This heading is used for Hellquist as either author or subject.

SEE ALSO pseudonym, SVENSSON, SVEN, used by Gens Hellquist.

Editorial [in which Gens Hellquist writes of his experiences growing up in Saskatoon and his feeling that sense of gay community in the city has been lost]
P3 (1983): 2-3 (40cm.)

Gens Hellquist: counselling services [display advertisement].
P5 (1983): 14 (9cm.)

Food for thought [discussing homophobic "people like Donna Summer, Eddie Murphy, and Michael Jackson"; also the issue of donating to gay-negative organizations such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides in relation to gay/ lesbian power through income]. By Gens Hellquist.
P8 (1984): 13-14 (73cm.)

Vancouver memories [2nd annual gay summer games]. By Gens Hellquist.
P10 (1984): 6-7 (73cm.)

GLSS receives grant [a Voluntary Initiatives grant from federal government to hire three to work in gay community; Doug Robertson, Sheri McConnell, and Gens Hellquist hired].
P11 [1984]: 18 (23cm.)

The Ritz remembered [hotel sold in April; in 1971 Apollo Room at Ritz became gay meeting place; before the Ritz, there was the Cove in the King George Hotel]. By Gens Hellquist.
P15 [1985]: 3 (20cm.)

Censorship [and Canada Customs]. By Gens Hellquist.
P15 [1985]: 6 (34cm.)

Our town & around town [detailed overview of ongoing changes in the community, discussing issues at Saskatoon Prairie Athletic Association and GLSS; Gay/Lesbian Community Centre's decline; Metamorphosis; club and bar scene; Kiwanis Park]. By Gens Hellquist.
P17 [1985]: 23-24 (42cm.)

[Inability of Gay & Lesbian Support Services (GLSS) to book Ukrainian National Federation Hall for dance]. By Gens Hellquist.
P17 [1985]: 24 (17cm.)

"Rumours" are now fact [delays in opening because seller didn't want word "gay" to appear on cheques and because of neighbour complaints; manager, Bruno Teed]. By Gens Hellquist.
P18 [1985]: 20 (20cm.)

[Parliamentary Committee on Equality Rights recently presented its report, Equality for All; summary of recommendations; announcement of letter-writing campaign to encourage government to support recommendations]. By Gens Hellquist.
P21 [1986]: 7-8 (34cm.)

Forum: an opinion [voicing need for a "national organization or coalition of lesbian and gay organizations...to [mount] challenges in the courts" for gay/lesbian equality rights; still much discrimination]. By Gens Hellquist.
P22 [1986]: 8 (36cm.)

Canada Customs [and censorship of gay material] By Gens Hellquist.
P22 [1986]: 26-27 (36cm.)

Forum: an opinion [concerning bill tabled in House of Commons by Justice Minister John Crosbie on subject of banning pornographic/erotic material]. By Gens Hellquist.
P25 [1986]: 26, 28 (54cm.)

Canada Customs [Canadian Committee Against Customs Censorship (CCACC) challenging Canada Customs in court over banning of The Joy of Gay Sex]. By Gens Hellquist.
P28 [1986]: 28 (23cm.)

Gay Canada '87. Published by Stubblejumper Press. Reviewed by Gens Hellquist.
P29 [1986]: 5 (17cm.)

California says no [to Proposition 64, calling for quarantining AIDS patients]. By Gens Hellquist.
P29 [1986]: 20 (24cm.)

Our first Valentine dance [account of events surrounding first Saskatoon dance on February 11, 1972]. By Gens Hellquist.
P30 [misnumbered 29] [1987]: 3-4, 20 (82cm.)

The end of an era [The Body Politic announces will cease publication with February issue]. By Gens Hellquist.
P30 [misnumbered 29] [1987]: 22 (17cm.)

Still psyched out [personal account by Hellquist of a speaking engagement at City Hospital, Saskatoon, mental health forum]. By Gens Hellquist.
P30 [misnumbered 29] [1987]: 26-28 (80cm.)

Gay Saskatoon [providing a historical summary from pre-1971 times to 1987, through appearance of Saskatoon Gay Liberation, "the city's first gay organization," in 1971, which led to G/LCCS; oldest surviving group is Metamorphosis; GLSS since 1981; Perceptions since 1983; numerous other organizations mentioned as well as some bars and the riverbank (Kiwanis) cruising park]. By Gens Hellquist.
P31 (March 11, 1987): 26-28, with clarification on AIDS Saskatoon in P32: 10 (ca. 79cm.)

Regina anniversary [Regina Gay Community celebrates 15th anniversary of operation June 27; overview of history of Regina's gay community from World War II to 1987]. By Darrel Hockley, Gens Hellquist.
P34 (July 22, 1987): 3-5 (84cm.)

Affirm meets in Saskatoon [Affirm Saskatchewan will host national conference July 31 to August 2]. By Gens Hellquist.
P34 (July 22, 1987): 8 (29cm.)

Metamorphosis 87 [summarizing program plans for the Thanksgiving weekend Saskatoon celebration that "traditionally draws people from across Western Canada"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P34 (July 22, 1987): 21 (20cm.)

Fag bashing [Saskatoon situation regarding violence against gays]. By Gens Hellquist.
P34 (July 22, 1987): 27 (33cm.)

AIDS Saskatoon funded [by federal health department]. By Gens Hellquist.
P35 (Sept. 9, 1987): 3 (28cm.)

Is there S & M in Saskatoon? By Gens Hellquist.
P35 (Sept. 9, 1987): 8-9, 26 (85cm.)

Commentary -- a personal viewpoint [observations and opinions on Canadian gay periodicals, their goals; need for variety; etc.] By Gens Hellquist.
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 6-7 (65cm.)

Metamorphosis 1987 ["was a success"; summary of events; cost about $6000 to stage; need more helpers, particularly men]. By Gens Hellquist.
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 16 (30cm.)

AIDS office opens [new office opened by AIDS Saskatoon in Avenue Building, 3rd Avenue South]. By Gens Hellquist.
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 30 (32cm.)

Right against rights [mentioning right-wing groups and individuals opposed to protection in Saskatchewan law against sexual orientation discrimination; specific mention of Gay Caswell and the group Victorious Women; also Tom Schuck, Saskatchewan Pro-Life president]. By Gens Hellquist.
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 35 (24cm.)

