has the year so far gone? sex marriage, affirming equality for But I’m incredibly proud of all the CBC Radio personality, Costas friends, family and co-workers. All It seems like the whole Rainbow all Canadians who want to marry. Nova Scotians who stepped up in Halavrezos, has agreed to be special monies raised will be used to help community is already knee-deep What really excites me is that all response to the negative reaction. guest speaker at this year’s annual educate our youth and the com- in its planning for summer. I feel Nova Scotia MPs voted in favour Not just NSRAP and others in the Art for AIDS Auction. The Auc- munity at large about the facts sur- like I just took over as Chair, and of equality—only Prince Edward community, but our friends and al- tion will be held on June 4 at the rounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. NSRAP is already planning for our Island and the Territories can say lies in straight circles, who join us Best Western Glengarry in Truro We have now been officially living June AGM! in celebrating diversity and toler- from 7 to 10 p.m. (doors open for with AIDS for over 25 years. My Already, we’re turning When I think about ance as true Bluenose values. viewing at 6 p.m.). Cash bar and children have never known a world our thoughts to planning Underneath all of that pride is a silent auction will also be avail- without AIDS. How about yours? for Pride. As always, this our community, I feel little bit of uncertainty for where able. Fight AIDS, not people with Help us continue the fight to end year’s Pride is shaping up to we’re going. This year’s Pride AIDS. Why? Because AIDS truly AIDS in our lifetime and theirs. be a great community event. an immense pride committee organized an excellent does affect us all! Sharon Farrell, Treasurer North- NSRAP will be taking active for where we are. Town Hall meeting to address just ern AIDS Connection Society part this year. Besides our this question. I know that NSRAP presence in the parade, this year we the same. That flies in the face of learned a lot from all of the discus- LGBT Section Of will be organizing the timeOUT stereotypes some Canadians have sion, and is moving ahead with Lecture Series at the Spring Gar- about our part of the country—but some initiatives suggested at the den Road Library. Among other my work with NSRAP shows me meeting. I hope we hear more input Halifax Directory things, Pride is an opportunity that we have a strong community from our members at our AGM In April, 2006, we published an So far, there are three businesses to reflect on where we are as a here, whose voice demands to be (new members always welcome!) article about the Halifax Cham- named in their hard-copy and on- community, and where we’re go- heard. and throughout the year. ber of Commerce having finally line listings: Menz Bar/Mollyz ing. Our three speakers will offer Even in more negative mo- For the next issue of Wayves, I’ll decided to include a “Gay Busi- Diner, SeaDogs Sauna & Spa, and their own perspectives on these ments, there’s a lot to be proud have some further thoughts about nesses” section. Last month, the Venus Envy. A lot of the credit for questions. of. I’m sure you recall the ECMA where the community goes from new directory was published with achieving this new status goes to When I think about our com- hoopla, when a picture of Ashley here. For now, I hope you’re look- the section. Doug Melanson, who with David munity, I feel an immense pride for MacIsaac kissing his husband was ing forward to the coming events Landry owns and operates the first where we are. Nothing is perfect, published in the local media. There of summer as much as I am. Kevin two enterprises on the list. The of course, but is so much positive was some negative reaction, to be Kindred, [email protected]. Halifax Chamber of Commerce to say about our recent past. In sure—there are still people who is the largest amongst mid-sized Canadian cities and is considered the leading Chamber in North America. As the voice of business NSRAP AGM 2007 in HRM, the Chamber advocates Members of the Nova Scotia ciously offered to host us at their on behalf of almost 2,000 members Rainbow Action Project, take offices on 2281 Brunswick Street and the 90,000 men and women note--NSRAP’s Annual General in Halifax. they employ. Its vision is to build Meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Take advantage of this oppor- and strengthen business culture. June 16, 2007. tunity to meet the Board and staff For more about the Chamber of This year, the Lesbian, Gay and of NSRAP, and put in place the Commerce, check out http:// Bisexual Youth Project has gra- Board of Directors for the next www.halifaxchamber.com. year. You’ll hear our report of our last year’s activities, and help us develop plans for the upcoming year. Remember, an organization is as only as strong as its membership. We want your input! For further information, or to join NSRAP, please contact us at (902) 444-7887, or nsrap@nsrap. Kevin Kindred, NSRAP chair ca.

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Professional Realty Wayves June 2007 5 Dawn’s Early Light Dear Dawn, I can certainly empathize with whether or not you are out. We work environment. I’m tired! Tired of my community you. The decision to “come out” is do ourselves and our community Slinging homophobic remarks judging me and others for not being fraught with so many personal and no favours when we begin judg- goes against your human rights as ‘out’ as they think we should be. political aspects that it’s difficult to ing each other based on our per- and it is considered a form of Come To The As a lawyer I work with some very keep sight of what’s important. In sonal choices. Coming out is very workplace violence. It will begin conservative, straight, “wasp-type” my opinion we make a big deal of much a personal choice when and to affect your health emotionally Light! personalities who see no problem coming out for if you are ready and physically if it has not already. Dawn wants to hear from you. with slinging homophobic slurs at many reasons. to increase your It has already had an effect on your Let Dawn shed some light on anytime and in front of anyone. Being more vis- “Why is being out level of “outness” ability to be who you truly are in your personal problems. Contact Not only is it not safe for me to ible in our so- such a big deal in or to come out at your work place. It is a vicious her at [email protected]. be out in my work place but it’s ciety can help all is your decision form of violence that causes the none of their god-damn business decrease the iso- our community?” and should not be victim to be silenced allowing the who I fuck or love. My ex and I lation we experi- based on pressure discrimination to continue which argued about this issue a lot. In fact, ence and help bring our issues out to do so. Having said this though perpetuates the need to stay in the I think it was one of the reasons of the closet which can often make my main concern for you is your closet. Homophobia has a way of we ended our relationship. Why it more difficult for homophobes to safety, if you sense that it’s not becoming internalized and is often is being out such a big deal in our find an audience. It also shows the safe for you to come out in your expressed as low self esteem or self community? world that we exist in every walk present work environment then hate. Addictions, negative coping Signed, Sick and tired of life demonstrating that we are an it seems to me that you do need skills, physical ailments, mental Dear Sick and tired, integral part of society. However to do a bit of soul searching as to health issues - depression and in it is none of anyone’s business whether or not this is a healthy some cases suicide can also be the result of homophobia. Taking ac- tion may mean speaking to your superiors, filing a complaint with Outgames Not Quite Bankrupt the Human Rights Commission, or Last summer’s World Outgames, money owed to them, thus leaving are owed approximately $2.3 mil- leaving your position. Whether or held in Montréal, were a financial creditors worse off. Of the more lion, 121 who are owed less than not you decide to act on this you disaster. Rather than see them than $5 million lost by Outgames, $500 will be paid. The more than really need to find some kind of declare bankruptcy, however, $3 million has been written off by 100 who are owed more than $500 ongoing support in order for you creditors have decided to settle. the governments that loaned it to will accept a settlement of $500, to stay healthy. However, keep in Bankruptcy would make it more them. According to the Montréal and 80 major creditors will receive mind if this is happening to you difficult for Outgames to collect Gazette, of the 308 creditors who 15-20%. it will continue and where does it stop? Kindest regards, Dawn

