HOMOPHOBIA
See also, e.g., CRIME; DISCRIMINATION; GAY BASHING; INTOLERANCE;
MURDER. Also see geographic subdivisions of HOMOPHOBIA, below.
Note that because of the overlapping definitions of some of these terms, it is worthwhile
to check more than one heading when investigating the subject of violence in its
various forms.
See also specific subjects for additional references to expressions of hate and fear; e.g.,
GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS; SCHOOLS.
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.)
"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.)
Ladies for SPERM [attack on conservative Catholic conference sponsored by Human
Life International, Nov. 10, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; SPERM complains also
that Human Life International brochure says gays/lesbians are "ruthless, blatant
wasters of Reproductive Materials. Murderers!"].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 12 (33cm.)
Fear of phobias [brief discussion of phobias, with definition of "uranophobia" and
mention, in connection with homosexuality, of "heterophobia,"
"porphyrophobia," and "homophobia"]. By Colleen Gerwing.
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 24 (25cm.)
Homophobia & AIDS [Homophobia, Heterosexism, and AIDS; description of 68-page
booklet written by Canadian AIDS Society].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 19 (20cm.)
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.)
Correcting the lies [about gays and lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 6 (66cm.)
The pornography of hate [including suggestion that envy, titillation often accompany
hatred of gays/lesbians]. By Peter Millard.
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 5 (56cm.)
Fruitcake of the year [a letter to Dave, a former homophobic tormentor of writer from
high school days; letter describes writer's experiences in high school and his
present proud acceptance of his "fruitcake" nature]. By Shawn R. Mooney.
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 6 (51cm.)
Religion and us [opinion piece regarding need to fight religious bigots and the abuse of
religion; emotional and rational reactions of writer]. By Peter Millard.
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 7 (66cm.)
Homophobia on radio [gays/lesbians upset by programs broadcast on Sun102FM,
Saskatoon; series of three programs used religion to attack gays/lesbians;
earlier, in February, other programs by Focus on the Family, a Colorado-based
group, which aired programs on over 300 radio stations; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 12 (28cm.)
Editorial [discussing how gay/lesbian lives are made invisible in a homophobic society;
writer gives example of attending the funeral of acquaintance who had been
part of gay community for 25 years; at funeral there was no acknowledgment of
this part of his life and work; etc.].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 3 (12cm.)
Whose morality anyway? By Gens Hellquist.
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 7 (57cm.)
Activist or friend [in which author discusses modifying his behaviour depending
on his degree of closeness to individuals and their relative comfort level with
gay/lesbian issues; feels there is a "process of 'coming out' as gay positive" for
heterosexuals]. By Garnet Woloschuk.
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 10-11 (76cm.)
Studying hate crimes [study by University of Ottawa criminologist, Julian Roberts,
recently released; Roberts says crimes driven by hatred of victim's race, religion,
or sexual orientation deserve special attention; details].
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 22 (32cm.)
From where I sit [comments about relative societal reactions to AIDS and Mad Cow
Disease; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 5 (69cm.)
Outspeak: Dylan Thomas, Robertson Davies, Picasso, Shakespeare, and me.
By Peter Millard.
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 5 (64cm.)
Editorial [pointing out, inter alia, news suggesting that AIDS cannot be defeated
without dealing with homophobia and the other health issues plaguing
gays/lesbians -- suicide, depression, substance abuse, etc.].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 3 (14cm.)
Homophobia is killing us [brief prepared by Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon,
as part of lobbying effort to obtain provincial funding; emphasizes the deaths,
both direct and indirect, caused by homophobia].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 8 (52cm.)
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.)
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.)
From where I sit [a discussion of hatred and homophobia centred on the Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix newspaper's "decision to run an advertisement that promoted the
elimination of gays" and reactions to that advertisement]. By Jeff Dodds.
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 5 (45cm.)
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.)
Editorial [very briefly contrasting the Saskatchewan political climate of fifteen years
earlier under Premier Grant Devine with that under current NDP government;
religious extremists in British Columbia, the United States, and in Saskatoon;
the need to build alliances and to remain vigilant].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 3 (14cm.)
Editorial [concerning free speech argument and its use to express and promote
intolerance and homophobia; it is time to determine boundaries of acceptability
of expression with respect to gay men and lesbians, just as there are boundaries
for other identifiable groups; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 3 (15cm.)
The uncomfortable pew [author Heather Funk's personal account of some experiences
as a lesbian United Church minister in a rural Manitoba pastoral charge with her
partner; her conviction that "the power of Good is stronger than the power of
Evil"].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 8 (34cm.)
Editorial [criticizing the radical Christian agenda of attacking homosexuality by
picketing AIDS funerals, comparing homosexuality to paedophilia and
alcoholism, manipulating and possibly manufacturing statistics, etc.].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 3 (15cm.)
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.)
Soccer star suicide [former British superstar, Justin Fashanu, commits suicide;
background and details; played in "now-defunct Canadian Soccer League" for
three years, in Edmonton, Hamilton, and Toronto; "experiences have been
very instrumental for the gay sporting community"].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 25 (29cm.)
Editorial [emphasizing that, although there have been real changes for gays and lesbians,
the "easy part has been accomplished and in the coming millennium we must
tackle the hard issue of changing attitudes and environments"; etc.].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 3 (16cm.)
Medical schools ignore us [study by James Lock in paper titled "Strategies for
reducing homophobia during medical training"; reference to Gay and Lesbian
Medical Association].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 26 (20cm.)
From where I sit [in which author expresses frustration with those who do not have a
political view of their gayness, comments on parallels between gay rights and
women's movement, and calls attention to Human Life International, a pro-life
and anti-gay organization which he considers to be very dangerous; "as gay men
we can not afford to forget that our fight is part of a larger social change"; etc.].
By Jeff Dodds.
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 5-6 (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.)
Feds claim to love dykes [federal Status of Women department being criticized for
not insisting at an international convention on inclusion of "sexual orientation" in
the diversity clause for protection from discrimination; Secretary of
State claims that Vatican causes some of the problem and that some countries
don't want to hear the term].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 22 (27cm.)
From where I sit [in which the author discusses the issues surrounding school violence;
recalls violence personally and in his own days at school; "now the freaks,
faggots and weirdos have guns. The jocks and the cool kids are frightened";
author "in no way endorse[s] the use of violence"...but concludes that he does
know "that if people who invest their time in abusing others now begin to
think twice for fear of retaliation, then maybe the tragedies in our schools of
late will have had some benefit after all"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 4-5 (56cm.)
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.)
Anglican activist jailed [Ronald Lwabaayi imprisoned for two months in Kenya, then
sent back to home country of Uganda; had written about homosexuality in
The Nation; "homophobia is widespread in Africa, particularly in Christian
churches"; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 28 (19cm.)
A dangerous game [report from Los Angeles about a shoot gallery-style game
"featured in the Toy Machine area of Skateboard.com, a Web site for
skateboarding enthusiasts"; introductory screen reads "Kill Ed Templeton!...
Just shoot at Ed as he skates around and tells you what a fag he is -- just like
real life...."; GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) "has
made repeated attempts to contact Tum Yeto, owner of Web site, but no
response; other details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 22 (16cm.)
Feels like I'm 17 again [author describes his openness about gayness in his late teens;
now, ten years later, is a teacher and student in Taiwan and feels the need to
be vigilant; his opinions and experiences regarding gays in Taiwan].
By Brendan Purdie.
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 5-6 (51cm.)
Costs of homophobia [Gay and Lesbian Health Services has secured grant from
University of Saskatchewan to gather and synthesize data regarding social
problems in gay/lesbian community and costs connected with addressing
health and social issues; hopes to have final report ready in early 2001].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 12 (22cm.)
Love and hate: surviving Valentine's Day [author presents personal account of his
experiences growing up, through grade school, into his twenties in a small Alberta
city, and later; difficulty "for all of us who try to have relationships with a culture
that condemns us for loving..."].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 7-8 (64cm.)
The cost of homophobia [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, has released
study on economic costs of homophobia; study funded by
Community-University Institute for Social Research and conducted by
Christopher Banks; "a literature review synthesizing those studies that illuminate
the high rates of health issues in the gay and lesbian community with those
studies that look at the economic impact of various health issues"; the five areas
addressed were suicide, smoking, alcohol abuse, illicit drug use, and depression;
study availability information].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 13 (35cm.)
Editorial [in the wake of September 11, 2001 World Trade Center events in New York,
the author writes about religious fundamentalist terrorism that has caused
the suffering and death of queers "for the last two or three hundred years";
"when we speak out against religious fundamentalism and terrorism committed
in the name of Allah we must also speak out as loudly against religious
fundamentalism and terrorism committed in the name of the Christian God"].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 3 (17cm.)
Anti-homophobia campaign begins on MTV [GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight
Education Network) and MTV launching four-week ad series designed to combat
homophobia in schools; some detail].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 21 (11cm.)
The truth about hatred; or, How to suppress your homosexuality [general discussion of
homophobia, mentioning also the effect hatred and anger must have on the
homophobes themselves; reference to Bill Whatcott and Hugh Owens in
Saskatchewan; author's experiences also with Ted and Link Byfield, owners
of right-wing, anti-gay Alberta Report; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 7, 9 (52cm.)
Letters [letter from Lee Cryer (of Two Spirit Guest Ranch and Retreat) expressing her
view that fundamentalists and those of the religious Right are misguided,
behaving in an un-Christian way, resorting to pre-Christian writings, in their
attacks on gays/lesbians].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 10 (29cm.)
Bleeped out of the story [discussion of homophobia in sports; "anti-gay and sexist
put-downs are still the most common way for athletes to humiliate their
opponents"; specific references to a Mike Tyson incident, etc.].
By Joan M. Garry, Executive Director, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamation (GLAAD).
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 6, 8 (47cm.)
The Church, the prom and logic [in which author discusses the Marc Hall prom case
against the Durham (Ontario) Catholic District School Board; more broadly, he
discusses the policy shift of the Roman Catholic Church and fundamentalist
Christian homophobes towards a more subtle "love the sinner, hate the sin"
argument in their condemnation of homosexuality]. By Jeff Dodds.
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 7-9 (63cm.)
Bullied teens at risk [recent study "cited in the May 2002 issue of the Journal of
Adolescent Health" says gay teens bullied and harassed at school more likely to
take risks with sexual health; data from the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey of
14- to 17-year-olds in Vermont and Massachusetts in 1995; other details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 28 (21cm.)
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.)
We're not there yet [despite many advances toward gay/lesbian social equality and
recognition received from some Christian denominations, there are still the
homophobia of the Roman Catholic Church and unequal standards in media
reporting, which affect many lives; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 7-8 (51cm.)
Editorial [on anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and
Washington, author writes of homophobia and religious fundamentalist
extremism and the terrorization and deaths, generally overlooked, that they
also cause in the queer community].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 3 (15cm.)
Try to remember... [author recounts various experiences of his early school days,
including having an unconcerned teacher; grade five was "the year that I
decided to publicly declare my affinity for other boys"; unlike other earlier
issues "that everyone eventually forgot, for the duration of my schooling no one
ever forgot that I was a fag"; September brings a feeling of elation that he
doesn't have to go back to school]. By Jeff Dodds.
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 7-8 (59cm.)
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.)
Gyms, Jims & jealousies [in which author writes on a variety of topics, including
improvement of life for gays over the past years, but with continuance of
homophobia; suggests ways of reacting to homophobes; etc.].
By Bert Lang.
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 6, 8 (47cm.)
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.)
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 Laramie Project [this play, created by The Tectonic Theater, New York, "is
being produced by the University of Saskatchewan Students Union
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Centre"; to run
March 17-20, 2004; the play "documents the town's
[Laramie, Wyoming's] people and how they reacted, mourned and
evolved" as a result of the homophobic murder of Matthew Shepard in
October 1998; other details].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 13 (35cm.)
UN rights ["in 2003, Brazil, with support from Canada and 18 European
countries, put forward a motion to affirm" GLBT human rights; resolution
brought forward in United Nations Human Rights Commission, Geneva;
Brazil has now withdrawn motion; great deal of opposition, "chiefly from
Christian activist groups and from a number of predominantly Islamic
states including Egypt, Libya, Pakistan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
Particularly strong opposition has emerged from the Organization of
Islamic Conferences...as well as the Vatican"; etc.].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 28-29 (17cm.)
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.)
Reggae not so gay [growing backlash in several countries in recent months
against a number of named reggae and Rastafarian singers whose
homophobic lyrics attack gays and encourage violence against them;
details].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 23 (22cm.)
Are we there yet? [there have been many legal changes over the last years, but
there are "still some significant realities"; author presents primarily
three examples -- the use by George W. Bush in the American presidential
election of fearmongering with respect to gay rights and gay marriage;
the grim reality of lives of gay men and women in Moldova, despite gay
rights protections in law forced on that country's government by the
European Union; and a conversation with a young man met in a Toronto
bar, a conversation of a type which he himself remembers having twenty
years earlier; "maybe things haven't changed as much as I thought"].
By Jeff Dodds.
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 6-7 (57cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA
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.)
Dark Ages in Alberta [with respect to recognition of gays/lesbians].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 10 (64cm.)
Alberta Report boycott [group of Alberta gays/lesbians trying to persuade advertisers to
pull ads from Alberta Report, which promotes conservative Christian view and
has published stories attacking gay/lesbian community; etc.].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 11 (17cm.)
Debate rages in Alberta [debate on newspaper pages of The Olds Albertan and the
Sundre Round-Up in September: five named Sundre physicians react to
statements of area MP Myron Thompson by condemning hate and intolerance
and explaining that being gay is natural; following issue carried "a dozen
responses to the...call for tolerance and understanding," with many quoting
from the Bible and Alberta Report; also one-paragraph mention of letter a
month later in Prince Albert Herald; etc].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 11 (42cm.)
I'm not leaving [Dr. Glenn Kowalsky, one of doctors who called for "enlightened
attitude towards lesbians and gay men" in letter to The Olds Albertan last year
has had a winter of hate and homophobia, but is not leaving; additional details,
including reference to some support].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 13 (26cm.)
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.)
Gay foster-parent policy [Alberta premier, Ralph Klein, says government does not have
official policy denying gays/lesbians right to be foster parents; says information
is being gathered to formulate policy; Lyle Oberg, social services minister, says
unwritten policy will continue until gays/lesbians can provide "scientific proof"
that they can provide healthy environment; etc.].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 11 (29cm.)
Ms. T. fund-raiser [to be held at Faculty Club, University of Alberta, on October 23;
Ms. T. is Edmonton lesbian told by Alberta government that she could no longer
be a foster parent, after having cared "for 74 children over the past 18 years"].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 14 (24cm.)
No queer history here [furore over "awarding of a $10,000 grant to the Red Deer and
District Museum for a study of gay and lesbian history in central Alberta";
MLA Victor Doerksen said money should be given back; other details about
project and reactions, with additional names].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 11 (38cm.)
From where I sit [in which author writes of Albertans' reaction to Supreme Court
decision on Vriend and also the agenda of a right-wing group, Promise Keepers,
which had recently held a rally in Saskatoon]. By Jeff Dodds.
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 4-5 (51cm.)
Anti-homophobia workshops [reporting that "Planned Parenthood Alberta's Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Two-Spirited Rural Youth Outreach Project is hoping to
design...workshops directed towards faith communities in Alberta"; brief
reference to other activities of the group; reference also to difficulty in getting
United Church congregations to become "affirming," with special reference
to Westminster United, Calgary; reported comments of Stephen Lock and
Bill Rutherford, project committee members].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 11 (50cm.)
Frightened by marriage [concerning the private member's bill against same-sex
marriage introduced by Red Deer Conservative MLA Victor Doerksen;
comments of some politicians and others as bill "is working its way through
the Alberta legislature"].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 14 (19cm.)
Love and hate: surviving Valentine's Day [author presents personal account of his
experiences growing up, through grade school, into his twenties in a small Alberta
city, and later; difficulty "for all of us who try to have relationships with a culture
that condemns us for loving..."].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 7-8 (64cm.)
What's under those robes? [newsnote that member of anti-gay Ku Klux Klan in Alberta,
Chief Grand Wizard Charles Macaphearson, "charged with having sex with
underage boys"].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 12 (11cm.)
No change coming [Alberta MLA Victor Doerksen introduces private member's bill
to ban same-sex marriage in Alberta; this comes after Ontario court ruling on
unconstitutionality of denial of marriage to same-sex couples; in June, Alberta
government rather reluctantly "introduced legislation that would grant some
rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples"; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 10 (21cm.)
Having difficulties [report that "Canada's most stridently anti-gay publication has
fallen on hard times"; Alberta Report published by Link Byfield; details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 11 (16cm.)
Puckering up [report on Alberta government reaction to gay marriage issue --
Premier Ralph Klein talks of preventing gay marriage by using
"notwithstanding" clause of Charter of Rights and Freedoms, while
protesters attack his statements and support same-sex marriage; various
comments and other details].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 13 (41cm.)