Gay rights fight heats up [in Saskatchewan; anti-gay-rights names mentioned: Gay Caswell, Victorious Women of Canada, John Caswell, Tom Schuck; Chantel Devine, wife of premier, given VWOC award, as was Grant Schmidt; gay community forms Coalition for Human Equality to counter attacks; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 3-5 (91cm.)

Dance committee forming [in Saskatoon to investigate ways to jointly sponsor and operate dances; Parktown Hotel cancelled booking, says not enough profit]. By Gens Hellquist.
P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 6 (34cm.)

GLSS reduces services [including brief overview of history of Gay & Lesbian Support Services, Saskatoon]. By Gens Hellquist.
P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 16 (29cm.)

Coalition for Equality forms ["came into existence as a vehicle to respond to recent homophobic statements by Saskatchewan Human Resources Minister, Grant Schmidt; Coalition for Human Equality spokesperson, Peter Millard]. By Gens Hellquist.
P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 30-31 (65cm.)

[1987 -- a year in review; what was 1987 like for Saskatoon's (and Saskatchewan's) gay and lesbian community?; evaluation by reviewing 1987 issues of Perceptions; demise of Gay & Lesbian Support Services; formation of Coalition for Human Equality and Gay Males in S & M; gay rights and AIDS the two biggest issues; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist
P38 (Jan. 13, 1988): 3-5 (88cm.)

Dances in peril ["future of gay and lesbian community dances at the Park Town remains up in the air"; apparent discrimination]. By Gens Hellquist.
P38 (Jan. 13, 1988): 9, 21 (37cm.)

Financial Perceptions [summarizing finances of Perceptions for 1987]. By Gens Hellquist.
P38 (Jan. 13, 1988): 30 (20cm.)

Lobby grows [Coalition meets and adopts goals of working for Saskatchewan sexual orientation legislation, to support Charter developments to protect gays and lesbians and to educate public on human rights]. By Gens Hellquist.
P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 4 (22cm.)

Commentary -- a personal viewpoint [Supreme Court declares abortion law unconstitutional; gives hope for gay/lesbian rights]. By Gens Hellquist.
P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 7-8 (46cm.)

Park Town discriminates [Parktown Motor Hotel, Saskatoon, and gay community dances]. By Gens Hellquist.
P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 21 (24cm.)

Washroom busts at The Bay [in Saskatoon]. By Gens Hellquist.
P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 31 (9cm.)

Thanks Svend! [Svend Robinson, MP, publicly declares he's gay on February 29]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 12, 1988): 5-6 (50cm.)

Devine morality [anti-gay comments of Grant Devine in latest round, following MP Svend Robinson's coming out; reactions of other PC party members, other politicians, and other citizens to Devine's comments]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 8-9 (48cm.)

Brazen Hussy [formed autumn 1986; non-profit women's group to promote women performers; are bringing Faith Nolan concert to Saskatoon April 22; Nancy Poole is a founding member of group]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 21 (25cm.)

NDP finally reacts [comments about verbal attacks on and lack of action about equality protection for gays/lesbians by Saskatchewan politicians; general Saskatchewan political climate concerning gays/lesbians with respect to New Democratic Party and the Progressive Conservative ruling party]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 22 (26cm.)

Kameron's krazy krusade [Paul Cameron, "self-appointed American expert on homosexuality and AIDS...seems to make his living by spreading hate and misinformation about gays, lesbians and AIDS"; brought to Saskatchewan by small coalition including Gay Caswell, president of Victorious Women, and Rev. Mike McCarthy, a Roman Catholic priest from Elrose; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 23-24 (67cm.)

SPAA [Saskatoon Prairie Athletic Association] may fold [started in autumn 1984; grew from Lambda Sports Group; purpose of SPAA; number of participants has declined]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 33 (16cm.)

People: a lesbian minister responds [interview of Sally Boyle by Gens Hellquist about her experiences as a lesbian and ordained United Church minister].
P43 (Aug. 10, 1988): 4-5, 33, 35 (109cm.)

AIDS Saskatoon [annual meeting held June 27; new Board elected; Larry Scott new president; events of past year; funding situation]. By Gens Hellquist.
P43 (Aug. 10, 1988): 6 (29cm.)

["Q Magazine, Vancouver's newest gay community newspaper, has published its last issue"; also end of Canadian Gay News, "a co-operative trading of editorial material and advertising"]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P43 (Aug. 10, 1988): 10-11 (22cm.)

New lesbian magazine [in Vancouver, called Diversity: The Lesbian Rag]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P43 (Aug. 10, 1988): 12-13 (13cm.)

New crime category [newsnote that Bill C-61 carries several Criminal Code sections of interest to lesbians and gays]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P43 (Aug. 10, 1988): 32 (14cm.)

Radio station rapped [in Mississauga, Ont. by Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission for airing homophobic religious program; station CJMR; pre-recorded religious phone-in show prepared by Bob Larsen of Calgary]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 10-11 (25cm.)

Customs censorship. By Gens Hellquist.
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 21 (30cm.)

People: a community activist responds [interview of Roger Carriere, instrumental in formation of AIDS Saskatoon]. Interviewed by Gens Hellquist.
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 30-32, 35 (112cm.)

"AIDS kills faggots dead" [report of sale at a kiosk at Confederation Park Plaza, Saskatoon, of caps with message "AIDS kills faggots dead"; report of complaint by Lynn Harvey and others and of the various reactions to these complaints; problem extends beyond Saskatoon; T-shirts also manufactured carrying this message]. By Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 9 (28cm.)

[Canadian Human Rights] Commission extends protection; [Chief Commissioner, Maxwell Yalden announced May 25/88 that Commission would accept complaints from people not infected with HIV but who claimed discrimination because of association or group identification]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 11-12 (32cm.)

Gay-positive advice [Toronto Board of Education students can now receive gay-positive counselling from social worker, Tony Gambini; issues of curriculum revision, staff professional development addressed; etc]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 12 (23cm.)

Gay studies [Continuing Education program, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, once again offering two gay/lesbian studies courses; organized by Professor John Hunter]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 13-14 (7cm.)

UBC [University of British Columbia] refuses Gay Games [board of governors decided in July not to rent housing space or space for volleyball tournament for Celebration '90]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 14, 31 (17cm.)

