GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- BANFF

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Banff, Alberta: one entry, for Gay Line Banff, with phone number only].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 18 (1/2cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Calgary groups; in this first listing the following are mentioned: groups -- AIDS Calgary, Apollo "Friends in Sports," Camp 181 Social Organization, Dignity Calgary, Front Runners, Gay Fathers, Gaylines Calgary, Integrity Calgary (gay/lesbian Anglicans), Lesbian Information Lines, Lesbian & Gay Youth Calgary, Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch (ISCCA), Lesbian Mothers Defence Fund, Metropolitan Community Church, The Lavender Times (gay/ lesbian monthly periodical), New Destiny -- Lesbian A.A., Project Pride; nightclubs -- 318 Private Club, The Green Room, Trax Private Club, Off Centre Eatery & Bar, Victoria's Restaurant, The Warehouse & Underground Pub; baths -- Goliaths Saunatel]. See each listing for additional brief information.
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 14 (20cm.)
USER IS REMINDED that only this first group listing is included for Calgary, to provide a snapshot and general guide. The user serious about tracing developments of organizations would want to examine subsequent issues for any additions or changes.
Mr. Alberta Drummer [first contest in Calgary, July 13, 1991, hosted by Cowboy, Leather & Uniform Buddies (CLUB); attracted broad cross-section of gay community from many places; title to Don Bastian [elsewhere spelled Bastion]; Mr. Drummer contests now annual events across North America, in Europe and Australia; etc.].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): 9 (33cm.)
Womyn organizing [new Calgary organization to provide services to lesbian community; called Womyn's Collective Sports and Recreational Society of Calgary; grew out of the Lesbian Information Line, which the new group will continue to operate; etc.].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 11 (10cm.)
; also see P73 (v10n4)(June 10/92): 10
Expanding services [last year, Calgary's Gay & Lesbian Community Services Association (GLCSA) had successful fundraiser; now feels can hire Service Coordinator; selection committee looking for applicants].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 12 (22cm.)
NLA-Calgary debuts [Calgary chapter of National Leather Association: International formed January 18/98; background, purpose, considerable detail given].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 10 (41cm.)
Rights coalition formed [following demise of the Calgary Lesbian and Gay Political Action Guild (CLAGPAG), the Coalition on Human Rights in Alberta has been formed; etc.].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 12 (25 cm.)
Expressions Art Show [Calgary's Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association (GLCSA) hosts 4th annual Expressions Art Show, April 4/98; some details of history of both the show and the host organization].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 14 (32cm.)
Riding the bus [Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association (GLCSA) in Calgary has developed advertising campaign to inform people about their group; signs on buses, in malls, etc.; details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 11 (22cm.)
Over-reaction to billboards [Calgary city council has ordered review of billboard advertising policy following "one letter and a few phone calls" objecting to Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association advertising].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 14 (17cm.)
Rodeo plans finalized [for sixth annual Canadian Rockies International Rodeo, sponsored yearly by the Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association (ARGRA); rodeo to take place July 2-4, 1999 in Calgary; some detail of events, cost of attendance, etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 13 (31cm.)
OK in Alberta [Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association, Calgary, "will be running their successful OK Public Education Campaign again this fall"; bus advertisements; first run last fall to mixed reaction; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 13 (28cm.)
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.)
They're back ["after a twenty month hiatus," Calgary Networking Club is again functioning as of February 1, 2000; invitation; meeting and contact information].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 13 (10cm.)
Queer theatre company [Calgary group has begun laying the groundwork for professional gay/lesbian theatre company; first activities to be play-reading series; new company called Teatro Berdache; Steve Gin and Larry Smith, co-artistic directors; other details].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 21-22 (23cm.)
Mr. Calgary Leather [report that "3SM, a small 'Leather Family' in Calgary, is producing the first annual Mr. Calgary Leather Contest and Workshop Weekend on May 26, 2001"; background; group purpose; brief details of planned weekend, including venue and cost].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 21 (22cm.)
Back to ancient Egypt [this year's coronation marks 25th anniversary of Imperial and Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch, Calgary; Coronation XXVI; variety of events planned for week of April 16-21, 2002; event details; contact information].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 21 (26cm.)
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.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 8 (47cm.)
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.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Edmonton groups; in this first listing the following groups are mentioned -- Affirm, Celebration '90 -- Team Edmonton, Dignity, Imperial Court of the Wild Rose, Gay and Lesbian Awareness (GALA) -- Civil Rights Committee, Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton Society, Gay and Lesbian Youth, Gays and Lesbians on Campus (GALOC), Gay Fathers and Lesbian Mothers, Gay Wire (a radio program), Lutherans Concerned, Mandate Sober, Metropolitan Community Church Edmonton (MCC), Narcotics Anonymous, Northern Chaps (leather/S&M support and social group), The Roughnecks (athletic group), Womonspace (support, social, action group for lesbians); gay supportive groups -- AIDS Network of Edmonton Society, Friends of Arrirm [i.e., Affirm], and Karos House; and four nightclubs -- Boots and Saddles, Flashback, Roost, and Sax of Fifth].
P47 (v7n2)(March 1, 1989): [14] (45cm.)
USER IS REMINDED that only this first group listing is included for Edmonton, to provide a snapshot and general guide. The user serious about tracing developments of organizations would want to examine subsequent issues for any additions or changes.
Natives and AIDS [new organization "started in Edmonton to address AIDS within the Aboriginal community"; Feather of Hope Society].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 9 (15cm.)
Gay Men's Outreach [Committee; Edmonton group working under guidance of AIDS Network of Edmonton to promote "positive view of safer sex and being gay"].