Concerned Christian castigated [Steven Boissoin, "right-wing minister and
Director of the Cave Youth Outreach Centre in Calgary" trying to
undermine PFLAG's work to reduce homophobia; details, including
that human rights complaint filed against him].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 9 (18cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY
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.)
Film festival fuss [report of denunciation by Alberta politicians, Christian
fundamentalists of "The Fire I've Become," sold-out queer Canadian film festival
held in Calgary, June 21-24; also some gay community reactions; some films
listed].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 10 (40cm.)
Schools address homophobia [Calgary Public School Board one of few in Canada to
address issue; details].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 13 (28cm.)
Not much support [from Calgary politicians and media in attempt of Rocky Mountain
Singers choral group to bring GALA Choruses (group of 135 gay and lesbian
choral groups from around the world) to Calgary in 2000; details].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 12 (35cm.)
Intolerance banned [Calgary school board unanimously supports new policy to address
homophobia and intolerance in schools; action follows on University of Calgary
study; brief description of plan; also mention of objections].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 10 (22cm.)
Police liaison [Calgary Gay & Lesbian Communities Police Liaison Committee plans
town hall meeting on Jan. 12, 2000; to be addressed by police chief, Christine
Silverberg, and Doug Jones of Hate and Bias Crimes Unit; process has also
been negotiated for reporting hate and bias crimes against gays, lesbians,
bisexuals, and transgendered].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 19 (15cm.)
Slasher on the loose [at southern Calgary Chapters outlet; "someone has destroyed
hundreds of lesbian and gay books" in the past 18 months; damages books,
which can then not be sold; details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 12 (25cm.)
Showdown in Calgary [author's account of participation in a downtown Calgary
demonstration on the occasion of Canadian Alliance Party's first election
campaign visit to the city during run-up to election of 2000; personal account of
hostile crowd reactions to their demonstration, but also a report of more
pleasant talks author had with two people]. By Steve Gin.
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 9 (36cm.)
The results are in [report on the Calgary Anti-Gay/Lesbian Violence Survey released
by Calgary Gay and Lesbian Communities/Police Liaison Committee;
survey done in 2000; some details, including statistics; "[Constable Doug] Jones
is continuing to work towards changing attitudes within the gay and lesbian
community about the police"; etc.].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 14 (26cm.)
Hate/bias website [launched in Calgary to enable people to report hate or bias crimes;
www.reporthate.com is "primarily directed at youth
to anonymously report incidents"; operated by coalition of community-based
groups; other details].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 14 (20cm.)
Letters: carbon copy [letter from Stephen Lock alerting readers to homophobic opinions
of the owner of a Calgary business that caters to the "leather" community:
Definitely Different Leatherworks, owned by Al Swanky; etc.].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 9 (19cm.)
Attack of the Gay Militia [Gay Militia, which local Calgary queer activists claim
not to have heard of, invaded national meeting of Concerned Christian
Coalition held in Calgary April 17; Coalition was holding fundraising
dinner for Rev. Stephen Boissoin, who is fighting a complaint lodged
against him because of homophobic preaching, and was strategizing to
block Bill C-250; another protest by known queer activists outside the
hotel earlier in evening; other details].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 13 (23cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON
Edmonton faggot [concerning Harry Ainlay Composite High School student,
Ian Paterson, who had poem, "High School Faggot," published in school
newspaper; etc; poem included with article].
P16 [1985]: 8-9 (51cm.)
Homophobia at work [Delwin Vriend expects that with new King's College policy to
be unveiled soon, he will be asked to resign; Vriend is a gay chemistry lab
instructor].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 10 (41cm.)
Down Under [Edmonton bathhouse, Down Under, opened on February 6/98, despite
some community objections; details, including names of some objectors and
supporters].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 11 (23cm.)
An interview with Delwin Vriend [who was fired from his King's College, Edmonton,
job when his homosexuality became known; case to Supreme Court of Canada].
Interviewed by Garnet Woloschuk.
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 6-7 (81cm.)
Not about to stop [Alberta Human Rights Commission ruled that homophobic
literature circulated by provincial Social Credit Party politician, Jon Dykstra,
was in violation of Alberta human rights legislation; Dykstra says has no
intention of following ruling; etc.].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 11 (20cm.)
Hand in hand ["believe it or not, Edmonton's Police Service is very advanced on
gay issues"; "well-established program to provide training on dealing with
minority groups...including the glbt community"; component of the
program is "a 15-minute walk on Whyte Avenue" in which two male
officers in civilian clothes must take the walk holding hands; reactions of
two officers who did this -- feelings of intimidation and anger at reactions
of those around them; one officer "said the avenue seemed to close in on
him"; other details].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 10 (24cm.)
Taking action [Rob Wells has been picketing for at least three months at
St. Joseph's Catholic Basilica, Edmonton; Wells says his actions are result
of anti-gay protest in front of Basilica during this year's Gay Pride parade;
Wells displays signs that read "Homophobia Kills" and "Catholic Bigotry
Drives Teens to Suicide"; reports he has had good response from some
parishioners; however, ugly police responses and Wells has filed complaint
against one officer; etc.].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 11 (20cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- LETHBRIDGE
Loud & clear [concerning Maxwell Plum's, formerly Oz, in Lethbridge, Alberta, in
which owner does not want gay clients; includes exterior photo].
P30 [misnumbered 29] [1987]: 6 (17cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- LLOYDMINSTER
See entry at HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- LLOYDMINSTER
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- MEDICINE HAT
A bit easier...for some [account of assault of 18-year-old gay man, Jeremy Crittenden,
in Medicine Hat, Alberta; comments about attitudes towards gays in the city].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 10 (18cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- RED DEER
Building alliances [report of formation of Gay/Straight Alliance at Lindsay Thurber
High School in Red Deer, Alberta, "home of Alliance [political party] leader
Stockwell Day"; details, with comments of alliance members].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 19 (27cm.)
Speaking out [a 17-year-old gay youth is speaking out against gay bashing after being
brutally assaulted while walking with friends on a downtown Red Deer, Alberta
street this summer; details; also reference to "inflammatory anti-gay statements"
in letter to local paper by a fundamentalist pastor, Stephen Boisson].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 10 (26cm.)
Complaint lodged [Red Deer College queer group, Pride on Campus, has filed
human rights complaint after lesbian couple, Amanda Cournoyer and
girlfriend, were asked to leave Blarney Stone South pub after kissing;
other details].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 13 (15cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ALBERTA -- THREE HILLS
Phelps at it again [is battling with Three Hills Bible College, Alberta; the College's
president, Rick Downs, says they "don't hate homosexuals," although school
does not approve of gay sex; "Downs believes Phelps' views are 'hate filled'
and has no intention of backing down"; etc.].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 13 (8cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA
REAL Women and hate [REAL Women mails newsletter using free mailing service
of BC Tourism; BC MLA Emery Barnes calls it "the closest thing he has seen
to hate literature in his 17 years as a legislator"; BC REAL Women president,
Peggy Steacy].
P57 (v8n4)(May 30, 1990): 12 (20cm.)
Supporting queer kids [resolution passed at March convention of British Columbia
Teachers Federation "calling for affirmative action programs to deal with
homophobia in the school system"; details].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 28 (28cm.)
One small step ["homophobia in the school was a contentious issue at the March 16
conference of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation"; details].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 28 (21cm.)
Education minister cited [BC Human Rights Commission has received complaint, filed
by gay teacher, Murray Warren, and his spouse, Peter Cook, against B.C.
Minister of Education, who is cited "for not doing enough to stop anti-gay name
calling in British Columbia schools"; etc.].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 27 (17cm.)
Should bigots teach? [Trinity Western University has been trying for four years to gain
accreditation for its teacher-training program from B.C. College of Teachers;
College of Teachers feels teachers taught to discriminate against homosexuals;
case in the courts; details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 23 (48cm.)
Homosexuality on trial? [complaint lodged with British Columbia Human Rights
Commission against Citizen's Research Institute (CRI) and leader, Kari Simpson,
for attempt, through distributed "Declaration of Family Rights," to prevent
teachers from advocating tolerance for gays/lesbians; "Simpson has been
involved in anti-gay actions in B.C. for a number of years..."; other details].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 28 (27cm.)
Teachers' guide raises ire [Challenging Homophobia in Schools, a 232-page resource
manual, which includes lesson plans for kindergarten to Grade 12, is available
for B.C. teachers; Heather Stilwell of Surrey School Board thinks is unnecessary;
"resistance to issues of homosexuality is not a new one for the Surrey School
Board," which banned three books earlier; handbook funded by British
Columbia Teachers' Federation and others].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 24 (35cm.)
Gay-positive teaching guide [very brief newsnote about Challenging Homophobia in
Schools, which is "a 232-page reference book dealing with homophobia, teaching
strategies, lesson plans and resource lists" and which was created by the
BC Teachers' Federation and the BC Human Rights Commission].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 25 (5cm.)
Family values ["Declaration of Family Values" distributed in 1996 by
Citizen's Research Institute, of which Kari Simpson is executive director, to
parents and schools throughout British Columbia; "threatened legal action against
schools portraying homosexuality" as acceptable; group of gay teachers and
straight parents filed hate-discrimination complaint with BC Human Rights
Commission; proceedings began Oct. 2, 2000; some details of the proceedings;
hearing now adjourned to April 2001].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 26 (33cm.)
The government giveth... [NDP government of British Columbia caused Vital Statistics
agency to accept listing of lesbian partner of biological mother as other parent
on birth certificate, which permitted bypassing of lengthy adoption process;
now new provincial Liberal government has asked for review of this procedure].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 28 (12cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- COURTENAY
Choir attacked [Vancouver Lesbian and Gay Choir attacked while giving concert in
Courtenay, B.C.; canister of pepper spray close to stage; other details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 26 (15cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- KELOWNA
No shows in Kelowna [British Columbia; travelling theatre group that does presentations
to teens on violence and date rape not allowed to continue performances in
Kelowna-area schools; outline of school board struggle between chairperson
Nicki Hokazono and fundamentalist Christians, the latter of whom wished to
maintain a Board policy "fostering AIDS-phobia, and homophobia in
general..."].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 23 (26cm.)
Gay OK, pride not [Walter Gray, mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, "has gone to
court to fight for his right not to declare Gay Pride Day"; details of and
background to this issue].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 25 (23cm.)
"Mayors must discriminate" [Walter Gray, mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, intends
to fight a BC Human Rights Commission ruling by threatening to withhold all
proclamations if he cannot leave the word "pride" out of proclamation of
Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; brief comments and background; mention also that
mayor of Lethbridge has suspended signing of proclamations and other mayors
in West have threatened to do so].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 28 (14cm.)
Mayor in hot water [British Columbia Human Rights Commission tribunal ruled
March 22, 2000 that Walter Gray, Kelowna, B.C. mayor, discriminated by
refusing to issue proclamation requested by Pride committee in 1997;
Okanagan Rainbow Coalition had filed complaint against him; details and
some reactions, including reaction of mayor].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 27 (30cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- OSOYOOS
Sue the bastards [newsnote that two gay men, victims of vicious homophobic attack,
won civil case against their bashers; B.C. Supreme Court Justice Warren Wilson
ordered Anton Svedruzic, David Troung, and John Troung to pay victims
$83,500; assault occurred five years ago].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 27 (10cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- PRINCE GEORGE
Newspaper endorses hate [complaint about anti-gay hate literature purchased in a
Prince George shop leads to CBC report, anti-gay advertisement in Prince
George Free Press and anti-gay article by newspaper's editor, Shane Mills;
other details and reactions].
P112 (v15n3)(Arpil 23, 1997): 27 (25cm.)
Getting away with hate [Prince George Christian supplies store owner will not face
criminal charges for distributing hate literature against gays/lesbians; at this
time, Criminal Code does not protect gays/lesbians from hate literature, but
gays and lesbians cannot retaliate with similar literature, because religious
groups are given protection in Criminal Code; however, B.C. Human Rights
Code specifically bans hate literature against gays, although penalty is less than
would be if there were Criminal Code ban].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 26 (24cm.)
Prince George heats up [community "divided over the issue of hatred towards gays and
lesbians in their city"; continued fight over series of pamphlets distributed by
local health food store; other details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 25 (24cm.)
Christian Right doesn't get it [Joshua Pollard, director of "Love Knows No Gender"
youth group, files complaint naming Prince George Ministerial Association and
two of its ministers; concerns conference-promotion article mailed out and
titled "The Homosexual Agenda"; other details].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 25 (15cm.)
Enough is enough [report on the suicide of 18-year-old gay youth, Jamie Lazarre;
when he moved to Prince George from the Nak'azdli reserve, he was harassed
further at Prince George Secondary School, where staff "turned a blind eye to the
bullying that was a constant reality for Lazarre and other gay students at the
school"; names of other harassed students given; comments of the school
principal and of a local lesbian researcher; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 26 (36cm.)
. See also related Editorial, p. 3.
City Hall bigots beaten again [report on problem with Prince George City Council
with regard to proclamation of Gay Pride Day; members of provincial
organization of queer youth support groups, YouthQuest, filed complaint
against city with British Columbia Human Rights Commission; ruling of
Commission and other results].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 28 (15cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- QUESNEL
Teacher suspended [B.C. College of Teachers suspends for one month the
licence of Chris Kempling, a Quesnel, British Columbia teacher and
guidance counsellor; found guilty of professional misconduct over
homophobic letters written to local paper; some details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 27 (12cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER REGION
Vancouver protests columnist [North Shore News office picketed by gays/lesbians to
protest homophobic column by Doug Collins].
P35 (Sept. 9, 1987): 12 (13cm.)
Games opposed [newsnote that Vancouver's Christians asked to band together to
oppose Gay Games; 40,000 copies of pamphlet written by Eli Korsch].
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 8 (7cm.)
Praying against Games [Vancouver Christian fundamentalists continue efforts to stop
Games; "Robert Birch of the Burnaby Christian Fellowship, who was behind
the full-page ads in both Vancouver newspapers...has suggested that Vancouver
may experience an earthquake if the games go ahead"; other anti-Games groups;
etc.].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 11-12 (15cm.)
No first-aid for Games [Vancouver branch of St. John Ambulance agreed initially to
provide volunteers for Gay Games duties; day before Games to start, withdrew
from their commitment; etc.].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 19 (21cm.)
Homophobia doesn't pay [two who defaced West End Community Centre in Vancouver
last year receive fines, suspended sentences, probation and community service
work].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): [18] (13cm.)
Bookstore bombed [again, January 7, 1992; Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium,
Vancouver; this bombing is the third; others in Dec. 1987 and Feb. 1988;
co-owner Jim Deva has no doubt that homophobia the motivation].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 11 (19cm.)
Paper protested [North Vancouver newspaper, North Shore News, site of protest
rally over writings of columnist Doug Collins; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 12 (12cm.)
No more hate [Canadian Human Rights Commission has decided to hear case against
group running anti-gay hate message on phone line; complaint is against
Liberty Net, a Vancouver neo-Nazi group; reported that Tony McAleer recorded
message and Harry Vacarro rents phone line; elaborative and background
information given].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 22 (24cm.)
Anti-gay minister dies from AIDS [Frank Shears, who loudly denounced Gay Games
in 1990 and preached against sins of homosexuality, later became sexually
active with men, ended his marriage, contracted AIDS, and died on February
13, 1994].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 22 (35cm.)
Queer youth not welcome [Edmonds Youth Resource Centre, established in Vancouver
suburb of Burnaby, tells the gay/lesbian youth support group, Youth Quest, to
leave; details].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 19 (37cm.)
Little Sister's threatened [recent bomb threat and hate mail directed at bookstore; details].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 23 (23cm.)
Fundamentalists foiled [tried to organize boycott against Regency Toyota, a car
dealership, for advertising in Xtra! West, a gay periodical; attempts may be linked
to attempts to ban Xtra! West from local public libraries earlier; Toyota Canada
supported dealership; Vancouver Sun newspaper ran editorial condemning
homophobic attitude of motivators; Abbotsford, B.C.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 23 (22cm.)
More from REAL Women [who objected to advertising in Xtra! West by Regency Lexus
Toyota, a dealership near Vancouver managed by Naz Bharmal; Laurie Geschke
of REAL Women is sending material to Toyota Canada and to Japan; etc.].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 22 (13cm.)
Homophobia alive and well [concerning homophobic activities of Surrey, B.C., school
board; number of resolutions passed; additional activity regarding book banning
and James Chamberlain].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 24 (39cm.)
Fighting book ban [group goes to court to fight Surrey, B.C., School Board ban of
three gay-themed books from elementary schools; James Chamberlain,
Murray Warren, and others named in article; other details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 25 (22cm.)
Anti-gay stance OK [BC Supreme Court says teacher certification cannot be refused
simply because students required to believe homosexual behaviour a sin;
Trinity Western University case].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 29 (40cm.)