Rays of hope [Sunshine Friends, formed last year with goal to raise money to provide support for people with AIDS; description of group; one of the more active groups over the past year]. By Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 16 (22cm.)

Celebration '90 [report on nature of Celebration '90; principles of the meet; sports to be included; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 21 (30cm.)

Hepatitis vaccine costs lowered [but Saskatchewan Health Department still will not cover costs under drug plan]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 28 (13cm.)

Our health: safe S/M sex pamphlet [AIDS Committee of Toronto and others]; Ottawa tests new [AIDS-treatment] drugs; [Treatment AIDS published by AIDS Action Now! of Toronto]; new AIDS guidelines; 12% of [US-made] condoms fail [and 21% made overseas]. Newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 28-30 (71cm.)

London [Ontario] indecency sweep [42 men arrested in London in September]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 31 (8cm.)

Continued Customs seizures [of Glad Day Bookshop, Toronto, shipments]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 31-32 (24cm.)

Kimeta Society funding [Society established 1987 to provide funding grants to support gay/lesbian liberation worldwide; list of some projects funded; etc.]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 32 (12cm.)

Winnipeg library available in Saskatchewan [Winnipeg Gay/Lesbian Resource Centre extends library privileges to Saskatchewan]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 32 (12cm.)

[Regina's] CHE [i.e., Coalition for Human Equality] becomes EGALE [i.e., EGALE -- Regina]; CHE group in Saskatoon inactive lately. By Gens Hellquist.
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 4 (29cm.)

EGALE continues lobby [for changes to federal statutes]. By Gens Hellquist.
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 15 (37cm.)

Breaking the Barriers [title of 3rd annual women's conference sponsored by Canadian Union of Public Employees; Calgary conference's focus was minorities; lesbians one of many topics of discussion; Karen Andrews present; etc.] By Barb Clay and Gens Hellquist.
P47 (v7n2)(March 1, 1989): 17 (31cm.)

Guardians of morality [St. Joseph's church hall, Saskatoon, booking for International Women's Day dance cancelled; before cancellation, Bernadette Mysko had called to say dance was for lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 4 (47cm.)

[Peter] Millard recognized [given the John Stratychuk Award for outstanding contribution to human rights in Saskatchewan; first time award given to gay person]. By Gens Hellquist.
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 5 (21cm.)

Stonewall: birth of a movement; before Stonewall [in New York]; the [Stonewall] raid [in New York City; 20th anniversary, June 1989]. Variously, by G. Hellquist, H.B., and Jim McMullin.
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 3-4 (119cm.)

The Prairies [gay life on the Canadian prairies before the Stonewall Riots of June 1969; Calgary "the first prairie city to organize a social outlet...": Club Carousel in 1969; Club '70 in Edmonton in 1970; Saskatoon Gay Liberation announced in 1971, growing into Gay/Lesbian Community Centre of Saskatoon; shortly after, Regina social club formed, "which continues today as Gay Community Regina"; in June 1971 the Mutual Friendship Society appeared in Winnipeg and operated Happenings Social Club, "which also continues today"; etc.]. By G. Hellquist.
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 5, 18 (31cm.)

"We got suckered!" [detailed account of Regina city council's reaction following request for proclamation of Lesbian/Gay Pride Weekend in June 1989 by Regina Lesbian/Gay Pride Committee; Regina's "first attempt at holding a Lesbian/Gay Pride Weekend"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 3-4 (69cm.)

Prairie pride [four prairie cities celebrated in June -- Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, and Edmonton; brief descriptions of events in each city; Saskatoon the only major city not to hold celebrations, but has Metamorphosis every Thanksgiving weekend]. By Gens Hellquist.
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 4-5 (54cm.)

A piece of my mind [in which author discusses gay issues that remain unresolved post-Stonewall -- difficulty in coming out, lack of support systems for those who have not come out and are struggling with their feelings; the need to be more active in providing community assistance; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 20-21 (79cm.)

Games attacked [Mary Brookes, Office Manager of Celebration '90 says recent attack on Games by Christian fundamentalists has resulted in surge of volunteers and donations in support of Games; quite detailed account of attack and response]. By Gens Hellquist.
P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 10 (55cm.)

Farewell to the 80's [general discussion of the decade of the 1980s in relation to gay/lesbian issues is presented, with emphasis on AIDS, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and legislative protection for sexual orientation, and commercialization and diversity within the gay/lesbian community]. By Gens Hellquist.
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 4-5 (123cm.)

Welcome to the gay & lesbian 90's [in which the author makes predictions for the decade of the 1990s with respect to gay/lesbian life]. By Gens Hellquist.
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 6 (60cm.)

Gay Games III & Cultural Festival [history of the Gay Games, from the first Games in San Francisco in 1982; description of upcoming "Celebration '90: Gay Games III and Cultural Festival," Vancouver; attempts of fundamentalist Christians to stop the Vancouver Games]. By Gens Hellquist.
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 4-6 (138cm.)

A narrow trap [The Narrow Way, "outreach project of the Avalon Alliance Church, a fundamentalist...church...in Saskatoon"; group coordinated by Harvey Michaluk, a doctor; group has been running classified ad in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix "for the past two years"; "one of many groups across North America that claim to be able to cure or change gay men and lesbians through God"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 4-5 (87cm.)

Prairie pride [description of activities to be held in four prairie cities -- Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, and Edmonton]. By Gens Hellquist.
P57 (v8n4)(May 30, 1990): 4-5 (89cm.)

Hate in Alberta [concerning the magazine Alberta Report and its anti-gay articles; formerly owned by Anglican Church; bought and now owned by Link Byfield and father, Ted]. By Gens Hellquist.
P57 (v8n4)(May 30, 1990): 8 (60cm.)

Four to go -- Celebration '90 [who plans to go; description of final stages of preparations leading up to August's Celebration '90; information about Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg plans]. By Gens Hellquist.
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 6-7 (105cm.)

At last a strategy ["more than ten years after the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic and the death of more than 2,200 people in Canada, the federal government has announced their long-awaited National AIDS Strategy"; Health Minister Perrin Beatty; some highlights; report says a number of issues left unaddressed; etc]. By Gens Hellquist.
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 11-12 (72cm.)

Gay Games III: how I spent my summer vacation [report on Celebration '90]. By Gens Hellquist.
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 4-6 (151cm.)

