Perceptions: GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY

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

In my opinion [in which writer points out tendency for gays/lesbians not to acknowledge diversity within own community]. By Bob Anaka.
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 24-25 (82cm.)

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

Mainstream exposure? [in which author claims that "we are on the verge of mainstream acceptance"; considerable mainstream acknowledgement; to some this may not be a priority or desirable; etc.]. By Azaira.
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 9 (69cm.)

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

Twenty-five years: a prose poem [touching on the happenings and changes in the 25 years since Stonewall]. By Peter Millard.
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 5 (59cm.)

Queer Inc. [opinion piece on the importance of gay/lesbian community, of mutual support, and of need to keep watch on businesses which put "profit, market share and discrimination" before "morals, ethics, and equality"]. By Georgena Hollingshead.
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 8 (43cm.)

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

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

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

Letters [report, from Cathy Hamre of Regina, of visit from a German woman travelling in Canada and staying at the homes of members of Lesbian & Gay Hospitality Exchange International].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 4 (21cm.)

From where I sit [discussion of "family values" issues and the assimilation/difference argument among gays].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 4-5 (54cm.)

From where I sit [in which author writes of coming out in a small Manitoba city and of important role of gay community organizations in his life]. By Jeff Dodds.
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 5 (45cm.)

Bridging the gap [in which author writes of importance of gay men being aware and respectful of the concerns of lesbians]. By Garnet Woloschuk.
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 8 (45cm.)

Editorial [on internal viciousness, generally and in the Saskatoon community, against other members of the gay/lesbian community].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 3 (15cm.)

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

But it's gay [concerning the argument for purchasing services/merchandise from queer or queer-friendly businesses or considering product quality; political correctness; etc.].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 8 (45cm.)

If you can read this, you're a survivor [concerning struggle of gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgender youth in growing up and getting through school system; as a "survivor" of the education system, be a role model]. By Erin Scriven.
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 9 (40cm.)

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

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.)

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.)

Who is the community? [author considers who, or what, a "community" is; since Stonewall, or before, we have been referring to "our community"; evolution of self-referencing terms (gay, gay and lesbian), inclusion or not of bisexuals, and transgendered people; backlash response of rejecting labels doesn't work; who should "represent" the "community" to government or mainstream; etc.]. By Jean Hillabold.
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 10-11 (53cm.)

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

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

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

Fag & faggot: just what do they mean? [author presents a history of usage of the words; debate in community about whether we should "take back" these derogatory terms, to "change a negative into a positive"]. By Kelly Ries.
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 9 (30cm.)

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.)

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

Six short stories [author writes poignantly and personally of six very different individuals he has known -- Tracy, Tony, Jeff, Rhoda, Jim, and Michael -- all of whose lives were shortened by AIDS]. By Jeff Dodds.
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 9-10 (61cm.)

Celebrating our pride [comments on the state of the gay/lesbian community and ongoing struggles, as this year's gay pride celebrations are about to take place; writer encourages everyone to participate in a pride parade/march].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 11 (60cm.)

Editorial [difficulty of expressing inclusivity when gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, trassexual, and Two-spirit terms need to be used; at recent health gathering in Saskatoon, it was agreed that the term "Fabulous People" would be used; community needs to acknowledge both diversity and similarities].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 3 (15cm.)

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.)

Tiny bubbles [in which author discusses, primarily, the tendency of feminist, lesbian, queer projects to be announced but then not to materialize; her experiences of inquiring about announced undertakings and not receiving responses; "let's try to keep our own contribution to this trend down to a minimum"]. By Jean Hillabold.
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 6, 8 (60cm.)

Are we queer yet? [in which author discusses use of word "queer" to refer to "a community which now includes at least four identified sub-groups: lesbians, gay men, bisexuals...and transgendered folk..."; the term offends some; etc.]. By Jean Hillabold.
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 5, 7 (54cm.)

Smoke and heat [discussing the conflict in society and in the gay community between smokers and non-smokers; seems also to be waste of valuable energy that could be directed to other issues]. By Jean Hillabold.
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 5, 8 (53cm.)

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

On the planets [author presents some lighthearted opinions on the nature of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trangendered community; "we are a kinder, gentler type of people than the population at large"; etc.]. By Bert Lang.
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 6 (43cm.)

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

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

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

December 25th -- gay Ukrainian Christmas ["queer people have for a long time had to find unique ways to celebrate their lives publicly"; reference to Mardi Gras, Pride celebrations, and Hallowe'en; Christmas is a difficult time for some gays because of unwelcoming families; suggestion: "let's make regular Christmas like all the other gay holidays -- a big ol' party"; list of celebration suggestions]. By Kelly Ries.
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 5, 7 (50cm.)

Getting It On Online: Cyberspace, Gay Male Sexuality, and Embodied Identity. By John Edward Campbell. (book review)
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 14 (31cm.)

Shoe business ["world's largest lesbian website," www.shoe.org , has produced "novel way of raising lesbian visibility and comradeship"; details around suggestion of International SHOE Day, the first of which will be March 4, 2004].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 29 (22cm.)

Naar vriendschap zulk een mateloos verlangen [personal experiences of gay life on author's trip to Sofia, Bulgaria and Amsterdam; great contrast between the two cities]. By Jeff Dodds.
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 6-7 (80cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ALBERTA

Discouraged in Alberta [gays and lesbians "feeling very defeated" after re-election of Conservative government under Ralph Klein; comments of gay/lesbian community members, Stephen Locke and Maureen Irwin].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 14 (36cm.)

Alberta Summit '94 [plans well underway for a yearly event that "provides an opportunity for gay and lesbian organizations and individuals to meet and network"; planned for Sept. 30 to Oct. 2/94].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 11 (13cm.)

Queer history [announcing that the Red Deer and District Museum "has decided to undertake an exhibit project which will portray Gay and Lesbian Life in Alberta"; opening date and title have not yet been determined; steering committee requests assistance of gays/lesbians in finding relevant items; etc.].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 14 (23cm.)

Camping out [description of planned third annual Great Alberta Campout, August 15-18 at Burbank Park, north of Red Deer; invitation to those "across Alberta and the prairies"; organized by the Gay and Lesbian Association of Central Alberta (GALACA); details].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 12 (23cm.)

Summer camping [fourth annual Great Alberta Campout scheduled for Labour Day weekend; last year attracted 197 people; summary of planned events; etc.].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 10 (16cm.)

Alberta campout [very brief newsnote from Red Deer announcing annual gay/lesbian campout on Labour Day weekend; to be held at Banalto Rodeo Grounds near Sylvan Lake, Alberta; brief information and contact persons].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 19 (6cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY

Unity Pages [Calgary non-profit publication venture listing gay, lesbian, and gay-positive businesses and services in the city; publication availability information given].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 11 (12cm.)