Short of support [lawsuit against Surrey school board for book banning could use more
financial help; James Chamberlain and Murray Warren are part of group taking
Surrey school board to court; other details].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 29 (21cm.)
Book ban in court [British Columbia Supreme Court began hearings June 29/98
concerning Surrey School Board's banning of three gay-themed children's books;
case ended July 10, but decision later; some details].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 23 (42cm.)
What's at issue with the Surrey school board? [concerning issue of banning of three
gay-themed children's books, with discussion, more broadly, of meaning and
implications]. By Prof. Don Cochrane.
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 6 (31cm.)
Gay play cast vandalized [cast and crew of gay-themed "A Night Out," at White Rock
House in Vancouver suburbs, hit with paint, firecrackers, tire slashing, etc.,
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1/98].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 21 (11cm.)
Surrey bigotry continues.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 27 (9cm.)
Safe Schools Project [report on attempt to introduce a queer-positive curriculum in the
Lower Mainland's third largest school district, Burnaby; Burnaby School Board
has yet to make decision; many details and individual comments/opinions].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 26 (44cm.)
Straight student sues [Azmi Jubran "launched a suit against the North Vancouver
School Board for its failure to intervene when he was harassed for his
perceived sexual orientation"; case before BC Human Rights Tribunal;
article claims this "will have very far-reaching impact"].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 26 (12cm.)
"It hurt me so bad" [Nasima Nastoh, mother of 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who
committed suicide after being taunted that he was gay, is refused permission
by Surrey School Board to address students; Hamed wrote in his suicide note
that it was the school's fault; this school board is "notoriously homophobic";
Hamed's suicide note is reprinted in this news report; Mary Polak, chair of
Surrey School Board, says "the student body is not ready for this kind of
presentation"].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 25 (41cm.)
Verbal assault: free speech? [report of verbal assault on two Vancouver gay men by
"a car-full of punks"; no charges could be laid because nothing appropriate in
Criminal Code of Canada, police say; report of second Vancouver case; such
incidents still not considered hate crimes in Canada because federal law has not
yet been changed].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 26 (27cm.)
Book controversy continues [further information about the James Chamberlain and
Surrey School Board controversy over three children's books with gay themes;
BC Supreme Court support for Chamberlain overturned by BC Court of Appeal;
Chamberlain will continue fight in Supreme Court of Canada on June 12, 2002;
additional information on policy of Toronto District School board and opinion
of Canadian Civil Liberties Association].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 27-28 (39cm.)
In the Court's hands [case of Surrey school board banning of gay-themed children's
books is now in hands of Supreme Court of Canada; some details of arguments
presented and comments of some of Supreme Court Justices; decision expected
this fall].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 26-27 (33cm.)
Surrey board bans bad grammar [after order from Supreme Court against them
for banning books with positive portrayals of same-sex parents, Surrey
School Board has banned the same books for imperfect English;
Board has produced list of criteria they have used to again ban the books;
details and reactions].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 27 (50cm.)
Can't bear cruising [report of an incident endured by a gay man at the hands of
Constable Doug Trousdell in Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC, in July;
undercover officers wanted to know what he was doing in park and were
"rude" and "unprofessional and threatening"; gay man said "the whole
attitude was 'we're righteous and you're not. You should be happy we're
not locking you up'"; other details, including mention that cops are
equally determined in many other cities, including Saskatoon].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 26-27 (36cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- WHISTLER
Failed hate [attempt to disrupt annual Whistler Gay Ski Week failed; united community
solidly against homophobia and hate; Mayor Ted Nebbling said hate campaign
backfired and gave the community opportunity to reject homophobia; etc.].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 20 (19cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- CANADA
R.E.A.L. women [providing a short description of the organization and reporting on
attendance at a Saskatoon meeting by four women to "gather first hand
information"; reports also on a brochure on homosexuality available at the
meeting]. By Alana.
P24 [1986]: 23, 25 (47cm.)
The great debate [report of debate between Susan Cole, co-founder of Broadside, and
Gwen Landolt, conservative activist, at University of Saskatchewan, March 4].
By Barb Park.
P32 (April 29, 1987): 14, 19 (47cm.)
Australian gays [and Canada's EGALE] protest Schreyer [who, in Winnipeg, called
homosexuality an "affliction" and an "abnormal tendency"].
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 11 (5cm.)
Gays not wanted [newsnote that 600-member federation won't tolerate homosexuals
working on farms or living in farm homes; 27-page report to federal and Ontario
governments].
P42 (June 29, 1988): 10 (3cm.)
Fighting the CRTC [Ronald Kidd battles Canadian Radio and Television Commission
over CHCH TV (Hamilton, Ont.) homophobic program on which Paul
Cameron was being interviewed; etc.].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 11 (61cm.)
CRTC may ban hate ["announced May 14 that they are considering banning from the
airwaves abusive comments about gays and lesbians....[P]roposal...is open for
public discussion until June 28" but no date set for a final vote].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 18 (42cm.)
On air hate banned [CRTC "has banned the airing of hateful comments or pictures about
gay men and lesbians from Canadian airwaves"; decision resulted from complaint
two years ago by Ronald Kidd of Toronto regarding a CHCH-TV (Hamilton,
Ontario) show; process in coming to decision outlined].
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 11 (52cm.)
Family caucus ["powerful caucus of pro-family Conservative MPs" has been fighting
programs they believe will weaken traditional family; one of major targets is the
gay/lesbian community; caucus comprised of 35 Conservative MPs and two
senators, with other strong, named, allies in cabinet; Mississauga MP Don
Blenkarn one of more outspoken of the caucus; other reported members include
Geoff Wilson of Saskatchewan and Mr. Johnson, committee chair from Calgary].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 17 (40cm.)
Sur-real women [REAL Women "took an anti-euthanasia, anti-homosexual, and
anti-feminist message to Parliament recently"; claim membership of 50,000;
a ten-year-old group; Gwen Landolt a founding member; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 20 (19cm.)
Homophobia on cable [Vision TV religious cable channel continues to be attacked for
homophobic broadcasts; details].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 25 (34cm.)
Committed to gay rights [Justice Minister Allan Rock says government committed to
amending Canadian Human Rights Act regarding gay rights; EGALE says was
told amendments would happen before end of year; comments of a number of
MPs on issue, including strong opposition of Liberal MPs Roseanne Skoke and
Tom Wappel].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 13 (45cm.)
Supporting hate? ["it would appear that some MPs in Canada consider hate directed at
lesbians and gay men to be acceptable"; many MPs have spoken against
Bill C-41, which would allow judges to impose harsher penalties on those
convicted of hate crimes, objecting because this bill includes sexual orientation
in list of protections; specific mention of homophobic Liberal MPs
Roseanne Skoke and Tom Wappel, and also of Dan McTeague; Alberta Reform
MPs Art Hanger and Ken Epp also mentioned; Allan Rock maintained that bill
dealt with crime; etc.].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 22 (52cm.)
The wrong Right [at national convention of Reform Party in October 1994, 87 percent of
delegates voted in favor of legislating heterosexual-only definition of marriage;
after vote, Stephen Harper and Jan Brown criticized party's decision to refuse
equality to gays/lesbians; Paul Holmes, a 21-year-old delegate also disagreed;
etc.].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 23 (25cm.)
He doesn't get it [Reform Party MP Myron Thompson complains about package of ten
National Film Board of Canada videos, each containing at least one gay or
lesbian character; Thompson's views shared by Yorkton-Melville Reform
MP Garry Breitkreuz, who objected most to video Forbidden Love (indexer note:
this newsnote refers, probably, to The Gay & Lesbian Video Collection [NFB
no. 9194 064], for more information on which see, e.g., indexer's bibliography,
Gay Canada, rev. ed. (2002), p. 119)].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 12 (35cm.)
Wappel a whipping boy? [Tom Wappel, Ontario Liberal MP, came to Prince Albert to
speak at fund-raising dinner for Jubilation Program; anti-gay/lesbian views].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 13 (24cm.)
Vision TV repents [incoming cable channel president, Fil Fraser, says gays/lesbians have
been subjected to discrimination and abusive comments by his network; says this
will stop; Ron Kidd has complained to the CRTC about Vision TV in past years].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 22 (19cm.)
Roseanne's revenge [Roseanne Skoke, MP, denied $10,000 grant to Pictou County
Women's Centre for program for victims of sexual assault after her constituency
office was picketed following her attack on gays/lesbians; etc.].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 21 (19cm.)
Clearing another hurdle [Hate Crimes Bill, C-41, passed through Commons Justice
Committee; should soon pass third reading; would provide stiffer penalties for
hate crimes against certain groups, including gays/lesbians; opposition groups
trying to derail bill].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 23 (31cm.)
International lesbians [Canadian delegation to New York preparatory meeting for
United Nations Conference on Women, Beijing, has included sexual orientation in
proposals to combat inequality; opposition to this by REAL Women and B.C.
Reform MP Sharon Hayes; some supporters].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 28 (26cm.)
Hate bill passes [Bill C-41 passed third reading in House of Commons June 15, 1995;
now must be approved by Senate; some of strongest attacks from within Liberal
Party, by Roseanne Skoke and Tom Wappel; objections to sexual orientation
inclusion].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 20 (61cm.)
Falwell on attack [used broadcast to attack gay rights activist, Ron Kidd, who won recent
victory against Vision TV concerning CRTC regulations barring homophobic
content on Canadian airwaves; Kidd has long been trying to have Falwell's show
removed from Vision TV; etc.].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 21 (28cm.)
A few minutes with Sven [Svensson?]: twiddling while Canada burns
[primarily comments on the activities and reactions of certain named Reform
Party MPs and some Liberal MPs in relation to the recent debate on sexual
orientation anti-discrimination legislation]. By S.S.
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 7 (64cm.)
Back in caucus [suspension from Reform Party caucus lifted from David Chatters;
had been suspended after quoted as saying schools should have right to fire
openly-gay teachers; Bob Ringma also made anti-gay statement, but is also
back in caucus].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 19 (22cm.)
Not honorable [Ashley MacIsaac, musician, removed from consideration for Maclean's
honor roll of Canadians of achievement; managing editor Geoffrey Stevens feels
readers would not find him "appropriate choice"; seems that sexual preference
is a concern; some details on Maclean's interview with MacIsaac].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 26 (25cm.)
The law and homophobia [Donald G. Caswell, law professor at University of Victoria,
publishes Lesbians, Gay Men, and Canadian Law; Caswell says how surprised
and "furious" he was at the pervasiveness of homophobia and discrimination he
found in his four years of research].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 26 (15cm.)
Preston annoyed [and including reference to reported statements of Reform MP
Bob Ringma, Mississauga Reform candidate Janice Lim, Saskatchewan Reform
MP Garry Breitkreuz, and Saskatoon Reform candidate Maurice Vellacott].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 25 (30cm.)
Getting away with hate [Prince George Christian supplies store owner will not face
criminal charges for distributing hate literature against gays/lesbians; at this
time, Criminal Code does not protect gays/lesbians from hate literature, but
gays and lesbians cannot retaliate with similar literature, because religious
groups are given protection in Criminal Code; however, B.C. Human Rights
Code specifically bans hate literature against gays, although penalty is less than
would be if there were Criminal Code ban].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 26 (24cm.)
Complaint against doctors [three Toronto physicians who work with AIDS patients have
complaint filed against them with Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons by
an Edmonton lawyer for statements made against fellow physician and Reform
Party politician, Grant Hill, who has made anti-gay comments].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 24 (24cm.)
Defending the norm [Tom Wappel, a Toronto-area MP, introduced Defence of
Marriage private member's bill; etc.].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 27 (14cm.)
Apology demanded [report on the Gary Kinsman study into RCMP harassment of
gays and lesbians in the 1950s and 1960s].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 29 (32cm.)
Globe ad fails [Ken Campbell, anti-gay Toronto-area evangelical Christian minister,
recently placed advertisement in Globe and Mail newspaper in attempt to
influence Alberta premier, Ralph Klein, to oppose Supreme Court ruling in
Delwin Vriend case; Revenue Canada stripped his religious charity of its
charitable status; other details].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 26 (20cm.)
Editorial [emphasizing attempts and arguments of right-wing Christian fundamentalists
to deny equality to gays/lesbians; need for vigilance].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 3 (15cm.)
"Focus on the Family" chastised [by Canadian Broadcast Standards Council; in breach
of human rights code of CBSC; US ministry with Canadian base in Vancouver;
CBSC chair said show presented "homophobic" comments and "gross
generalizations" about homosexuals; Focus on the Family headed by James
Dobson, with Darrel Reid as Canadian president; etc].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 24 (24cm.)
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 benighted church of Canada [concerning the case of Heather Funk and the United
Church of Canada; Funk's internship experiences in the Wilkie/Scott/Landis,
Saskatchewan, pastoral charge; complex church politics in Funk's evaluations;
problems with her supervisor; termination of her internship; many other
details]. By Peter Millard, and including on same page a separate note on and
contact information for Committee to Support Heather Funk.
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 8-9 (78cm.)
Letters [letter from Sally Boyle criticizing at length the report titled "The benighted
church of Canada," including "presumed homophobia"; report appeared in P126
(v17n1)(Jan. 27/99): 8-9 and concerned Heather Funk issue].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 4 (29cm.)
Queers in the schools [reporting on a number of recent or upcoming conferences and
initiatives for the education of teachers and school boards about homophobia
in school systems -- Western Canada Diversity Conference, sponsored by
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (in which "educators from across Canada"
participated); GLHS workshop at "recent Teacher's Institute in Saskatoon";
the 2nd annual Breaking the Silence conference, hosted by the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty of Education, on March 12 and 13, 1999; etc.; many
details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 8 (54cm.)
Xena episode axed [Global Television pulls Xena: Warrior Princess episode, "The Way,"
after complaints from Hindu and yogic groups that episode suggested Krishna
condoned homosexuality; other details].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 21 (16cm.)
Student slams homophobic textbook [University of Ottawa psychology student upset
over statements in Families in Canada: Social Context, Continuities, and Changes;
particular objection to claims made in text by Paul Cameron, anti-gay founder
of Family Research Institute; additional information about Cameron and about
the university's handling of the student's objections].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 26 (39cm.)
Dr. Laura: holding the fort [discusses Laura Schlessinger's conservative and
homophobic views; Schlessinger is an American syndicated columnist and
radio talk show host; her column appears regularly in the Regina Leader-Post;
author suggests writing in complaint if one finds Schlessinger's views
offensive]. By Jean Hillabold.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 7 (44cm.)
Church struggling [Moose Jaw news report that delegates to Canadian Catholic School
Trustees' Association convention were told in a message by Father Glenn Zimmer
that they must deal with topic of same-gender couples; Zimmer called on
delegates to look at ways to make schools safe for homosexuals in a
discriminatory society; etc.].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 13 (20cm.)
Hate laws strengthened? [NDP MP Svend Robinson introduced private member's bill
(C-263) on October 26; intent is to amend Criminal Code section dealing with
hate propaganda to add sexual orientation to list of "identifiable groups";
details of submission].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 27 (24cm.)
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.)
Reformers disagree on AIDS [Cliff Breitkreuz, Alberta Reform Party MP said that gay
AIDS patients should go to the back of the line; Ian McClelland, another Reform
Party MP disagrees; details].
P135 (v18n2)(March. 8, 2000): 11 (14cm.)
McLellan angered [federal Justice Minister Anne McLellan angered by Reform Party MP
Garry Breitkreuz, who attacked Liberals' omnibus bill to amend 68 pieces of
legislation regarding family law and same-gender relationships; details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 12 (20cm.)
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.)
Taking on the doctor [report of protests and actions by Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Against Defamation against Laura Schlessinger's new television program;
Schlessinger, a columnist and radio program host, has "run afoul of the gay and
lesbian community for her outdated beliefs about gay people"; her radio talk
program appears on "hundreds" of American and Canadian stations].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 23 (32cm.)
Stopping Dr. Laura ["Canadian Broadcast Standards Council calls [American radio
talk show host] Dr. Laura Schlessinger abusively discriminatory on the basis
of sexual orientation"; episodes of hers have been broadcast on Canadian
radio; in the US, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is working
to stop her; other details].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 25 (48cm.)
Smoked duck [presenting brief biography of Stockwell Day and an overview of his
intolerant and homophobic beliefs as revealed by a number of quotations;
Day is newly-elected leader of Canadian Alliance Party].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 24 (51cm.)
Editorial [in which author refers to Stockwell Day's and the Alliance Party's
homophobic and bigoted statements and criticizes gay apologists for Day and his
party].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 3 (16cm.)
Editorial [federal election has been called; this editorial focuses on Stockwell Day,
the Alliance Party, and their homophobia].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 3 (15cm.)
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.)