The changing face of AIDS [general introduction followed by prairie emphasis]. By Gens Hellquist.
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 4-5 (127cm.)

Talking about sex [need to break societal taboos concerning discussing sex, especially in time of AIDS]. By Gens Hellquist.
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 4-5 (136cm.)

Gay 90's -- off with a bang [a look back at the Canadian gay/lesbian issues and activities of the year 1990]. By Gens Hellquist.
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 4-5 (136cm.)

A Prairie boy remembers [relating author's experiences growing up in Saskatoon before 1970; some meeting places at that time; story of founding of Saskatoon Gay Liberation, the city's first gay organization, in 1971; creation of Zodiac Friendship Society in 1972; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 4-6 (177cm.)

A look back [article in which the author, who came of age in the fifties and sixties, writes of gay magazines and their importance to his development; titles mentioned are Tomorrow's Man and Fizeek; differences between the early ("physique") magazines and the ones available now; etc.; includes black-and-white reproductions of covers of May 1956 Tomorrow's Man and June 1966 Fizeek]. By Gens Hellquist.
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 4-5 (100cm.)

Thanks Peter [profile of Peter Millard, who will be retiring as head of the English Department, University of Saskatchewan, at end of year; acknowledgement of his many contributions to the gay community; biographical details; "Peter has helped smash that vicious myth that being gay means not being able to achieve success in our fields of interest"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 5-6 (76cm.)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year [in which author discusses the often-difficult family issues surrounding Christmas for gays and lesbians; suggests would be good to develop gay/lesbian Christmas traditions; brief review of 1991 with respect to author and community]. By Gens Hellquist[?]
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 7, 18 (88cm.)

Celebrating lesbian/gay pride [emphasizing importance of celebrations in confirming the existence of the gay/lesbian community, especially when homophobic people and groups claim gays/lesbians are too small in number to warrant equal rights; need to develop more community celebrations; pride "needs to be ongoing instead of something we bring out for a few days every year"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 4-5 (85cm.)

Two faces of homophobia [including the suggestion that it may be more useful to call homophobia what it often is -- hate, dishonesty; also issue of internalized homophobia]. By Gens Hellquist.
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 6-7 (102cm.)

Lesbian content and myths [this article presents two issues: the lack of lesbian content and participation in Perceptions and, secondly, a report of a Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meeting held at the Saskatoon library June 9, chaired by Gens Hellquist, at which many myths about gays/lesbians were discussed]. By a Grateful Lesbian.
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 8 (43cm.)

Debating the Accord [Charlottetown Accord; hotly debated by gay/lesbian activists in Canada; one opinion is that "the Canada Clause makes our equality rights extremely vulnerable to attack and erosion"; results of vote on Accord coming shortly; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 6 (61cm.)

A year of victories [brief look back at the year 1992, with main emphasis on Canadian issues]. By Gens Hellquist.
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 6-7 (91cm.)

Correcting the lies [about gays and lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 6 (66cm.)

Our friends are dying [concerning suicide in the gay community and need to address the issue; reference also to Brenda Ortynski, for which see P79:9]. By Gens Hellquist.
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 8 (55cm.)

10 years of prairie publishing [a history of Perceptions over the past ten years, since its beginning in 1983, with comments on philosophy espoused by periodical, growth of the magazine over the decade; includes reduced-size reproductions of covers of issue no. 1 (March/April 1983), issue no. 35, and vol. 8, issue 1 (Jan. 17, 1990); list of volunteers over the decade; on cover: photo of current Saskatoon volunteers]. By Gens Hellquist.
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 6-7 and front cover (ca. 144cm.)

Prairie leather [general discussion; mention that three prairie cities, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, now all have active support groups for people interested in leather and its associated aspects; Saskatoon is newest city to form leather group -- CLUB Saskatoon is "slowly coming together"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 6-7 (86cm.)

Why lesbian & gay pride? By Gens Hellquist.
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 7 (70cm.)

Heroes and heroines [author says it is becoming a tradition to present awards to lesbians and gay men during annual pride celebrations in larger prairie communities; his opinion of importance of recognition; list of awards and recipients this year in Winnipeg, Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton]. By Gens Hellquist.
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 5-6 (78cm.)

Media watch: we're everywhere [remarking on the large number of media reports on gays/lesbians, with mention of Time, Newsweek, Maclean's and some television items, including Winnipeg's "Coming Out" show on Cable 11]. By Gens Hellquist.
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 22 (57cm.)

Media watch [in which author reports that gays/lesbians remain hot topic in straight print media -- references to items in The Utne Reader, Newsweek, Maclean's]. By Gens Hellquist.
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 26 (59cm.)

Imagine [in which author imagines different scenarios for gay/lesbian community, including situation if support organizations did not exist; situation twenty-five years ago, when no support groups existed; etc.; encouragement to get involved]. By Gens Hellquist.
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 5 (70cm.)

Gays & AIDS in Mexico [in which author reports on information gathered from visit in Saskatoon with a Mexican man, Victor Hernández Chávez, active in gay and AIDS issues in his country; reference to Del Otro Lado, a Mexican gay magazine]. By Gens Hellquist.
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 6-7 (66cm.)

Counting the days [review article on gay and lesbian calendars, focussing on 1994 calendars]. By Gens Hellquist.
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 23 (38cm.)

Queer vs. gay [a discussion of the change over the years in how gays/lesbians refer to themselves -- "homosexual," "gay," "lesbian," "queer," "fag," "dyke"; etc.]. By Gens Q. Hellquist.
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 8 (69cm.)

Outing: the injustice [article primarily about the ongoing attempt by Christopher Lefler, university student, to out a high profile public official in Saskatchewan; author's difficulty with Lefler's approach; reasons given for Perceptions not having previously covered this story]. By Gens Hellquist.
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 6-7 (96cm.)

25 years of progress [in this first of two articles, author gives a "brief history of the struggle for a gay and lesbian community," with references from earliest times up to the Stonewall riots of June 1969; also some very general observations on the Canadian and the prairie situations before 1969]. By Gens Hellquist.
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 8-9 (112cm.)

25 years of pride [in this second of a two-part article on gay history, author focusses on Canadian and prairie events since Stonewall; the ten demands that had been presented to the federal government in August 1971 during a Parliament Hill demonstration and printed in the first issue of The Body Politic are reprinted here; other events of the period]. By Gens Hellquist.
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 7-8 (95cm.)