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Hey Tom Problem? June is busting out all over, as they sang in Car- point that he begins to lose his own individuality. ousel. Okay, maybe it isn’t really busting out but Milosh, B and I watched it with Giorgino on an By Bill McKinnon gay is usually not a problem. Being June always seems like a hopeful month to me. ancient VCR in his apartment surrounded by mod- Your spouse, partner, friend or gay or straight is not the issue; it’s Summer begins and those long lovely days of ern paintings, medieval candlesticks and wooden family member may be drinking the common bond of being affected smiling sun and caressing breezes seem to stretch angels. The video shows a funny and poignant too much. You can see what it’s by the alcoholism of others and of out endlessly and sensually before us. Barbecues, performance, capturing the essence of Bette with doing to them, but can you see taking action to fix the problem. trips to the cottage, sex outdoors, flowers bloom- her beautiful wide eyes and distinctive flat drawl. what it’s doing to you? Al-Anon People who benefit most from ing, all the lovely things that say “summer” to Recalling it now, I can’t help but ask if the era Family Groups are for families and the Al-Anon program are those me, begin now. June is an historic month as well of strong women performers is gone for good? friends of problem drinkers. They who attend meetings on a regular - Judy was born (and died) in June, Stonewall riots Who can we name, under the age of thirty, who are a separate fellowship from basis, make telephone contact with happened in June - consequently it is the beginning can give the kind of gripping portrayal that Bette Alcoholics Anonymous and they other members, read Al-Anon lit- of Pride season - and the Anthill and Fisherman’s or Katherine Hepburn or Susan Hayward gave? are compatible with professional erature, have a sponsor (a sort of Freud got married in June, on Midsummer’s Day. When drag performers want to give us recogniz- treatment. coach), apply the Al-Anon Twelve My spam box recently revealed notices that June able personalities they show us Streisand or Cher Considering that alcohol and Steps to their lives, and become in- is National Iced Tea month and Turkey Lovers or Madonna - the old broads of show biz – not substance abuse are of a magnitude volved in Al-Anon service work. month. How will Hallmark possibly keep up with Jennifer Lopez or even Angelina Jolie. I long for more prominent in the Rainbow If you live in the Maritimes, these holidays? the days when they real drama occurred on screen, community than for our hetero to learn more about the help and It is also the month for Father’s Day… or as I not in courtrooms. But enough about Boy George counterparts, Al-Anon provides hope Al-Anon offers to friends secretly think of it: Leather Daddy Day, after an and Paris Hilton. exposure to yet another impor- and families of problem drink- experience a few years back with a man with a The strong women nowadays tend to be lesbian tant resource for our community ers, call 902-466-7077, or visit the fondness for leather straps and curious tattoos in talk show hosts. Do you think it’s genetics that should anyone decide to use it. website at http://www.freewebs. even more curious places. I didn’t actually call him make Rosie and Ellen kick ass when it comes to How do LGBT’s fare in Al- com/alanonmaritimes. For those Daddy and his attitude was not exactly paternal ratings? (Oprah is in an entirely different category.) Anon? Lots of lesbians attend in Newfoundland & Labrador, call but he did fit the stereotype. He fairly reeked of Rosie has retired (again) now, but I notice that Al-Anon meetings and most seem 709-722-2666 or check out http:// testosterone which made it a sort of silly but fun Ellen has become a bit more openly lesbo – she to benefit. Gay men tend to fit in www.al-anonandalateen.nl.ca. interlude. As they say all work and no role play frequently talks about her partner, Portia, and really well. The reason is that in Some text in this article has makes Crawford a dull boy. often brings up coming out issues like her recent most Al-Anon meetings there are been copied from an Al-Anon Thanks for the birthday wishes (yes, e-cards hysterically funny interview with Nathan Lane. many more women than men. The Maritimes press release and from do count). As usual, I managed to make the cel- Middle America not nearly so disapproving as women are not threatened by gay their website. ebrations last over a week. There were packages the evangelicals and right wingers would have us men and vice versa, so being openly arriving by post and by courier – nice to know all believe. Ten years now since Ellen’s groundbreak- those broad hints didn’t fall on deaf ears. There ing “coming out” episode on her sitcom. What will were CD’s from New York, tea from Alberta (full the next decade bring? bodied with fruity notes!), several dinners, lunches The sprained ankle is still giving me a bit of Family Pride Breaks and two cakes. I am truly spoiled. It would be trouble which makes exercise a bit of a problem. embarrassing if I didn’t deserve all this attention. My doctor’s advice is to keep the feet elevated but Camp The Anthill prepared a veritable Italian feast, my body needs vigorous activity increasing my complete with printed menu, of lamb, zucchini heart rate. If only Jamie Foxx could be my physical By Kim MacDonald, Chair, reestablish the board to contact us. stuffed with pine nuts and cheese, oven roasted therapist! Will MSI cover that? FPCA Although some people indicated potatoes and carrots, and enough wine to float Well, Tommo, better run. There is smoke roll- As you may be aware, the Fam- interest we had no takers. a gondola. Then, for dessert, a cake the size of a ing out of the barbecue, the ice cubes are melting ily Pride Camping Association We also invited the commu- beer keg. As you know - to (mis)quote yet another in my gin and tonic and it’s almost noon already. (FPCA) was created a number of nity to our AGM on March 11 Broadway musical - when it comes to chocolate or Where does the time go? years ago with the aim of estab- at Mollyz to discuss the future of men “I’m just a gay who can’t say no.” She and FF Love ya! lishing an annual summer camp the association but only the board also gave me a lovely bottle of grappa. Alcohol, for the children of LGBT parents. attended. This indicated that there the perfect gift! After a long day at work, sipping However, due to a recent decline may not be a current need in the its astringent strong flavoured essence transports in membership and attendance at community for this type of or- me back to Italy and the civilized life which I so FPCA events, the present FPCA ganization. briefly sampled. board feels that the society is no Although we are saddened to see Speaking of Italy, did I tell you about the Bette longer able to continue. Further, the end of this wonderful organiza- Davis impersonator I met in Rome? His name a number of board members have tion, we are also encouraged by the was Giorgino and while he had a regular dull job stepped down from the board for fact that there are currently other in an office somewhere (I can only imagine!), his various reasons. organizations in the community real existence consisted of paying homage to his An e-mail was sent out to the that have the similar goal of con- favourite screen diva. Years ago he wrote and community several months ago necting LGBT families. starred in a short film in which he portrays a indicating that if anyone wanted to man who becomes obsessed with Ms. Davis to the Wayves June 2007 7 Nature Of Queer II — Gay By Default by Gerrit Volkmann genetic predisposition to become by the same group two years suggest that this region is “neither beliefs that sexual orientation is Last month I mentioned that our gay was obtained in 1993 by a later, only to be refuted in 1999 necessary nor sufficient for a ho- a choice and thus can be changed sexual orientation is not a choice group in the US. They studied by Canadian researchers. Skeptics mosexual orientation,” and that from “bad” back to “good”. But at and that it is engraved in our ge- male homosexuality in 76 families, predicted that this would happen regions on other chromosomes the same time there is great fear nome. But how much exactly do and discovered that there were because efforts to link behavioural may exist, which contribute to that the information could be mis- we know about the genetics of substantially more gay relatives on traits to genetics have never been male homosexuality. used. Genetic screenings of fetuses sexual orientation, which sets our the mother’s side of the family than successful. A study conducted in 2005 for chronic diseases and cancer default to gay, lesbian, bi etc.? on the father’s side. When one considers that the indicates that this is exactly the predisposition are already in use; As it turns out, the knowledge This interesting hereditary pat- colour of our eyes is determined case: all human chromosomes were screening for male homosexuality in this field still remains scarce. tern hinted at just one of our 23 by a total of three genes located scanned for potential “gay genes”, may soon also be possible. But Before the era of the human ge- chromosomes to likely contain a on two chromosomes, it doesn’t and apart from the region on the since the World Health Organiza- nome project, family and especially “gay gene”: the X chromosome, seem too likely anyways that there X chromosome, three more were tion has removed homosexuality twin studies often suggested a link which is exclusively passed on to would be just one gene located identified, all located on different from the list of mental illnesses between genetics and sexual orien- male offspring from the mother. on one chromosome leading to a chromosomes. in 1993, there must never be the tation, yet it remained to be con- A region on the X chromosome complex behavioural trait like male The public debate about these possibility for expecting parents firmed. Studies so far are focused was then located, which contained homosexuality. The three studies scientific findings and their ethical to abort their unborn child solely on male homosexuality, but the genetic material that with 99.5% from above indeed showed that implications has been an ongoing based on the predicted chance of findings may very well be applica- certainty predisposes a male to some gay subjects did not carry the process of controversy. Gay rights the child being homosexual. With ble to all sexual orientations. be gay. “gay gene” region on the X chro- advocates welcome the results be- knowledge always comes great The first direct evidence of a These results were confirmed mosome, leading the researchers to cause they indisputably negate all responsibility, and we must never forget this. Face-Off On Facebook: PEI Group Battles Homophobia In Cyberspace by Martha MacIntyre the end of her performance, Cho isn’t limited to small places like group has already hit 370 members. The Facebook group Revolution: said the following: “I have self PEI- we see the devastating effects Some group members come from PEI was started as a response to a esteem, which is pretty amazing, of prejudice and ignorance just as far away as Australia. PEI-based Facebook group called because if you are a women, if you about everywhere we look, no mat- “It’s an exciting time for our “Homophobic People.” are a person of colour, if you are ter where the location may be.” group, and an exciting time for Shannon Snow, a second-year gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, The group’s main focus isn’t people on PEI - and we’re prepared B.Ed student at UPEI, came upon if you are a person of size, if you necessarily aimed at promoting tol- to let the group take us wherever it the group one day and began shar- are a person of intelligence, if you erance or acceptance of those who decides to go,” said its creator. ing it with Ryan Woolfrey (the are a person of integrity... then are seen as different, and it isn’t Revolution creator) and many you are considered a minority in about any one issue in particular, others, who started engaging in this world. And it’s going to be re- whether that issue be size, sexual- intense online discussions about the ally hard for us to find messages of ity, skin color or physical ability. group’s legitimacy and purpose. self-love and support anywhere... It’s about shifting the focus away Become a After several days of discussion If you don’t have self-esteem you from what we see as “minorities”, that took place over Facebook, will hesitate to do anything in your and challenging everyone to seri- they then decided that instead of life. You will hesitate to report a ously evaluate their own sets of Sexpert! dwelling on the negative nature of rape. You will hesitate to defend privileges in society. Too often the the “Homophobic People” group, yourself when you are discrimi- onus is on those who are viewed as take a workshop at they should create their own place nated against because of your race, “different” to fight their way into where positive and progressive your sexuality, your size, your the cultural mainstream- and what conversation could take place. It gender. You will hesitate to vote. this facebook group is promoting was out of these collaborative dis- You will hesitate to dream. For us is introspection on the part of cussions that the group Revolution: to have self-esteem is truly an act those who, in many ways, already PEI was born. of revolution. And our revolution fit in. Ryan Woolfrey said a speech by is long overdue.” “To us, this is really the only comedian Margaret Cho encour- Woolfrey was captivated by way true revolution can happen. aged him in finding a direction for Cho’s idea of revolution. There needs to be a fundamental the group. “After hearing those words, I reevaluation of how society is “While trying to come up with became intrigued by her idea of structured, and a questioning of ideas and a focus for the group, I “revolution”, and thought it was why certain people constantly find stumbled across a performance by fitting for a group who wanted to themselves as society’s margins,” 1598 barrington st, halifax comedian Margaret Cho, which challenge ignorance and oppres- said Woolfrey. 902-422-0004 featured a speech that I felt encapsu- sion in a place like Prince Edward Revolution PEI has no real vi- to order: lated wonderfully what our group Island. It’s also important that we sion or plan for where they want 1.877.370.9288 or should be about,” he said. Towards recognize that cultural ignorance their group to go in the future. This www.venusenvy.ca 8 June 2007 Wayves Café DaPoPo is DaBomb!

By Gerrit Volkmann “This is our menu for today. We beer baron’s nephew Sandy the actors’ spontaneity and also have a special: 3 sonnets for Keith Jr. – about the hid- creativity. The nice thing is the price of 2!” Huh, sonnets on den philosophy of time, that the actors want their a menu? No, that’s not a joke. and while I have my very audience to be involved: It’s a revolutionary idea to bring own laughs (the actors skip so we set the scene – a shoe literature and theatre to the public, shop; the actors – wittily created by Garry Williams. old acquaintances He’s the artistic director of the from school days. DaPoPo theatre company, an inde- From there the pendent group of dedicated actors story evolves, we based in Halifax. spice it up from Kim Parkhill and Paul Rogers in “Pasta Every last Thursday of the time to time with Bolero”...yumm month at 8 p.m., the group takes un pr ed i ct abl e the words and plot twists. And over Mollyz Diner on 2104 Gottin- the silences in summer, “depending on Mollyz gen St. and turns the relaxing we laugh ourselves to continued support, constant audi- between. The tears... bistro-bar atmosphere into “Café sonnet special ence numbers and our own availa- DaPoPo,” a bodacious world of Café DaPoPo is a bility.” The next café is on May 31, is definitely great experience that songs, poetry and stage plays. an enchanting and then on June 28. Experience it Everything is à la carte: from the stems from its originality and yourself! You can check out the and wonderful the variety of marvelous actors. hilariously written menu you pick way to start menu in advance at http://www. what you want to indulge in, and There is certainly room for cafedapopo.blogspot.com. the evening. improvement considering the actors perform the “coursez” While we right at your table. the logistics of individual wait for the performances and how to My friends and I have the son- entrée, our net special for starters. The 14-lin- deal with distracting noise eyes and ears factors that simultaneous ers are brought to our table, each wander about performed by a different actor. It’s performances produce. But to the neigh- here also lies an indisputable interesting how different poetry bouring tables. Someone’s digging sounds when someone recites it pro: the opportunity for real deep into a poem of puns everyone to freely roam the just for you: the eye-contact, the and cacophony; a couple licks the very own personal way of using setting and to join into oth- juices from a humorous Jesus er attendee’s menu choices. Christ Superstar; and is that Otherwise we would have a neon-green socket puppet missed the thrilling “Pasta gracefully whispering love Bolero,” which ought to verses over there? Now I’ve Performance Photos between English and German), it have a cult status soon. Credit: Carolin Anthes unless noted seen it all. amazes us how suddenly we are Garry Williams plans to run Our main dish arrives, sucked into the mysterious, enig- Café DaPoPo throughout the an excerpt from “13 Ways matic atmosphere of the scene, and of Looking at a Madman,” we almost forget that we are in a which was performed by bistro. Superb! New HRM Group DaPoPo at the Atlantic As a big fan of improvising Fringe Festival in 2006. It is in all aspects of life, I choose an an interplay between three “Improv” for dessert. This is also Tackles Addictions men – one being the Halifax The Cafe DaPoPo cast (Photo by Kim a good opportunity to check on Parkhill) Halifax, NS – Alcohol, drugs, holidays, such as Pride, or even tobacco, gambling: are addictions Hallowe’en. A Rainbow Commu- an issue for those of us identifying nity LC would cross geographic as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans- borders as much as our community gender (LGBT)? Sadly, there’s not already crosses the bounds of sexu- enough research yet to say how ality and gender. our communities might differ from At the first few meetings, the the non-queer population. Yet group around the table has resem- the stories we share, and simple bled a round-up of the usual queer observation, might suggest that, suspects; with members from the whether it’s due to internalized LGB Youth Project, the AIDS homophobia, or because we so Coalition of Nova Scotia, and often begin our queer lives in con- Capital Health’s LGBTQ Initia- nection with alcohol or drug use, tive. However, involvement in the or whether it’s simply that we like Committee is open to the public, to party, addiction seems to be a requiring only your interest and distinctive thread running through engagement. Indeed, a Rainbow the rainbow quilt. LC would probably benefit even At the invitation of Capital more than most from real grass- Health’s Addiction Prevention roots involvement. Although an and Treatment Services (APTS), LC works with the support of a group of concerned individuals APTS, the message it chooses to from Halifax met in April and May put forward is very much of its to talk about establishing a Local own choosing. So often, in Nova Committee (LC) to promote aware- Scotia’s Rainbow World, the ness around addictions within the same voices are raised again and Rainbow Community. APTS has a again. Given that this is an issue proven track record of developing that touches all of us, the more and working with its LCs; there the community comes forward to are established groups in Eastern speak for itself, the more clearly Passage, Cole Harbour, Musquodo- its message will speak to the needs boit Valley, and all around HRM. of our people. Most of these tend to focus their The next meeting of the Rain- activities on Addictions Awareness bow Awareness LC will take place Week (third week in November) on Wednesday, June 20, at 3 p.m. and for most, “community” means If you would like to attend, please neighbourhood. From the outset contact Michelle Sperry, Coordi- it was recognized that an LC serv- nator of Volunteer Services, Ad- ing the LGBT community would diction Prevention and Treatment be working differently. Its event Services, (902)424-4976. planning might focus on our own Wayves June 2007 9

What is FurFest?