Dr. Laura dumped [announcement that all Global-owned TV stations will no
longer air the Dr. Laura Show; Schlessinger is an American columnist and
radio/TV host who "spreads hate"].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 26 (13cm.)
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.)
Get a life [report on and reactions to attack by Alliance politicians and Canadian
Conference of Catholic Bishops on Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson for
her congratulatory message to Kevin Bourassa and Joe Varnell on their
marriage; Maurice Vellacott, Saskatoon MP, was outraged at Clarkson's
action].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 25 (25cm.)
More Alliance homophobia [Grant Hill, an Alliance MP, physician, and critic of gay
issues, has been attacked for circulating e-mail about gay men and illness rates;
comments of EGALE representative; mention that most studies show increased
health problems are a result of everyday homophobia and heterosexism that gays
and lesbians must live with; etc.].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 20-21 (20cm.)
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.)
Stand & be counted...maybe [last census asked about "nature of our relationships with
those who share our living space"; "now, Statistics Canada is contemplating a
more direct question...: sexual orientation"; issue of orientation being pushed by
B.C. group called the December 9th Coalition; but homophobia will have the
result that "most queers will simply lie"; EGALE considered last census questions
as providing an "incomplete picture"].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 25 (30cm.)
In the running [newsnote that Grant Hill, Alliance Party politician and medical doctor,
who is opposed to gay/lesbian equality, calling it unhealthy, says he will run for
leadership of the Alliance Party; "Hill claims he doesn't have anything against
gays and lesbians"; etc.].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 13 (21cm.)
NFB educates Canadians [in National Film Board of Canada's educational catalogue
is series titled "Celebrating Diversity: Resources for Responding to
Homophobia"; some films, from this series and other titles, briefly described;
Web site and phone number for further information].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 24 (21cm.)
Promises, promises [federal government says will amend Criminal Code of Canada to
add sexual orientation to definition of identifiable groups under hate crime
provision; promised also to do this three years ago].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 27 (21cm.)
RCMP: stuck in 1950 ["while major cities across North America are actively
recruiting gay and lesbian officers...the RCMP still routinely asks...candidates
about their sexual orientation and is denying openly gay...officers advancement";
details, including comment that RCMP is breaking federal law by asking sexual
orientation question].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 27 (23cm.)
Royal Bank stands firm [refuses to open account for group, No Committee 2006,
opposing 2006 Gay Games in Montreal; No Committee 2006 "comprised of
some of Canada's most prominent anti-gay groups"; bank tells shareholders that
it will not do business with organizations that promote hate or violate human
rights; openly gay Ontario MPP George Smitherman spoke to shareholders on
the issue; other details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 25 (24cm.)
Verbal assault: free speech? [report of verbal assault on two Vancouver gay men by
"a car-full of punks"; no charges could be laid because nothing appropriate in
Criminal Code of Canada, police say; report of second Vancouver case; such
incidents still not considered hate crimes in Canada because federal law has not
yet been changed].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 26 (27cm.)
Same old, same old [reporting that Canadian Alliance Party has new leader, Stephen
Harper, replacing Stockwell Day; report also on comment made by Alliance MP
Cheryl Gallant to "bisexual" Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham, noting
Stephen Harper's silence on the issue and comments by gay MP Svend Robinson
and EGALE spokesman, John Fisher; other details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 27 (32cm.)
Editorial [regarding government inaction on gay rights issues unless forced by courts].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 3 (15cm.)
Hate OK [report that Canadian Alliance Party MPs "have mounted a vigorous campaign
to oppose bill C-250" introduced by MP Svend Robinson, as private member's
bill, to amend hate crimes legislation to protect gays/lesbians; Prince Albert
Canadian Alliance Party MP Brian Fitzpatrick sent letter to constituents
expressing opposition to bill, etc.; additional information on Fitzpatrick's
opinions].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 10 (32cm.)
Rapped again [newsnote that Vision TV has been admonished by Canadian
Broadcasting Standards Council over anti-gay program aired; has been
criticized before by CRTC; other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 20 (11cm.)
Criminal Code improvements [hopes raised in GLBT community that federal Justice
Minister Martin Cauchon will amend Criminal Code of Canada to improve
protections, including hate crimes protection].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24 (14cm.)
Svend and Stephen sizzle [Canadian Alliance Party leader Stephen Harper makes
supposed homophobic remark about NDP MP Svend Robinson; reactions and
other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24 (15cm.)
Phelps coming to Canada? [Topeka, Kansas report that American homophobe,
Pastor Fred Phelps, wants to come to Canada to protest in Burnaby, B.C. and
Ottawa; Phelps is targeting gay MP Svend Robinson and plans to burn
Canadian flag in Ottawa; last time he threatened to come to Canada, but sent
his family to protest instead; etc.].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24-25 (24cm.)
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.)
Apologizing for slurs [newsnote that Liberal MP and Public Works Minister
Ralph Goodale "was forced to apologize for what many interpreted as
an anti-gay slur"; was quoted as saying Canadians won't be "pansies and
pantywaists" in trade dispute with United States; other details].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 11 (18cm.)
Losing the battle [Souris-Moose Mountain riding Canadian Alliance Party MP
Roy Bailey unhappy that there is not more opposition to Bill C-250,
introduced by Svend Robinson to ensure that "sexual orientation" is
protected under federal hate crimes legislation; "a number of
Saskatchewan Alliance MPs have sent out letters to their constituents
opposing the Bill"; etc.].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 12 (19cm.)
Editorial [questioning, with a number of examples, whether Canada really
subscribes to "the doctrine of separation of church and state"].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 3 (16cm.)
Freedom threatened? [reporting on organized campaign against Bill C-250
to amend Canada's hate crime law to protect lesbians and gays;
campaign occurring in North Battleford; 7500 pamphlets produced by
Canada Family Action Coalition distributed; comments of several
religious leaders; concern about loss of religious freedom].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 19 (21cm.)
Safe schools [resource manual on homophobia, titled Safe Schools: Breaking
the Silence on Sexual Difference, has been produced by Saskatchewan
Teachers' Federation; also, Canadian Teachers' Federation, in
conjunction with Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, has
produced manual for addressing homophobia and creating safe
environments for gay students -- title is Seeing the Rainbow, and is
obtainable from Ottawa office of Canadian Teachers' Federation].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 8-9 (28cm.)
Editorial [mentioning growth in support for queer equity from larger community,
but that there are still homophobes like Elsie Wayne; encouragement to
participate in Pride celebrations].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 3 (14cm.)
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.)
Dear Elsie Wayne: Please don't have a cow [open letter to homophobic
Conservative MP Elsie Wayne in response to "her appalling comments
in the House of Commons recently"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 8-9 (60cm.)
Homophobia is killing us [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, releases
study of human impact of homophobia in Canada; "as many as 5,500
people die each year in Canada as a result of the homophobia they are
forced to live with"; some details of study and its availability; earlier
study released in 2001 by Gay and Lesbian Health Services concerned
economic impact of homophobia in Canada, which was determined to be
eight billion dollars per year].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 19 (44cm.)
Way-right Wayne goes way-wrong [report on homophobic 71-year-old
Elsie Wayne and her statements in the House of Commons; reactions
of various others, including former Prime Minister Joe Clark,
Scott Brison, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Tory leadership hopeful
Peter MacKay, and Enza Anderson].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 26 (49cm.)
Svend filibusters [report on meeting of "Justice and Human Rights Committee"
to decide whether to adopt Bill C-250, introduced by Svend Robinson;
this bill would add "sexual orientation" to list of grounds under protection
in hate legislation; report of the politicking involved in attempt to defeat
this bill; many names and details given; request for public support].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 28 (41cm.)
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.)
Report reaction [Gay and Lesbian Health Services has released research document
titled The Human Cost of Homophobia; this study has found that "as many
as 5,500 Canadians die premature deaths each year as a result of
homophobia and suggested that 'those responsible for the health of all
Canadians don't seem to give a damn'"; reactions of Saskatchewan
Health Minister John Nilson and of Dr. Ross Findlater, Saskatchewan's
chief medical health officer; response of Gens Hellquist; document
accessible at GLHS Web site and available in hard copy; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 12 (48cm.)
New Brunswick throws Elsie a parade [first-ever Pride Parade in province of
New Brunswick, "thanks to the homophobic comments of their Tory MP
Elsie Wayne" in House of Commons in May; city of Saint John
celebrations, Port City Pride Week, scheduled for July 21-26, beginning
with Rainbow Flag raising at City Hall; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 28 (17cm.)
Editorial [homophobia and the gay marriage issue; Christian hatred and
premature deaths among gays and lesbians; etc.].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 3 (15cm.)
Elsie's still at it [thirteen of Elsie Wayne's constituents filed Canadian Human
Rights Commission complaint August 11 alleging discrimination because
Wayne refused to meet them to discuss gay marriage; brief reference to
other Wayne statements].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 27 (14cm.)
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.)
The limits of diversity [author discusses policy of promotion of workplace
diversity; annual federal government diversity survey does not include
gays; some mention of federal civil service history of treatment of queers;
need to push for recognition of queer employees; author's own effort
in his workplace; etc]. By Jeff Dodds.
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 6, 8 (55cm.)
Svend's bill passes [private member's bill introduced by Svend Robinson in
November 2001 passes third reading 141-110 on Sept. 17/03;
Bill C-250 includes "sexual orientation" in section of Criminal Code
concerning hate crimes; "long fought-for victory for Robinson, who
first tabled the bill in 1990"; bill now under review by Senate; other
details, including denunciation by Roman Catholic Church and Focus
on the Family group].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 23-24 (38cm.)
Pardon me, but your agenda is showing... [author's reaction to homophobic
comments of Larry Spencer, a Saskatchewan member of Parliament for
the Canadian Alliance Party; Spencer was removed as party's family
issues critic and from caucus by leader, Stephen Harper; one-paragraph
reference also to the Pope's commitment to pray for people with AIDS,
in the face of his condemnation of homosexuals, condom use, and
masturbation]. By Jeff Dodds.
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 6 (44cm.)
At it again [detailed report of the homophobic comments of Larry Spencer, the
Canadian Alliance Party MP for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre riding in
Saskatchewan; reactions to his comments, including Stephen Harper's
firing of him as party's family issues critic].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 8 (61cm.)
Liberal bigotry [David Kilgour, Liberal MP, forced to apologize for anti-gay
remarks over same-sex marriage; this came just after Liberal leader
Paul Martin had "roundly condemned" Larry Spencer, Alliance MP, for
his comments; Martin said would not tolerate similar opinions in own
party; Kilgour claimed remarks misconstrued].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 11 (16cm.)
The sky is falling [newsnote that Rob Anders, Calgary West MP of new
Conservative Party, "has joined the chorus by suggesting to his
constituents that Bill C-250 could be used to ban the Bible and other
religious books"; Bill C-250, the hate crimes bill that would legally
protect "sexual orientation," has passed House of Commons and must pass
Senate; Svend Robinson, who introduced the bill, suggests that Anders
read the bill before criticizing].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 12 (14cm.)
Out in the cold [newly-formed Conservative Party voted in early February not to
allow MP Larry Spencer to join the party; Spencer had made anti-gay
remarks; details, including reactions of Spencer].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 11 (38cm.)
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.)
Bill C-250: one step away [bill to amend hate crimes legislation has passed
second reading in Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee;
"Senator Anne Cools recently spoke to a delegation of Real Women of
Canada about the dangers she perceives from the proposed amendment,"
but her view is not that of the majority of senators; etc.].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 28 (18cm.)
Editorial [comment on federal election that "will see queer issues at the
forefront"; particular emphasis on Conservative Party and the religious
right; "Focus on the Family has spent over $600,000 running ads in major
newspapers across the country encouraging people to vote for MPs who
support the traditional family"; etc.].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 3 (15cm.)
Gearing up for an election [report that Conservative Party candidates in Saskatoon
area getting ready for election call; mention of Saskatoon's Maurice
Vellacott and Prince Albert's Brian Fitzpatrick, both opposed to same-sex
marriage; Saskatchewan has produced some of the most anti-gay
Reform/Alliance/Conservative MPs in Canada -- in addition to Vellacott
and Fitzpatrick, the following are mentioned: Roy Bailey (Souris-Moose
Mountain riding), Garry Breitkreuz (Yorkton-Melville), Larry Spencer
(Regina-Lumsden), and Jim Pankiw (Saskatoon-Humboldt riding)].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 9 (27cm.)
Senate passes Bill C-250 [gays and lesbians "have now successfully been added
to the list of identifiable groups to be protected under Canada's hate
crimes legislation"; bill passed by large margin, but was not without its
opponents -- a quartet of Conservative senators, including David
Tkachuck and Gerry St. Germain, along with Liberal senator Anne Cools,
attempted to slow voting process; etc.].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 25 (33cm.)
What a month! [author's feeling of being "on a rollercoaster" during federal
election campaign in June; "it seemed to me that the country had gone
mad"; concern that Canadians might vote in the Conservative Party;
Randy White made clear that Conservative government would "not be
shy" to override rights queers have won; etc.].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 4 (44cm.)
Bigot loses [Larry Spencer, who earlier made homophobic comments and was
disciplined by Stephen Harper's Conservative Party, received the
"ringing endorsement of two conservative Christian organizations before
the recent federal election"; Spencer ran as an Independent candidate and
lost, placing fourth of five].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 20 (22cm.)
One in ten? [Statistics Canada conducted survey on health-related issues; out of
the survey came the datum that 1.7 percent of population is gay or
bisexual; conservatives and Christian fundamentalists "jumped on" figure,
claiming numbers don't justify equality rights for queers; various
comments, including that many would not give sensitive information to
a stranger working for the government, and that for many who do have
same-sex relationships the labels "gay" or "bisexual" are too
frightening; other details pointing to unreliability of percentage].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 20-21 (38cm.)
New HIV campaign stalled [first Canadian national AIDS prevention campaign
halted because Pattison and Astral Media, Canada's largest outdoor
advertising companies, have refused to run "the provocative billboard ads
aimed at gay men"; details].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 28 (18cm.)
Editorial ["we must all support those individuals and groups fighting to have
the bawdy house laws stricken from the books"; mention of recent raid on
steam bath in Hamilton, eight months after the Calgary raid, and also
routine police raids across Canada on public parks; attempt to control
human sexuality through bawdy house laws is unconstitutional, according
to writer, and laws seem to be reserved for queers; etc.].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 3 (13cm.)
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.)
No safe spaces wanted ["far-right Christian organization," Canada Family Action
Coalition, calling on Royal Bank clients to end dealings with bank
because of a Safe Space sticker campaign; details, including bank
reaction].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 14 (31cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- CANADA -- PRAIRIE PROVINCES
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.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- CAYMAN ISLANDS
See CAYMAN ISLANDS
HOMOPHOBIA -- EUROPE
See EUROPE
HOMOPHOBIA -- HUMOR
The Divine Comedy ["The Devine Comedy"; review of satirical performances in
Saskatoon inspired by anti-gay behaviour of Saskatchewan Progressive
Conservative government of Grant Devine]. By L.G.
P42 (June 29, 1988): 16, 21 (34cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- IRAN
See IRAN
HOMOPHOBIA -- JAMAICA
See JAMAICA
HOMOPHOBIA -- MANITOBA
Manitoba legislates gay rights [second reading of bill was on July 8; not yet passed];
Mr. Filmon gets it wrong; Homosexuals branded as perverts by NDP MLA;
[many individual reactions/responses presented]. By Don McNamee.
P34 (July 22, 1987): 6-7, 22-24 (133cm.)
No personal life [Assiniboine South School Division "going to court to defend a policy
that forbids a teacher from informing her eighth grade class that she is a lesbian";
judge ruled that teacher has right to arbitration board hearing; teacher does not
want name published; etc. (compiler note: user might also wish to examine
some entries under SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA)].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 13 (18cm.)
Twins speak [Jennifer and Corinne Sterling made class presentations on homophobia to
several classes at River East Collegiate; River East School Division ordered
them to stop; students were supported by their principal; they are planning to
visit Manitoba Human Rights Commission; etc.].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 14 (24cm.)
Rainbow grants [Winnipeg's Rainbow Resource Centre has received two grants
totalling nearly $60,000; projects are the "Identifying Allies -- A Safe Space"
project, with the University of Manitoba and concerning gays, lesbians, bisexuals,
and transgendered on campus, and the "Breaking Barriers in Education" project to
provide anti-homophobia training to student teachers at the University of
Manitoba].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 13 (26cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG
A Winnipeg incident [personal account of continuation of "mockery and harassment of
lesbians and gay men" (at labor union event)]. Signed: A.E.
P15 [1985]: 23 (26cm.)
Mayor versus gays [Winnipeg mayor, William Norrie, refuses to sign proclamation for
Gay and Lesbian Pride Week; complaint filed under Human Rights Code of
Manitoba]. By Don Campbell.
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 12 (59cm.)