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.)

Support for youth [Brian Huskins, chair of Canadian AIDS Society, contracted by Calgary Health Services to work on producing resource material for teachers, guidance counsellors, and others working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth; "Huskins has been working and consulting with Calgary's queer youth group, Identity"].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 11 (15cm.)

Police liaison [Calgary Gay and Lesbian Community Police Liaison Committee formed in May to promote two-way communication, education, and awareness; other details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 10 (20cm.)

QC ceases publication [qc Magazine, a three-year-old monthly published by Shelagh Anderson and Mychelle Harding and which "had grown from a Calgary publication to be circulated in major centers across Canada," has ceased because of family illness; had earlier stopped production in December 1997 to revamp; also Outlooks began in Calgary in 1997].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 14 (28cm.)

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.)

Christmas Eve service [hosted by Metropolitan Community Church, Calgary, at Bankview Community Centre; service is for everyone; details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 20 (20cm.)

Fairy tales [Fairy Tales 2000, the 2nd annual gay/lesbian film festival, Calgary, now accepting entries; description and expectations; co-presented by Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers and the Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association; brief reference to 1st festival, held in June 1999; contact information].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 14 (21cm.)

Wild Rose Award winners [Calgary has established the Wild Rose Awards, to be presented each year during Pride Week; this year four awards made -- to Bill Rutherford, Collin Smith, Lorrie Murphy, and Calgary Men's Chorus; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 13 (13cm.)

Crowns for kids [newsnote that Ron Cardy, Calgary, continues campaign started five years ago to collect toys for underprivileged kids; promotional show and drop-off points mentioned; "Ron Cardy (aka Mz. Rhonda, Empress XX)"].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 14 (13cm.)

Gays supported Clark [Joe Clark elected in Calgary Centre riding, which was considered Alliance Party territory; Maureen McTeer, Clark's wife, visited gay and lesbian bars, etc., and Clark ran ad in Outlooks, Calgary gay periodical; reports that many gays/lesbians turned out to support Clark; etc.].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 11 (36cm.)

Goliath's reopens [on January 23; bathhouse had been closed since Dec. 12, when Calgary police raided the fifteen-year-old establishment, arresting and charging staff and patrons; condemnation of raid; reference to some dissent in Calgary queer community; Gay and Lesbian Community Service [i.e., Services] Association "has been questioned on their unwillingness to condemn the raid and a letter they have circulated within the community"; etc. (compiler note: see more extensive citation coverage of this issue at BATHHOUSES -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY)].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 13 (50cm.)

Trials delayed again [concerning the aftermath of Calgary police raid on Goliath's Saunatel, a bathhouse; Terry Haldane has had case postponed three times; new group called Diversity in Society Coalition formed as result of raid; note that Goliath's Defense Fund has been set up; etc. (compiler note: see more extensive citation coverage of this issue at BATHHOUSES -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY)].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 8 (47cm.)

Park cruisers [some Calgary residents complaining about gay cruising in neighbourhood parks; gay activists say bathhouse raid has led to increased park cruising; various comments and other details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 19 (29cm.)

On the net [report that a Web site is being developed with resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning youth; Calgary's Youth Resource Committee, the Cultural Resources Unit of Calgary Police Service, and "numerous gay and gay-supportive groups" have come together to develop the site, which "will be on-line by June of 2004"; other details and contacts].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 10 (29cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON

Pride-a-thon [newsnote that Edmonton lesbians and gays will be cycling, walking, and running again this year, with funds this time going to Delwin Vriend Fund to support any actions arising out of the King's College firing of Vriend].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 11 (14cm.)

Opportunity for change [in which author encourages support of the election of openly-gay Michael Phair to Edmonton city council in October 19 election by assisting in campaign or, at least, voting; general call to get involved in gay/lesbian community issues].
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 8 (39cm.)

1995 Pride awards [brief announcement that nominations being accepted for two individuals to receive Michael Phair and Maureen Irwin Award; award is for longterm contributions to Edmonton gay/lesbian community].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 10 (8cm.)

Directory targets gay market [Greater Edmonton Pride Pages is directory of "about 140 local businesses and organizations"].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 11 (18cm.)

Breau & Murray honoured [Barry Breau and Lorna Murray receive Edmonton's Michael Phair Award and Maureen Irwin Award, respectively; others also recognized].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 12 (29cm.)

Edmontonians honoured [annual lesbian and gay awards ceremony on June 28 at Convocation Hall, University of Alberta; presentation of Maureen Irwin Award, Michael Phair Award, and eleven pride certificates for queer community contributions; details and names].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 11 (54cm.)

Friends of Dorothy [Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton has begun planning fund-raiser, "The Curtain Rises...," for September; will also showcase local talent; contact information; etc.].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 13 (18cm.)

1999 Pride Awards [Edmonton's Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and the Transgendered (PFLAG-T) presented community service awards at their June 19 picnic during Pride Week; Julie Lloyd received Maureen Irwin Award; Dennis Cambly received Michael Phair Award; new award this year, the Sheryl McInnes Award, went to Deb Shogan; Pride Certificates to a number of other (named) individuals and groups; details of contributions of recipients].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 19 (31cm.)

Pride Pages [fifth edition of Greater Edmonton Pride Pages being prepared; annual list of businesses and services; contact and deadline information; "each year 5,000 copies...are printed and distributed..."; etc.].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 11 (15cm.)

Contributions recognized [number of awards presented during Pride Week in Edmonton; 2000 Michael Phair Award to Fred Dicker; Maureen Irwin Award to Janet Campbell; Sheryl McInnes Award to Garnett Epp; the Larry Sand Award, a new award for work by a business in support of queer community, to The Roost Nightclub; list of a number of other awards and their recipients].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 14 (31cm.)

Custody battle [Helen, a "well-known Edmonton woman" who bartends at the Secrets Bar and Grill, is in custody battle against her family for her eight-year-old daughter; accused of having undesirable lifestyle; defense fund established by "outraged members of Edmonton's lesbian and gay community"].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 10 (17cm.)

Loud & queer [8th annual "Loud and Queer" festival, "bringing together queer performers to showcase their talent," to take place at Edmonton's Third Space theatre on November 17 and 18, 2000; some confirmed performers mentioned].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 14 (19cm.)

Meeting the needs [Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton has announced some new programs "to meet the growing needs in the gay and lesbian community"; details of some of these activities; contact information].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 13 (26cm.)