By Larry FurFest is a close encounter of time.” the bear-hug kind. It’s a giant, “I enjoy seeing old faces and new gay-friendly family reunion in a faces. The event is small enough luxury waterfront hotel with the that it makes it easier to remember opportunity to meet some kissin’ names.” cousins. It’s great food, great fun, “Overall it was a fun experience. great prizes and a financial boon to It was ultimately the people that AIDS New Brunswick. Whether made it that way, not the events you come to see old friends or or the hotel.” make new ones from around the “The most relaxing time of my world, there’s a warm welcome whole summer.” waiting for you. We’d like to invite you to Never been to FurFest? Here’s Canada’s best bear party. FurFest what a few people said about their will be held August 2 - 5, 2007, experience with us... in Fredericton, New Brunswick, “FurFest is a quality event and Canada. We have decided that 2007 I love the fact that it is so well will be the final FurFest. If you’ve organized.” heard about FurFest through the “The guys were great to talk years, but have never attended, with and make new friends, they this is your last chance. We hope were down to earth. I for one came all our friends will return for the to this weekend not expecting re- Farewell Party. ally that much but ending it with For more information on Fur- the best weekend I had in a long Fest check out htt://www.furfest. ca.

Fetish Ball April 2007

This year’s Fetish Ball was held were very fun...a woman and a at Diamonds on Gottingen Street, lovely gentleman dressed up as a Halifax. Rouge Fatale (aka Jason puppy dog”. Spurrell) MCed for the first time. Rouge said “this was probably Rouge says there was a best one of the more unique functions costume contest that was quite that I’ve ever hosted. I’d do it again naughty. No pictures were avail- in a heartbeat”. Some teaser photos. able however Rouge described the Photo credits: Sarah DeVenne. winning couple this way: “they

Hostess for the fetish The Human Corsette Miss C of the Pink Velvet Burlesque ball Rouge “the mistress” showing the goods Transsexuals in the Fatale Countryside

In the same week a flyer adver- tising the Stewiacke Valley Expo 2007 arrived at Denise’s home, and she called and obtained a free table to present MTWSP material. The Stewiacke Valley Expo Fair was a major social barrier breaker since it was in her home territory. The or- ganizers let Denise know that they had received several compliments regarding her personal manner, and the way she answered ques- tions and explained the material she presented. MTWSP was started by Denise in October 2003 to promote edu- cation at both management levels and social grass roots regarding Denise Holliday with fellow transgender/transsexual issues. exhibitionist Sue Evans Workshops and venues like this (Futurewox) reach people in a personal and non-threatening way. MTWSP also Maritime Transgender Workplace publishes a free electronic newspa- Solutions turned up its activities a per production called “Odds and notch in April by attending two Sods,” a biweekly snap shot of new venues. trans issues around the world. She Al McNutt invited Denise Hol- also runs a perpetual information liday to display MTWSP material gathering and emailing program to at the Health Decision Making Fair provide free updated information in Truro. It was a major success to over 1000 people and organiza- with many Truro groups asking tions across Canada. questions, watching her presenta- For more information on tion and cleaning out her literature MTWSP go to http://www3. and freebies. ns.sympatico.ca/winpapernews. 10 June 2007 Wayves