No Pink Triangle Day [in Winnipeg; Mayor Bill Norrie refuses request by Gays for
Equality, Winnipeg, to sign civic proclamation to declare Feb. 14 Pink Triangle
Day "to remember the history of abuse and persecution which homosexual people
have suffered..."; "would have reminded the public of the almost 250,000
homosexuals who were persecuted in Nazi Germany"]. By Don Campbell.
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 8 (61cm.)
Proclamation denied [Winnipeg mayor Bill Norrie once again refuses request to declare
February 14 as Pink Triangle Day; openly-gay councillor Glen Murray
protested refusal].
P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 10 (48cm.)
Homophobia kills [Coalition Against Homophobic Violence formed last year in
Winnipeg in response to increase in anti-gay violence; "gay and lesbian
activists...got more than they bargained for when they planned and initiated an
advertising campaign to counter homophobia"; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 7 (45cm.)
and see also follow-up letter "to set the
record straight," from Noreen Stevens in P71(v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 4
Pink Triangle vigil [over 100 turned out in Winnipeg to celebrate Pink Triangle Day,
February 14; Mayor Bill Norrie again refused proclamation; city council agreed
to mark two minutes of silence for victims of homophobia; also passed motion
to set aside land for memorial; etc.].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 11 (28cm.)
Twinkie Award [Winnipeg mayor Bill Norrie given Twinkie Award by Gays for
Equality June 16; his refusal again this year to sign proclamation for Gay &
Lesbian Pride Week; since 1987 has refused Pride or Pink Triangle Day
proclamations; Glen Murray, gay Winnipeg councillor, spoke at rally].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 12 (19cm.)
Hate circulating [in Winnipeg; homophobic American booklet, produced and
distributed by Pastor Peter J. Peters, LaPorte Colorado Church of Christ; titled
"The Death Penalty for Homosexuals as Prescribed in the Bible"; Winnipeg
police are studying copy with respect to hate charges].
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 12 (11cm.)
Agreement reached [among Mediacom Inc., Coalition Against Homophobic Violence,
and artists Sheila Spence and Noreen Stevens; Mediacom backed out of
Winnipeg advertising agreement for poster in Osborne Village area when artists
presented their final work in which one man's head rested on bare chest of
another man, with slogan "Homophobia is Killing Us"; etc.].
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 13 (35cm.)
Back in operation [Noreen Stevens said last month that sabotaged anti-homophobia
hotline would be back in operation in October; billboard with slogan
"Homophobia Is Killing Us" was defaced, but three men charged had charges
stayed; campaign against homophobia to continue].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 12 (15cm.)
New [Winnipeg] mayor says no! [Susan Thompson says she will not change former
Mayor Bill Norrie's policy of refusing to proclaim Gay & Lesbian Pride Week
or Pink Triangle Day; etc.; brief observations and comment of Councillor Glen
Murray regarding Thompson].
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 11 (20cm.)
Hear the cry -- break the silence ["memorial to commemorate the lives of those who
have died from homophobic violence is to be erected in a riverside park in
Winnipeg"; reference to both historical and modern-day gay bashing;
city has approved installation in Mostyn Place Park, site of several recent gay
bashings].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 14 (14cm.)
Protesting hypocrisy [representatives of gay/lesbian organizations met at Winnipeg
City Hall August 17 to protest mayor's issuance of proclamation for Winnipeg
Cares, an AIDS benefit, while refusing to proclaim Pride Week and Pink
Triangle Day events].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 10 (20cm.)
Homophobic violence [memorial for victims of homophobic violence being planned for
riverbank park near Legislative Buildings in Winnipeg; juried design competition
now being conducted; submission deadline Sept. 30, 1994; etc.].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 13 (9cm.)
Fighting equality ["new organization of university professors and professionals has been
formed to fight against gay rights as well as other areas where they feel society
has gotten 'off track'"; Society's national director: Kirk Dunston; claims 225
members; Carl Ridd, a University of Winnipeg religious studies professor,
questions the group's scholarly credentials, says is misleading to claim to speak
for all Christian scholars].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 12 (15cm.)
Homophobia at college [Bruce Smith, attempting to start gay/lesbian group at Red River
Community College, Winnipeg, encounters homophobia, intimidation; details].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 13 (23cm.)
Betrayed again [Winnipeg mayor, Susan Thompson, again refused to issue proclamation
for Pink Triangle Day, February 14; Day was celebrated with gathering at
Plug-In Gallery, etc.].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 14 (24cm.)
American evangelist stopped [American anti-gay evangelist, Bob Larson, was prevented
from appearing by protestors when in Winnipeg April 22 to address his flock;
many details of involvement of various individuals and groups].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 12 (38cm.)
Anti-gay hate OK ["pamphlet calling for gays and lesbians to be put to death has
recently been circulating in Winnipeg"; police say can't prosecute; Michael
Leshner says problem lies with Section 318 of Criminal Code, which does not
outlaw hate against gays and lesbians, but lists other groups].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 13 (21cm.)
Anti-homophobia project [directed at health-care volunteers and professionals who
serve gays/lesbians living with HIV/AIDS; $155,000 (corrected to
"approximately $115,000" at P98:29) over 30 months provided to Winnipeg
Gay/Lesbian Resource Centre for this purpose; etc.].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 14 (27cm.)
Just joking [17-year-old Winnipeg youth arrested for uttering death threats; had sent
e-mail to activist Mark Zoldy].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 11 (33cm.)
Hate hotline [group called European Christian Defense League advertised, on posters
in Winnipeg, an information line which provided a variety of hate messages;
homosexuality not specifically mentioned, but reference to "filthy acts such as
paedophilia and bestiality"; poster (reproduced at reduced size in article) equates
sexual orientation with homosexuality and paedophilia; action occurred
during federal debate on sexual orientation discrimination protection legislation].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 13 (14cm.)
One gay city [local Winnipeg artists, Lorri Millan and Shawna Dempsey, have produced
bus shelter posters; Mediacom delays installation; artists say posters meant to
poke fun at Winnipeggers' attitudes towards gay men and lesbians; as well,
campaign to attract gay tourism dollars; etc.].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 13 (21cm.)
School board furore [delegation of students asks that issue of homophobia
be addressed in Winnipeg schools; report of both support and opposition,
including effect on Winnipeg Lesbian and Gay Resource Centre's planned project
to speak about homophobia in schools].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 13 (25cm.)
Called to account [Winnipeg radio station AM 1290 has been ordered to appear before
the CRTC "to respond to complaints about homophobic comments made during
Winnipeg's civic election last fall"; comments made by Gerald Fast and
John Collison; also alleged abusive comments in March/April during debate
over a school anti-homophobia program].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 14 (29cm.)
Debate rages on [concerning plan by Winnipeg School Division 1 board to strike
committee to examine issues of homophobia in school system; details, including
names and comments].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 14 (30cm.)
Queer Invasion [new group, named Queer Invasion, formed by students and youth
"to take direct action around queer issues in Winnipeg"; group not open about
what actions will take; one group member says will be looking for homophobic
businesses or situations they can take on; contact, etc.].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 20 (22cm.)
Intolerant attitudes [professor at University of Manitoba, Hymie Rubenstein, circulated
material during Winnipeg school board debate over homophobia; a flyer listed
18 myths Rubenstein claimed were being spread by radical gays/lesbians;
students' union lodged complaint with university; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 14 (20cm.)
Furore continues ["in Winnipeg over efforts to introduce programs to reduce homophobia
and heterosexism in Winnipeg One School Division"; some details].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 13 (19cm.)
Opposition dying ["furore over anti-homophobia measures in Winnipeg School
Division 1 appears to have run out of steam"; Board chair, Lori Johnson, says
"the experience of the board has been that majority opinion supports this
[anti-homophobia] initiative"; Fort Garry School Division, Winnipeg, has
decided to consider anti-homophobia resources and information in schools;
other details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 19 (26cm.)
"It's reprehensible!" [report that Kristine Barr, "openly gay lesbian school trustee" on
Winnipeg One School Board, is going to sue radio station AM 1290 for
defamation; is also suing radio personalities John Collison and Gerald Fast;
details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 9 (46cm.)
Teaching teachers [report on the activities in Winnipeg's School Division One towards
addressing homophobia; Fort Garry School Board also considering following
School Division One's example].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 19 (39cm.)
Treading softly [Winnipeg school trustees moving cautiously with respect to books
addressing homophobia; school division has approved $300 per school for books
to be used to combat homophobia in the system, but list of books being kept
secret for fear of backlash; other details].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 21 (21cm.)
"It's what God has said" [two and one-half year battle "appears" to have ended for
Christine (name earlier given as: Kristine) Barr; Winnipeg school trustee was
attacked by Talk 1290 radio show hosts; "station has formally apologized...and
given her an undisclosed cash settlement"; two hosts, John Collison and
Gerald Fast, "unwilling to apologize"; other details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 12 (28cm.)
Educating educators [brief report of Rainbow Resource Centre's conference,
"Envisioning Equality: Making Schools LGBTT-Friendly"; chance to learn and
share strategies for combatting homophobia; conference at University of
Winnipeg, April 5 and 6, 2002; "huge success"; "nearly 80 people attended";
details of some events].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 12 (17cm.)
Rainbow grants [Winnipeg's Rainbow Resource Centre has received two grants
totalling nearly $60,000; projects are the "Identifying Allies -- A Safe Space"
project, with the University of Manitoba and concerning gays, lesbians, bisexuals,
and transgendered on campus, and the "Breaking Barriers in Education" project to
provide anti-homophobia training to student teachers at the University of
Manitoba].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 13 (26cm.)
Confronting homophobes [Winnipeg report that "group of 100 queer supporters
showed up at a 'Marriage: One Man One Woman' rally on Manitoba
legislature grounds on August 18 to confront speakers"; details, including
reactions of some "older queers," who were "dismayed" at behaviour of
younger gays and lesbians; also, Adam Gratton, 19, distributed pamphlets
in front of Winnipeg's St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral to counteract call by
Winnipeg's Roman Catholic Archbishop James V. Weisgerber to oppose
same-sex marriage].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 14 (33cm.)
Quiznos complaint [two Winnipeg gay men in a relationship, Manuel Maria and
Mike Goulet, have filed human rights complaint; claim they were fired
from their Quiznos Subs and Salads jobs when co-owner discovered they
were gay; details].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 11 (19cm.)
Quieter Winnipeg protests [following on August 18 protests of pro and anti
same-sex marriage groups in Winnipeg, reported on in P163, there were
again protests on September 7, which are reported on here].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 13 (26cm.)
Me -- homophobic? [Hymie Rubenstein, professor of anthropology at University
of Manitoba, "has caused a furore after a letter he wrote appeared in the
student newspaper, The Manitoban"; letter seen as "hateful diatribe
against homosexuality"; details of letter and reactions].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 13 (29cm.)
Tight security ["police security was higher at this year's Pride parade and
flag-raising ceremony in Winnipeg," because of a number of "harassing
and homophobic phone calls"; police officer says it is the same small
group making these calls and "they know how far they can go without
charges being laid under the Criminal Code or the new hate crimes law"].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 20 (22cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- NEW BRUNSWICK
Editorial hate [Fredericton Gleaner suggested quarantine for all with AIDS; claimed
was a "curse" to have to spend public money on those who contracted disease
through "unnatural acts"; much criticism].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 18 (30cm.)
Definitely out now [former New Brunswick premier Richard Hatfield was, as
"a well-known secret," gay; various homophobic/discriminatory attitudes, actions,
or statements of named individuals/organizations brought out in connection with
the Krever Commission tainted blood inquiry in its Saint John and Halifax
hearings].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 21 (43cm.)
Maritime muddle [newsnote that some religious conservatives, led by Baptist minister
Karl Csaszar, trying to have sexual orientation removed as protected right from
New Brunswick's Human Rights Act; government minister explained to them
that rulings and court decisions have secured the protection; etc.].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 22 (17cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- NEW BRUNSWICK -- FREDERICTON
Editorial hate [Fredericton Gleaner suggested quarantine for all with AIDS; claimed
was a "curse" to have to spend public money on those who contracted disease
through "unnatural acts"; much criticism].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 18 (30cm.)
Mayor's homophobia investigated [for the past ten years gays and lesbians have been
unsuccessful in having Gay Pride Week proclaimed in Fredericton; Mayor
Woodside; details of controversy].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 25 (22cm.)
Less than gracious [Fredericton, N.B. mayor, Brad Woodside, ordered by human rights
tribunal to proclaim lesbian/gay pride week; he "read the proclamation at...
council meeting but no one heard it"; some details and comments].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 24 (23cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- NOVA SCOTIA
Curing gays [newsnote on religious conference in Halifax on Jan. 20/90; organizer:
Barret Horne of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of Canada; co-sponsored by
New Beginnings Ministries (director: Pat Allan, "a former lesbian"); gays and
lesbians walk out].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 17 (15cm.)
Definitely out now [former New Brunswick premier Richard Hatfield was, as
"a well-known secret," gay; various homophobic/discriminatory attitudes, actions,
or statements of named individuals/organizations brought out in connection with
the Krever Commission tainted blood inquiry in its Saint John and Halifax
hearings].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 21 (43cm.)
Roseanne's revenge [Roseanne Skoke, MP, denied $10,000 grant to Pictou County
Women's Centre for program for victims of sexual assault after her constituency
office was picketed following her attack on gays/lesbians; etc.].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 21 (19cm.)
Maritimers furious [over probation order of Amherst Provincial Court Judge David Cole;
judge ordered man to have no contact with those under 18 unless accompanied by
heterosexual adult; group Humans Against Homophobia says order reinforces
stereotype of gay men as pedophiles].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 22 (11cm.)
Dalhousie sued [by Craig Hingsley (also spelled in article as Hinglsley), who claims
has been harassed for six years for being gay; has complained to Human Rights
Commission; lawsuit pending].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 26 (10cm.)
Classroom espionage [Halifax gay community has set up program called The Lesbian,
Gay, And Bisexual Youth Project, part of mission of which is to help students
learn about homophobia; approach often requires agreement not to talk about
homophobia or homosexuality, but can agree to answer any questions put to
them; parents rather than students seem to have most objections to the group].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 27 (23cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- NUNAVUT
Nunavut struggle [report that proposed human rights act being discussed, but
"many politicians don't want to include protection for gays and lesbians";
Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik doesn't believe inclusion necessary;
nevertheless, third year of Pride celebrations in Iqaluit; this year small
group celebrated with picnic and music jam session on June 15, with
Svend Robinson as featured guest].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 28 (23cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO
Gays not wanted [newsnote that 600-member federation won't tolerate homosexuals
working on farms or living in farm homes; 27-page report to federal and Ontario
governments].
P42 (June 29, 1988): 10 (3cm.)
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.)
Universities combat gay bashing [Carleton University joins other Ontario universities in
campaign against anti-gay/lesbian violence; three-quarters of Ontario
universities will receive funding from education ministry for programs to
combat gay bashing; this is the program's first year; etc.].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 20 (26cm.)
Leshner threatened [Michael Leshner, assistant Crown Attorney with Ontario Ministry of
the Attorney General, who speaks out against political homophobia, warned by
his regional director, Tara Dier, to stifle his "strident public opinion"].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 22 (14cm.)
Queer books in school [on August 15, union representing Ontario's elementary school
teachers in the public system "voted overwhelmingly in support of a motion to
lobby school boards to buy storybooks that include positive portrayals of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender people for use in kindergarten to Grade 8";
individual boards must still decide, so many schools may never get any].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 28 (16cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO -- LONDON
Much ado about... [report on London, Ontario police action, "Operation Scoop,"
and the alleged child pornography issue in that city; Homophile Association
of London labels this a witch-hunt, which is not about pedophilia, but about
gay men having sex; police chief is Julian Fantino].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 19 (31cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO -- MARKHAM
Signs of a bigot [objection of Markham mayor, Don Cousens, to billboard used by
PFLAG in Greater Toronto Area to promote tolerance towards gays and lesbians;
some details of Cousens's response and PFLAG reaction].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 24-25 (27cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO -- OSHAWA
Prom plans postponed [Marc Hall, a student at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic
Secondary School (Durham Catholic District School Board, Oshawa, Ontario,
near Toronto), is not permitted to bring his male date to his Grade 12 graduation
prom; details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 24 (56cm.)
The Church, the prom and logic [in which author discusses the Marc Hall prom case
against the Durham (Ontario) Catholic District School Board; more broadly, he
discusses the policy shift of the Roman Catholic Church and fundamentalist
Christian homophobes towards a more subtle "love the sinner, hate the sin"
argument in their condemnation of homosexuality]. By Jeff Dodds.
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 7-9 (63cm.)
Marc: 1, Catholic Church: 0 [Marc Hall, Oshawa (Ontario) high school student, able to
take boyfriend to graduation prom; Ontario Superior Court Justice
Robert MacKinnon grants injunction; Durham Catholic District School Board had
tried to block Hall; judge ruled that Church's right to promote religious views
does not override Mr. Hall's human rights; "Hall has received support worldwide
for his stance"; other details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 26 (54cm.)