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 9 (12cm.)
Woman to Womon Books [created by group of women with experience in book business and in coming out; to help overcome feelings of fear and isolation; free catalogue from Edmonton address].
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 14 (15cm.)
Edmonton Prime Timers [group for gay and bisexual men over 40 has formed, with inaugural meeting held October 4; twenty-five joined; part of growing network of such groups].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 13 (17cm.)
New Centre open [Gay & Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton, which has been operating for five years and provides "information, education, peer counselling, a drop-in and a library," moved into new quarters in December; etc.].
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 11 (26cm.)
Aboriginal circle [new support group, Aboriginal Two-Spirited Group, formed in Edmonton; has been meeting since January; presently a dozen members; named persons: James Tsannie; George Poitras (the latter of Feather of Hope Aboriginal AIDS Prevention Society)].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 12 (11cm.)
Preparing for the Games [new group, Team Edmonton Gay & Lesbian Sports Association, formed three months ago "to help coordinate the formation of a team" for Unity '94, the Gay Games in New York in June 1994].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 11 (14cm.)
What difference should it make? [new nonprofit organization based in Edmonton, LAMBDA Educational Research Foundation, developed on principle that sexual orientation does not matter; purpose of the Foundation is to promote "research into Gay and Lesbian issues and lifestyles for the purpose of public education"; founding members are professional educators; etc.].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 12 (28cm.)
Records wanted for Archives [individuals and groups in Edmonton and area encouraged to donate historical records and memorabilia that will give present and future generations a glimpse of the rich and vibrant history of Edmonton's gay and lesbian community; types of material that would be welcomed; contact information; etc.].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 13 (25cm.)
Alive and well [Team Edmonton, originally formed to support local participants in Gay Games IV, continues growth].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 13 (13cm.)
Treatment = Life [Edmonton Persons Living With HIV Society produces briefing paper on issue of access to new AIDS medications in Alberta; major points of document and some recommendations given].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 11 (20cm.)
Moving on up [newsnote on continued growth in demand for services of Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton; some detail on activities of and plans for the Centre].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 13 (18cm.)
Continual expansion [newsnote; much activity at the Centre; continuing to grow; many calls for help; are expanding and updating their Resource Manual; etc.].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 12 (13cm.)
Equal Alberta [group of this name recently formed in Edmonton; "focus is on working for rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in all of Alberta"; contact information].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 12 (13cm.)
New PFLAG group [announcement that Alberta PFLAG Faith Society, "grounded in a faith perspective," has been formed in Edmonton for parents and families of gay men and lesbians; some plans of the group].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 14 (14cm.)
A few good queers [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton (GLCCE) is looking for volunteer phone and in-person peer counselors; training session offered; contact phone].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 12 (12cm.)
New decade of progress [report on activities and developments at the Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton; names of those on Board of Directors; funding secured for a hiring; volunteers sought].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 11 (14cm.)
Leather back ["after a long hiatus," Northern Chaps, Edmonton, is back; details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 13 (21cm.)
Last-minute save [allows "HIV Edmonton to keep its door open and continue to provide services to 140 HIV-positive individuals as well as education to 10,000 people a year"; insurance problem; executive director, Sherry McKibben; etc.].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 9 (28cm.)
End of the line? [report that Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton, which began in 1971 as "Gay Alliance Towards Equality," is "contemplating closing its doors"; "attendance and enthusiasm" at the March 11/04 annual general meeting "will determine whether the Centre remains open"; details (compiler note: a minor point of naming -- the earlier organization has also been referred to as Gay Alliance Toward Equality, which is the name heading chosen for this index. Compiler has not determined which of the variants is official)].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 12 (38cm.)
Rising from the ashes [membership of Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton voted at March annual general meeting to dissolve the organization and close the Centre on July 31, 2004; also elected interim board to establish plan for replacement of organization and Centre; plan is to establish umbrella organization, with working name of Pride Centre of Edmonton; interim co-chair of Pride Centre of Edmonton, Kathy Da Silva; many details].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 9, 10 (76cm.)
Moving forward [concerning activities of interim board of Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton; have incorporated first of the four main corporations; many other activities].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 12 (37cm.)
Pride Centre ["plans continue to unfold for the development of the queer centre in Edmonton"; Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton, around since the 1970s, has folded and new interim board of Pride Centre of Edmonton working to develop organization to serve queers in Edmonton and northern Alberta; numerous details].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 13 (46cm.)
Pride Centre [update on development of new Pride Centre of Edmonton; has also set up new Web site].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 8 (27cm.)
Camp Fyrefly [Camp Fyrefly, a "first-of-its-kind event," held in Edmonton over Labour Day weekend for youth 14 to 25 from across the prairies; "fifty queer youth participated"; held at Bennett Centre; sessions on leadership skills, fighting homophobia through art, dating and relationships, and creating gay/straight alliances, etc; Kristopher Wells, co-organizer; other details].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 11 (21cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- FORT MCMURRAY