Chef’s Corner Charbroiled Souvlaki Skewers Here we are in June and not much has You will need: changed as far as what mother nature is metal BBQ skewers, or wooden skewers soaked in water for one hour to prevent them from burn- serving for dinner in Atlantic Canada. ing 2 lb. of meat of your choice, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 inch strips When we actually have some local pro- duce, I will offer you some interesting Marinade Ingredients recipes using our fresh summer fruits and 1 cup red wine vegetables. But until then I am offering zest of 1 lemon 4 tbsp dried Greek oregano you a recipe for charbroiled souvlaki 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp ground cumin skewers. This recipe traditionally uses 1 tsp sea salt 4 - 6 cloves crushed garlic lamb, but it is just as yummy with beef, 2 tsp cracked fresh pepper 1 minced shallot pork, or chicken. I love to serve the skewers with basmati rice pilaff, Greek 1. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the prepared meat. Make sure all of the meat is in salad, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce. This contact with the marinade and put in an airtight container. Refrigerate over night. feast should be followed by drinking 2. Remove meat from marinade, blot dry, and skewer. ouzo and breaking dishes. Opa! 3. Heat clean and well-oiled grill to medium-high temperature. Grill for approximately five minutes on each side. Cooking time will vary depending on which type of meat you have chosen. Chef Darren is Chef and Co-owner of Chives Canadian Bistro, 1537 4. Remove from the grill and place on a heated platter. Barrington Street, Halifax, N.S. For reservation call (902) 420-9626, Serve and enjoy! www.chives.ca . Reviews Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds Stain of the Berry Ariztical Entertainment DVD release May 29, 2007 ISBN 1-897178-24-7 review by Ralph Higgins hilarious results. by Anthony Bidulka When young Troy (Marco Dapper) The deceptions start to unravel Insomniac Press shows up as a nude model for an as Kyle, Gwen, Rebekah and Marc Toronto, Ontario art class, he immediately becomes realize that the stakes of the game http://www.insomniacpress.com an object of lust for three of the may be too high and they begin to review by Ralph Higgins students. Kyle (Jim Verraros), who see Troy as a person, not a prize. Are you scared of the Boogeyman? has just broken up with his boy- Then country bumpkin, Troy, has Maybe you should be. The Boog- friend, Marc, hopes Troy is some surprises for them. eyman in Stain of the Berry is quite Bidulka gay and thinks that maybe T h i s f i l m h a s real and he or she is scaring people Troy could help him get gotten lots to death. Someone is stalking vic- over his loss. Tiffani (Re- tims, placing late night threatening bekah Kocham), who has phone calls and sending notes opment of Quant’s personal life evidence that writing in the mys- an insatiable appetite warning of imminent demise. - the heart and hormones part of tery genre does not automatically for carnal pleasures, Seems like a practical joke or a existence that both gladdens and preclude character development hopes Troy is straight, case of overactive imagination frightens him. Does he dare let or emotional connection with the and available… right until the first body is found. down his guard to let someone reader. The success of any story now! Gwen (Emily Was it suicide? A fragile per- in? Third is the search for his may be measured by the extent Brooke Hands), who sonality pushed over the brink by dear friend, Sereena, his enigmatic to which we, the readers, care is turned on by fan- the Boogeyman’s macabre sense neighbour who has played an inte- what happens to the characters. In tasizing about two of humour? Or, is there a killer gral part in his recent life and who those terms, Stain of the Berry, is a men together, hopes loose who enjoys toying with his has -mysteriously - disappeared. grand success - we root for Quant’s Kyle succeeds… and that she victims before finishing them off? Indications are that Sereena does achievements and we sorrow for can watch. o f This is the puzzle that gay sleuth, not wish to be found but it is more his losses. Bidulka has created a Troy, who is naive but not un- media atten- Russell Quant must solve, yet he than curiosity that drives Russell believable, likable hero who forges intelligent, is happy when the three tion and not just for knows that the closer he follows to seek her. Intuitively, he knows into dangerous territory, push- express an interest in being friends. the full frontal male nudity. Many the killer’s trail, the more likely it that her fate and his are intertwined ing through panic and fear by his He is uncertain about his sexual critics consider this sequel superior is that he will become the object of but is he prepared to accept the driving need to discover the truth. preferences, but his new buddies as- to the original. Certainly if you the Boogeyman’s attention. truth that links their lives? And somehow we have the impres- sure him that they will help in any enjoyed the first film, Eating Out, In this, the fourth in the Russell The mystery genre is a cel- sion that his success depends on way they can. What follows is an then you will enjoy this one. Both Quant mystery series by talented ebrated but often maligned one. our participation. Bidulka’s skill elaborate plot of mix-ups, miscom- have the same fast-paced action, hu- Saskatchewan writer, Anthony During the years when Dame makes the story so vivid that we munications, and manipulations as mour and wit. Eating Out 2: Sloppy Bidulka, we are presented with a Agatha was the reigning queen, feel as if we are the friend holding everybody wants to get the jackpot Seconds is a rather silly, light-heart- delightfully intricate story that it became tradition to purchase a the flashlight while Quant explores - farm boy Troy. Even Marc, who ed sexual romp, but it also casts a operates on three interconnected Christie for Christmas. Now it has the tunnel ahead. at first is content to watch from the satiric eye on stereotyping within layers. First, there is the whodunit become fashionable in some circles Ask for Stain of the Berry at your sidelines, decides to join in the fun. the queer community and raises of the mystery - find the Boogey- to dismiss all mystery writers as local bookstore and visit Anthony Soon, everyone is pretending to be the question of how each of us can man and stop him before he stops failed fiction writers who merely Bidulka at http://www.anthony- something they are not - Kyle even express pride in who we are. Quant. Second there is the devel- follow a formula. 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[email protected] web: groups.msn. day (7-9 pm (except December: 2nd Wednesday)) and volunteers. ) at Smallwood/University Center, searchgroup.dal.ca (Call for times & locations) Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, com/AtlanticCanadianLesbians UC-6022. Building located on Prince Phillip Drive. at Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton 874 York St. Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova Halifax: A Christian Church with an affirming ministry AtlanticPoz: A new discussion group is for individuals Fredericton NB E3B 3R8 Call us! Get involved! LBGT-MUN: “A Positive Place, to the GBLT community. Everyone is welcome!. 453- for Positive People!” Society, Halifax: Fundraising. 902-449-7612 web: living with HIV in Atlantic Canada. web: health.groups. PFLAG Canada - Moncton, Moncton: GLBTT2IQQ www.imperialcourtns.com, meets 1st Sunday, and 9249 email: [email protected] web: safehar- yahoo.com/group/atlanticpoz/ persons and their parents, families and friends. PFLAG Canada - St. John’s: Information or referral 2nd Sunday (Executive Meetings Are Currently Held bourmcc.com, meets every Sunday (11 am) at 2786 Egale President & Atlantic Director, St. John’s, NL: (506) 869-8191 email: [email protected] to one of our parents. email: [email protected] web: Every Second Sunday) at Meeting Locations Vary Agricola St. Bloomfield Centre, Suite #108 www.pflag.ca (709) 690-5244 email: [email protected] web: web: www.pflagcanada.ca/moncton.html, meets 3rd Intensity Dance, Halifax: non-profit dance col- Saint Mary’s Campus Outreach Society: www.egale.ca Monday (occasionally on the 2nd Monday — please St. John’s Pride, St. John’s: St. John’s Official Pride lective and presenting organization. email: Second Story Women’s Centre, Lunenburg: We Gay Men’s Gathering: at PO Box 36054, Halifax., call) at 7:30-9:30 PM at U. de M. in Rm 302, Adrien- Organization. 709-746-6564 email: info@stjohnspride. [email protected] web: intensitydance. offer a meeting space for women, support counsel- B3J 3S9 J.-Cormier Building. net web: www.stjohnspride.net tripod.com ling, programs, and referrals. (902)640-3044 email: GaySpaces: Free postings of GLBT-friendly places PFLAG Canada - Sackville/Amherst, Sackville NB/ Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth Project, Halifax: [email protected] web: www.secstory.com at to live in Atlantic Canada. email: info@gayspaces. Amherst NS: Support and education for GLBTT2IQQ Nova Scotia (902) support, education and social activities for youth Second Story Women’s Centre is located at 22 King org web: www.gayspaces.org persons, friends & family. 506-536-4245 email: Pride, Wolfville: Acadia’s GLBT group. 585- 25 and under from across Nova Scotia. 429-5429 Street, Post Office Centre, Lunenburg. [email protected], meets 2nd Monday (7:30 to Gender Expressions Atlantic: Support for transgen- 2165 email: [email protected] web: euler. email: [email protected] web: www. Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County, Cum- 9:30pm) at Meeting location alternates monthly acadiau.ca/~apride/, meets every Monday (7:30pm youthproject.ns.ca (support and connection across, berland County: We provide sexuality information and dered individuals ranging from Crossdressers to between Sackville: United Church Parlours, 112 Transexuals. email: gender_expressions@hotmail. (during academic year)) at Beverage Forum (old Week one: Monday – Transgender Discussion group education in an environment that respects and sup- Main Street, and Amherst: Maggie’s Place, 12 SUB) 7-9 pm; Tuesday – 18 & under Discussion group 6-8 ports choice. 667-7500 email: [email protected]. com web: www.geocities.com/gender_expressions/ LaPlanche Street (No scheduled meeting. Occasional social events, Acadia Women’s Centre, Wolfville: 585-2140 email: pm; Week two: Tues. Drop-in - 6-8 pm; Wed. – Movie ca web: cumberlandcounty.cfsh.info at 12 LaPlanche by invitation only.) PFLAG Canada - Saint John NB, Saint John: [email protected] web: axe.acadiau.ca/women- Night 7-9 pm. Week three: Mon. Transgender Discus- St., Amherst Monday - Thursday, 9 - 5 (by chance or Provides support to anyone dealing with issues of sion group – 7-9 pm; Wed. Activity Night. Week four: appt.) Confidential, hassle-free. Free condoms Halifax Transguys: support group for transmen at any centre (Acadia SUB Second Level Balcony ) sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 648-9700 Tues. Theme Drop-in – 6-9 pm; Wed. Movie Night Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County, Bridgewa- point in transition, locally and in Atlantic Canada. at email: [email protected], [email protected] Affirm United, Halifax Metro: GLBT & Friends support, – 7-9 pm. A youth food bank and STI testing on site. Please write for further information on our upcoming action and worshipping community within the United ter: Confidential information, support & services for web: www.pflag.ca/saintjohn.htm (1st Friday of each Please refer to website for times and details. ) at 2281 all ages & genders. Free condoms & info pamphlets. meetings and social events. month September - June at 7pm. No meeting in July Church. 902-461-4528 email: [email protected] at Brunswick Street. Box 33067, Halifax, NS B3L 4T6 527-2868 email: [email protected] web: Healing Our Nations, Dartmouth: Healing Our Nations & August. ) at 116 Coburg Street in Saint John, New LGB Youth Support Group Lunenburg County, www.LunCo.cfsh.info (Open by chance or by appoint- is an Aboriginal HIV/AIDS service organization that Brunswick in the Community Health Centre next to AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Sydney: Sup- Bridgewater: fun social/support group for under 25 ment ) at 4 Hillcrest Street Unit 8, Bridgewater. (On serves the Atlantic region. (902) 492-4255 email: St. Joseph’s Hospital. port, advocacy, prevention/education for those through the Sexual Health Ctr & LGBYouth Project. the corner of Dufferin and Hillcrest Streets). Closed [email protected] web: www.healingourna- Port City Rainbow Pride, Saint John: Pride Celebra- infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Free condoms!. 527-2868 email: [email protected] during summers. tions.ca (Healing Our Nations staff meet once on a (902) 567-1766 email: [email protected] tions Committee. email: events@portcityrainbowprid (Postponed until further notice: Volunteer facilitators South Shore Pride Social Club, Bridgewater: for 19 weekly basis. Training offered on request at no charge e.com web: www.portcityrainbowpride.com ;[email protected] web: www.accb. needed! (over age 25)) for Aboriginal peoples and/or organizations.) at 15 ns.ca, meets 1st Tuesday (6:00pm Board Meetings & older. 685-3297 email: [email protected] Alderney Dr., Suite 3, Dartmouth, NS. B2Y2N2 River Of Pride, Moncton: Organizes, promotes - Anonymous HIV Testing Available - See website for Manna For Health, Halifax: A special needs referral web: www.southshorepride.ca (No meetings at this and produces Moncton’s Pride events!. email: full calendar of events. ) at 150 Bentinck St, Sydney, food bank for those living with life threatening illness. time.) at We hold dances on the third Saturday of each Maritime Transgender Workplace Solutions Project, [email protected] web: www.fier- 429-7670 month from 9:00PM to 1:00AM. No dance in July. Upper Musquodoboit: Transgender Issues Work- N.S. B1P 6H1 temonctonpride.ca, meets 1st Tuesday, and last Northern AIDS Connection Society, Truro: HIV Door prizes and 50/50 draw and a major prize draw at shops and information resource. (902)568-2935 Tuesday (contact [email protected] for further AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, Halifax: non-profit, June dance. Cash Bar. Call or email for location. email: [email protected] web: www3. community-based AIDS organization, provincially prevention education initiative serving counties Col- meeting and event dates) at Triangles bar 234 chester, Pictou, Cumberland & East Hants. 895-0931 Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche: We are ns.sympatico.ca/winpapernews (No meetings, Work- St.George St. Moncton NB mandated. (902)429-7922 email: [email protected] shops by arrangements, Information source when web: www.acns.ns.ca email: [email protected] web: nacsns.tripod.com an affirming centre, welcoming all gay, lesbian, requested. Newsletter Odds & Sods bi-weekly) Safe Spaces Fundy Region, Saint John: Committed (Our Board of Directors meet bi-monthly on the third and transgendered people. 1.800.218.2220 email: to ending discrimination around issues of sexual Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: Live & Let Live AA Thursday of the month. Annual General Meeting held [email protected] web: www.tatacentre.ca Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society, assorted cities: Group for GLBT community- (902) 463-7895 email: orientation in youth. email: [email protected] regularly in June. See webpage for contact numbers Team Halifax, Halifax: All GLBT over 18, athletes Dedicated to developing gay leather communities in web: www.safespacesfundy.com (See our webpage [email protected] web: www.rationallunacy. in your area of northern Nova Scotia.) at 33 Pleasant the Atlantic region. email: [email protected] com/cout, meets every Monday (at 8pm) at St Mat- and performance artists, as well as anyone willing for schedule of meetings and socials etc @ www. Street, Truro, N.S. to help out. 422-9510 web: www.teamhalifax.com Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt): panels safespacesfundy.com) thews Church, 1479 Barrington St, Halifax (Use side door near Maritime Centre at bottom of stairs) Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Halifax: foster- (No fixed schedule at this time, look on website for - helping create, and lending. 902-454-5158 email: Safe Spaces Moncton, Moncton: Safe Spaces offers ing change through networking, education, outreach further details.) [email protected] web: www.quilt.ca (Call Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing, Halifax: 455-9656 support & counselling to GLBTQ Youth between 14- & community education. 902-444-7887 email: The Rainbow - Atlantic Awareness Society, (Cape Bre- if interested in volunteering or making a panel) at 3544 25. 869-6224 email: [email protected] web: Bedford United Church, HRM/ Bedford: An Affirming [email protected] web: www.nsrap.ca at TBA Acadia St. Halifax, NS B3K 3P2 ton/Halifax/Annapolis Valley): email: tpineo@hotmail. www.safespaces.ca Congregation of the United Church of Canada - ALL Outlaw, Halifax: Queer Law Students Association com web: To be released Project E: Presentation for youth, on gender expres- welcome. 835-8497 email: bedfordunited@eastlink. Safe Spaces Moncton Region, Moncton: Support at Dalhousie Law School. (Meetings vary. Please Tightrope, Halifax: leather & denim brotherhood. sion, myth busters, proper terminology and other Groups for GLBTQ Youth (14-25 years old). 506- ca web: www.bedfordunited.com, meets every email if interested.) at Dalhouisie Law School. 6061 facts. web: www.freewebs.com/xprojecte/ at available Sunday (9 am service - Casual and contemporary See our monthly events listing at http://gay.hfxns. 854-3049 email: [email protected] web: www. University Avenue. Halifax, Nova Scotia. org/LocalEvents. 455-0623, ask for Don, meets via web page safespaces.ca service. 11 am service - Quieter and more reverent in tone.) at 1200 Bedford Hwy at Sullivan’s Hill, near PFLAG Canada - Amherst/Sackville: Support and 3rd Saturday Propitation: A fellowship of gay and lesbian An- Saint John LGBTQ Lending Library, Saint John: over education for GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends & family. glicans and their friends. 416-977-4359 email: Atlantic Gardens Truro Pride, Truro: A group supporting GLBT 300 fiction and non-fiction titles. 634-8288 email: 506-536-4245 email: [email protected], meets 2nd individuals in the Colchester County. 902-895- [email protected] (We meet in members [email protected] (open Monday through Fri- BLT-Womyn of Halifax, Halifax: Bi Sexauls, Lesbian, monday (Contact us for meeting details.) at Sackville: homes on a Saturday or Sunday Evening once Transgender Womyn’s Discussion Group. Sue’s # 0931 email: [email protected], meets every day, 9 AM to noon.) at the office of Centenary Queen 165 Main Street. Amherst: 12 La Planche Street Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) at Coffee and conversation every other month for Evening Prayer Discussion, Square United Church at 215 Wentworth Street. 499-0335 email: [email protected] refreshments and fellowship.) at --contact for meet- web: ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynofhali- PFLAG Canada - Halifax, Halifax: support and educa- every Wednesday evening at the FairTrade Cafe on ing location. We prefer our heritage, worship, and SIDA AIDS Moncton, Moncton: offers support fax/ (Every second Sunday evening 6pm - 7:30pm tion for parents, family and friends. (902) 443-3747 Prince Street, between Commercial and Dominion Spirituality of the Book of Common Prayer. We are to people living with HIV and their families and ) at Dalhousie Women’s Centre 6286 South Street email: [email protected] (September-March: Streets. The group is open to all and the cafe is a gay troubled by such right wing organizations as the friends, education and awareness. 859-9616 email: (Beside Dalplex Driveway) Hope to see you at the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2-4 PM April-June: 2nd friendly environment. For information call the Northern prayer book society and Essentials. [email protected] web: www.sida-aidsmoncton. next meeting! Wednesday of the month, 7-9 PM) at individual AIDS ConnectionSociety at 902-895-0931 or email com at 165A Gordon St., Moncton, NB, E1C 1N1 homes [email protected] The Truro Pride also hosts Wayves Magazine: Atlantic Canada’s queer news and Bluenose Bears, Halifax: Club for bears and dances and other activities, ask for details. lifestyle magazine!. email: submissions@wayves. Spectrum, Fredericton: social and support group for those who like them. 463-4312 email: PFLAG Canada - Middleton, Middle - ca web: wayves.ca (Editorial meeting one Monday students, staff and faculty at UNB and STU. email: [email protected], meets 3rd Wednes- ton: Parents & friends. 902-825-0548 email: Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax: an inclusive night a month; layout one Sunday a month; see the [email protected] web: www.unbf.ca/clubs/spec- day [email protected] web: www.pflag- liberal religious community 429-5500, meets every trum, meets every Tuesday (7 pm) at SUB 203 canada.ca/middleton.html, meets last Friday (7-9pm) Sunday (10:30) at 5500 Inglis St Calendar on our web page) at downtown Halifax Cape Breton University Sexual Diversity Centre, - email us for details The UNBSJ Q-Collective, Saint John: A social and at the Wilmot Community Centre civic address 13972 Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House, Kingston: socials Sydney: We provide a welcoming environment Highway #1 wilmot. Wilmot is located just between support organisation for UNBSJ students, staff for GLBTQ people and their Allies. 902-563-1481 for gay men; gay & lesbian dances 19+. 902-765- and faculty. 506-648-5737 or 648-9227 email: kingston and Middleton. The hall depending on 2821 email: [email protected] web: New Brunswick email: [email protected] (M-F 9-4pm. Call or drop by direction that your coming from. Left if your coming [email protected] web: www.UNBSJ.ca (The for event listings, Ally Training, and Anti-Heterosex- faceitwithpride.tripod.com (Coffee every Thursday UNBSJ Q-Collective is interested in hearing from from the East side and Right if your coming from the 7-9pm, Dances on the first Saturday of the month, (506) ism/Homophobia Workshops!) at the Students’ Union West direction. other university LGBTQ organisations and would Building, Cape Breton University. for the exception of in November. There is two Affirming United Church - Centenary - Queen Square like to possibly meet or collaborate.) at various loca- PFLAG Canada - Sydney, Sydney: PFLAG Sydney dances held in October, On the First Saturday and United Church, Saint John: invites you to worship!. tions; event particulars will be emailed to anyone Colchester Sexual Assault Centre, Truro: Provides provides support & education on issues of sexual the Last Saturday of that Month and NO Dance in 634-8288 email: [email protected] web: www. who registers with the UNBSJ Q-Collective and/or support and information to anyone (GBLTQ included) orientation & gender identity. Karen 564-8728 email: November.) at email or call for locations or special cqsunited.ca, meets every Sunday (10:30am) at 215 who gets the UNBSJ weekly “E News”. Past events affected by sexual assault and abuse. 902-897- [email protected], meets last Sunday (of events or themes Wentworth St, Saint John, NB 4366 email: [email protected] (80 include the annual Rainbow Peace March, guest the month at 7:30pm. No meetings for July and Venus Envy Bursary Society: An annual award open AIDS New Brunswick / SIDA Nouveau-Brunswick, speakers, movie nights, participate in Maritime Pride Glenwood Drive, Truro, N.S., B2N 1P3 Mon-Fri August.) at Family Place Resource Centre 106 9:30-4:30) to all women studying in NS. web: www.venusenvy. Fredericton: committed to facilitating community- Parades, Supporters of PFLAG Canada’s “Communi- Townsend Street, Sydney NS ca/halifax based responses to the issues of HIV/AIDS. 459-7518 ties Encourage Campaign” and “Champions Against Cumberland Pride Support Group, Amherst: For PFLAG Truro: 662.3774 email: [email protected] web: www.aidsnb.com Homophobia”. gay,lesbian,bisexual,transgender and transsexual X-Pride, Antigonish: social & support group at X. Positive Connections: Teleconferenced sup- 867- 5007 web: www.stfx.ca/people/xpride (Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 12:30PM UN sur DIX - l’Association des étudiant.e.s GLB de individuals of cumberland county. 660-5004 email: and 1:30PM to 4:30PM) gaylords_1975@hotmail, meets 3rd Thursday (7:30 port groups for people living with AIDS. email: Prince Edward Island (902) l’Université de Moncton, Moncton: Vise à éduquer, à [email protected], meets every Monday AIDS Saint John, Saint John: improve quality of life for sensibiliser et à offrir des ressources dans la langue PM) at 7 kent drive, amherst, n.s. exit 3, victoria st., Abegweit Rainbow Collective, Charlottetown: Serving 3rd street on right. (evening 7:00pm - 8:00pm) at by phone. No long those infected & affected by HIV, reduce the spread française. email: [email protected] web: distance charges. For more info call 425-4882 ext GLBTTQ Islanders, their friends and families. 894- through education 652-2437 email: [email protected]. www.umoncton.ca/unsurdix/ (Visitez le site Web ou DalOUT, Halifax: LGBTQ Society at Dalhousie. 494- 228 or 1-800-566-2437 ext 228 or e-mail. 5776 email: [email protected] web: www.arcpei.ca, com web: www.aidssaintjohn.com envoyez un courriel pour en apprendre davantage au 2190 email: [email protected] web: societies.dsu.ca/ meets 2nd Tuesday (of each month) at ARC Offices Pride Cape Breton Society, Sydney: Dances and East Coast Bears, Fredericton: adult men who are, sujet du travail que nous accomplissons. ) dalout, meets every Thursday (During the academic at 144 Prince Street, 3rd floor year we meet at about 7pm each Thursday night.) Social Events. Monthly dances are Adults Only! or like, masculine, hairy men. 506-455-2856 email: UNB/STU Women’s Collective, Fredericton: Women Check website for other events. (902) 539-4627 AIDS PEI, Charlottetown: 566-2437 email: [email protected] web: www.eastcoastbears. of all ages and orientations. , meets every Monday at at Dalhousie University, check OUT our website or [email protected] web: www.aidspei.com at 144 contact us for details web: www.pridecapebreton.com (Dances on the 2nd com (See webpage for schedule.) 5pm at the University Women’s Centre at the SUB Saturday of every month. Check website for dance Prince Street Fredericton Lesbians and Gays, Fredericton: Oc- Woodstock GLBT Youth Advocate and Family Family Pride Camping Association (Rainbow Spirit), theme!) at Southend Community Centre. Maps are Gay PEI Mailing List, province-wide: Electronic mail- casional social events and Email listserv. email: OutReach, Woodstock: Books, movies, advice, di- Halifax: FPCA plans events for GLBT families with at our website. ing list for all GLBT, questioning and friendly, focus kids of all ages. From Camping weekends to bowling [email protected] web: www.geocities.com/westhol- rections, contacts, and support etc. for the family. Pride Guide Publishing: publisher of community is on PEI. email: gay-pei-owner@yahoogroups. lywood/3074 328-4868 email: [email protected] events. email: [email protected] web: www.fpca.ca (Con- com web: groups.yahoo.com/group/gay-pei (It’s an tact us if you are interested in helping out or would like focused maps, directories, event programs and more. Gais.es Nor Gays Inc. (GNG), Petit-Rocher (Bathurst 902-423-6999 email: [email protected] electronic list, there aren’t meetings. You can join and to be contacted when we have events.) start posting at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gay- area): A bilingual volunteer association serving Newfoundland & Pride of Pictou County, New Glasgow: All GBLT in gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of northern New GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP AT pei at any time. All first posts are moderated to stop Q.E.H.: Jeanie Buffet, Counsellor, at 421-6797 Pictou County. 695-5222 web: www.PrideofPictou- spambots, otherwise, it’s an open list.) Brunswick. email: [email protected] web: www.gngnb. Lab (709) County.ca (see web page for meeting info) ca (Dances are held at GNG club every Saturday AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador, GLB CONSTITUENCY COMMITTEE (SUNS): 494- GLBT Youth group, Charlottetown: Safe Space night. See www.gngnb.ca for a list of upcoming St. John’s: HIV/AIDS education and support for 6654 at c/o the StudentsÕ Union of NS Quakers, Halifax: Quakerism emphasizes that we all Drop-Ins. 367-3408 or toll free 1 877 380 5776 events.) at 702 rue Principale, Petit-Rocher NB. manifest the Divine. 429-2904 web: halifax.quaker.ca, male/female/transgendered, all ages, Newfoundland Group Harrison Society, Cape Breton: Dances, So- email: [email protected] web: youth.arcpei.ca at 144 Look for rainbow flag and/or door with pink triangle and Labrador 579-8656 email: [email protected] web: meets every Sunday at Library at Atlantic School of Prince St. We have a lending library, books, movies, at rear of parking lot. cials & Support Group for Cape Bretoners. (902)270- Theology, Franklyn St. All very welcome. www.acnl.net 6969 email: [email protected] web: magazines and a place to hang out and chat. Special Integrity, Fredericton: Supports and encourages Conception Bay North AIDS Interest Group, Concep- www.geocities.com/groupharrisonsociety, meets last Queer Play, Halifax: A Queer performing arts group in events planned throughout the year. Gays and Lesbians in their spiritual lives. web: www. tion Bay: Conception Bay North AIDS Interest Group Saturday (of every month Admission $6.50 -$5.50 Halifax NS. email: [email protected] Narcotics Anonymous, Charlottetown: a fellowship of anglicanbeads.com/Integrity/ (Watch our website is a volunteer organization,education and prevention for members- Best light and sound show around! Rainbow Playtime, Halifax: Food & social meetings recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help for details of 2007 planned events, (coming soon). 709-596-4433 email: [email protected]. Restricted 19 yrs and over) at Steel Workers Hall, for same sex families with tots or couples considering each other stay clean. 566-9733 or 1-800-205-8402 Membership in Integrity is not indicative of sexual ca web: www.cbnaig.org (Taylor Bldg., Carbonear Sydney parenthood. 461-9414 (Mondays & Fridays 8:00pm) at 178 Fitzroy St orientation.) at St John’s Anglican Church, 59 Broad Road, P.O. Box 993, Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, Road, Oromocto, New Brunswick. HalGal, Halifax: Low-traffic Yahoo group that provides Red Door, The, Kentville: Youth health adolescent PEI Pride, Charlottetown: Organizing The Island A0A 2M0) events and information for queer women in the Halifax center counselling, for up to age 30, all ages STD test- Pride Festival July 7th -14th, 2007. (902) 388-0969 Moncton Line Dancing, Moncton: LINE DANCING Gay Urban Youth Zone Project, St John’s: designed to area. email: [email protected] web: groups. ing. 679-1411 (Monday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm, email: [email protected] web: www.peipride.com for all levels from beginner to advanced. No partner increase HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and STI knowledge yahoo.com/group/hal-gal/ Wednesday open to 6:00) at 28 Webster Court required. No dress code. , meets every Wednesday and awareness 579-8656 (ext. 28) email: chris@acnl. Halifax Front Runners, Halifax: Running/walking RESPECT, Truro: Students Making Healthy Deci- (8:30pm sharp) at Triangles Bar, corner of St. George net web: www.acnl.net at Tommy Sexton Centre 47 and Archibald. club. 422-7579 email: [email protected] web: sions. 902-893-6300 email: [email protected] (P.O. Janeway Place Pleasantville, across from the old www.frontrunners.org/clubs/halifax/, meets every Box 550, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Moncton Transgender Support Group, Moncton: Janeway Hospital AIDS Committee of Newfoundland Saturday, and every Tuesday, and every Thursday N.S. B2N 5E3) Transgenders, their allies, families and friends. and Labrador (Sat: 9:30am, Tue: 6:00 pm, Thu: 6:00pm ) at Main SAAFE (Supporting An Alternative Friendly Environ- Cont’d p 13 email: [email protected] (Meets Monthly, email for LBGT-MUN Resource Centre, St John’s: LBGT-MUN gates of the Halifax Public Gardens, corner of Spring 12 June 2007 Wayves Events >>