Gay genes in the Big Apple [personal account of first trip to New York, at time of Gay Games IV, by author, who has been "out for over 25 years"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 7 (66cm.)

Out on the prairies [author expresses his strong belief in importance of gay/lesbian community; his concern with those who say there is little in common; belief that gays/lesbians have a number of specific issues that cut across all the sub-communities; also reference to new project author is about to participate in, concerning outreach in rural Saskatchewan]. By Gens Hellquist.
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 10-11 (108cm.)

Can't we all just get along? [in which author points out, particularly, disagreements, in-fighting, and intolerance within the gay/lesbian community; points at need to co-operate, because there are too many homophobic forces outside the gay/lesbian community].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 7 (68cm.)

The year in review: looking back at 1994. By Gens Hellquist.
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 8-9 (77cm.)

Whose morality anyway? By Gens Hellquist.
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 7 (57cm.)

What does it mean any more [concerning the many AIDS red ribbons the author sees; the need to be actively involved]. By Gens Hellquist.
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 10 (67cm.)

What's in it for me? [author's opinions about those who consider that community organizations serve no purpose for them personally; requests not to be shortsighted; commitment of community groups in five large and some smaller prairie cities to providing support in coming out and to those facing difficult matters]. By Gens Hellquist.
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 7 (69cm.)

A summer of apologies [article in which author refers to Pope's apology for oppression of women, also German Christians' apology to Dutch; author's concern with apologies for one sin while continuing to commit others]. By Gens Hellquist.
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 8 (62cm.)

Glad to be gay [in which author focusses on the many positive aspects of being gay]. By Gens Hellquist.
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 9 (57cm.)

100 issues and still ticking [a look back over thirteen years of publishing Perceptions, with reference to other prairie and Canadian periodicals and to changes in the gay community over the years; with reduced-size reproductions of covers of issues 1 and 89 of Perceptions]. By Gens Hellquist.
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 6-7 (135cm.)

A year of mixed reviews [in which the author looks back over the Canadian issues of 1995]. By Gens Hellquist.
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 8-9 (81cm.)

25 years of activism [a very general overview of the years since the early 1970s, both personal and with respect to the gay/lesbian community]. By Gens Hellquist.
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 8 (67cm.)

A queer family tale [concerning Saskatoon gay history]. By Gens Hellquist.
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 24 on contents page]: 6-7 (116cm.)

It's bashing time [article of tips for self-protection; with body diagram]. By Gens Hellquist.
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 8 (67cm.)

What comes next? ["after ten long years of broken promises," Canadian Parliament has included term "sexual orientation" in Canadian rights legislation; author asks where community will or should direct its energy next; feels still have a long way to go in different areas]. By Gens Hellquist.
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 8 (62cm.)

Invisibility prevents equality. By Gens Hellquist.
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 8 (45cm.)

Do we believe we're equal? By Gens Hellquist.
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 6 (43cm.)

Gender, roles and rules [interview with David Harrison (formerly Catherine)]. By Gens [Hellquist?].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 6-7 (93cm.)

Out in the country. By Gens Hellquist.
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 8 (45cm.)

All I want for Christmas [in which author emphasizes the importance of federal and provincial funding for AIDS community groups, and for organizations like Gay & Lesbian Health Services]. By Gens Hellquist.
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 5 (45cm.)

It's a strange, strange world [concerning abuse of young hockey players by Graham James, homophobia in sports, and homoerotic behaviour in sports]. By Gens Hellquist.
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 6-7 (54cm.)

Fighting the state [in which the author reports on a meeting with Janine Fuller, manager of Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium, Vancouver, and in which information on the struggle against Canada Customs, including the BC Supreme Court case, is presented]. By Gens Hellquist.
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 6-7 (67cm.)

The stench of fear [in which the author expresses his sense that the "religious and non-religious right" are beginning to feel their loss of position in "foist[ing] their narrow and rigid religious judgments on the rest of us"; examples and details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 8 (34cm.)

Reform expert [report on homophobic speech by Maurice Vellacott, federal Reform Party candidate and board member of Saskatoon District Health Board, following presentation to the Board by Mr. Gens Hellquist of Gay & Lesbian Health Services].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 14 (28cm.)

It's about time [in which author discusses coming out and its importance; also the unacceptability of attempt by a few to force their religious beliefs on others]. By Gens Hellquist.
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 5 (45cm.)

Presumed innocent until proven guilty -- ha! [in which author points out that gays are unfairly labelled as child molesters and criticizes the Alberta government for denying gays and lesbians the opportunity to be foster parents; evidence does not support such decisions and attitudes]. By Gens Hellquist.
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 6 (39cm.)

Letters [being a letter of criticism of Perceptions advertising followed up by a detailed letter of response by publisher Gens Hellquist presenting Perceptions policy and the magazine's responsibility to the gay/lesbian community].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 4 (41cm.)

Indications of pride [in which the author compares Ottawa's Pride parade of 1997 with 1973 Parliament Hill demonstration for lesbian and gay rights in which he participated; further general comments on gay pride]. By Gens Hellquist.
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 8 (45cm.)

Homicidal homosexuals and other rubbish [article in which author presents why he has signed a formal complaint of defamation against the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Board for the newspaper's running of the Hugh Owens advertisement; author also, more generally and with examples, criticizes the mass media for the type of reporting often given to gays/lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 5 (45cm.)

Where are we headed? [concerning "rancorous debate," community differences of opinion, and diversity in North American gay/lesbian community; need to hear "voices of gay people from all walks of life"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 6-7 (53cm.)

The times they are a-changing [in which author views some of the positive changes for the gay/lesbian community over the past 26 years; points out also how "people are going underground in their belief that queers are somehow less than them...," because open homophobia is less acceptable; some people he's dealt with have been fired without warning; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 8-9 (57cm.)

A state of well being [the issue of health problems of gays/lesbians; effect of homophobia on sense of well-being; Gay and Lesbian Health Services; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 6-7 (60cm.)

Looking back over 15 years [presenting an overview of the development of Perceptions magazine since its first issue in March 1983; author's comments on change (and lack of change) in the lives of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered persons over that period]. By Gens Hellquist.
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 4-5 (76cm.)