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Fort McMurray, Alberta: one group listed -- Freedom ("group for support, social, spiritual & networking, meets twice monthly"), giving contact information].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 18 (1cm.)
New group in Alberta [Freedom, a new gay/lesbian/bisexual group, formed in Fort McMurray, Alberta; five purposes for formation given; meeting schedule and contact information].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 29 (11cm.)
[Listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Wood Buffalo HIV & AIDS Society, with contact numbers and e-mail address; box number has postal code of T9H 3G3 (compiler note: this postal code appears to be for Fort McMurray, but listing on community pages is not with the other Fort McMurray entry; not further investigated)].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 18 (1cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- GRANDE PRAIRIE

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Grande Prairie, Alberta; only one group listed -- The Peace Gay Association, described as a "social & support group for NW Alberta," and giving post office box number only].
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 14 (1/2cm.)
USER IS REMINDED that only this first group listing is included for Grande Prairie, to provide a snapshot and general guide. The user serious about tracing developments of organizations would want to examine subsequent issues for any additions or changes.
New group formed [newsnote that Queer North Gay and Lesbian Community Association formed in Grande Prairie, Alberta; Peace Gay Association no longer exists].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 20 (11cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- HIGH LEVEL

[First listing on Perceptions community services ("In Your Area") page for High Level, Alberta: one group -- High Level Gay & Lesbian Support Group, with phone and post office box number contacts].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 18 (1cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- JASPER