The curtain rises [30th anniversary of Gay & Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton is September 2001; celebrations begin with "the curtain rises" party and fundraiser; details of this event; predecessor organization, "Gay Alliance Towards Equality," began in 1971].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 14 (27cm.)

30 years of activism [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton celebrates 30th anniversary this year; has gone through various name changes, but is one of few groups to consistently remain operative; will also be in new facilities in February].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 14 (14cm.)

New magazine [new queer periodical, Fresh Magazine, edited by Rob Browatzke and owned by him and Michael Brown, has appeared in Edmonton; "so far they have published two sixteen-page editions"; "joins Times 10 in bringing news to queer people in Edmonton and Alberta"; other details].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 10 (16cm.)

Sober, strong & free [brief note that 17th Annual GLBT AA Roundup to take place in Edmonton, Sept. 10-13, 2004; sponsored by gay and lesbian members of Edmonton Alcoholics Anonymous and open to all queers addressing alcohol problems].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 21 (10cm.)

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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ALBERTA -- LETHBRIDGE

See also GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE OF LETHBRIDGE

From isolation to community: a personal look at the importance of community development in rural areas [in article, author describes her growing up in a small southern Saskatchewan farming community -- with often a sense of isolation -- and later years in Saskatoon, Calgary, Medicine Hat, and then Lethbridge; describes her current involvement "in attempting to eliminate isolation for the bisexuals, gay men and lesbians living in Lethbridge...and area by attempting to develop a health community"; she is Project Coordinator of a gay community development project initiated by the Lethbridge AIDS Connection; etc.]. By Terry Harrison.
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 7 (64cm.)

Out and about in Lethbridge [mentioning a number of groups in the community, and especially the Gaylesbi Community Development Working Group (GCDWG), which deals with health issues; announcement of a planned workshop, "Out and About in Lethbridge," April 8, 1995].
P95 (v13n2[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 11 (25cm.)

World AIDS Day [information on World AIDS Day; some Canadian issues; brief specific information on activities of Lethbridge AIDS Connection, the program manager of which is Phil Rauch].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 13 (32cm.)

New project [Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge and Area (GALA/LA) have applied to Alberta Community Council on HIV for grant to address HIV/AIDS in the community; also earlier-funded project, "First Contact Youth Project," continues; COLOURS youth group has resumed active schedule].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 10 (15cm.)

Weekend workshops [Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge and Area (GALA/LA) hosting day of workshops March 22 at McKillop United Church; list of some topics to be covered; also mini trade fair for businesses; it is hoped this will become an annual event; contact].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 19 (18cm.)

New club opening? [report that two gay men, Dave Mabell and Maurice MacKenzie, attempting to establish a private club for the queer community in Lethbridge; are selling preferred shares in the business; hope club will open shortly].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 14 (14cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ALBERTA -- MEDICINE HAT

Building a community [group hoping to establish "full service" organization to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community of Medicine Hat and vicinity; Andrew Smith says plans drawn up for as-yet-unnamed organization; mention that news story on gay/lesbian community appeared in local paper in September and there was TV talk show in November hosted by Medicine Hat College; other groups mentioned].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 12 (21cm.)

Letters [letter from Phyllis Stern, co-president of LGBT Society of Medicine Hat, reacting to article, "Building a community," in P149 (Dec. 5/01):12; claims that article presents misinformation; provides contact and requests printing of correct information].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 9 (19cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ALBERTA -- RED DEER

Keeping line going [organizers for the Pride Outreach Line in Red Deer, Alberta looking to raise funds to keep support line open after current funding expires; contact details; comments on helpfulness of line to local gays needing support].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 13 (17cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- OKANAGAN VALLEY REGION

End of a popular destination [newsnote from Kelowna, British Columbia, that Victor Brosz, retired Dean of Fine Arts, University of Calgary, and one of owners of "The Flags," an Okanagan-area bed-and-breakfast establishment, was found dead August 10; his "partner of many years," Leonard Driscoll, charged with murder; "one close friend...described them as pillars of the Okanagan Valley's gay and lesbian community"; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 26 (12cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- PRINCE GEORGE

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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER

Queer neighbourhoods [Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation awards grant to Anne-Marie Bouthillette, University of B.C. graduate student, to study impacts of gay/lesbian households on Vancouver neighbourhoods; etc.].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 21 (39cm.)

Riding the buses [bus posters for gay pride on buses in Vancouver and Halifax; in Saskatchewan, bus posters in conjunction with "Saskatchewan Has AIDS" campaign].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 21 (19cm.)

Bingo bust [gay bingo in Vancouver, to raise money for Friends for Life's meal program, has ceased because of what organizers claim are prohibitive gaming regulations; etc.].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 23 (16cm.)

Another paper folds [Vancouver lesbigay newspaper, Angles, published continuously for 15 years from 1983 has ceased; brief history of Angles; comments by Xtra! West publisher on relationship between Angles and Xtra! West; Angles collective "always generous in promoting local events"; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 27 (28cm.)

Chisel gets axed [newsnote that company owning gay Web site, Chisel.com, raided by Vancouver police August 20, 1999; details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 26 (15cm.)

Vancouver killing puts community on alert [report of beating death of Aaron Webster; his body was found in Stanley Park; next day 1800-strong protest against his killing; little progress to date in investigation; etc.].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 25 (65cm.)

New Vancouver Centre proposed [Vancouver's GLBT Centre planning to scale up operations by building four-storey, 20,000 square foot building; $1,000,000 Van City Award made this a possibility; details].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 28 (22cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- CANADA

A Family Portrait: Gay & Lesbian Canada '92 [is a planned collection of "letters, poems and drawings by gays and lesbians from across Canada, each telling something about the life of its author as a gay/lesbian person in Canada in 1992"; the compilation has been denied use of the official 125th anniversary logo by Canada 125 Corporation because book considered controversial; submissions deadline October 15, 1992. Indexer note: not known if this work was published].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 18 (26cm.)

Have you seen Bruno? [call to gay community in Canada for help in finding Bruno Minici, a 22-year-old mentally-challenged gay man missing since May 1993; was a regular at Vancouver club, Numbers].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 22 (17cm.)

Joining the battle [STEAM, "the literate queer's guide to sex and controversy," focusses Autumn 1994 issue on Canada, with articles on censorship, "intimate tips and leads," etc.; also offers support in Little Sister's battle against Canada Customs].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 29 (15cm.)

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

Making our voices count [members of Canadian gay/lesbian communities gather to strategize for upcoming federal election; EGALE preparing to hold regional meetings; etc.].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 13 (35cm.)