Bears and other creatures [in which author discusses emphasis in gay culture on youth and beauty norms; difference of attitudes in the Bear movement in gay culture, which author considers a healthy development; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 8-9 (55cm.)

Pride: past, present and future [providing a very brief overview of gay history from earliest times, through American developments of the late 1950s and the 1960s (including Stonewall), to later worldwide Pride celebrations; the AIDS epidemic; brief mention of Canadian and Prairie developments; challenges for the future; "all too often pride is still seen as something to be trotted out once a year for a big party"; need to be visible and to "exhibit our pride 365 days a year"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 6-8 (130cm.)

The times -- they are a-changing [in which author describes in detail his experience as a guest on an open-line CBC [Saskatoon] radio program]. By Gens Hellquist.
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 6-7 (74cm.)

In & out [in which author outlines his feelings concerning lack of sense of gay community, with specific examples of degree of support for AIDS Walk and GLHS in Saskatoon]. By Gens Hellquist.
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 7 (45cm.)

Frightened by the light [in which the author discusses opinions and arguments which have grown from the Matthew Shepard murder, denial by individuals of complicity in the young man's murder, the need for gays to stand up and stand out, and in general the struggle between homophobes and those supporting gay issues; "we must begin taking our light into new places"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 6-7 (62cm.)

They just don't get it [author expresses frustration at simple declarations against homophobia and statements made that quoting certain biblical verses is not homophobic; simple statements of support are not in themselves enough in face of long history of anti-gay oppression; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 6-7 (58cm.)

End run around rights [latest developments in outstanding 1994 complaint to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission regarding Saskatoon City Council's refusal to proclaim Pride Week; Gens Hellquist says "all three parties bear some responsibility for the delay"; now City Council attempting to unilaterally settle complaint; other details].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 9 (50cm.)

It's going to be a long, bumpy ride [in which author comments on various gay community issues, including Foundation for Equal Families (gay/lesbian rights group) announcement of lawsuit against federal government to force legislative amendments and the attacks that will result from the radical religious right; how few in community benefit from victories; how many in community are in penal institutions because they can't deal with their sexual orientation; true equality "will only come when individuals have access to support that confirms that they are valuable human beings..."; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 4-5 (61cm.)

The latest battleground [a general article concerning the need for a fight for lesbian and gay rights and against homophobia in the education system, with brief reference to Surrey, B.C., Winnipeg, and Saskatoon]. By Gens Hellquist.
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999)[pages on which this article is printed are misdated March 10, 1999]: 7-8 (55cm.)

Thirty years of pride & progress [author presents overview of gay history in Western world, with very brief references to the 1920s and 1930s in Germany, the 1950s and 1960s in the US and Canada, and Stonewall in 1969; many still resent our gains; those who are out are still the privileged few; homophobia continues to kill; "frequently we return to our own little worlds once pride events are over"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 6, 11 (60cm.)

The force of words [in which author discusses concepts of "freedom of the press," "freedom of speech," and "freedom of religion" in relation to homophobia and its effects on individuals in the gay/lesbian community and in relation to his upcoming participation in the human rights tribunal hearings of the Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix advertisement case]. By Gens Hellquist.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 6, 9 (57cm.)

God and hate [the author's personal account of attendance at hearing of Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission into the complaint against Hugh Owens of Regina regarding advertisement in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; additional comments about "what the hearing was really about" -- author tells story of life of one man "devastated because people like Owens are allowed to spread their brand of hate under the guise of religion"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 4-5 (70cm.)

Beefcake. Directed by Thom Fitzgerald. Reviewed by Gens Hellquist. [Fitzgerald is a Canadian filmmaker who has also directed The Hanging Garden; Beefcake is a film about Bob Mizer and "physique" magazines of the 1950s and 1960s].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 22 (34cm.)

A new breed of activist [article in which the author elaborates especially on the activities of non-gays; mentions several Saskatoon groups and non-gay individuals who are working together with gays and lesbians against homophobia; named and discussed are: St Thomas Wesley United Church, Saskatoon; Don Cochrane, education professor at University of Saskatchewan; Sharon Fyke, non-gay high school guidance counsellor; members of the local PFLAG group, under the "leadership of Kay Williams and Myrna Rolfes"; other details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 4-5 (69cm.)

A thousand years of queers [presenting an overview of gay/lesbian history in the Western world]. By Gens Hellquist.
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 4-6 (101cm.)

The problem with labels [in which the author takes a broad view of men with men and women with women in society -- this is part of the natural order; the concepts of "gay", "lesbian", etc., are unnatural and political to some extent; much greater diversity of gay community now than in earlier times; need to recognize this diversity, to support one another; need for safe environment in which to develop selves is necessary whether or not we choose to label ourselves; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 4-5 (66cm.)

Equality has two faces [in which author points out that the legal changes occurring in Canada are creating equality of rights, but also of obligations, for gay couples; points to some of the obligations, which in some situations might be losses, for gay couples; author is of opinion that energy being used in a determined effort to have gay relationships recognized as "marriages" could better be used to combat homophobia in health care and education; concludes with a theory of why some heterosexual men are homophobic]. By Gens Hellquist.
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 4-5 (63cm.)

The time for grassroots action [complexity of issues arising from homophobia "seems unending"; spousal relationship rights have just been won; must turn our attention to dealing with homophobia in education system and unwillingness to address the health and social problems in queer community; we should be suing school boards for not providing a safe learning environment and suing universities for graduating helping professionals who have no knowledge of realities of homophobia; other suggestions]. By Gens Hellquist.
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 4-5 (66cm.)

Celebrating our lives ["our visibility clearly illustrates the fallacies in messages of hate"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 4 (37cm.)

Editorial [which describes an invited visit by the author and Charlotte Huculak, youth worker at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, to a rural Saskatchewan school to address high school students about gay/lesbian issues; some of the results of the successful visit, including invitation to return to address new students in the fall]. [By Gens Hellquist?].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 3 (14cm.)

Pride remembrances ["As I stood on the front steps of the Saskatchewan Legislature during the recent Pride rally, I couldn't help reflect on how much has changed in the past three decades," the author writes; reference to the 1990 Pride march in Regina, reflections on AIDS as a continuing concern; suggests that there are signs of shift in focus to the lives taken by homophobia; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 4, 6 (50cm.)