Marc Hall continues the fight [although Hall won fight to go to his Roman
Catholic school prom with boyfriend, he's not finished; lawyer says
there was no binding decision that would be useful in another case;
concern also that publicly-funded Roman Catholic school is not
abiding by provincial non-discrimination policy; Hall's lawyer "is
now asking for a trial date"; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 26 (26cm.)
Marc Hall -- Prom Queen [report on Marc Hall's fight with Durham Catholic
District School Board concerning attendance at his prom with boyfriend;
some details of aftermath of this event, including making of film Prom
Queen].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 21 (24cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA
Gay students under attack [at Carleton University, Ottawa].
P41 (May 18, 1988): 10 (13cm.)
Quarreling saints [members of Dignity, a gay/lesbian Roman Catholic group, picketed by
members of another Roman Catholic church as they attended St. Joseph's in
Ottawa on November 12/89].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 12 (26cm.)
Overcoming homophobia [in Ottawa-area city of Kanata, Alex Munter, who was running
for re-election, faced anti-gay hostility from some elements of community;
said he knew there was organized campaign which included Robert Eady
(a public servant for Health and Welfare Canada, and about whom additional
information is given) and Bruce Clark; campaign included anti-gay graffiti,
letter writing, and stolen/defaced lawn signs; Munter was re-elected].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 22 (19cm.)
Preacher silenced [Allan Sharpe, "a homophobic preacher in the Ottawa area who targets
gay-owned businesses for verbal harassment, has recently met his match";
details].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 28 (16cm.)
Capital Xtra boycott [newsnote that Timothy Bloedow, publisher of The Ottawa Times,
is informing advertisers in Capital Xtra! that he is boycotting their services;
additional details].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 24 (17cm.)
Police furore [concern over article in Update, the police association's newsletter,
stating inappropriateness of police to be seen supporting gay/lesbian
community; further details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 24 (32cm.)
Fred backs off [concerning American Fred Phelps's planned protest in front of the
Supreme Court of Canada over Court's extension of rights to gays; "anti-gay
preacher from Topeka, Kansas failed to appear"; Canadian police refused to
provide any protection, hotel manager cancelled family's reservations, about
500 from Ottawa's gay/lesbian community gathered at Supreme Court for
peaceful vigil to call attention to fact that it is still legal to disseminate hate
about gays/lesbians].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 24 (46cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO -- STRATHROY
Bullies lead to suicide [Joshua Melo, a Grade 10 student at Strathroy Collegiate
Institute, hanged himself; he "had been subjected to constant bullying
and homophobic slurs by other kids at his school," although his aunt
denies he was gay; details].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 27 (25cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO
Fighting homophobia [Toronto's first openly gay school board trustee, John Campey,
"says he is going to target homophobia in the school system"; says that "being
known as lesbian or gay can halt promotions"; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 11 (22cm.)
Homosexuality 101 [Toronto Board of Education rescinds earlier policy and has
"approved a teachers resource guide that will help them to present positive
information about gays, lesbians and the dangers of homophobia to their high
school students"; leader in this was John Campey, openly gay trustee; leading
fight against was evangelist, Ken Campbell; etc.].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 19 (22cm.)
AIDS walk controversy [Toronto's major fundraiser for AIDS organizations,
From All Walks of Life (FAWOL), runs into controversy over a corporate
sponsor -- Toronto Sun newspaper was signed on as sponsor, but has "a long
history of homophobia"; etc.].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 14 (35cm.)
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgendered of the University of Toronto (LGBTOUT)
lose campaign for 75-cent undergraduate student levy to establish campus
Queer Resources Centre; referendum defeated; details, including report of
resistance from the Roman Catholic college in the university (St. Michael's
College) and from students of engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, and
nursing].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 24 (20cm.)
PFLAG's first posters [report of PFLAG Toronto's public awareness poster campaign
in Toronto's subway system; "also working with the Toronto District School
Board in placing anti-homophobia posters in 300 schools"; details and
additional directions].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 25 (31cm.)
Policy attacked [newsnote that Christian and Muslim religious organizations attacked
Toronto District School Board equity policy, passed last year, with respect to
positive depiction of gays and transgendered persons and regarding
discrimination protection].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 28 (7cm.)
Don't blame me [newsnote that priests at St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church, Toronto,
last year banned Gerald Hannon from their church; he was to appear as member
of a gay choir; Hannon has written about and publicly discussed his work as a
prostitute and has taken position that children should be able to consent to sex;
choir has moved venue from St. Basil's].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 26 (14cm.)
Gossip? [Stig Arne Korjus suspended by Ontario College of Teachers on March 28;
in 1999, teacher Richard Villeneuve appeared in Gay Pride Day photo in
Globe and Mail newspaper; Korjus, for four months, photocopied and
distributed copies of the photo to teachers, students, and parents, and made
derogatory remarks; other details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 27 (22cm.)
College limits gay exposure [newsnote that St. Michael's College, the Roman Catholic
college in the University of Toronto, removed "Positive Space" stickers and
information sheets on gay positive spaces on campus from orientation packages;
other details].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 26 (12cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- PERSONAL NARRATIVES
Fruitcake of the year [a letter to Dave, a former homophobic tormentor of writer from
high school days; letter describes writer's experiences in high school and his
present proud acceptance of his "fruitcake" nature]. By Shawn R. Mooney.
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 6 (51cm.)
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.)
Showdown in Calgary [author's account of participation in a downtown Calgary
demonstration on the occasion of Canadian Alliance Party's first election
campaign visit to the city during run-up to election of 2000; personal account of
hostile crowd reactions to their demonstration, but also a report of more
pleasant talks author had with two people]. By Steve Gin.
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 9 (36cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Pride flags A-OK in PEI [postal worker, Ron Jenkins, claimed that City of
Charlottetown discriminated against him by flying Pride Flag in 2001;
Jenkins took case as far as Prince Edward Island Supreme Court, where
it was ruled that, although the flag may offend him, it does not
discriminate against him; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 22 (12cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- QUÉBEC
Québec inquiry [Quebec Human Rights Commission has announced will hold hearings
on violence and discrimination against gays/lesbians in the province;
background details, including reference to murders over past two years; mention
also of arrest in case of January 18 murder of Michael Hogue and of complaints
against police].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 20-21 (36cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- QUÉBEC -- MONTRÉAL
Gay albino dwarfs [lesbian/gay activists upset by comment of Phillipe Salvatore,
professor at Concordia University; Salvatore denounced planned exhibition on
history of local gays and lesbians].
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 19 (20cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- QUÉBEC -- SOREL
Don't call me fifi [newsnote that gay man awarded $1,000 by Quebec Human
Rights Commission after filing complaint against Sorel, Québec used car
salesman who referred to him as "fifi," which translates as "fag";
Commission ruled term inappropriate and showed lack of respect for
human dignity].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 27 (12cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN
Bigotry and the Church [concerning Anchell article in Roman Catholic magazine, Our
Family, edited by Albert Lalonde; support for this homophobic article by
Fidelity, an Indiana magazine; reaction of Lalonde's church superiors].
Condensed version of article submitted to Angles by Peter Millard.
P32 (April 29, 1987): 4-7 (114cm.)
Steamin' mad [reprint of letter from University of Saskatchewan student newspaper,
The Sheaf, objecting to comments by Saskatchewan Minister of Social Services,
Grant Schmidt, regarding homosexuality]. By Shawn R. Mooney, president of
GLUS.
P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 34-35 (30cm.)
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.)
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.)
Election antics [in byelection in Regina's Elphinstone riding; Saskatchewan Committee
to Protect the Family distributed literature attacking NDP and Liberal parties
for abortion and homosexuality positions]. Credit to Regina Leader-Post.
P41 (May 18, 1988): 7 (29cm.)
More homophobia [Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative MLAs continue to attack
gays and supporters of gay rights; Grant Devine renews attack].
P41 (May 18, 1988): 22 (36cm.)
Prairie life [in which a gay journalist and sports reporter comments on the difficulty
of living in small-town Saskatchewan; some athletes encountered are "narrow-
minded, bigoted homophobes"; need for all gays/lesbians to come out; author
recently moved to Kindersley, Saskatchewan]. By Stephan Millar.
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [5] (27cm.)
Pamphlet not hate literature [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission preliminary
ruling is that anti-gay and lesbian pamphlet titled "Your MLA Doesn't Want
You to Read This," circulated by Insight Magazine (which is connected to the
Coalition in Support of the Family) does not constitute hate literature; reactions;
etc.].
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 10-11 (45cm.)
Fighting change [new lobby group formed in Weyburn, Saskatchewan to stop federal
and provincial legislative change to protect gays/lesbians; group called Speak
Up Canada, spearheaded by Ray Bailey, a former leader of Western Canada
Concept Party; hopes to expand and claims will soon start organizing events in
Manitoba and Alberta; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 12 (20cm.)
Letters [two letters: a response of Mary-Lynne Selkirk to editor of Saskatchewan Insight,
copied to Perceptions, regarding their pamphlet "Your M.L.A. Doesn't Want You
to Read This"; also letter of David S. D. Wheldon to supporters of Saskatchewan
Insight on same topic].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 49 (ca. 81cm.)
; see earlier item, P79:10-11, for
fuller information
70,000 names ["opponents of lesbians and gay men are still working behind the scene in
Saskatchewan to have Bill 38, which was passed in 1993, overturned"; this
legislation added sexual orientation as ground on which discrimination illegal in
employment, housing, and services; Coalition in Support of the Family, headed
by Dale Hassett, a 24-year-old associate pastor at the Christian Church in
Leader, Saskatchewan, claims to have gathered 70,000 names calling for
plebiscite; considerable amount of information on Hassett, his opinions, and his
group].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 11 (46cm.)
At it again [another mailing of leaflet, "The Real Issues," by Coalition in Support of the
Family; mailed to 20,000 homes in northern Saskatchewan; distasteful, but does
not meet criteria for hate literature, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
says; etc.].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 12 (29cm.)
Campaigning Tories bash gays [in Saskatchewan provincial election summer campaign;
includes reference to PC leader Bill Boyd's attitudes and behavior; use of
pamphlet from Dale Hassett's Coalition in Support of the Family group; "Boyd's
party barely survived the election"].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 14 (45cm.)
Homophobia is killing us [brief prepared by Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon,
as part of lobbying effort to obtain provincial funding; emphasizes the deaths,
both direct and indirect, caused by homophobia].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 8 (52cm.)
Heppner's hot again [Ben Heppner, Saskatchewan Conservative MLA, criticizes use of
government funds to produce a safe-sex pamphlet; reference to his earlier
anti-gay criticisms. By Jeff Dodds.
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 5 (43cm.)
Upset MLA [Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative Ben Heppner objects to safe-sex
pamphlet; brief reference to another earlier objection to an AIDS education
matter].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 10 (29cm.)
Breaking the Silence [University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education "will sponsor
a day-long conference on...March 21, 1998 entitled 'Breaking the Silence:
Gays and Lesbians in Our Schools'"; some details].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 13 (22cm.)
Breaking the Silence [first annual conference, "Breaking the Silence: Gays & Lesbians
in Our Schools," sponsored by University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education
on March 21/98; nearly 100 attended; "aimed at educating teachers and school
administrators about the plight faced by lesbian, gay and bisexual students and
staff in the educational system"; details of conference].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 19 (39cm.)
At it again [Hugh Owens, "a retired prison guard," runs anti-gay advertisement in the
Regina Leader-Post newspaper a year after having run similar ad in Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix and having complaints filed against him with Saskatchewan
Human Rights Commission; details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 9 (48cm.)
The death of Matthew Shepard [in which the author, a teacher writing anonymously,
presents the murder of the gay University of Wyoming (USA) student as "a wake
up call" and as a starting point for strong criticism of the school system in relation
to gays and lesbians]. By Sir Reel.
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 5 (45cm.)
The benighted church of Canada [concerning the case of Heather Funk and the United
Church of Canada; Funk's internship experiences in the Wilkie/Scott/Landis,
Saskatchewan, pastoral charge; complex church politics in Funk's evaluations;
problems with her supervisor; termination of her internship; many other
details]. By Peter Millard, and including on same page a separate note on and
contact information for Committee to Support Heather Funk.
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 8-9 (78cm.)
Breaking the Silence [details of the upcoming second annual "Breaking the Silence:
Gays & Lesbians in Our Schools" conference on March 12 and 13, 1999,
hosted by University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education; program and
registration information; contacts].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 11 (39cm.)
Letters [letter from Sally Boyle criticizing at length the report titled "The benighted
church of Canada," including "presumed homophobia"; report appeared in P126
(v17n1)(Jan. 27/99): 8-9 and concerned Heather Funk issue].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 4 (29cm.)
Queers in the schools [reporting on a number of recent or upcoming conferences and
initiatives for the education of teachers and school boards about homophobia
in school systems -- Western Canada Diversity Conference, sponsored by
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (in which "educators from across Canada"
participated); GLHS workshop at "recent Teacher's Institute in Saskatoon";
the 2nd annual Breaking the Silence conference, hosted by the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty of Education, on March 12 and 13, 1999; etc.; many
details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 8 (54cm.)
Conference a success [report on second annual "Breaking the Silence" conference,
sponsored by University of Saskatchewan, Education Department; over
90 attended; held March 12 and 13, 1999; includes some personal reactions of
named attendees].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 14 (41cm.)
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.)
He keeps at it [Hugh Owens, of Regina, files complaint with Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission against Regina Leader-Post newspaper for refusing to run
his advertisements; Owens has been campaigning against Saskatchewan
legislation which protects against discrimination on basis of sexual
orientation; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 20 (21cm.)
Leaflet causes stir [in federal by-election in Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar constituency;
a Calgary West Reform Party MP, Rob Anders, mailed anti-gay leaflet referring
to same-sex marriage to a constituency that was not his own; details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 14 (22cm.)
Breaking the Silence [third annual "Breaking the Silence" conference, hosted by
University of Saskatchewan, College of Education, to be held March 18-19, 2000;
guest speaker, Mark Tewksbury, Olympic medallist; some details of planned
program].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 10 (28cm.)
Breaking the Silence [plans finalized for 3rd annual "Breaking the Silence" conference
on March 17 and 18, 2000; details of events; registration information].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 10 (35cm.)
Breaking the Silence [detailed report on the 3rd annual "Breaking the Silence" conference
on gays/lesbians in the school system, hosted by University of Saskatchewan
College of Education, March 17-18, 2000; considerable detail on presentation
of guest speaker, Olympic medallist Mark Tewksbury].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 10 (65cm.)
Breaking the Silence [4th annual "Breaking the Silence: Gays and Lesbians in Our
Schools" conference scheduled for March 16 and 17, 2001; some brief details
of events; contact information (Don Cochrane)].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 20 (18cm.)
Locker room homophobia [report on the fourth annual "Breaking the Silence"
conference, sponsored by University of Saskatchewan College of Education;
this year, conference focussed on homophobia in school athletics; keynote
speaker, Pat Griffin of University of Massachusetts; Christian Truth Activists
from Regina "showed up to protest the two-day event"; etc.].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 13 (37cm.)
Every straight has their day [report that Bill Whatcott, leader of Christian Trust [i.e.,
Truth?] Activists, has been successful in getting Regina's mayor to proclaim
Heterosexual Family Pride Day; reference to some of Whatcott's activities over
previous couple of years; text of proclamation issued by Regina mayor,
Pat Fiacco].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 21 (48cm.)
Sharing our stories [Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is "in the process of researching
and writing a document that will be used to assist teachers in supporting lesbian,
gay, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender students" in Saskatchewan schools;
request for participation and contact information for those interested in sharing
their stories].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 11 (20cm.)
Breaking the Silence [Joseph Arvay, Q.C., to be keynote speaker at 5th annual "Breaking
the Silence" conference at University of Saskatchewan, March 15-16, 2002; other
conference activities outlined; contact information].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 11 (38cm.)
Battling sodomites [another report on Bill Whatcott's anti-gay crusade; plans to picket
"Breaking the Silence" conference at University of Saskatchewan, to distribute
flyers in Swift Current; he protests in front of Regina General Hospital; etc.].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 13 (22cm.)
The face of hate [providing considerable detail about a number of homophobic actions
of Bill Whatcott and his Christian Truth Activists, including (but not only)
picketing of the "Breaking the Silence" conference and distribution of flyers in
University of Saskatchewan area].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 10 (59cm.)
Silence-breaking successful [report on the 5th annual "Breaking the Silence" conference;
nearly a hundred attended this year; Joseph Arvay presented about Surrey book
banning case; Cheryl Erlandson unveiled two equity documents to be ready for
June; etc.].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 13 (33cm.)
Editorial [regarding government inaction on gay rights issues unless forced by courts].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 3 (15cm.)