Out & proud [report on exhibition and opening reception for "25 Lives: Out & Proud," exhibit organized by Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, Toronto, in celebration of Archives' 25th anniversary; brought to Saskatoon by University Library; co-ordinated by Neil Richards (and by Valerie Korinek, according to letter of correction in following issue); among the 25, those mentioned in this article are Svend Robinson, k.d. lang, Jim Egan, Robin Metcalfe, and Anne Bishop].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 14 (26cm.)

Fresh from the archives [concerning the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives exhibition, "25 Lives," to celebrate CLGA's 25th anniversary; list of the 25 people highlighted in exhibit; exhibition coming to Regina to Neutral Ground Gallery, opening March 17, 1999; has been displayed in Toronto, Saskatoon, and Edmonton; contacts; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 12 (34cm.)

Gay foundation [formed by Outlooks newspaper, Calgary; called Outlooks Millennium Community Foundation; funding to be aimed at gay/lesbian community groups across Canada; other details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 9 (14cm.)

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.)

Queer marriage: our most pressing issue? [in which author expresses opinion that "it's not so much that I'm opposed to the idea, but more so that I feel like I'm being pulled through an agenda that I don't feel much a part of"; author is "also not convinced that...marriage is the most pressing issue...."; suspects that the gay rights movement...has taken the relatively safe and comfortable approach to [of?] fighting in the courts for legislative change"; other comments]. By Jeff Dodds.
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 6, 8 (48cm.)

HIV rates on the increase [announcement of new statistics released by Health Canada on HIV spread between 1996 and 1999; some brief mention of specific data; author concentrates discussion on social issues related to the statistics, pointing out assumptions and proposing some actions]. By Jeff Dodds.
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 6-7, 10 (73cm.)

Queers to flock to Prairies [lengthy announcement of and background to a "national queer gathering," funded by Health Canada and to be hosted by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, over Labour Day weekend, 2001; "will bring queer and AIDS activists together to discuss ways to develop preventative programming to combat the high levels of suicide, substance abuse, mental illness and HIV/AIDS in queer communities"; other details and contact information; also display advertisement on back cover of this issue].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 11-12, [32] (85cm. plus full-page advertisement)

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.)

2001: A Health Odyssey [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, will host national conference, funded by Health Canada, to discuss ways to address range of health issues epidemic in gay, lesbian, bisexual community; gathering, titled "2001: A Health Odyssey -- Building Healthy Communities," to be held in Saskatoon August 31 to Sept. 3, 2001; report on what is presently being done to prepare; contact and request for helpers; etc.].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 8 (57cm.)

Interest high [update report on activities and plans for "2001: A Health Odyssey," national health gathering/conference dealing with needs of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals, to be held in Saskatoon Labour Day weekend, 2001].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 13 (42cm.)

Gay & Lesbian Canada Is Coming To Saskatoon This Labour Day Weekend To Participate In "2001: A Health Odyssey, Building Healthy Communities" [including description of gathering; volunteer and billet requests; etc.]. [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 31 (full-page ad)

2001: A Health Odyssey [update report on finalizing of plans for national health gathering/conference in Saskatoon, August 31 -- Sept. 3, 2001; gathering, titled "2001: A Health Odyssey," organized by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 20 (36cm.)

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.)

A phenomenal success [detailed report on the national health conference, "2001: A Health Odyssey -- Building Healthy Communities," to address queer health issues, held in Saskatoon over the Labour Day weekend].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 11-12 (80cm.)

Saskatoon Declaration; Saskatoon Declaration of GLBT Health and Wellness [list of resolutions unanimously supported by delegates at "2001: A Health Odyssey -- Building Healthy Communities" GLBT conference held in Saskatoon, August 31 to Sept. 3, 2001; includes list of references].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page] (Oct. 24, 2001): 9-10 (95cm.)

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

Rainbow Visions [announcement of conference, "Rainbow Visions," organized by EGALE Canada, to be held in Montreal, May 17-19, 2003; invitation to all "to address...[equality] questions and help build an agenda for Canada's queer communities..."; request for proposals for workshops, etc.; information about EGALE Canada].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 24-25 (38cm.)

Canada counting queers [Statistics Canada has added question to a 130,000-person national phone survey in the Canadian Community Health Study; question as given in this report is "Do you consider yourself to be heterosexual, homosexual, that is, lesbian or gay, or bisexual?"; mention of reasons Statistics Canada wants information].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 27 (23cm.)

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.)

Rainbow visions [national conference sponsored by EGALE held in Montreal, May 16-19, 2003; over 450 attended; title of conference: "Building a Pan-Canadian Queer Agenda"; "with most issues involving queers and the law settled, Egale is casting about for a new mandate and a new direction to take the organization"; director of EGALE, John Fisher, is moving on to international queer issues and has been replaced by Gilles Marchildon, as executive director; "this conference represented the first time since the 1970s that queer people and their allies from across Canada have had the opportunity to gather to discuss the state of being queer in Canada"; many delegates not queer; many details of the conference].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 27-28 (33cm.)

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.)

Editorial [looking back at 2003 -- gay marriage and Svend Robinson's bill to change the hate crime law -- and forward to, for example, the tasks of education and health reform].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 3 (15cm.)

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

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

Honouring Canada [for their annual country award for 2004, American gay civil rights organization, Equality Forum, has chosen Canada, which has led internationally on issues of GLBT civil rights, including the right to same-sex marriage; list of notable Canadians who have been invited to the week-long Philadelphia event; former federal justice minister Martin Cauchon to receive 9th annual International Role Model Award].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 27 (22cm.)

Editorial [author points to irony of beginning leadership of a national queer health organization while watching the disintegration of the Gay and Lesbian Centre of Edmonton because of dwindling resources; as community grows, fewer are willing to commit time and money to seeing that the growth continues].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 3 (15cm.)

Pride festival conference [2004 Canadian InterPride Conference to be held in Saskatoon, March 26-28; hosted by Saskatoon Diversity Network, whose chair is Megan Morman; delegates will be from across Canada; some details; "founded in 1982, InterPride exists to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride on an international level; to increase networking and communication among Pride groups; [etc.]," and "has over 120 member organizations in 24 countries on six continents"].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 13 (26cm.)

Canada recognized [by Equality Forum for advances to ensure queer Canadian civil rights; annual event to be held in Philadelphia (USA), April 26 to May 2; former federal justice minister, Martin Cauchon, to receive 9th annual Tom Stoppard International Role Model Award; list of some prominent Canadians who will attend; delegation from Winnipeg's queer business community; etc.].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 13 (19cm.)

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

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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- CANADA -- PRAIRIE PROVINCES

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

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

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

Editorial [pointing out the 17th anniversary of Perceptions publication; despite greater evidence in media that "gays and lesbians do exist," stories are taken mainly from wire services, and "the mainstream media by-and-large still ignores our existence in our prairie communities," which argues for continued need for Perceptions; etc.].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 3 (15cm.)