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Jasper, Alberta -- one organization listed: AIDS Society of Jasper, giving post office box and telephone number].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 18 (1/2cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- LACOMBE

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Lacombe, Alberta: one group listed -- Just People, giving post office box and phone number only].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 18 (1/2cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- LETHBRIDGE

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Lethbridge, Alberta; only one group -- Lethbridge AIDS Information and Referrals (LAIR)].
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 14 (1/2cm.)
USER IS REMINDED that only this first listing is included for Lethbridge, to provide a snapshot and general guide. The user serious about tracing developments of organizations would want to examine subsequent issues for any additions or changes. Also see heading OZ, for an earlier reference.
A community again [new gay/lesbian Lethbridge group, Gay and Lesbian Association of Lethbridge, GALA/LA, formed early in 1991; has held three organizational meetings; in 1980s Southern Alberta Gay Equality (SAGE) had operated in Lethbridge for four years till the mid-80's; etc.].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 11 (18cm.)
Safer sex in Lethbridge [Program Director at Lethbridge AIDS Connection announces availability of the Rubberwear Party in Lethbridge; AIDS education said not to be easy task in area because of limited resources and support, but mention that Lethbridge does have Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA), and University of Lethbridge campus group, Lambda; goals for AIDS education program; etc.].
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 12-13 (34cm.)
Gay in L.A. [i.e., Lethbridge, Alberta; author's description of intolerant attitudes in Lethbridge, his gradual growth to self-acceptance, and his efforts at starting a campus organization, called GLABSA, at the University of Lethbridge; acronym stands for Gay, Lesbian, And Bisexual Students and their Allies; invitation to join the group]. By Darren Vaast.
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 9 (69cm.)
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.)
New support line [installed in Lethbridge, Alberta -- Gay and Lesbian Peer Support Line; volunteers sought; will be run by volunteers].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 10 (15cm.)
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.)
New name, new focus [Lethbridge AIDS Connection in process of changing name to Lethbridge HIV Connection; focus of group changing; group incorporated in 1988; some details].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 12 (19cm.)
A new home [Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge (GALA/LA) has moved to new quarters, Rylands House, shared with Lethbridge AIDS Connection].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 12 (13cm.)
Changing attitudes [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge (GALA/LA) "has received funding to address gay and lesbian and HIV/AIDS issues in rural Alberta"; project called "Deconstructing Dorothy: Changing Attitudes in Rural Alberta"; very brief details; contact].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 13 (13cm.)
New board voted in [some details of annual general meeting of Gay and Lesbian Association of Lethbridge, including list of elected officials and reference to growth of the organization and its activity].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 12-13 (23cm.)
Queer outreach [Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge receives grant for "First Contact" project to help gay teens and young adults; also has established a bursary award program; various details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 20 (19cm.)
Colours group success [report on Colours, a support group for gay/lesbian youth in the Lethbridge area; project to establish this group was begun on April 1, 2002 by Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge [compiler note: see heading for this Alliance]; funding was received from Alberta Community Council on HIV; report on the group's activities; group co-ordinator: Betty Neil; group has received attention in local newspaper; Colours stands for Coming Out in Lethbridge, Our Resistant Society; e-mail contact; note that Alliance has received further funding "to work on health issues related to men who cruise local park areas"; etc.].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 19 (23cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- MEDICINE HAT

Pride in southern Alberta [first group formed in Medicine Hat, Alberta; called Prairie Pride; group organizer: Donny White; some reactions in community to White's earlier criticism in local paper to claims by local Reform Party MP Monte Solberg; etc.].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 9 (39cm.)
[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Medicine Hat: one entry, for Prairie Pride].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 18 (1cm.)
[Listing on Perceptions community group ("In Your Area") pages for Medicine Hat, Alberta -- one listing, for LGBT Society; contact information (compiler note: a Medicine Hat listing did appear for the first time on Perceptions community pages in P96 (April 26, 1995). An exception in re-listing the city here has been made because of the considerable period of absence of the city from the listings)].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 18 (1cm.)
Queer youth in The Hat [new group, Sexual Orientation Support (S.O.S.), formed for youth under 25 in Medicine Hat, Alberta; some details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 20 (18cm.)
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 GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ALBERTA -- RED DEER