What's a homophobe to do? [detailed report on the homophobic activities of
Bill Whatcott in Saskatchewan and the results of and counterattacks on his
actions].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 9 (66cm.)
Day of reckoning [reporting that on February 10 human rights hearings begin in
Regina concerning complaints against homophobe Bill Whatcott over
pamphlets circulated throughout Saskatchewan; also lengthy report on
Whatcott's previous activities and difficulties, and his plans; "Whatcott
also announced that his days of anti-gay activism are over"; etc.].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 10 (48cm.)
"A kangaroo court" [detailed report on the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Tribunal hearings of February 10-11, 2003 into charges that Bill Whatcott
discriminated against gays/lesbians in distribution of pamphlets; tribunal
chaired by Anil K. Pandila; not known when Pandila will rule].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 10-11 (79cm.)
Breaking the Silence [annual conference on gays/lesbians and schools will be
held March 28-29; some details of program; Bishop John Spong will
offer a University of Saskatchewan Special Lecture in conjunction with
conference, exploring "some of the positions used by 'religious' people
to discriminate against gays and lesbians in schools and elsewhere...";
article also presents some details of two court cases which "highlight
the need for open discussions between public schools and organized
religions" -- the Surrey School Board case on which Supreme Court of
Canada ruled on Dec. 20, 2002 and the Ontario Superior Court May 2002
case of Marc Hall and the Durham Catholic District School Board].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 14, 19 (50cm.)
Safe schools [resource manual on homophobia, titled Safe Schools: Breaking
the Silence on Sexual Difference, has been produced by Saskatchewan
Teachers' Federation; also, Canadian Teachers' Federation, in
conjunction with Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, has
produced manual for addressing homophobia and creating safe
environments for gay students -- title is Seeing the Rainbow, and is
obtainable from Ottawa office of Canadian Teachers' Federation].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 8-9 (28cm.)
Spong speaks [in conjunction with 6th annual Breaking the Silence conference;
"over 700 people packed Knox United Church" to hear Bishop John
Shelby Spong, retired Episcopalian (Anglican) bishop from Newark, NJ
(USA); report on Spong's presentation; following day, conference
continued with number of workshops (some titles and personal names
mentioned)].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 10 (37cm.)
Sodomites are wonderful [report that "Saskatchewan's most notorious and hateful
homophobe," Bill Whatcott, appeared to answer charges in a Prince Albert
court on March 23 regarding a demonstration relating to abortion; also
circulated flyers in Prince Albert and Saskatoon titled "Sodomites are
Wonderful," attacking adjudicator and Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission lawyer in his earlier February human rights tribunal hearing;
other details].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 11 (35cm.)
No action planned [by Lorne Calvert's Saskatchewan government in issuance
of licences for same-sex marriages until federal legislation is law;
reactions of disappointment by Regina activist Duncan Campbell and
Donna Smith of Saskatchewan Federation of Labour; but Saskatchewan
Party's Ben Heppner "said that same-sex couples have enough legal
rights without being allowed to marry"; continued homophobic
reaction of Saskatoon Roman Catholic Bishop Albert LeGatt with
mention also of Saskatoon Alliance MPs Maurice Vellacott and Lynne
Yelich].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 14, 19 (44cm.)
In the courts again [Bill Whatcott, "defending himself against a variety of
charges"; was found guilty on July 22 of obstructing police officer in an
anti-abortion demonstration; also called before Saskatchewan Association
of Licensed Practical Nurses disciplinary committee; is also waiting to
hear decision of human rights tribunal concerning his distribution of
anti-gay material in Saskatoon and Regina (compiler note: this article
mentions Whatcott's lawyer, "law student Dale Hassett"; there are several
earlier index entries under Hassett, but compiler does not know if there is
a relationship)].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 12 (36cm.)
Letters: carbon copy [letter from Neil Richards to editor of Sheaf, University of
Saskatchewan newspaper, regarding comments of Elwin Hermanson,
leader of Saskatchewan Party, in Sheaf interview; Richards is critical of
Hermanson statement claiming no discrimination and outlines some
aspects of behaviours of Saskatchewan Party and its predecessor
provincial Conservative Party in support of his criticism;
"the Conservative governments of the 1980s were a terrifying time for
many local gays and lesbians..."; etc.].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 9 (19cm.)
Pardon me, but your agenda is showing... [author's reaction to homophobic
comments of Larry Spencer, a Saskatchewan member of Parliament for
the Canadian Alliance Party; Spencer was removed as party's family
issues critic and from caucus by leader, Stephen Harper; one-paragraph
reference also to the Pope's commitment to pray for people with AIDS,
in the face of his condemnation of homosexuals, condom use, and
masturbation]. By Jeff Dodds.
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 6 (44cm.)
At it again [detailed report of the homophobic comments of Larry Spencer, the
Canadian Alliance Party MP for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre riding in
Saskatchewan; reactions to his comments, including Stephen Harper's
firing of him as party's family issues critic].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 8 (61cm.)
Breaking the Silence [concerning upcoming 7th annual Breaking the Silence
conference, March 20, 2004; conference theme is "Safe Schools for Gays
and Lesbians"; details of programming; contact for inquiries and
registration].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 11 (20cm.)
Breaking the Silence [report of activities at the 7th annual Breaking the Silence
conference at University of Saskatchewan; approximately 100 attended;
speakers also from Edmonton].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 10-11 (39cm.)
Sask Party quiet ["this year's Queer City Cinema went off without a peep from
the Saskatchewan Party"; four years ago they protested in Legislature over
support from taxpayers' money; "Saskatchewan Party has been trying to
change its image lately after suffering a loss in the recent provincial
election..."].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 9 (23cm.)
In trouble again [update on Bill Whatcott; on November 16 he was found guilty of
unprofessional conduct by Saskatchewan Association of Licensed
Practical Nurses, but says he will appeal; decision has still to be delivered
on human rights case launched against him by four gay men for
distributing anti-gay pamphlets in Saskatoon and Regina, a case that was
heard by tribunal in February 2003].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 13 (17cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- LLOYDMINSTER
Firebombs on the prairies [two gay men in Lloydminster, a small city directly on the
border of Saskatchewan and Alberta, were targets of a series of homophobic
attacks; John Nelson and Lyle Gardiner targeted because they are gay; Nelson
says RCMP dismissing attacks as random and unusual, an opinion he does not
share; further details, and mention also of racist incidents].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 12 (45cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- NORTH BATTLEFORD
Freedom threatened? [reporting on organized campaign against Bill C-250
to amend Canada's hate crime law to protect lesbians and gays;
campaign occurring in North Battleford; 7500 pamphlets produced by
Canada Family Action Coalition distributed; comments of several
religious leaders; concern about loss of religious freedom].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 19 (21cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- PRINCE ALBERT
Trustee called "ayatollah" [Rob Ardell, trustee of Prince Albert school board, tables
homophobic motions; Jeff Dodds of AIDS Saskatoon and Gens Hellquist of
Gay & Lesbian Health Services address the board; show of community concern;
Board votes Ardell down].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 10 (57cm.)
Homophobe withdraws [Prince Albert public school trustee, Rob Ardell, withdrew
motion calling for Saskatchewan Education to include "the real statistics on
homosexuality" in HIV/AIDS curriculum; details].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 12 (20cm.)
Whose right to life? [Right to Life Association in Prince Albert circulating petition to
support Toronto-area MP Tom Wappel's private-member's bill to define
marriage as only between man and woman; Rev. John Fryters, past president
of Right to Life Association, quoted, as is Derrek Konrad, the area's Reform MP;
etc.].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 14 (23cm.)
Hate OK [report that Canadian Alliance Party MPs "have mounted a vigorous campaign
to oppose bill C-250" introduced by MP Svend Robinson, as private member's
bill, to amend hate crimes legislation to protect gays/lesbians; Prince Albert
Canadian Alliance Party MP Brian Fitzpatrick sent letter to constituents
expressing opposition to bill, etc.; additional information on Fitzpatrick's
opinions].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 10 (32cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA
Campus uproar ["the printing of a safer sex article for gay men in campus newspapers
across Canada continues to create an uproar"; article first appeared in Memorial
University of Newfoundland's student newspaper, The Muse; University of
Regina student newspaper, The Carillon, decided not to run article; uproar;
finally printed in last issue of term; matter dealt with by other Regina media;
accusations of homophobia; etc.].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 12 (53cm.)
Wasting taxpayers $$$ [objection of Saskatchewan Conservative MLA Ben Heppner to
Saskatchewan Arts Board funding of Queer City Cinema, Regina film festival;
some responses].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 9 (20cm.)
NOTE: what appears to be identical article printed also on page 13
Under attack [University of Regina student newspaper, Carillon, contained article
attacking G-BLUR (Gays, Bisexuals and Lesbians at the University of Regina);
details].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 11 (30cm.)
Still at it [Hugh Owens issue; Owens filed Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
complaint that Regina Leader-Post discriminated by refusing his advertisements;
Human Rights Tribunal will begin hearing related case on August 23 regarding
complaints lodged against Owens and the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix for
advertisements run earlier by Owens in the Saskatoon newspaper; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 20 (38cm.)
He keeps at it [Hugh Owens, of Regina, files complaint with Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission against Regina Leader-Post newspaper for refusing to run
his advertisements; Owens has been campaigning against Saskatchewan
legislation which protects against discrimination on basis of sexual
orientation; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 20 (21cm.)
Grant under attack [Regina City Council's award of $4,500 for Queer City Cinema's
hosting of gay/lesbian film and video festival criticized by spokesman for
Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Richard Truscott; this is third time Queer
City Cinema has hosted the festival; previously in 1996 and 1998; some other
details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 11 (19cm.)
Queer City Cinema 2000 [report on issues surrounding Regina's gay/lesbian film
festival, Queer City Cinema, held May 8-13, 2000; Garry Varro, artistic
director/curator; report of objections by Saskatchewan Party MLAs June
Draude and Arlene Jule to the festival's being awarded a Saskatchewan Arts
Board grant; supporters also named; etc.].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 11-12 (72cm.)
Prairie pride [report on the first-ever provincial pride march in Saskatchewan, held in
Regina, June 24, 2000, at the end of Regina's Pride Week, the events of which
"were the most successful in the history of that community"; "nearly 400"
participated in parade; about 20 Christian Truth Activists held their own parade;
Saskatchewan government refused to issue proclamation for Pride Day; other
details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 10 (46cm.)
Whatcott at it again [Bill Whatcott ran for mayor of Regina in recent civic election;
campaign posters attacked gays and lesbians; Whatcott promised, if elected,
to end all pro-homosexual City Hall proclamations; earlier in the year he had
protested against Queer City Cinema and June's Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade;
Whatcott was defeated in the elections].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 13 (29cm.)
Every straight has their day [report that Bill Whatcott, leader of Christian Trust [i.e.,
Truth?] Activists, has been successful in getting Regina's mayor to proclaim
Heterosexual Family Pride Day; reference to some of Whatcott's activities over
previous couple of years; text of proclamation issued by Regina mayor,
Pat Fiacco].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 21 (48cm.)
Het pride [report on various activities of Bill Whatcott, "a founder of Christian Truth
Activists," in Regina; asked for and received proclamation of Heterosexual
Family Pride Day in Regina; ordered to appear in court charged with unlawfully
distributing anti-abortion literature on University of Regina campus;
other details].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 19 (22cm.)
Not much pride [June 18; Heterosexual Family Pride Day parade and rally in Regina
attended by only 25 people; Bill Whatcott, "a religious zealot who hides behind
a group calling itself Christian Truth Activists," got Regina mayor to proclaim
this day; angry reactions from across North America; mention of other issues
regarding Whatcott].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 12 (34cm.)
At it again [news report about Bill Whatcott and his group, Christian Truth Activists,
distributing anti-gay literature in Saskatoon; pamphlets dropped at 5,000 homes
on January 11, 2002; further distribution, in Regina, of 2,000 on January 21;
some details about contents of the pamphlet; reactions to Whatcott's actions; etc.].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 11-12 (57cm.)
Queer City Cinema [Queer City Cinema 4 opened in Regina April 29; also in Saskatoon
May 31, then to Edmonton; "Bill Whatcott and his small band of Christian Truth
Activists were on hand to protest..."; additional information about Whatcott and
his activities, including reference to "recent" article on Whatcott in Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix newspaper].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 20 (24cm.)
Gay float upsetting [for the first time, the Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina
(name given in article as: Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Regina[?])
entered a float in the annual Buffalo Days Parade; report that Krista Fondrick
wrote letter of protest to Regina Leader-Post newspaper and that Rawdon Bieber
responded in support of the float; some details of letters].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 14 (18cm.)
Owens at it again [he has once again placed anti-gay advertisement in a
Saskatchewan newspaper; ad appearing in Regina Leader-Post quoted
three Bible verses which can be interpreted as condemning
homosexuality; Gens Hellquist says this ad "is not as offensive" as the
1997 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix ad, which was ruled in violation of the
human rights act; other details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 13 (26cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON
[Inability of Gay & Lesbian Support Services (GLSS) to book Ukrainian National
Federation Hall for dance]. By Gens Hellquist.
P17 [1985]: 24 (17cm.)
[Letter from Dennis S. regarding being asked to leave Michel's Place, a Saskatoon
restaurant; his request for support from Perceptions readers].
P25 [1986]: 2 (13cm.)
[Quotation attributed to Gay Caswell, as reported in Perceptions, from Alberta Report:
"What is deemed homosexual rights is homosexual privilege at the expense of
religious and family rights"].
P26 [1986]: 2 (2cm.)
The Narrow Way [so-named Saskatoon group runs ad in Star-Phoenix newspaper
offering to "break the chains of gayness"]. By Colleen Gerwing.
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 8 (24cm.)
Place Riel complaint [regarding homophobic performance by "Lambert and James";
Shawn Mooney, complainant; matter taken up with Place Riel staff (University
of Saskatchewan) by Prof. Peter Millard]. From The Sheaf student newspaper,
Feb. 11/88.
P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 30-31 (40cm.)
"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.)
Gay jeans [Gays and Lesbians at the University of Saskatchewan sponsored a gay/
lesbian awareness week; people encouraged to wear blue jeans on one day to
show gay/lesbian support; more attention and controversy than in the past].
By Gens Hellquist.
P47 (v7n2)(March 1, 1989): 4 (31cm.)
Editorial [referring to attacks from right-wing forces -- attempts to disrupt International
Women's Day in Saskatoon; activities of Victorious Women group in Saskatoon;
etc.; Saskatchewan and Canadian governments have not yet acted to protect gays/
lesbians in legislation].
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 3 (55cm.)
Bigots bash video [controversy surrounding Gays and Lesbians at the University of
Saskatchewan (GLUS) group's booking of room at Saskatoon Public Library
to screen video on safer sex for gay men; issue involved the following: Mark
Thompson, who is described as "making a regular practise of gay-bashing lately";
another councillor; David Dombowski of Citizens for Social Justice; the City
Librarian and library board; an epidemiologist with Saskatoon Community Health
Unit; and others; film was shown; Thompson did not attend].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 7-8 (81cm.)
AIDS -- a prairie perspective [concerning the homophobic comments of Daryl
Lubiniecki, general manager of Saskatoon Blades hockey team, and the many
reactions to his comments; author thanks Lubiniecki for contributing, through
his intolerant comments, to AIDS education and publicity]. By Ralph Wushke.
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 6 (38cm.)
Homophobia on radio [gays/lesbians upset by programs broadcast on Sun102FM,
Saskatoon; series of three programs used religion to attack gays/lesbians;
earlier, in February, other programs by Focus on the Family, a Colorado-based
group, which aired programs on over 300 radio stations; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 12 (28cm.)
Campus centre wanted [by Gays and Lesbians at the University of Saskatchewan
(GLUS); secretary/treasurer of GLUS, Brendan Purdie, feels elements of
homophobia involved in Students' Union not providing space].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 12 (42cm.)
Mayor objects [to Saskatoon city grant on July 4 to Gay & Lesbian Health Services;
mayor: Henry Dayday; Star-Phoenix newspaper editorializes the following day;
etc.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 11 (44cm.)
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.)
From where I sit [a discussion of hatred and homophobia centred on the Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix newspaper's "decision to run an advertisement that promoted the
elimination of gays" and reactions to that advertisement]. By Jeff Dodds.
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 5 (45cm.)
Protesting hate ad [placed by Regina resident Hugh Owens in the Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix on June 30, 1997; 100 people demonstrated on July 3; complaints
filed with Human Rights Commission; etc.].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 9-10 (83cm.)
Probable cause [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission "has decided that there
was 'probable cause' to believe that...Saskatoon Star Phoenix...discriminated
against lesbians and gay men...[by printing] an anti-gay ad last summer";
Hugh Owens paid to have ad printed; "Commission is now attempting to see
if a settlement can be negotiated"; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 11 (65cm.)