Perceptions indexed [announcing that an index to "the first decade" of Perceptions has been compiled by Alex Spence (compiler note: the index is, in fact, for the first 15 years, 1983-1997, and is also available electronically at the University of Saskatchewan Library's "Saskatchewan Resources for Sexual Diversity" Web site; the index has subsequently been extended through 2004, both at the Web site and also as a second published print volume for 1998-2004); mention also that Spence has brought together a collection of items from the first twenty years of Perceptions issues, as a second publication (compiler note: this collection is titled Gay on the Canadian Prairie)].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 14 (33cm.)

Perceptions indexed [report on publication of two works: a collection of articles drawn from the first twenty years of Perceptions magazine, titled Gay on the Canadian Prairie; and an index of approximately 600 pages to Perceptions magazine, titled Perceptions: The First Fifteen Years: 1983-1997; description, pricing and availability information; both works compiled by Alex Spence (compiler note: the index in electronic format is available for general use as part of the University of Saskatchewan Library Web site, "Saskatchewan Resources for Sexual Diversity"; indexing has subsequently been extended to cover years through 2004, both in electronic format at the Web site and also as a second print volume for 1998-2004)].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 11 (40cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- EUROPE

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- MANITOBA

Brandon group folds [after two years; Western Manitoba Gays and Lesbians had been formed as a social group to replace the earlier Gay Friends of Brandon, which had also folded; brief information on Brandon gay life].
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 6 (24cm.)

The Magic Awards [for third year, Lambda Business and Professional Club of Winnipeg is sponsoring the Magic Awards to recognize individual contributions to well- being of Manitoba gay/lesbian community; nominations in ten categories; dinner on October 2].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 19 (12cm.)

Magic Awards [third annual Magic Awards, sponsored by Lambda Business and Professional Club of Winnipeg, announced Oct. 2, 1994; list of winners].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 11 (11cm.)

Magic Awards [sponsored by Lambda Business and Professional Club of Winnipeg to recognize contributions towards well-being of gay, lesbian, and bisexual community of Manitoba; this year's award winners and their contributions are given].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 19 (46cm.)

Campout 2003...is a weekend camp for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender adults for all of Manitoba, [n]orthwestern Ontario and Saskatchewan.... Campout is an overnight stay on beautiful Brereton Lake in White Shell Provincial Park [Manitoba]....Dates: June 28-29-30, 2003...[with contact information, etc.] [display advertisement].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 13 (17cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG

My spineless body [opinion piece in which author criticizes two unnamed Winnipeg bars for their lack of support for gays/lesbians and criticizes also the verbal sparring of two unnamed local gay activists in the local media re attempt to discredit the Winnipeg Gay/Lesbian Resource Centre]. By Robert Shaw.
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 4 (53cm.)

Fighting over pride [two factions in Winnipeg fighting over use of name "Gay/Lesbian Pride Committee"; two groups have organized separate pride functions; additional controversy over a book at the Resource Centre relating to considerations of pedophilia].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 11 (27cm.)

My spineless body [column in which the author discusses gay/lesbian life in a smaller urban community, with reference especially to Winnipeg and some of its issues]. By Robert Shaw.
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 6 (48cm.)

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.)

Rainbow card ["Lambda Business and Professional Club of Winnipeg is promoting the use of the Rainbow Discount Card"; a number of businesses have signed up since last July; details and contact].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 9 (18cm.)

Bookstore closes [Lavender Rose Bookstore, Winnipeg, closed June 26, 1999 after two years; details, including concerns expressed about effects of large chain stores on gay community access to publications].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 20 (22cm.)

Historic appointment ["prominent gay activist, Elliot Leven," appointed to Manitoba Human Rights Commission; Leven has "long history of activism in both the gay community and the Jewish community"; some information about Leven].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 14 (17cm.)

End of an era [Ms. Purdy's Club, "North America's oldest continuously running women's club," has closed "after holding an auction and sale of assets on August 31"; closure seen by many as result of growth of gay/lesbian community, in which there are now more options; comments].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 12 (21cm.)

Fund-raising for the mayor [Happenings Social Club is venue for fundraiser to support re-election campaign of openly gay Winnipeg mayor, Glen Murray; last issue of Perceptions reported that some "had issues" with Murray; "however, that sentiment is not shared by many in the community"; details of the fundraiser].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 13 (26cm.)

Classy gala [Winnipeg's Rainbow Resource Centre will hold GALA Evening fundraiser at Crystal Ballroom in Hotel Fort Garry, November 9; Lambda Business and Professional Association of Winnipeg's three Magic Awards for queer community contributions will be given then and nominations now open; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 19 (23cm.)

Reel Pride 2002 [report on Winnipeg's upcoming annual queer film and video festival, this year opening September 27; Reel Pride 2002: Blurring the Lines; details, including list of some films planned to be screened; this year festival moved from June Pride celebration time to the fall; contact information].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 23 (28cm.)

On the move [Gilles Marchildon, "one of Winnipeg's busiest queer activists," leaves Winnipeg to take Ottawa position of executive director of EGALE in January; list of Marchildon's Winnipeg activities over the past years; comments of others].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 11 (27cm.)

Lambda Magic Awards [annual "Lambda Business and Professional Association of Manitoba" awards to individuals who have made major contributions to creation of vital lesbian and gay community in Winnipeg; Community Builder Award to Chris Vogel; Community Changer Award to Karen Busby; Community Enhancer Award to Homo Haven; details of contributions of recipients (compiler note: elsewhere there has been reference to Lambda Business & Professional Club or Lambda Business and Professional Club of Winnipeg; it has been assumed that these variants refer to the same organization; all references have been entered, when appropriate, at LAMBDA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CLUB OF WINNIPEG)].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 13 (30cm.)

Centre receives funding [Rainbow Resource Centre receives $35,000 grant from Manitoba NDP government; Drew Caldwell, Minister of Family Services, said long-term sustainability of the RRC was crucial to his government and that RRC is the primary information source on queer issues; other details].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 12 (29cm.)

Queer seniors [Winnipeg's Rainbow Resource Centre has hired Jason Robillard, an education student, through a Human Resources Development Canada grant, to work assisting seniors; Donna Huen of RCC says aim of project is to establish support group to help break isolation faced by many queer seniors; details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 19 (29cm.)

Rainbow ministry [report on Rainbow Ministry of United Church of Canada, Winnipeg; Ministry established in 1989 and "has been active in Winnipeg's queer community ever since"; Laura Fouhs [i.e., Fouhse], open lesbian, appointed in July as minister; contact information; this is an example of reaching out to queer community, while in contrast "many churches are actively campaigning against gay marriage and gay clergy"].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 11 (19cm.)

