Winds Of Hope
The same wind that blows in toxic fumes of hatred also cleans the air and brings the fragrance of positive change
The Beat Of Visibility
We want to be seen and heard. No more apologies, this is us
The Endless Coming Out
Coming out of the closet is a process that never ends – and it has to come at a time of your own choosing
The Adventure Of Honouring The Pride Legacy
Canada helps newcomers to live in a safer place, but it’s still far from being a paradise because of the systemic barriers… By Luis Augusto Nobre One thing that I...
Rainbow Crosswalks Are More Than Symbols
The (sometimes controversial) crosswalks provide an important message about inclusive values… By Colin Druhan When I was in high school in the ’90s, I didn’t have any social media platforms...
The Question Of The Rainbow Resumé
Should queer and trans job seekers out themselves in job interviews?
We Don't Need Another Hero: What Ellen DeGeneres Taught Me About Queer Leadership
She was my hero. Until she wasn’t… By Colin Druhan When I realized I was queer, one of the things that worried me about coming out was what kind of...
Ready To Serve: Diverse Queer And Trans Involvement On Non-Profit Boards
Our voices need to be heard on all types of boards, not just those that serve queer and trans communities… From St. John’s to Kelowna, Canada is home to more than...
My Journey Away From The Acronym
Our focus needs to be on the people – not on the language… I was facilitating a seminar on effective communication recently with a small group of senior business...
Biphobia In Our Own Backyard
People who identify as bisexual face a lot of stereotyping and discrimination… “I don’t pull out the ‘bisexual’ word because nobody likes the bisexuals. Everybody likes to dump on...
Taking Pride In Advertising
Successful LGBTQ marketing means 365 days of Pride a year… Among the rainbow sea of Pride-themed ads and promotional items we are bombarded with every summer, it’s easy to...
Flying The Rainbow Flag With Purpose
Where the rainbow flag came from and what it means to fly it with Pride… “My dearest friend in the world is gone,” wrote prominent HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ rights...
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September / October 2022
Inside this issue you will find: Canada’s Drag Race queens celebrate content MADE in Canada; Taking a trip that gives back; challenges to receiving gender-affirming care in Canada; How to dampen the moral panic against drag queens; How I made my community feel more welcoming to LGBTQ2+ folks; Finding your voice; and much more.
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