Queers in the schools [reporting on a number of recent or upcoming conferences and
initiatives for the education of teachers and school boards about homophobia
in school systems -- Western Canada Diversity Conference, sponsored by
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (in which "educators from across Canada"
participated); GLHS workshop at "recent Teacher's Institute in Saskatoon";
the 2nd annual Breaking the Silence conference, hosted by the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty of Education, on March 12 and 13, 1999; etc.; many
details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 8 (54cm.)
Hearing scheduled [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for August 23-31,
1999, in complaint against Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper;
complaint lodged two years ago concerning advertisement Owens placed in the
newspaper; some other details].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 21 (29cm.)
Still at it [Hugh Owens issue; Owens filed Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
complaint that Regina Leader-Post discriminated by refusing his advertisements;
Human Rights Tribunal will begin hearing related case on August 23 regarding
complaints lodged against Owens and the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix for
advertisements run earlier by Owens in the Saskatoon newspaper; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 20 (38cm.)
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.)
For the love of God: the Saskatchewan Human Rights [Commission] hearing into the
case against the Star-Phoenix and Hugh Owens [lengthy article about the
proceedings, including details of some special moments and about the setting
at the Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon (compiler note: Peter Millard is credited
with this article in P132:3, at end of Editorial)]. [By Peter Millard].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 8-9 (122 cm.)
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.)
The wait goes on [complainants to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission about
Hugh Owens and advertisement in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix still waiting for
ruling; now it is two and a half years since complaint was lodged, and
testimony at tribunal ended August 31, 1999].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 11 (22cm.)
Meanwhile, in Saskatoon... [public school board is looking at ways to address
homophobia in the schools; committee established by director of education; etc.].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 19 (14cm.)
Childish antics [homophobic slogans painted on University of Saskatchewan campus
sidewalks at beginning of school year in September; pro-gay slogans placed
by Gays & Lesbians at the University of Saskatchewan (GLUS) altered or
painted over; culprits identified as members of Agriculture Students Association;
complaints lodged by GLUS and USSU Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Centre;
other details].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 12 (28cm.)
Justice delayed [still no decision from adjudicator, Valerie Watson; letter sent to her
by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission encouraging her to render a
decision "as soon as possible" in complaint against Hugh Owens for
advertisements in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 19 (18cm.)
"Wasting" taxpayers' money [account of reactions to the "All Queer, All Canadian,
All Night Long, 2001 Tour" film/video festival brought to Saskatoon by
Regina's Queer City Cinema; festival in February was a success, but attacked by
Alliance MP Jim Pankiw and the Christian Truth Activists; reference also to
criticisms and demonstrations the previous year at Regina's Queer City Cinema
festival].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 12 (56cm.)
School boards discussing queers [both Saskatoon boards, public and Roman Catholic,
"have undertaken initiatives to address issues faced by gays and lesbians in
their school systems"; March 23 seminar held by Saskatoon Catholic school
division; public board heard from earlier-appointed Ad Hoc Committee on
Homophobia; other details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 14 (38cm.)
An affront to dignity [lengthy report on the June 18 ruling by Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission board of inquiry into discrimination charge against
Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix regarding anti-gay advertisement
run by Owens in the newspaper on June 30, 1997(compiler note: article
states year erroneously as 1977); includes background of case and other
related information, including mention that Owens has filed notice to appeal].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 10 (62cm.)
Report finally surfaces [concerning Saskatoon public school division report produced
during 1999/2000 school year on homophobia in the school system; report
presented to Board last spring; general public not aware of it until recently;
various details, including Gens Hellquist comment, "It's way past time for the
board to react on the report....Kids are killing themselves and lives are being
destroyed...."].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 19 (43cm.)
Safe residence [University of Saskatchewan Students' Union Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Centre calls for creation of positive living environment, a residence, for queer
students and their non-gay allies at University of Saskatchewan; proposal
called the "2 in 20 Program"; details, including comments of Ryan Whyley,
director of LGB Centre].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 12 (36cm.)
Sodomites & lesbians [report of another homophobic activity of Bill Whatcott and the
Christian Truth Activists; on Sept. 9, 2001 distributed two flyers in Saskatoon;
one flyer "encouraged people to 'Keep Homosexuality out of Saskatoon's Public
Schools'"; the other flyer attacked abortion; additional details].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 14 (35cm.)
At it again [news report about Bill Whatcott and his group, Christian Truth Activists,
distributing anti-gay literature in Saskatoon; pamphlets dropped at 5,000 homes
on January 11, 2002; further distribution, in Regina, of 2,000 on January 21;
some details about contents of the pamphlet; reactions to Whatcott's actions; etc.].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 11-12 (57cm.)
Principals discuss homophobia [at January 16, 2002 meeting of principals and
administrators in Saskatoon Public School Division, panel presentation "on
homophobia and the plight of gay, lesbian and bisexual students and staff in
that system"; panel members named; other details].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 19 (25cm.)
Status refused [by Saskatoon public school trustees to Prairie Christian Academy, which
requested to be funded as an associate school; PCA uses fundamentalist
Christian program which was earlier turned down by Alberta in the 1980s; many
express concern that "program used at school to breed hate"].
P151 (v20n2)(March. 13, 2002): 10 (17cm.)
The face of hate [providing considerable detail about a number of homophobic actions
of Bill Whatcott and his Christian Truth Activists, including (but not only)
picketing of the "Breaking the Silence" conference and distribution of flyers in
University of Saskatchewan area].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 10 (59cm.)
Not very appealing [Hugh Owens asks Queen's Bench judge, July 23, for right to
appeal Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal decision that advertisement he
placed in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper in 1997 was in violation of human
rights legislation; background and details; Justice R. L. Barclay "reserved his
ruling, which is expected in a few weeks"].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 19 (48cm.)
It's gonna be worse [report of a series of attacks on and threats against a Saskatoon
teenager, who was also verbally assaulted with the term "fag"].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 13 (10cm.)
One man & one woman [report on continuing homophobic opposition of Saskatoon-
Wanuskewin Canadian Alliance MP Maurice Vellacott "to any legislation that
would provide equality for gays and lesbians"; details of two letters to
constituents].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 11 (19cm.)
Rebuffed again [Hugh Owens loses appeal to Queen's Bench court regarding
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission tribunal ruling over his 1997
Star-Phoenix ad; Justice J. Barclay turned down appeal on Dec. 11/02;
Owens served notice in January that he would appeal again; background
details of this case, and comments].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 12 (51cm.)
Police harassment ["some members of the Saskatoon Police Services are
harassing and intimidating gay or bisexual men who drive around
Kinsmen Park looking for other men...[and] the problem appears to be
growing"; details, and comments by Gens Hellquist, who is waiting for
response from police chief to his letter on this matter].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 10 (32cm.)
Wheels of justice [further report on case of Hugh Owens and 1997 Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix newspaper advertisement; complaint to Saskatchewan
Human Rights Commission resulted in ruling against newspaper and
Owens; Owens's second court appeal, after first was turned down,
has yet to come to court; suggestion that there may be attempt to have
case taken to Supreme Court of Canada].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 12 (35cm.)
Positive space [University of Saskatchewan's "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgendered and Ally Centre...has undertaken a new project to provide
safe spaces for queer students on campus"; program is called Positive
Space; campuses across North America have been doing this for a
number of years; details].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 13 (24cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SASKATCHEWAN -- WILKIE
The benighted church of Canada [concerning the case of Heather Funk and the United
Church of Canada; Funk's internship experiences in the Wilkie/Scott/Landis,
Saskatchewan, pastoral charge; complex church politics in Funk's evaluations;
problems with her supervisor; termination of her internship; many other
details]. By Peter Millard, and including on same page a separate note on and
contact information for Committee to Support Heather Funk.
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 8-9 (78cm.)
Letters [letter from Sally Boyle criticizing at length the report titled "The benighted
church of Canada," including "presumed homophobia"; report appeared in P126
(v17n1)(Jan. 27/99): 8-9 and concerned Heather Funk issue].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 4 (29cm.)
HOMOPHOBIA -- SERBIA (YUGOSLAVIA)
See SERBIA (YUGOSLAVIA)
HOMOPHOBIA -- TURKEY
See TURKEY
HOMOPHOBIA -- UNITED STATES
Colorado boycott [Colorado voters endorse amendment banning lesbian and gay rights
protection; calls for boycott of state gaining momentum since Nov. 3 vote;
fundamentalists "ecstatic" with results of vote; etc.].
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 25 (62cm.)
Hate at home in Iowa [in which a Perceptions volunteer discusses several issues
concerning the gay/lesbian community in his home state of Iowa].
By Gary Hanson.
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 7 (69cm.)
Murder and homophobia: making a killing on The Jenny Jones Show [concerning
murder of Scott Amedure in autumn 1995 by Jonathan Schmitz in Michigan;
Amedure had described his attraction for Schmitz on the television show;
details and analysis of the issue]. By Sir Reel.
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 26 (38cm.)
Falwell unwelcome [Toronto man, Ian Taylor, asks federal immigration minister to
keep Jerry Falwell out of Canada; not all agree with Taylor's tactics; details].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 24 (29cm.)
Jenny Jones killer gets Murder 2 [Michigan murder conviction of Jonathan Schmitz in
death of gay man, Scott Amedure].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 26 (26cm.)
Dornan defeated [Bob Dornan, Republican Representative from California,
defeated; full page of details].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 28 (61cm.)
Landmark case won [in Wisconsin; Jamie Nabozny sued Ashland School District;
was not protected by school board administrators from injury and hatred because
of sexual orientation; received $900,000; etc.].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 28 (20cm.)
Right fails to ground American Airlines [American Airlines refuses to yield to pressure
from right-wing religious groups to change its support and sponsorship policies
concerning lesbian and gay causes; etc.].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 26 (26cm.)
Unitarians unfit for Boy Scouts [Unitarian Universalist Association and Boy Scouts of
America first in opposition in 1992 over Boy Scouts of America's position
against homosexual members and scout leaders; further clash this past May;
various details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 24 (38cm.)
Anti-gay rhetoric grows [U.S. elections just two months away; various examples
and reactions presented in this report from Washington, D.C.].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 27 (49cm.)
More ex-gay ads coming [New York report that a number of "religious political
extremist groups" have announced they will launch series of TV ads promoting
so-called conversion of gays/lesbians to heterosexuality; details, names].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 28 (23cm.)
Dr. Laura: holding the fort [discusses Laura Schlessinger's conservative and
homophobic views; Schlessinger is an American syndicated columnist and
radio talk show host; her column appears regularly in the Regina Leader-Post;
author suggests writing in complaint if one finds Schlessinger's views
offensive]. By Jean Hillabold.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 7 (44cm.)
MTV fights hate [with public service announcement produced by Gay, Lesbian and
Straight Education Network (GLSEN); currently airing six times a day; reaching
estimated 30 to 45 million people a week; further details].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 22 (20cm.)
Gay-bashing and wrestling [Atlanta (USA) newsnote that Turner Television Network
recently presented caricature character, Lenny, on World Championship
Wrestling, to homophobic chants from crowd; GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation) protests; further details].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 22 (16cm.)
A dangerous game [report from Los Angeles about a shoot gallery-style game
"featured in the Toy Machine area of Skateboard.com, a Web site for
skateboarding enthusiasts"; introductory screen reads "Kill Ed Templeton!...
Just shoot at Ed as he skates around and tells you what a fag he is -- just like
real life...."; GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) "has
made repeated attempts to contact Tum Yeto, owner of Web site, but no
response; other details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 22 (16cm.)
Student sues school [Derek Henkle "filed a lawsuit January 28 [2000] against several
schools, school officials and teachers in Reno, Nevada, for failing to protect
him from anti-gay harassment..."; some details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 27 (19cm.)
Taking on the doctor [report of protests and actions by Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Against Defamation against Laura Schlessinger's new television program;
Schlessinger, a columnist and radio program host, has "run afoul of the gay and
lesbian community for her outdated beliefs about gay people"; her radio talk
program appears on "hundreds" of American and Canadian stations].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 23 (32cm.)
Stopping Dr. Laura ["Canadian Broadcast Standards Council calls [American radio
talk show host] Dr. Laura Schlessinger abusively discriminatory on the basis
of sexual orientation"; episodes of hers have been broadcast on Canadian
radio; in the US, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is working
to stop her; other details].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 25 (48cm.)
Dr. Laura grasping [requests radio audience to support her remaining advertisers;
spokesman for Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation says "exposure of
her anti-gay comments...likely has driven away many potential sponsors as
well"; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 27 (17cm.)
The Dr. may soon be out [Laura Schlessinger's television program is having difficulty
retaining advertisers; some details].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 23 (20cm.)
Gay bar shooting [report from Roanoke, Virginia, of September 24 shooting in gay and
lesbian café; six injured, one killed; some details].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 27 (17cm.)
"Dr. Laura" cancelled [Paramount has terminated Laura Schlessinger's television
program; "massive boycotts and withdrawal of much needed corporate
sponsorship"; GLAAD executive director pleased that viewers and advertisers
"decided to reject Dr. Laura's message of intolerance"].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 25 (12cm.)
"Gay" Canucks bashed in Texas [report that three Canadians from Mississauga, Ontario,
none of whom "identify themselves as being gay," were assaulted and arrested
by police in San Antonio, Texas while walking in a park; details].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 27 (45cm.)
Phelps on receiving end [report on picketing of home of homophobic American,
Rev. Fred Phelps, and shadowing him on his own picketing schedule; actions
started by 19-year-old Jared Dailey].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page]
(Oct. 24, 2001): 27-28 (26cm.)
Montana rallies to lesbian family [Missoula, Montana (USA) report of attempt by
University of Montana professor to get same-sex benefits for all gay/lesbian
faculty; challenge mounted, with second couple, under state's non-discrimination
policy; the second couple's house set on fire; many have supported couple who
lost everything in fire; other details].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 26-27 (36cm.)
Phelps coming to Canada? [Topeka, Kansas report that American homophobe,
Pastor Fred Phelps, wants to come to Canada to protest in Burnaby, B.C. and
Ottawa; Phelps is targeting gay MP Svend Robinson and plans to burn
Canadian flag in Ottawa; last time he threatened to come to Canada, but sent
his family to protest instead; etc.].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24-25 (24cm.)
Bush & anti-gay extremists [the American organization, Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation, has called on media "to scrutinize
President Bush's endorsement of anti-gay organizations' so-called
'Marriage Protection Week' and examine the hateful intolerance of the
groups with which the president has now formally aligned his
administration"; list of many of the anti-gay organizations; other details].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 26 (26cm.)
Phelps raising shit again [Washington (USA) report that human rights groups
condemn plans by Rev. Fred Phelps to erect hateful "monument"
to death (murder) of Matthew Shepard in Wyoming; according to letter
from Phelps to Casper (Wyoming) City Council, monument would carry
plaque with words "MATTHEW SHEPARD, Entered Hell
October 12, 1998, at age 21 In Defiance of God's Warning"; other
details about Matthew Shepard and about Phelps].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 26 (29cm.)
Larry promotes homophobia [reporting on Sept. 5, 2003 "Larry King Live" show,
on which "James Dobson, the virulently homophobic founder of the
anti-gay industry's largest organization, Focus on the Family" was
"featured [in] yet another hour-long interview"; GLAAD (Gay and
Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) asks people to write in protest of
one-sided, unchallenged attacks on LGBT community; other details].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 28 (56cm.)
Family pride unacceptable in Grade 2 [Lafayette, Louisiana report on punishment
of 7-year-old who revealed at school that he had lesbian mothers;
American Civil Liberties Union is now involved; other details].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 28 (24cm.)
The Laramie Project [this play, created by The Tectonic Theater, New York, "is
being produced by the University of Saskatchewan Students Union
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Centre"; to run
March 17-20, 2004; the play "documents the town's
[Laramie, Wyoming's] people and how they reacted, mourned and
evolved" as a result of the homophobic murder of Matthew Shepard in
October 1998; other details].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 13 (35cm.)
End scientific censorship [San Francisco report concerning policies of President
George W. Bush's administration; "misrepresented scientific
knowledge"; "censorship of research into HIV and LGBT health" has been
reported; other details].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 28 (19cm.)
GLMA condemns bill [San Francisco report that Gay and Lesbian Medical
Association has "condemned a bill passed by the Michigan House that
would allow physicians and other health care providers to refuse care to
patients on the basis of...sexual orientation"; other details].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 27-28 (26cm.)
Judge strikes down anti-gay amendment [on October 5, a Louisiana state district
judge struck down "recently enacted anti-gay constitutional amendment,"
ruling that amendment was flawed because must be confined to single
objective; anti-gay constitutional amendments are on November ballots in
eight other named states, and in three additional states ballot amendments
would deny equal marriage rights].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 29 (13cm.)
Networks refuse gay + church ads [in United States, the United Church of
Christ was told by television networks CBS and NBC that its ads violate
network standards because they imply acceptance of gay and lesbian
couples; details].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 23 (21cm.)