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.)

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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- MEXICO

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- NEW BRUNSWICK -- SAINT JOHN

Won't somebody think of the children? [group called Port City Rainbow Pride Committee applied to enter float in Saint John, New Brunswick, annual Santa Claus parade; were met with doubt, suspicion, and some anger; Carl Trickey, chairperson of 2004 Pride Week, feels it is important for children in gay families to see evidence of their circumstances; Saint John is also the home of homophobe Conservative MP Elsie Wayne; other details].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 24-25 (19cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- NOVA SCOTIA -- HALIFAX

New community centre for Halifax [Gay Alliance for Equality has purchased its own building, to be used as a community centre, social club and disco].
P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 12 (20cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ONTARIO

A promising step [Toronto queer community "cautiously optimistic" that election of Liberals as new Ontario government "will mean better things for the community in the province" after eight rough years under the Conservatives of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves; George Smitherman (Health Minister) and Kathleen Wynne, both openly gay, have been appointed to important government posts].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 26 (20cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA

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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO

Freedom Centre [plans underway in Toronto to establish gay/lesbian community centre, Freedom Centre; tentative opening on Pride Day 1995; plans outlined; Tom Warner on organizing committee].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 18 (48cm.)

Worried about a crackdown [Toronto's gay community "on edge" after June 13, 1999 raid at The Bijou, "a gay porno bar in the gay village"; details and comments].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 26 (28cm.)

Nekkid in the streets of T.O. [newsnote that last June seven men participating in Toronto's Gay Pride Parade charged with being nude; charges dropped; "this makes...Toronto four for four when it comes to trying to make 'large' arrests in the gay community" -- Bijou charges dismissed; similar Barn charges dismissed; Pussy Palace charges dismissed].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 21 (16cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- QUÉBEC -- MONTRÉAL

Identity revealed! [in which author makes various observations about Montreal gay life, about the "dedication evident" in Saskatoon community, about erotica; etc.]. By Roevel (who earlier wrote under pseudonyms Azaira and The Grateful Lesbian).
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 8 (44cm.)

A view from Montréal: every week is pride week [with reference to Concordia Queer Collective's Gay Pride Fest '93 and also to upcoming Quebec Human Rights Commission hearings; etc.]. By Roevel.
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 8 (41cm.)

Les faux femmes make bingofab! ["new phenomenon is sweeping Montreal that has its roots in the gay community: Drag Queen Bingo callers"; details].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 26 (23cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- SASKATCHEWAN

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

Out in Saskatchewan ["efforts are underway to organize lesbians and gay men in Saskatchewan who are not part of organized communities in Saskatoon and Regina"; Gay & Lesbian Health Services has rural outreach program, officially started last winter, called "Out in Saskatchewan"; project funded for three years by AIDS Community Action Program of Health and Welfare Canada, which views it as a pilot project; four communities have been picked: Prince Albert, the Maidstone/Lashburn/Waseca area, Yorkton, and Maple Creek; other details].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 12 (57cm.)

Out in Saskatchewan [outreach project of Gay & Lesbian Health Services to smaller centres in Saskatchewan continues to grow; Lambda North of Prince Albert has been increasing membership; plans to hold discussions in Yorkton in March].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 12 (22cm.)

Money from province [Gay and Lesbian Health Services receives $15,000 grant from Saskatchewan government; first-ever grant from province for programming in gay/lesbian community].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 13 (26cm.)

Coming together [Gay & Lesbian Health Services (GLHS) announces plan to hold provincial gay/lesbian/bisexual gathering on May long weekend].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 14 (22cm.)

From where I lay -- a little bruised [being primarily an account of a "power and control" struggle with respect to the Persons Living With AIDS Network and an expression of the need to act cautiously and as a community to protect the community's organizations]. By Bryon Palmer.
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 7 (44cm.)

Public feuding [between factions of the Persons Living With AIDS Network "has boiled over into public view"; details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 14 (27cm.)

Getting the word out [Gay & Lesbian Health Services has developed "You Are Not Alone" poster to be used in schools and other settings; developed as part of the Safe School Project; mechanism being created to ensure poster seen across northern Saskatchewan].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 11 (29cm.)

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

Rural outreach [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, has applied for funding for queer youth outreach project aimed at youth across the province; some details regarding need and plans for this service in areas of the province outside Regina and Saskatoon].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 13 (24cm.)

You can't take it with you [author describes his having set up a special charitable fund, the Rainbow Diversity Fund, within the Saskatoon Foundation; the Fund will receive much of author's estate, with income from Fund to benefit projects specifically related to Saskatchewan gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community; additional details and request to hear from people interested in this project]. By Neil Richards.
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 10 (65cm.)

We have no culture? [Sask Culture has turned down application of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, for $20,000 to develop rural outreach project; said that gay community didn't have identifiable culture; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 19-20 (30cm.)

We do have culture [report on reapplication to Sask Culture for rural outreach project funding; Gay and Lesbian Health Services provided evidence this time for existence of "gay culture," since had been rejected on this basis the first time; Sask Culture now acknowledges that queer community part of multicultural fabric of province; funding will be looked for; etc.].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 12 (21cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- SASKATCHEWAN -- PRINCE ALBERT

Prince Albert: a gay trek to Prince Albert. By Bruce & Larry.
P20 [1985]: 3-4 (35cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA

Regina scene [including information on a Coalition for Human Equality meeting, an AIDS Regina meeting, and Gay Community of Regina (Rumours) elections scheduled for June 26]. By Kal El.
P42 (June 29, 1988): 6, 30 (28cm.)

Queen City royalty [coronation of Miss Gay Regina VII and Mr. Gay Regina VII; other Regina news regarding Scarth Street Station].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 11 (14cm.)

Community feedback [Pink Triangle Community Services, Regina, has scheduled community forum for November 26; one of purposes is to establish dialogue between the PTCS Board and the gay/lesbian community; some of experiences and plans of PTCS].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 13 (26cm.)

On the line [sixteen lesbians/gays trained as phone line volunteers by Gens Hellquist, Saskatoon, to serve Regina's gay/lesbian community].
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 14 (16cm.)

Part time queers [in which author, who came out after coming to University of Regina, expresses disappointment at how few are willing to help out in gay/lesbian community]. By Sheldon Cooke.
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 5 (20cm.)

Regina rumours abound [lengthy report on Regina gay issues; Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina (GLCR) "is in the process of relocating its nightclub and dance bar...[a]fter 13 years at the Scarth Street location"; also rumour that GLCR is broke; many other details, including brief historical information about Regina matters].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 13 (64cm.)

