LGBTQ

June 5 | Two Spirit Pow Wow, Walk 4 Salish Sea, Prison Farms & Homalco First Nation Radio gathering

GroundWire Production — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:06:02 +0000

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Halifax Pride 2015: new image, more inclusive, but legacy of mistrust remains

Robert DeVet — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:36:22 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - It is clear that the Halifax Pride Board is trying.

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2014

KirkFurlotte — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:11:03 +0000

Subhead:

Candlelit Walk and Vigil

Thu Nov 20

city:

Halifax

Venue:

St. Matthews United Church

Address:

1479 Barrington Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

nsrap@nsrap.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair accessible

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/756412494430391/

Please join members of the transgender community, our friends, families and allies in marking the 16th Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR).

NSRAP Heroes Awards Presentation & Party

KirkFurlotte — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 20:18:36 +0000

Subhead:

Celebrating

Wed Oct 29

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Company House

Address:

2202 Gottingen Street

Cost:

Free (Suggested donation of $10)

organizer contact:

nsrap@nsrap.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Space is wheelchair accessible; those under 19 require adult accompaniment.

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/314543715413996/

The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP) is proud to invite you to the first Community Heroes Awards & Dance Party at The Company House, featuring celebrity host Elle Noir with music by DJ Regalia.

A lifelong approach to LGBTQ healthcare

Robert DeVet — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:44:08 +0000

Prospective new research program focuses on improving LGBTQ health policies

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Imagine the embarrassment of being called a man if you lived your life as a woman.

Rally in support of Jessica Dempsey calls for end to transphobia at Dalhousie University

Robert DeVet — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 13:18:56 +0000

A rally at Dalhousie University on November 7th called for accountability in the case of Jessica Dempsey.

Cancer’s Margins

Natascia Lypny — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 23:42:14 +0000

The untold story of LGBT* experiences with cancer diagnosis, treatment and support

Cancer’s Margins is the first nationally funded LGBT* cancer research project in Canada.

Parliament to Vote on Rights of Trans Canadians

HBeaumont — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:19:56 +0000

How has similar legislation changed lives in Nova Scotia?

On March 20, the House of Commons will vote on Bill C-279, known to supporters as the “gender identity bill,” and detractors as the “bathroom bill.” If passed, the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code would be amended to protect gender identity and gender

A History of Pride

Editor — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:47:27 +0000

Participation in first Halifax Pride Parade required courage

HALIFAX — An exhibit at the Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library reminds us when 75 members of the LGBTQ community marched through downtown Halifax in 1988 there was little to celebrate, and much to fear. But, it would become the annual Halifax Pride Parade, which celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary this year.

Bringing OUT the Best

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:40:21 +0000

A new film festival in town celebrates queer cinema

Pink popcorn is being prepared for the opening night of the first ever OUTeast Queer Film Festival. Running June 14 to 17, the Halifax screening bonanza promises some of the best in local and international queer films.

Halifax Marks Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

Editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:57 +0000

May 17th is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Haligonians will mark the event with a rally this evening at 6 pm at Grand Parade Square.

Halifax to Crown its Twelfth Emperor

Natascia Lypny — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:07:06 +0000

A look inside Nova Scotia's Imperial Sovereign Court

This isn’t how Jozef Crooks normally looks.

Casual attire consists of leather chaps, a leather vest, jeans and a white T-shirt. For formal events, he sports leather pants, a leather dress shirt, tie, cap and gloves topped with a leather coat followed by its eight-foot train.

Crooks is a leather man, a member of the gay subculture fond of this textile.

The Queer Threat

JustinL — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:47:56 +0000

Gary Kinsman and the Canadian War on Queers

Originally aired on 88.1 CKDU

Crowded into Venus Envy on Barrington Street, two dozen people listened to Gary Kinsman talk about his new book The Canadian War on Queers; National Security as Sexual Regulation.

Alt 101: DalOUT Welcome Back BBQ

Sebastien — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:06:41 +0000

Thu Sep 16

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Dalhousie SUB outdoor amphitheatre

Address:

6136 University Avenue

Cost:

free

organizer contact:

info@nspirg.org

Link:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=117935523431

Welcome back BBQ (with local salad and veggie options) with performances by Dana Carly Andrews.

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

laura bee — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:39:31 +0000

The International Day Against Homophobia (May 17th) included speakers from all three levels of government, a musical performance by The Women Next Door, a performance by DaPoPo Theatre, and 'Queer'leading by a student gay and straight alliance group.