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Red Deer, Alberta; one entry, for Gay Association of Red Deer (GARD), giving post office box number only].
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 14 (1/2cm.)
USER IS REMINDED that only this first listing is included for Red Deer, to provide a snapshot and general guide. The user serious about tracing developments of organizations would want to examine subsequent issues for any additions or changes.
New group in Alberta [formed in Red Deer, January 19: Gay and Lesbian Association of Central Alberta (GALACA)].
P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 11 (30cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA

Queer civil servants [lesbian/gay employees of British Columbia government have formed association; called Lesbian and Gay Provincial Employees Association; approximately 40 members; first open meeting August 31; information about the association].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 21 (27cm.)
Safety in Surrey [Youthquest drop-in opened in Surrey, B.C., on May 21; other Youthquest drop-in centres in Abbotsford, Port Moody, New Westminster; Youthquest co-ordinator: Rhamona Vos-Browning].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 25 (15cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- KOOTENAY REGION

Queers in the Kootenays [East Kootenay region of B.C. now has gay/lesbian service/support group: East Kootenay Gay and Lesbian Organization (EKGLO); officially started March 1996; public relations officer: Neil Self; group working with Cranbrook AIDS Society].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 23 (19cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER

Looking for new home [Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Centre must move from Davie Street location because of building demolition; looking at alternatives, including possible purchase].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 22 (20cm.)
Brookes quits GLC [Mary Brookes quits as co-ordinator of Vancouver's Gay and Lesbian Centre after eight years; frustrated at resistance to efforts; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 23 (25cm.)
Leather pride [Vancouver Leather Alliance invites leather men and women from around the world to celebrate Leather Pride Weekend July 29 to August 1, 1994; some planned events mentioned].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 22 (19cm.)
Youth agency funded [newsnote about Youthquest; was started in 1993; has had mixed reception in the Fraser Valley area, near Vancouver].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 22 (13cm.)
Lesbian centre closes [Vancouver Lesbian Centre announced on February 23 that would close March 31; "increased competition for fund-raising dollars" cited; VLC opened in September 1985; other details].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 25 (24cm.)
Big Bother [Brother?] backs off [Vancouver newsnote on threat by BC Film Classification Office to punish Out on Screen Film and Video Society when Society announced they were opening 14th annual festival with Little Sister's vs. Big Brother; Office said Society had not obtained a permit; report of subsequent developments].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 26 (14cm.)
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 GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- CANADA

See also specific groups; e.g., EGALE; LEGIT; OUTRAGE CANADA!; FORGOTTEN SCOUTS
Forum: an opinion [voicing need for a "national organization or coalition of lesbian and gay organizations...to [mount] challenges in the courts" for gay/lesbian equality rights; still much discrimination]. By Gens Hellquist.
P22 [1986]: 8 (36cm.)
National organizing [attempts being made to create a national gay/lesbian organization; impetus grew from Vancouver "OutRights" conference previous year; meetings in Toronto; over a decade since there was a national organization; National Gay Rights Coalition developed in early 1970s, but became more difficult to address diverse demands as time passed; etc.].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 21-22 (28cm.)
Health coalition formed ["Gay & Lesbian Health Services (GLHS) has been given the task of facilitating the development of a new national queer organization in Canada"; committee brought together to discuss follow-up activities from the 2001 health conference held in Saskatoon; committee agreed to form Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition; mention of some initial activities to be undertaken].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 10 (41cm.)
New coalition launched [newsnote that Canadians for Equal Marriage, "a new group in support of same-sex marriage," has been formed; many named groups have come together to form this coalition; already local chapters in 35 communities; etc.].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 25 (13cm.)
InterPride [brief report that "delegates from GLBT Pride festivals across the country met in Saskatoon to network, exchange information, and discuss mutual issues of concern within a broader national context"; twenty-three delegates attended this 4th annual Canadian InterPride Conference, hosted by Saskatoon Diversity Network; mention that InterPride's international conference to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland, Oct. 7-10, 2004; etc.].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 10 (15cm.)
Queer business group [R. Bruce McDonald, co-founder of Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, in Saskatoon August 25, 2004 to discuss objectives of organization with business and professional people; focus of the organization; meeting has been scheduled for October 22 to discuss formation of Saskatoon group; contact information; etc.].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 13 (20cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- CANADA - PRAIRIE PROVINCES