You can't scare me [concerning rising HIV infection rates, safer sex, condomless intercourse; gay men's sexual behaviors are "part of the complex realities of trying to survive in a hostile environment..."; need for more open discussion; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 4-5 (80cm.)

When midgets polluted the air [Laura Schlessinger's television program has been dropped in Canada by Global Television; Schlessinger, an Orthodox Jew, has propagated hate against gays/lesbians; comments on issues of free speech and freedom of religion, both "cherished rights in our society"; "original framers of laws in this country intended freedom of religion to mean...the right to worship... in...homes and churches. It didn't mean using religious beliefs to create the laws that we all must live under"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 6-7 (64cm.)

The problem with labels ["as our community has grown and diversified, we seem to be congregating into small enclaves"; author says that liberation movement was about "ending isolation" and "bringing together people with similar life experiences"; we have become more fragmented, even though "to our enemies we are all one"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 5, 10 (57cm.)

How long will we put up with it? [author discusses the lack of government support for gay, lesbian, bisexual health issues and social services; funding for AIDS/HIV easier to obtain if gay angle downplayed; "at least 15 gay or lesbian youth kill themselves each year in Saskatchewan"; need to "aggressively lobby for changes"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 4-5, 7 (71cm.)

The adventures of a prairie fag -- part 1 [first of a five-part series, which author describes as "a brief overview of my perceptions of Saskatoon's queer community"; this part deals with author's coming out, developments in the 1950s and 1960s, and continues to April 1971, when an advertisement was run in Vancouver's Georgia Straight in attempt to start Saskatoon gay group]. By Gens Hellquist.
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 5-6 (81cm.)

The adventures of a prairie fag -- part 2 [continuing the historical account begun in part 1; this part covers developments in the decade of the 1970s in Saskatoon]. By Gens Hellquist.
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 4-5, 10 (98cm.)

The adventures of a prairie fag -- part 3 [continuing the historical account of gays/lesbians in Saskatoon, with some broader references; this part presents the decade of the 1980s]. By Gens Hellquist.
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 4-5, 10 (98cm.)

The adventures of a prairie fag -- part 4 [continuing the historical account of gays/ lesbians in Saskatoon, with some broader references; this part presents the decade of the 1990s]. By Gens Hellquist.
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 4-5, 9 (96cm.)

The adventures of a prairie fag -- part 5 [in this last part, the author makes general social comments relating to the Canadian gay/lesbian community, including reference to progress made with legal/judicial matters, but commenting as well on the exclusion of those in community for whom issues such as marriage and spousal rights have little significance; he emphasizes also the continuing homophobia in the education and health systems, and in religion; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 4-5 (92cm.)

Be careful what you ask for (you just might get it) [in which author discusses the difficulties in gathering information on sexual orientation for the Canadian census; also concern about how such information would be used; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 4-5 (79cm.)

The great marriage debate [author also refers to other issues -- homophobia and heterosexism, gay life expectancy, health issues; believes that marriage "is not our main priority"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 4, 7 (57cm.)

Busting out all over [author predicts that "first decade of the 21st century is going to belong to gays and lesbians as our numbers continue to swell with people coming out"; discussion of homosexuality is becoming more open; still difficulties with lack of resources to help; difficulties for gays/lesbians in rural areas; clamour from religious zealots will continue to grow "as they recognize that we are winning the battle for equality"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 4, 9 (45cm.)

Loss of a pioneer [obituary of Peter Millard, who died on December 8, 2001]. By Gens Hellquist.
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 8 (41cm.)

A healthy dialogue [author discusses growing emphasis on health and wellness issues in queer community; mention of National Reference Group's report, "Framing Gay Men's Health in a Population Health Discourse," the 2001 national health conference held in Saskatoon, formation of the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition, campaigns in Saskatchewan by Gay and Lesbian Health Services and in Manitoba by Rainbow Resource Centre to obtain equitable provincial funding; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 4, 8 (67cm.)

Eating Fire: Family Life, on the Queer Side. By Michael Riordon [Canadian author; "Riordon...traveled across Canada and interviewed hundreds of people about how they have structured their primary relationships and the diversity is fascinating"; "we can all discover new possibilities by reading this engaging book"]. Reviewed by Gens Hellquist.
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 20 (25cm.)

You have to shake your head at times [in which author relates personal experience at a Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS meeting called by Health Canada; his reaction to the lack of representation or acknowledgement of gay men, who figure so significantly in this disease]. By Gens Hellquist.
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 4, 8 (77cm.)

The importance of rituals ["all communities and tribes need rituals and rites to bind them together....Queer Pride has become an important rite in our community"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 4 (42cm.)

What will the neighbours think? [author writes that community has made advances towards equality and acceptance, and uses attendance at GALA Awards this year as an example; we need to have the courage to expect a good reaction when we come out or request what we deserve; homophobia, though, "still has enormous power"; etc.].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 4, 8 (56cm.)

Addicted to reality [in which author writes of "reality TV" shows and his addiction to them, giving some specific references; usefulness of such shows in portraying, particularly to young gays, that there are various ways to be queer; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 4, 8 (59cm.)

A dirty little secret [concerning partner abuse in same-sex relationships; important for those in abusive relationship to get support]. By Gens Hellquist.
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 4, 7 (71cm.)

How much are the times a-changing? [author discusses situation with respect to queer youth; some things have changed, but "it's still a minority of our youth who feel safe enough to come out during their adolescence"; difficulty Gay and Lesbian Health Services has encountered in obtaining funding for rural queer youth project; gay bashings continue; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 6 (43cm.)

Rescuing Abraham [account of plight of Iranian gay man who had to escape his country after revealing he was gay; attempts by his Iranian-Canadian sister and others to get him sponsored to Canada from Turkey, where he was being held; details of homosexuality and Shari'a law in Iran]. By Gens Hellquist.
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 4, 8 (82cm.)

It's always about the sex [in which author maintains it is dangerous to forget our history, because, despite advances towards equality, "the same old issues keep cropping up," having to do with sexual activity; refers to recent Calgary police raid on Goliath's steam bath, 1980 Toronto bathhouse raids, Toronto Pussy Palace raid, park raids across the country, the Surrey School Board book banning case, and actions of Canada Customs; reference also to "Saskatchewan's premier homophobe," Bill Whatcott, and American Fred Phelps; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 4-5 (77cm.)