Amherst environment.To discuss topics concerning Cape Breton 4:00 PM on the third Sunday of each month 108. The group watches an LGBT movie with ourselves and our community. This is a bi- Second Monday at St. John’s, 58 Broad Road, Oromocto. some spiritual or other worthwhile value, eats June 24, July 29, August 26 weekly meeting on Sundays. http://ca.groups. PFLAG Amherst/Sackville - in Amherst one For more details check out website: www. some pizza and discusses the movie. Everyone Meetings will be in the same place (Family yahoo.com/group/blt-womynofhalifax/ or month, Sackville the next. 506-536-4245 anglicanbeads.com/Integrity age 30 and under is welcome. Place Resource Centre), same day (Sundays) [email protected] email: jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Fourth Wednesday of each month First and Third Tuesdays and same time (7:30 - 9:30 pm). All are First and Third Wednesdays Main Street. Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. PFLAG Fredericton meets at 7 PM at the Formerly known as the Queer/Straight welcome. If you know of anyone who would LGB Youth Project Movie Night, 25 and First and Third Wednesdays Unitarian Fellowship, 874 York Street. Everyone Allance, Mount Pride in the GLBTQ group benefit from our meetings - they can contact under, starting at 7pm. 2281 Brunswick Street. Amherst and Area, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual welcome. Discussion, guest speakers, support at Mount Saint Vincent University. We are us at sydneyns@pflagcanada.ca, sexual diveristy Contact 429-5429, youthproject@youthprojec Youth Group Meeting, 7-9pm. Anyone who and special events. For more information email an active and online group that meets bi- centre 563-1481, Celeste 563-1389 or B. t.ns.ca, www.youthproject.ns.ca is GLBT or questioning their sexuality in [email protected]. Confidentiality weekly on tuesdays at 12 noon in the diversity Durdle 563-1443. Second and Fourth Wednesdays the Amherst, Oxford, Springhill, Pugwash Every 2nd Saturday assured. center in Roseria on campus, and online at [email protected]. Possible LGB Youth Project ages 18-25 Support and Parrsboro areas is welcome, this is a Pride Cape Breton Society hosts community events that are being planned for the winter meetings. This is a structured environment, safe space where anyone can come and feel dances at the Southend Community Centre in Fredericton Bar & semester include sexuality awareness week, with facilitators present to keep discussions on safe in talking about their sexuality and just Sydney; admission just $5., and open to those Business Calendar movies nights, potlucks, guest speakers, and track, while at the same time helping to lead being themselves without fear of ridicule or 19 yrs. of age and older. harassment. lgbyp_amherst@ hotmail.com, BOOM! NIGHTCLUB many more. There are always spontanious the discussion in the directions that the youth all emails confidential. www.boomnightclub.ca, 463-Boom! (2666) meals and events that are always fun. This wish to go, as well as making sure the group Third Thursday of each month Charlottetown 474 Queen Street group is open to anyone who would like to guidelines are enforced. The discussions focus Cumberland Pride Support Group: Social …see Prince Edward Island Thursdays - Retro night - 70s, 80s, 90s... All join. on the youth present having a say, rather than and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, dance mixes from a different decade each First and Third Tuesdays the facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed, 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick transgender and transsexual individuals Fredericton week. Open 4-1. LGB Youth Project Social Drop-in Nights. in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Meets the third Fridays and Saturdays - Happy hour 4-9, All- This is an unstructured event. It’s a chance to Street. Contact 429-5429, youthproject@you Thursday of each month. Contact information: Every Tuesday extended-mix mainstream club music 9-2. hang out with old friends, make some new thproject.ns.ca, www.youthproject.ns.ca Gerard Veldhoven at 902-660-5004 or E-mail: Spectrum, UNB and STU’s social and support Sundays - New Brunswick’s one and only T- ones, and just talk about whatever, 6-9pm, 25 Second Wednesday of each month [email protected] group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, dance! All-anthem dance music, 4-7. and under, 2281 Brunswick Street. Contact Spirituality for Lesbians, 7:30-9PM. We seek queer, questioning, etc. students. As a group, 429-5429, [email protected], to deepen our relationship with God, knowing Annapolis Valley our aim is to create a safe and supportive www.youthproject.ns.ca that God loves us and calls us into life just space for those who are questioning or Halifax Second and Fourth Tuesdays as he has created us. Persons of every or no Every Thursday discovering their sexuality, as well as providing Every Sunday LGB Youth Project 18 and under Support denomination are welcome. For info about Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House Meets every a social outlet for members of the campus Bedford United Church. 1200 Bedford meetings. This is a structured environment, the place of the next meeting call 459-2649 Thursday evening from 7-9pm and also on LGBTQ community. While our membership Highway, Bedford. We are an Affirming with facilitators present to keep discussions on and leave name and number. Personal mailbox: the first Saturday of every month hosts a is primarily composed of UNB and STU Congregation and track, while at the same time helping to lead confidentiality assured. Gay/Lesbian dance for ages 19 and up from students, everyone is welcome to attend our welcome everyone. Services at 9 am (Casual & the discussion in the directions that the youth June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 30 9pm-1am. If you need m ore information meetings. 7 pm, Top floor of SUB 203 (in the Contemporary) and 11 am (Quieter & More wish to go, as well as making sure the group Anonymous HIV Testing, AIDS Coalition of concerning themes or other events that Sexuality Centre, across from the Ballroom) Reverent in tone) Starting June 24-Sept. 9, one guidelines are enforced. The discussions focus Nova Scotia 1657 Barrington St, Suite 321, may take place call 902-765-2821 or email Everyone is welcome! For more information 10 am service. For more info, call 835-8497. on the youth present having a say, rather than 5-8pm. 425-4882 for an appointment. [email protected] please contact us at [email protected] Every Sunday the facilitators lecturing about whatever topic June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 19 Every Sunday Every Wednesday Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community is being discussed, 6-8pm, 2281 Brunswick Koinonia Ecumenical Church – Meaning Valley Girls is a social group for lesbians in the UNB/STU Women’s Collective, at the Church, Halifax: A Christian Church with an Street. Contact 429-5429, youthproject@you ‘community’. Services bi-weekly at 12:30pm at Annapolis Valley. Coffee Group on Sundays. University Women’s Centre in the SUB, 5pm. affirming ministry to the GBLT community. thproject.ns.ca, www.youthproject.ns.ca Halifax Feast downtown. Pastor Elaine, 876- For more information e-mail the grou at Contact Lyndsey Gallant at [email protected] or Everyone is welcome!. 453-9249 email: First and Third Sundays 8771 or [email protected] [email protected]. call 450-3870. [email protected] web: safeharbourmcc. BLT-WOMYN OF HALIFAX DISCUSSION June 4 Third Sunday of each month com, meets at 11 am at 2786 Agricola St. GROUP! This is a Bi-sexual, Lesbian, I’m Coming! A Guide to Women’ s Orgasm: Bridgewater GLB ANGLICANS AND FRIENDS Integrity Bloomfield Centre, Suite #108 Transgendered womyn’s Only! ~Free Group, Some women never experience orgasm, some is a non profit organization of Gay and Lesbian Second Sunday of each month NO Dues, NO Fee’s~ MEETINGS are every can have orgasms once in a while, or on their Third Saturday of each month Anglicans and Friends. Membership in Play Group for Queer Families! 3-5pm Board second SUNDAY. @6pm - 7:30pm(Please own, or never on their own, or ... you get the Wileville Dance. Smoke free. For more details Integrity is not indicative of sexual orientation. Room (Play Room) at Needham Community remember when appling to this group, picture. The female orgasm can sometimes be call 685-3297 or email info@southshorepride. Integrity Fredericton was formed in October Recreation Centre, 3372 Devonshire St (north send full name and a contact number or rather elusive, and that can be okay, but it can ca or www. southshorepride.ca 2004 and supports and encourages Gay Men end Halifax, near intersection of Duffus & call sue at 499-0335, everthing is kept also be very frustrating. This session will look and Lesbians in their spiritual lives. A Eucharist Novalea, bus routes 7 & 9) Bring a snack for PRIVATE!) LOCATION: DALHOUSIE at some of the reasons women have difficulty followed by a coffee hour discussion is held at your child(ren). We will be collecting money WOMEN’S CENTRE 6286 South Street with orgasm, offer suggestions around play from each family to cover the cost of the (Beside Dalplex Driveway) HOW TO JOIN to enhance sexual feelings, as well as covering room rental, likely $2-4 per week. For info, THIS GROUP: Come to a discussion night important anatomical information. Discussion call 422-8780 or email lynnmacdonald@hfx. or send us your e-mail address or call a includes g-spot, clitoris, and tips to use both eastlink.ca moderator (Sue @ 499-0335). If you have any alone and with a partner. 2 hours, Jun 4, 2007 First and Third Mondays questions. A discussion group for Bi-sexual, @ 6:30pm. For Women. $20.00 (limited Young people’s group, at Safe Harbour, at 7 pm, Lesbian, Transgendered women, who will income $10.00) pre-register by calling 422 Bloomfield Centre 2786 Agricola Street, Suite meet to have open discussions, in a positive 0004 or coming to the store at 1598 Barrington Street. June 25 Strap-On Tools! Strap-on play is becoming Send your events to submissions@ more and more popular. This workshop will wayves.ca now! Event listings are free! cover the ins and outs of harness play: what’s available, what toys to use where, and the lay of the land you’ll be exploring. We’ll discuss both male and female anatomy and pleasure. 1.5 hours Jun 25, 2007 @ 6:30pm. For Everyone. $20.00 (limited income $10.00) pre-register by calling 422 0004 or coming to the store at 1598 Barrington Street