Reaching out [Prairie Gay Men's Outreach Working Group met for second time in Regina, Feb. 19 and 20; representatives from across prairies; purpose to discuss ways to better reach gay men to deliver safer sex information; some details of conference and planned projects].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 14 (20cm.)
Out in the Country [new support group being started for rural gay men and women across the Prairies; Jim Saville, owner of Spring Valley Guest Ranch, is advertising to determine interest; details; contact information].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 10 (30cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- MANITOBA

Queer lawyers [newsnote that Manitoba Bar Association has established Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Section].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 10 (20cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- MANITOBA -- BRANDON

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.)
[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Brandon, Manitoba -- one group: WestMan Gays & Lesbians, giving post office box and phone/time].
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 13 (1/2cm.)
GLOBE in Brandon [new group to replace the Brandon Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Connection; call themselves Gays & Lesbians of Brandon and Elsewhere (GLOBE); formed in October; etc.].
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 11 (9cm.)
BUGA in Brandon [Brandon University Gay Association forms; media coordinator Pan Pahl].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 12 (9cm.)
GLOBE disbanded [Gays and Lesbians of Brandon & Elsewhere (GLOBE) has folded; had functioned since the 1980s; some details, including comments of Richard Wood, founding member, and of GLOBE member Rob Bridgeman].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 12 (12cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- MANITOBA -- THOMPSON

[First listing on Perceptions community ("In Your Area") pages for Thompson, Manitoba: one listing, for "Gay, Lesbian & bisexual interest group," with meeting time and place; contact].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 15 (1cm.)
Northern pride [news report that queer support group, Just Be!, has been formed in Thompson, Manitoba; Angela Dyck, group facilitator; Michael Moreau, one of organizers named; some background, including examples of both community support and criticism; contact phone for Dyck].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 11 (26cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Winnipeg groups; this first directory listing gives the following entries -- Affirm, Council on Homosexuality & Religion, Couples Network, Dignity Winnipeg, Families of Gays, Gaie Livraison (reviews of books on homosexuality), Gay AA New Freedom Group, Gay Fathers, Gays for Equality, Gay & Lesbian Association of Students & Staff at U of M, Legal Defense Fund, Lesbian Line, Metropolitan Community Church, Nichiwakan Native Gay Society, Project Lambda, Provincial AIDS Line, Village Clinic (support services for people with AIDS), Winnipeg Gay Lesbian Resource Centre, Winnipeg Gay Lesbian Youth, Winnipeg Gay Media Collective (which produces "Coming Out," shown on cable TV), Winnipeg Lesbian Gay Film Society (which "co-sponsors Counterparts International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival"); listing also gives the following businesses -- Club 200 (gay piano bar), Giovanni's Room (bar for gay men), Happenings (gay disco; mixed and women's bars), Ms Purdy's (women only, except Wednesdays), and The Office (bathhouse).
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 11 (21cm.)
USER IS REMINDED that only this first listing is included for Winnipeg, to provide a snapshot and general guide. The user serious about tracing developments of organizations would want to examine subsequent issues for any additions or changes.
New C.L.U.B. on prairies [in August 1993 ..., Mr. Manitoba Drummer '93, announced formation of C.L.U.B. Winnipeg for those interested in leather/fetish lifestyles; details of activities and purpose; mention also that another leather club, Winnipeg Leather/Levi Club, has decided to restrict membership].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 12 (23cm.)
Queers of colour [newsnote that Clayton Hayes, a gay black man, wants to start Winnipeg group for gays and lesbians of colour; first meeting to be on April 29/98].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 14 (14cm.)
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.)
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.)
Closing down for now [Metropolitan Community Church, Winnipeg, held last service August 8, 1999; declining attendance, etc.; "the church was formed in the 1970s and was one of the first MCC congregations in Canada"; other details and comments].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 13 (20cm.)
Singing in Manitoba [gay chorus organizing in Winnipeg; Jeff Staflund and Marian Hijkoop named as members of organizing team; contact; other comments].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 19 (23cm.)
Centre changes name ["one of the longest running community organizations in Winnipeg" is in process of renaming itself from Winnipeg Gay/Lesbian Resource Centre to Rainbow Resource Centre; some brief details about the Centre and its programs].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 12 (31cm.)
Rainbows everywhere [reporting on name changes of Winnipeg gay/lesbian organizations: in September, members voted to change Winnipeg Gay/Lesbian Resource Centre to Rainbow Resource Centre; at about same time, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Association of Students and Staff (GLASS) at the University of Manitoba changed name to Rainbow Pride Mosaic; some details about Rainbow Pride Mosaic].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 11 (21cm.)
Beginnings [report from Winnipeg that first concert of Western Canada's newest gay/lesbian/bisexual community choir, Rainbow Harmony Project, of Winnipeg, was held May 20, 2000; Regina's Prairie Pride Chorus and Saskatoon's Bridge City Chorus also performed; 1000 people attended concert at Walker Theatre; details of concert; history of the development of Rainbow Harmony Project]. P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 24 (59cm.)
Paying its fair share [Rainbow Resource Centre, "the largest gay and lesbian organization in Manitoba says it's time the provincial government started paying for the services it's getting, and is launching a letter writing campaign"; details of types and broad extent of activities of Rainbow Resource Centre as a social service agency].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 12 (30cm.)
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.)
Happenings no longer happening ["when Happenings opened...over thirty years ago in Winnipeg, it was one of the few openly gay non-profit gay and lesbian clubs in North America and now it's closing"; details].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 12 (45cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- NEW BRUNSWICK