Two decades of publishing [of Perceptions; provides a brief history of the Saskatoon gay movement from the early 1970s and the place of Perceptions in that history and in broader queer Prairie history; discussion of the role of Perceptions; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 4-5 (86cm.)

God's not on their side [author points to "two constants of my many years [of] involvement in the queer community" -- watching his tribe die before their time of suicide, substance abuse, tobacco, or AIDS; and "the intolerable level of homophobia" fostered by fundamentalist Christians; other details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 4, 7 (63cm.)

[Brief one-paragraph update to report on young gay Iranian man, Abraham, following on original report of his difficulties published in P157: 4, 8]. [By Gens Hellquist?].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 7 (4cm.)

Police/community relations [report that Gens Hellquist has been appointed to a diversity committee established by Saskatoon Police Services; role of committee is "to build stronger relationships between the police and various minority communities in Saskatoon, including the lesbian and gay community"; Constable Bernard Farbacher has been designated the liaison with gay community; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 19 (20cm.)

Thousands dying each year ["at least 5,500 lesbians, gay men, bisexuals or transgendered people die premature deaths each year in Canada"; homophobia takes an "enormous toll" on queer community; substance abuse, suicide, and other life-shortening behavior result from stress of living daily with hate; health care and education systems "rife with homophobia"; reference to two studies commissioned by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, on the economic and the human costs of homophobia; other details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 4-5 (67cm.)

[Update to reports of young gay Iranian man, Abraham, who, after much hardship, has arrived in Canada; this update follows on the report in P157: 4, 8 and a previous update in P160:7] [By Gens Hellquist?].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 5 (11cm.)

Batten down the hatches [author warns to prepare for onslaught of homophobia in the next months as debate over same-sex marriage dominates media; points out that marriage relationships have changed over time; mention of letter issued by Roman Catholic bishop of Saskatoon, Albert LeGatt, urging parishoners to write federal government to oppose same-sex marriage; issue of separation of church and state gets overlooked in debate; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 4, 11 (54cm.)

Gens in Wonderland [about gay marriage issue; author looks briefly at history of marriage and also the evidence in history of same-sex marriage; current homophobic reactions to the issue; the author wonders if he hasn't "stumbled down some rabbit hole..."]. By Gens Hellquist.
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 4, 7 (70cm.)

The battle's just begun [in which author discusses homophobia in relation, variously, to gay marriage, assumed gay sex obsession, and rural gays; "many religious people are like rural folk. They don't support diversity because they don't allow themselves to see diversity"; "the battle to educate people about who we are has just begun"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 4, 8 (64cm.)

A day the world changed [referring to the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy in 1963; "Kennedy's exciting visions influenced this lonely queer adolescent growing up on the Canadian prairies"; author reflects on the legal victories and other changes in queer life over the past decades and problems still to be dealt with]. By Gens Hellquist.
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 4, 7 (65cm.)

Hellquist leaving [report that Gens Hellquist, after twelve years with Gay and Lesbian Health Services, since November 15, 1991 when it started, will be leaving his position to become executive director of Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition; other details].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 9 (41cm.)

The courts giveth & the politicians taketh away ["in many ways 2003 was a banner year for the queer community in Canada"; an overview of 2003 events -- hate crimes bill passed by Parliament, Ontario and British Columbia courts ruled that same-sex couples entitled to marry, court ruling also that Canada Pension Plan must pay retroactive benefits to surviving partners; but also stalling, resistance among politicians and from anti-gay groups -- Liberal government has announced will appeal Canada Pension Plan ruling, questions before Supreme Court of Canada regarding same-sex marriage; in US, President George W. Bush has announced expenditures to promote heterosexual marriage; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 4, 7 (54cm.)

Garman new director [Bruce Garman is new executive director of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; will assume post February 4, 2004, replacing Gens Hellquist, who is moving to position of executive director of Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition after being with GLHS since 1991; overview of Garman's many involvements in queer community since early 1970s; Moneca McLean, GLHS's administrator also leaving to join Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition; other details].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 8 (36cm.)

The four weddings of the Apocalypse [comments on reactions, particularly in the United States, to the gay marriage issue]. By Gens Hellquist.
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 4, 7 (51cm.)

The real battle is still unfinished [although most of discriminatory legislation has been removed from Canadian law, "homophobia still reigns in our lives, even though it no longer has the backing of the law, the medical profession, and many churches"; homophobia and heterosexism operate at such fundamental levels that most aren't aware of when it is having an effect on actions and decisions; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 4, 7 (53cm.)

We've come a long way, babe [many changes have occurred since the New York Stonewall Riots of June 1969; laws have been changed in Canada, but the battle for the "hearts and minds of Canadians must still continue"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 4, 7 (57cm.)

We are the Stonewall Girls: Stonewall then & now [the New York Stonewall Riots of June 1969; how details of gay history are not absolute, but are affected by the teller; mentions new book, by David Carter, titled Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution; although much has changed in 35 years, "homophobia continues to impact on all our lives"; criticism of Paul Martin and Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert, who "use us to win elections" and then seem to forget; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 4, 6 (73cm.)

Rainbow health [concerning Canada's upcoming "2nd national conference addressing queer health and wellness issues" in Gatineau, Québec, in November, sponsored by Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition; fifty-seven workshops with six keynote speakers; "what is disappointing in the registrations is the low number of people who really have some power to change our health system..."; few medical, nursing and social work schools provide education on queer issues and needs; only two of eighteen medical colleges have any staff attending and also few from nursing and social work; "I'm always awed by the power of homophobia and how it causes intelligent and thinking people to ignore what is so obvious..."; other details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 4, 8 (64cm.)

Myths, lies and rewriting history ["most of our history has been ignored or twisted to fit the popular biases"; media are "lazy and very seldom willing to do the work to counter the claims of religious extremists when it comes to our lives"; author presents two example cases -- first, the November 26, 2004, American ABC television network broadcast "20/20", which reported on the October 1998 Wyoming murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man, presenting it not as a hate crime but as a robbery gone wrong; and, secondly, the myths accepted in the queer marriage debate, in which the "true history of marriage is seldom discussed" and where it is not pointed out that the "one man and one woman" version is not that old and is not always the cultural norm; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 4, 7 (58cm.)