Halifax Youth Project Calendar Youth Project events operate in a 4-week schedule. To find out what week we’re operating in, please see our website or contact us! www. youthproject.ns.ca, youthproject@youthproje ct.ns.ca, 429-5429 Week 1 Monday - Transgender Discussion Group: A structured environment with facilitators present to keep discussion on track, while at the same time helping to lead discussion in the direction that the youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what trans youth have to say, rather than the facilitators lecturing about whatever topic is being discussed. A place to talk about trans issues and make new friends! 7-9 pm, 2281 Brunswick St. Tuesday - Discussion Group (ages 18 and under) A structured environment with facilitators present to keep discussion on track, while at the same time helping to lead discussion in the direction that the youth wish to go. The discussions focus on what the youth present Wayves June 2007 13 << Events have to say, rather than the facilitators lecturing Brunswick St Shake IT! 40! “3 Course Diner for only $ 21.96 “ Limited Moncton about whatever topic is being discussed. 6-8 Week 4 Fridayz & Saturdayz Dance Party with our Seating; BOOK NOW! Every Th ursday pm, 2281 Brunswick St. House DJ’s from 10pm-2am WEDNESDAY June 14th, Starting @ 8pm , Tuesday - Social Drop-in Th emed Nights (ages LGBT AND FRIENDS VOLLEY BALL, Wednesday - Discussion Group (ages 18-25) Sundayz: BRUNCH 8 am-3pm & Caesar TIME An Evening with the Halifax Poets Society! 25 and under) Th is is a facilitated but less resumes September 13th! École carrefour de A structured environment with facilitators on the Patios from Noon Till Close! THURSDAY June 28th, Starting @ 8pm “Café structured event with a fun & exciting theme. l’acadie gym. No experience required. Info : present to keep discussion on track, while at FRI. June 1st - Party with DJ ELECTRO DaPoPo” - Theatrical Teasers Tailored to Taste! It’s a chance to hang out with old friends, make Rodge 383-1410 or Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 / the same time helping to lead discussion in SAT. June 2nd - Leather Night with DJ Reserve NOW! some new ones, and just talk about whatever. player includes refreshments. the direction that the youth wish to go. Th e NEEDLES FRIDAY May 26th , Matchmaker Mollyz’ 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick street Tous les jeudis discussions focus on what the youth present Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night FRI June 8th - 80’s & 90’s Retro Night with SPEED DATING DINNER FOR MEN Over VOLLEY BALL POUR LGBT et AMI-E-S, have to say, rather than the facilitators lecturing (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & DJ NEEDLES 30! “3 Course Diner for only $ 21 .96” Limited recommence 13 septembre. École carrefour about whatever topic is being discussed. 7-9 popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St SAT. June 9th - Dancing with DJ NEEDLES Seating; BOOK NOW! de l’acadie. Aucune experience requise. Infos : pm, 2281 Brunswick St FRI. June 15th - Party on with DJ ELECTRO REFLECTIONS Rodge 383-1410 ou Oscar 855-1328. $5.00 / Week 2 SAT. June 16th - Collar Night with DJ 5184 Sackville Street Halifax Bar & Business joueur (rafraîchissements inclus) Tuesday - Social Drop-in Nights (ages 25 and NEEDLES (902) 422-2957, toll free (877)422-2957 Th ird Monday of each month under) Th is is a facilitated but less structured Calendar FRI. June 22nd - THE OFFICIAL FIRST Fax (902) 422-2970 PFLAG Moncton has monthly support event. It’s a chance to hang out with old WHITE PARTY OF THE SEASON with DJ [email protected] BLUE MOON BISTRO/BACK BAR meeting from 7:30-9:30 in room 302 of the friends, make some new ones, and just talk 2099B Gottingen St., Halifax, (902) 446-3644 NEEDLES www.reflectionscabaret.com Adrien-J.-Cormier bldg at U de M campus. about whatever. 6-8 pm, 2281 Brunswick 5 pm-2 am, 7 days a week SAT. June 23rd - Party with DJ NEEDLES Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 1pm to 4am, Sun Everyone is welcome at our meetings. street FRI. JUNE 29th - Music by DJ Electro 4pm to 4am, Manager: Stephen Filek MENZ BAR Second and Fourth Mondays Wednesday - LBG Youth Project Movie Night 2104 Gottingen St, Halifax’s Gay Village, 902- SAT. June 30th - Dancing with DJ NEEDLES SEADOG’S SAUNA & SPA SAFE SPACES MEETING, 7pm. Support (ages 25 & under) come out for a movie & 446-6969, www.MENZBAR.ca Mollyz DINER & Bar WATCH for our New PLAY ROOMS! VOTED group for GLB youth, 14-25. For more info, popcorn! 7 pm, 2281 Brunswick St FREE INTERNET & WI-FI 7 DAYS A WEEK Licensed Caterer - “Mollyz Hitz the Spot” HFX- 4th Top Cruising Spots in the WORLD by Squirt. 869-6224 or [email protected] Week 3 - CHECK OUT OUR NEW 2007 MENU! The Daily News - In the Heart of Halifax’s Gay com NOW FULLY LICENSED! Come for the Tuesday - Guest Speaker & Discussion night The PARTZ Dept with Pool Table & MOOSE Village MEN, Stay for the BEER! Last Saturday (ages 25 & under) A new speaker every week to DECK on Level III 2104 Gottingen St, BOOK YOUR PRIVATE 2199 Gottingen Street, Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm- Moncton Leather Chapter Leather Nights educate & spark discussion. Th is is a structured JUNE LINE UP PARTY NOW! 902-405-3376 FREE Internet / 1am & 24 Hour Week Ends We accept VISA, at Triangles! With the interest and number environment. 7-9pm, 2281 Brunswick street Wednesdayz 9:30pm -1:30pm Karaoke with WiFi 7 DAYS A WEEK M/C & Debit of people that have started wearing Leather Wednesday - Activity night (ages 25 & under) Bear777 - Sing the Mystery Song & Win up to Kitchen Hours MON. - THUR: 11am till 9pm FRI: In & Out Privileges with 12 or 24 Hour Stays in Moncton, it only seems natural to have a A chance to have fun and perhaps learn $300! 11am till 11pm *BAR till 2am SAT BRUNCH 902-444-3647 - www.SeaDogs.ca - In the monthly Leather Night so that any man or something new. Activities will be on this Fridayz 5pm-10pm TGIF (Thank God I’m MENU - 8am till 3pm - Dinner till 11pm * HEART of Halifax’s Gay Village woman can wear their Leather and know that night lasting two and a half months. First Fabulous) COCKTAIL Party - U Want It, We’ll BAR till 2am SUN BRUNCH MENU - 8am Mondays - Student Night, FREE Lockers with they will not be alone in doing so when they activity class IMPROV classes. 6-8pm, 2281 till 3pm - Dinner till 9pm. Check Out our New Valid Student I.D. go to Triangles. LUNCHEON Specials & Daily Features Tuesdays - TOONIE NIGHT - $2 Bucks OFF Mondayz - BURGERZ & BEER Night Lockers Moncton Bar & Groups, Cont’d Tuesdayz - MOLLYZ YOU PICK - PASTA & Wednesdays - HUMP NIGHT - 1/2 price pass PRIZMS, Charlottetown: PEI’s first all dance party! Business Calendar Catering to the gay and lesbian community. email: WINE Comboz for your next visit with purchase of a Room or [email protected] (please email for upcomming Wednesdayz - WINGS & Draught Locker TRIANGLES (See webpage for meetings www.peipride.com) events and location information) at PRIZMS expose Thursdayz - All U Can Eat Mussel Night for Thursdays - It’s NAKED Night! Towels Optional 234 St. George St, open Tues-Sun 8pm-2am yourself to the high energy- highly social atmosphere. at 286 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, PE or phone only $9.96! SAT. & SUN. - Early Bird Special 6am till Tuesday & Wednesday: Free Pool, Beer / Bar (902) 388-0969 “PRIZMS - Dance in the Light” Email for upcomming events dates and places FISHY Fridayz - Mollyz BEER BATTERED Fish Noon, Rooms are $15 & Lockers are $7.50 & Shots / Shooters $3 all night PFLAG Canada - PEI, Island wide: Providing support, & Chips & Draught Wednesday: Learn to Line Dance – no charge! education and advocacy for GLBT persons, their UPEI Rainbow Alliance, Charlottetown: Fellowship, Beverage Specials till 6PM! families and friends in PEI. 902-887-3620 email: information, social events, awareness-raising. All wel- Saturday & Sunday - Week End BRUNCH Sundayz - FREE 30 Minute Cruiseline Pass Thursday: Karaoke Mystery Song - $25 added [email protected] web: www.pflagcanada.ca, come. email: [email protected] web: upeira.ca/index. Menu 8am till 3pm from 6pm till Close each week until the correct song is picked! Beer meets 3rd Tuesday at Ferry Road Centre, 24 Ferry php at see UPEI Women’s Centre for more info SATURDAY June 9th Matchmaker Mollyz’ / Bar Shots $3 until midnight , Shooters $2.75 Road, Cornwall, PE SPEED DATING DINNER FOR WOMEN Over all night 14 June 2007 Wayves