Regina love affair [concerning two of the newest Regina organizations, The Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee and the Prairie Pride Chorus; some information about each and report that the two have recently decided to co-operate in putting on Valentine's Day fundraising dance, of which brief details given].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 10 (43cm.)

Health initiative [reporting that the Regina organization, "Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Health Initiative," has begun project to survey gay health issues in that city; $5,000 funding from Health Canada, through AIDS Regina; some details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 13 (20cm.)

New support groups [the "Regina health and social services organization," Pink Triangle Community Services, is adding two new support groups -- P.S.A. (Peer Support for persons living with HIV/AIDS) and Later in Life, for those "coming out" at a later age, directed at those over 25].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 12 (21cm.)

Chief on parade [report that Regina police chief Cal Johnson "is considering taking part in this year's Gay Pride Parade"; also, earlier this year, the Community Liaison Committee designated one of six seats to gay/lesbian community, and Mirtha Rivera appointed as representative by Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 12 (25cm.)

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.)

Pride awards given ["once again this year Regina's Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee presented five awards...in recognition of contributions made to Regina's queer community"; this is third year of awards; Chris Schlamp received Man of the Future Award; Pam James, Woman of the Future Award; Wanda Miller, Community Service Award for Women; Duncan Campbell, Community Service Award for Men; special Spirit of Smith Street Award to Heather Bishop; details of reasons for recognition].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 19 (23cm.)

Nothing shocking [report of results of survey of health service providers, educators, criminal justice system officials, and youth workers in Regina; survey conducted by Regina's "Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay Health Initiative"; 148 contacted, "only 58 chose to participate"; final report to be released later this month; information will be presented to health officials].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 13 (61cm.)

Queer City Cinema [the "largest and oldest ongoing lesbian and gay film and video festival between British Columbia and Ontario"; having presented three successful film/video events in Regina since 1996, Queer City Cinema "will embark on its first tour to provide the queer and film/video communities of Winnipeg and Saskatoon with an exhibition of diverse...work"; forty-five short films; many of filmmakers mentioned; festival titled "All Queer, All Canadian, All Night Long, 2001 Tour"; in Saskatoon and Winnipeg in February; brief history, including mention of protesters; also display advertisement; etc.].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 9, [32] (54cm. plus full-page ad on back cover)

Rainbow Harmony Project [announcement of weekend events, May 19-20, 2001, in Regina; concert of Regina's Prairie Pride Chorus and the Winnipeg choir; other social events; brief background on the "history of co-operation" among Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg choirs and members; etc.].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 14 (32cm.)

Prairie pride [report on the 3rd annual Saskatchewan Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade, held this year in Regina on June 22; report also on Regina Pride Committee annual community awards, with longtime service awards to Ken Crawford and Kathleen Hewitt, and Man and Woman of the Future Awards to Chris McIver and Tessa Sayer-Dejarlais; Community Ally award to Barb Byers].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 11 (35cm.)

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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON

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

[Letter response by Mavis to Gens Hellquist hope for community renewal as presented in P3, pp. 2-3].
P4(1983): 2 (11cm.)

Musings [a summary of gay organizational activities during the previous year, 1983, in Saskatoon].
P6 (1984): 14 (35cm.)

Editorial [expressing feeling that there is apathy and lack of unity among Saskatoon gay men/lesbians]. By Alana Crozier.
P12 [1985]: 3 (32cm.)

Gay community council forms [to help improve relations among diverse gay/lesbian groups in Saskatoon; Douglas Robertson is interim liaison person].
P12 [1985]: 5 (38cm.)

Government help? [overview article emphasizing lack of social services for gays/ lesbians].
P13 [1985]: 6-7 (68cm.)

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

Commentary -- a personal viewpoint [comments on community building, including mention of numerous specific organizations/groups in Saskatoon]. By Chris.
P42 (June 29, 1988): 26-27 (56cm.)

Editorial [Saskatoon lesbian and gay community has changed much in two decades; summary of some events to 1988; types of groups now in community; only Metamorphosis and Perceptions remain to address the broader community; etc.]. By The Collective.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 3, 33 (51cm.)

Growing community [Saskatoon's gay/lesbian community has had a year of growth; establishment of Gay & Lesbian Health Services has provided impetus; some Club Numbers activities mentioned; etc.].
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 12-13 (46cm.)

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

And the winners are... [Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, presented four GALA awards to recognize volunteer contributions to gay/lesbian community; awards established in 1993; 1995 award winners named].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 13 (25cm.)

An active May [in Saskatoon for gay/lesbian community -- conference on HIV/AIDS, display of Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt; etc.].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 12 (16cm.)

From where I sit: The power of walking together. By Jeff Dodds.
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 4 (67cm.)

Pride, community & belonging [being primarily paragraphs from the speech of the author on the occasion of receiving a GALA award for community service, Saskatoon]. By Garnet Woloschuk.
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 9 (33cm.)

Recognition given to four [fourth annual GALA Awards handed out by Saskatoon NDP MP Chris Axworthy; awards are presented by Gay & Lesbian Health Services for contributions to growth and health of Saskatoon gay/lesbian community; information on the four recipients].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 13 (36cm.)

People are dying...do something! [author writes of growing up in a small Saskatchewan farming community, moving to Saskatoon, his position with AIDS Saskatoon, and his disappointment with and appeal to gay/lesbian community to volunteer to prevent cutbacks in programs].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 5 (43cm.)

Proving the sceptics wrong [Penny Skilnik and Colleen Wiegers operate Café Browse, a Saskatoon café and bookstore; successful even though not in large urban centre; has also provided another meeting place; details and anecdotes]
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 9 (32cm.)

Saskatonians honoured [fifth annual GALA Awards handed out by Hon. Pat Atkinson, MLA and Minister of Education, in Saskatoon on June 21; details about winners].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 14 (44cm.)

Editorial [on internal viciousness, generally and in the Saskatoon community, against other members of the gay/lesbian community].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 3 (15cm.)

Not allowed to be proud [comments of a Saskatoon bisexual; feels that "in Saskatoon's gay community bisexuals are treated like pariahs"]. By Dana Brûlé.
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 7 (31cm.)

15 years of volunteers [being a list of approximately 200 of the volunteers who have contributed to the production of Perceptions over the years].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 6-7

Dedication rewarded [for seventh [i.e., sixth] consecutive year, Gay and Lesbian Health Services presents GALA Awards "for contributions made by individuals towards building a healthy lesbian and gay community"; two awards -- one to a man and one to a woman -- for long service; also Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards for more recent involvement; Gerri Ross and Jeff Dodds given long service awards; Daryl Mitchell and Erin Scriven, Man and Woman of the Year, respectively; further details and also other awards].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 13 (53cm.)

Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Fall Schedule of Events at the Centre [display advertisement, with details of discussion groups, movie nights, pool tournaments, cards and bowling, youth meetings, and other services].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): [14] (full-page advertisement)

Awards presented [details of 7th annual GALA Awards, presented by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, at June 25 ceremony; Margo Couldwell, Darrell Broughton, Jesse Invik and Glen Horton honoured; details of their contributions].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 13 (40cm.)

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.)

Editorial [in which author announces that "an era has come to an end for Saskatoon's lesbian and gay community"; for most of two decades the Ukrainian National Federation Hall at 20th Street and Avenue G has been rented to host gay/lesbian dances and other functions; queer community always welcomed; Hall now being sold; new location for dances in coming year is to be Crystal Ballroom; etc.].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 3 (16cm.)

And the winner is... [eighth annual GALA Awards presented by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, for community service -- recipients of longtime service awards are Bob Harvey and Della Erickson; Mechele Player is Woman of the Year and Ryan Whyley, Man of the Year; awards also to Sharon Fyke and St. Thomas Wesley United Church; details about activities of recipients; etc.].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 14, 19 (44cm.)

Metamorphosis revival [group working to revive the Metamorphosis weekend for 2001 Thanksgiving weekend; very brief background; plans].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 13 (17cm.)

Out of the Closet: A Store for Gay Men & Lesbians [at GLHS Centre, Saskatoon] [display advertisement].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 2 (12cm.)

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

Metamorphosis returns [Saskatoon festival, which was held at Thanksgiving from late 1970s to late 1980s and attracted people from large geographical area, returns; this year will be held October 5-8; events; contact].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 14 (20cm.)

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

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

Arts Café [announcement of an event to be held at the Bassment, Saskatoon, June 18; "an evening of queer community culture"; invitation to any who would like to display a work of art or to perform; contact].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 24 (10cm.)

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

Raising money & awareness [announcement of 9th annual Art & Celebrity Auction, January 19, 2002, to raise money for education and support service activities of AIDS Saskatoon; details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 11 (16cm.)

Building relationships ["Gay & Lesbian Health Services has begun a dialogue with Saskatoon police regarding ways to work together to better meet the needs of queer people in Saskatoon"; report on the first meeting].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 13 (36cm.)

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.)

A night of pride [report on the annual GALA Awards of Gay and Lesbian Health Services; format of Awards night changed this year; included buffet, concert, and silent auction; Bobbi Crowe, Woman of the Year; Terry Bethune, Man of the Year; Community Service awards to Diane Van Brabant and Duane Minish; special award to person outside community presented to NDP MLA Pat Atkinson; reasons for awards; names of prominent guests in attendance; etc.].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 14 (41cm.)

Halloween Howl and Fall Supper, October 26th, Legion Hall.... [display advertisement].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 21 (full-page advertisement)

Queer University [Gay and Lesbian Health Services has announced will present series of workshops on topics of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community; series to be called Queer U; some details and contact information].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 11 (17cm.)

Queer University [report on series of workshops on topics of interest to the queer community, to be offered by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, beginning February 12; see also various display advertisements for this series].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 14 (35cm.)

Valentine's Day protest ["activists in Saskatoon called for an end to discrimination against same-sex couples in an organized national campaign in support of same-sex marriage rights"; includes comments of Nicole White].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 12 (25cm.)

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

Editorial [pointing out importance of upcoming Saskatoon civic election to gays; much changed for gay community since election of Jim Maddin as Saskatoon mayor, including funding increase for Gay and Lesbian Health Services and actions that are changing police reactions to queers; business community "old boys network" wants to take back city hall; be sure you know where candidates at all governmental levels stand].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 3 (16cm.)

New gay pub opening [in late November, a "new commercial establishment...to cater to gay men in central Saskatchewan" is to open; Headquarters Pub will be on main floor of building housing Steamworks gay bathhouse; operator: Chris Skocylas; city approval of final plans still required; etc.].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 10 (31cm.)

Everybody wants us [newsnote that Break Zone Café, in same building as Gay and Lesbian Health Services, "are advertising themselves as 'gay friendly'"; some details, including names].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 12 (12cm.)

Got a hungry brain? Come out to Queer University [program of workshops/ presentations on topics of interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered community and allies: relationships, sexual assault in same-sex relationships, skills building, same-sex parenthood, income tax and same-sex relationships; six in the series, with names of presenters, to be held at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, February and March 2004] [display advertisement].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 13 (12cm.)

A Montreal queer's prairie adventure [autobiographical account of Montreal gay man who moves to Saskatoon to work for Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition; reactions in experiencing Saskatoon and area, and gay life in Saskatoon; some contrasts with Montreal]. By Daniel Lanouette.
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 8-9 (77cm.)

Queer U starting again ["popular educational series run by Gay & Lesbian Health Services" scheduled to begin Oct. 13 with "discussion around the myths about bisexuality facilitated by Nicole White"; other details].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 12 (17cm.)

Taking the pulse ["Gay and Lesbian Health Services has begun a community development project designed to strengthen and empower our community. The first phase...includes the development of a community assessment survey..."; other details, including contact information].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 11 (34cm.)

Letters: carbon copy [letter from the Rt. Rev. Rodney Andrews, Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon, in response to anger and hurt resulting from refusal to allow gay choirs to perform recently at St. John's Cathedral].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 8 (37cm.)

Sour notes [detailed report; Bridge City Chorus, Saskatoon, and Prairie Pride Chorus, Regina, were informed that the Anglican Bishop of Saskatoon, Rodney Andrews, had cancelled their November 13 concert to be held at St. John's Anglican Cathedral; issue received significant coverage in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; many details; concert was rebooked to St. Thomas Wesley United Church, Saskatoon].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 9-10 (127cm.)

Community survey [announcement of community survey to be conducted by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; will be launched on December 3, 2004; "the survey...asks community members and allies to envision possibilities for the GLBT community"; survey will be mailed out, and also will be available on line and at GLHS offices; results to be made available on line early in 2005].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 11 (22cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY -- YUKON

Go North, young (wo)man [newsnote that Reuters News Service claims so many gays/ lesbians moving to Yukon that now are ten percent of population; others say fifteen percent; focal point of community is Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Yukon, in Whitehorse].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 22 (8cm.)

Spirit weavers [author writes that "GALA Yukon has been trying for the past 10 years to build community," but that "hardly anyone comes to GALA events..."; contrasts this with sense of community he experienced on holiday in Saskatchewan; etc.]. By Will Petricko.
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 7 (42cm.)