Friday & Saturday: Dance Music with DJ St. John’s – LGBT-MUN HOW TO PLACE ADS All paying ads must be pre-paid. Send Classifieds to [email protected] or Wayves, daBoss, Summer Special Beer with Shooter $4 Every Friday 11pm-midnight g r o u p s P.O. Box 34090 Scotia Square, Halifax, Coffee House: Every Friday, 12-2 (LBGT NS, B3J 3S1. See www.wayves.ca Sunday: Request all your favourite songs with CLASSIFIEDS: 25 words for $9, 25 Office, 6th Floor UC, 6002) Every Friday we more for $6, 10% off if you run the for insertion deadlines and graphical DJ daBoss, Beer / Bar Shots / Shooters $3 all MARITIME GAY WOMEN starting advertisement rates. invite anyone and everyone to come to LBGT ad 3+ issues. night group in Moncton to make friends. and enjoy a cup of Coffee or Tea (regular or EVENTS CALENDAR, GROUPS & Deadlines: page 2! (hint: always the Check out our monthly events page at Hope to meet people who ski, play SERVICES: free. first Friday of the month!) herbal) with us (members, non-members, cards, like nature, Maritime travel, www.trianglesbar.com, and send comments etc). It’s a great chance to vent, meet some golf, whatever you’re interested in. & suggestions to [email protected] If you’re alone, or would like to meet new people, etc. Our office is located in Our colour parties are back – watch for the blue new people, email makefriends@ UC-6022. party, coming up June 2. Check our website for mail.com upcoming Colour Party dates. Every Second Friday Men’s Reading Group meets regularly General Meeting every second week. They take in Halifax. Come meet interesting place at UC-6022 at 11:00am. people and discuss gay literature. Check our webpage at www.menread. Prince Edward Island 50megs.com. Email menread@gay. Pride com or contact 454-9111 for more St. John’s Bar & information. July 7-14 Business Calendar PEI Pride Week will be held July 7th -14th, r e s e a r ch 2007. This year our theme is Carousel of Zone 216 216 Water St, 754-2492 Colors. The week will begin with a camp-out Étude -- LGBT & Canadian Military http://www.hello.to/zone216 -- Study: Were you discharged for at Vista Bay Golf course. Participants can pitch Winter Hours homosexuality? Are/Were you a a tent, socialize and enjoy a day of golfing. Open Fri&Sat Nights 10pm-late LGBT soldier? Or their Partner? That evening the lodge will host an evening of Congédié(e) dû à votre homosexualité? No cover before 12 Friday karioke. Sunday’s events will include a Church Êtes/Étiez-vous militaire LGBT? Ou No Cover before 11 Saturday leur conjoint(e)? http://tinyurl.com/ Service and Pot luck dinner. On Monday Join yab8yy May07 us for our official flag raising in Charlottetown furnishings or Summerside. That evening will be Steak Sydney and Fries and Trivia with Trish the Dish. Lots ...see Cape Breton of laughs and prizes to be had. Tuesday night get our your pride colors and join us in a Pride pubcrawl. There will be games and prizes! On Truro Wednesday night put on your whitest and Every Wednesday brightest and blaze your way down to the Truro Pride: GLBT support group in bowling alley for a rousing evening of glo- Colchester County, Nova Scotia. (Coffee bowling. Thursday night will be our annual hour at the Fair Trade Café on 535 Prince Pride Show and silent auction. Friday night is Street in Truro, every Wednesday evening at our Pitch for Pride softball game. Guys versus 6:00pm. For information call Northern AIDS the gals; drag encouraged! Finish up the week Connection Society at 902-895-0931 or email on Saturday with the Official Pride Parade , [email protected] Festival on the Waterfront and Pride Dance at June 4 the Delta. If you would like to help out with Art for AIDS Annual Auction, Best Western Pride or would like to perform in the show or Glengarry. Viewing 6pm, Auction 7-10pm. waterfront, please contact us at pridepei@isn. Cash only, ATM on site. Contact Sharon net Or phone (902) 388-0969. Please note Farrell at 902-893-6342 and Al McNutt at that these events are subject to change. More 902-895-0931. s p i r i t u a l information will be available on our website www.peipride.com as it is finalized. Wileville GAY MEN, BISEXUALS will find themselves welcome by Quakers, Sackville ...see Bridgewater who recognize that there is “that of God in every person.” Call (902) Second Monday Wolfville 429-2904 for more info. PFLAG Sackville / Amherst - in Sackville one s u p p o r t month, Amherst the next. 506-536-4245 Every Second Tuesday email: jhammock@ mta. ca, Sackville: 165 Kings County Prostate Cancer Support Group, HALIFAX RAINBOW SPEAKERS: Main Street. Amherst: 12 La Planche Street. 7-9 pm in the East Kings Memorial Public Project Proud Lesbian, bisexual, Health Centre on Earnscliffe Ave in Wolfville. gay, transgendered, two-spirited You can ask questions you forgot to ask the and queer volunteers wanted to Saint John participate in public education doctor or nurse and you can think aloud to workshops. No special knowledge Third Saturday help you make your decisions. There is growing or experience necessary–training, Gay Men’s Supper Club, 220 Germain St. evidence that your participation in a group of practice and support provided. Let http://www.portcityrainbowpride.com/ for your rainbow shine! Ramona 902- people who have gone through the processes 494-6662, [email protected] more information. you are now facing is mentally beneficial and HALIFAX TRANSGUYS is a may well contribute to your recovery from support group for transmen at any Saint John Bar & prostate cancer interventions. We are an point in transition, locally and Business Calendar easy-going informal group of 12 men, some in Atlantic Canada. Please write: of whom bring their spouses/partners to our halifaxtransguys @yahoo.groups. ca for further info on our upcoming CLUB MONTREAL monthly meetings. Know that you are truly meetings and social events. Wednesdays: No cover, free pool welcome to join us and if you need more Thursdays: No cover, karaoke with prizes information please get in touch with me by M a s s a g e Fridays: No cover, open turntables e mail [email protected] or by phone Saturdays: $5 cover after 10 PM 542 6125. Our correspondence address is the Sundays: No cover, free pool same as my home address: 210 Main Street, Your birthday: no cover, one free drink, just Wolfville NS B4P 1C4. show your ID!

St. John’s July 9-15 Pride 2007 will take place from July 9-15th, 2007. To sit on the planning committee, please contact Mark Hanlon by email at [email protected] or Danny Smith at [email protected]

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IDAH – Fighting With One Hand Tied Behind Our Back Editorial: Our Right to Print What’s Fit

It’s May, which means that it’s In other words, my experiences Wayves is always interested in feed- videos on MTV. In other words, is in Atlantic Canada would? There time once again to 1) shove my have taught me that trying to fight back from our readers, even when sex the problem, or is it homo-sex? are some within our community parka into the back of the closet; homophobia without fighting it’s less than glowing. Last month We’re not saying Cruiseline is good who can’t accept such “graphic and 2) debate whether or not transphobia, and vice versa, is like we received criticism (not for the and Calvin Klein/pop culture is displays.” There are doubtlessly the International (formerly Na- trying to save the odd-numbered first time) over the Cruiseline ad on bad. Pop culture is using sex to sell many more in the straight world tional) Day Against Homophobia floors of an apartment building the back cover. Negative comments perfume and CDs, Cruiseline is us- who have trouble coping with the should in fact be the International from burning while ignoring the about the “near-pornography” ing sex to sell .. sex! Their approach idea that we have sex at all. It’s sad Day Against Homophobia and even-numbered floors. came from uncomfortable straight seems refreshingly honest. that some people feel this way, but Transphobia. People who believe they have friends, and from some Rainbow Nevertheless, the question re- hiding our love or our desire away Cogent arguments have been a right to treat other people with readers too. So why would we print mains, why publish if it offends is not the answer. We are a sexual put forward on both sides of this disrespect, people who believe they such ads? people? Of course, it helps pay for minority. thirty-eight years after discussion, and I have no intention have a right to discriminate against Previous Cruiseline ads often the paper. But that’s not the only Stonewall, it cannot be acceptable of trying to provide an objective others and people who believe they featured simulated foreplay and reason. We could also point out that we should censor ourselves. overview. Rather, the opinions I’m have a right inflict violence on oth- oral sex. This one shows a surpris- that Cruiseline is the money-mak- We should never again, we must about to express come from my ers do not spend time on niceties ing tenderness; at least some of the ing engine that funds Pink Triangle never again apologize or feel shame personal experiences as a cisgender of distinction. They attack. And Wayves team thought so. A young Press (PTP), the not-for-profit for how we make love. lesbian. if you are attacked on the street, and fit male couple, both in their publishers of Xtra!, and that PTP Wayves isn’t just distributed in Over the years, I have been yelling, “I’m not a faggot! I’m not underwear, are facing the camera. is a big financial supporter of our Fredericton and Halifax, Charlot- physically assaulted for being a he-she! I’m a dyke!” will not save One embraces the other from be- community. But that’s not the tetown and St. John’s. Through perceived as a “faggot.” I’ve been your ass. hind, his right hand cradles the oth- reason either. libraries, community centres and harassed on the street for being There are indeed times and er’s chest, while his left is tucked Wayves publishes these im- small-town restaurants, Wayves perceived as a “fuckin’ he-she.” places to give the various segments in the waist band of his partner’s ages (among others) because if we reaches dozens of communities I’ve experienced difficulty in us- of our diverse community their briefs. The sexual play is subtler, didn’t, who would? If we didn’t across our region. Somewhere in ing public washrooms and, on own space. However, IDAH(T) is but it’s still present. We at Wayves print pictures of men holding, car- Meteaghan or Miramichi, a young two occasions, in voting because specifically framed in terms of tak- might ask whether those who ex- ressing and making love to other person might read an article or I was perceived as a man, sexual ing action against phobia – against pressed discomfort have the same men, who would? If we didn’t even glance at a Cruiseline ad and orientation and gender identity fear, hatred and the violence and concerns with Calvin Klein ads publish sex-positive images of take that first imaginative step out unspecified. By contrast, I’ve never discrimination they engender. in Vanity Fair, or Britney Spears women loving other women, who of the closet. That’s why we print experienced harassment or overt The ‘phobes, those who perpetrate what’s fit. discrimination for being a lesbian violence and discrimination, do – unless you want to argue that not themselves appear to perceive if I were straight, I would have a boundary between homophobia succumbed to being conditioned and transphobia. I would therefore to dress and behave in ways more argue that we cannot take effective Letters: appealing to straight men, that my action against the ‘phobes’ actions physical appearance is an expres- if we limit ourselves to one side of sion of my lesbian identity and this boundary. We cannot fight ef- Pride and Poverty that therefore any harassment or fectively with one hand tied behind Many of our readers may be una- believe strongly that Pride 2006 Metro Turning Point. I can assure discrimination experienced as a our back. ware that Wayves operates as a was a breakthrough year, both in you all that a shelter for homeless result of said appearance is harass- SarahRose Werner, democratic collective. A group expanding to the Commons and men is not an easy place to be out ment or discrimination against me Saint John, NB of volunteers, meeting a couple in the number of events we could and proud! I also know that as hard as a lesbian. of times a month, we proof and offer free of charge. as it’s been for me to be part of review every article and letter to Pride 2006 cost about $85,000. the working poor, I’m still better make sure it’s not homophobic, Without Thom Fitzgerald’s more off than a woman in my situation, heterosexist or racist. We discuss its than generous support in produc- and much, much better off than a relative merits as topic of interest ing Reel Out, the cost to Pride single parent. We are starting to or piece of writing, all part of our would have been closer to $95,000. learn about the impact addictions debate as to what will or won’t go We fund raised hard last year; it are having on our community and into the magazine. As part of the was essential community outreach how addiction is sometimes linked Last month’s question was rather involved. There were actually four team, I cast my vote against print- and we got great exposure, but fun- to poverty, both as cause and ef- qualifiers attached to the main question, “Do you wear your sexual ing the letter, “Pride Expense.” draising didn’t even cover the defi- fect. We know, from Denise Hol- identity with pride?” Perhaps that explains why, while we received Those in favour carried the day, cit from 2005. Most of our funding liday’s writing in Wayves, about 12 “Yes” votes, only 1 reader chose to comment in depth. arguing that Toni’s complaint is came from financial contributions the punitive expense of gender “Do [I wear my] sexual identity with pride? Not Sure: I just am. one often levelled at Pride, and (along with goods, services and reassignment surgeries, and about No need for labels. This is not to say I am closeted. Far from it. I refer Halifax Pride ‘07 got a chance to discounts) from our government, the difficult employment issues to myself as a lesbian but technically I could be bi. To put a percent- state its position. Now that both community and business partners. faced by the Trans community. age on it: today I am 80% lesbian, 20% straight; tomorrow it may be the letter and Pride’s response are The remaining 15% came from We know that many of those liv- 60/40; next year 99/1. Fluidity, however, is not a popular concept. in print, I would like to share my parade and vendor fees, an essential ing with HIV/AIDS, that many of Many people [feel] threatened by it. Throughout history, gays & thoughts with you, dear Reader, revenue stream for Pride, subsidiz- our community’s elders, and that lesbians have been defined as individuals wanting to have ‘sex’ with and I hope this may provoke ing our ability to pay for the Parade many youth, forced from homes people of the same gender. Perhaps if we defined our relationships discussion within our community and produce the free concert. and schools by homophobia, are in terms of emotional connection or attraction then there would be about the serious issues that Toni My second reason for not print- all dealing with poverty that’s room for fluidity.” raised in her letter. ing Toni’s letter was my feeling directly impacted by sexual and My initial and (I freely admit) that, by focusing on Pride, it gender identity. This Month’s question: highly personal objection was that deflected our attention from the It’s true I was against publish- Shortly before going to the polls, the Government of Quebec released the letter came from someone not very real issue of poverty within ing Toni’s letter, yet perhaps it’s a detailed report on the effects of homophobia in that province. A well informed, either about what our community. This is an extraor- for the best that I lost the argu- product of the Commission des Droits de la Personne, in partnership was offered at last year’s Pride, or dinarily complex issue, touching ment. It was a courageous act to with LGBT community and social groups, the study was two years in the cost of producing such a large both the relative poverty of Atlan- write that letter and my thanks the making and paid considerable attention to the experience of LGBT and multi-faceted festival. Halifax tic Canada compared to Alberta, go out to Toni. I’m heartily glad persons living in Quebec’s rural communities. It made a number of Pride’s Mission & Values State- Ontario and other regions, and that Wayves exists to publish it. concrete recommendations, including mandatory education on the ment clearly stated our intention the particular way poverty affects I hope more people will write in issue of LGBT rights and homophobia in all state-supported schools, to produce a Pride Week that was LGBT persons. Poverty affects with stories of how poverty has with no exemption for religious institutions. Overshadowed by the “accessible to all.” We understood women and men differently, often affected them. Perhaps this can be provincial election (and the defeat of openly-gay PQ leader, Andre that to include those facing the causing tension between Lesbians the beginning of a regional dialogue Boisclair), the report has since languished in silence. Nevertheless, its challenge of poverty. Most of our and Gay Men and reinforcing nega- around this hidden topic. It’s time creation is a landmark in Queer history, for Quebec and the country official events were free of charge tive stereotypes on both sides. to bring LGBT poverty out of the as a whole. and those that weren’t, such as I empathise deeply with Toni’s closet. If there is a pot of gold at the Reel Out and Daniel MacIvor’s complaint. I have lived below the Rainbow’s End of our struggle for You tell us: should the Human Rights benefit for the Youth Project poverty line since I returned to equality and freedom, we need to were offered at well below regular Nova Scotia three years ago. At make sure it will be for every one Commission in your home province be movie or theatre prices. We were the time I joined Halifax Pride in of us, rich and poor alike. funded to conduct a similar study of proud of our achievement and I November 2005, I was a resident at Hugo Dann Halifax homophobia where you live? You Tell Us! at www.wayves.ca. 16 June 2007 Wayves