An alliance of a different kind [newsnote that New Brunswick Gay Alliance formed, uniting individuals and organizations that support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirit communities; resulted from February conference in Fredericton attended by over 40 gay and non-gay men and women from government and community groups].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 28 (13cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- NEW BRUNSWICK -- MONCTON

Good & bad times in the Maritimes [two items: community organization started in Moncton, New Brunswick; a case approved by Board of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission over 1995 refusal of Fredericton mayor to proclaim Gay Pride Week].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 25 (15cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- NOVA SCOTIA -- HALIFAX

Rumours no more [Rumours club and community centre, owned by the Gay and Lesbian Association of Nova Scotia (GALA) and a landmark in Canadian gay/lesbian liberation history, has closed].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 21 (27cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ONTARIO -- KENORA

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") page for Kenora Lesbian Phone Line, giving phone number only].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 13 (1/2cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA

Throwing in the towel [Association of Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Ottawa, "one of Canada's oldest gay and lesbian organizations," has decided to fold because of rising debt; voted Sept. 17/95 "to essentially mothball" the organization].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 21 (15cm.)
Supporting queer youth [gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students in Ottawa high schools supported by two projects -- posters developed by Pink Triangle Youth, a project of Pink Triangle Services social agency, and the formation of GLBTQ groups at Glebe, Canterbury, and Lisgar high schools; further details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 26 (23cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ONTARIO -- SARNIA

Sarnia youth group ["efforts are again underway to establish a queer youth group"; George Rizopoulos working to establish group; etc.].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 23 (34cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO

Gay Lions [Canada's first gay and lesbian Lions service club will officially form in May in Toronto; reactions].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 28 (15cm.)
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.)
Queer square dancers [newsnote on this year's annual convention of International Association for Gay Square Dance Clubs, held in Toronto; over 1,000 from Europe, Japan, Australia, the US, and Canada attended "Cloverleafs and Maple Leafs"; brief information on the Toronto chapter, the Toronto Triangle Squares].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 21 (14cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- QUÉBEC -- MONTRÉAL

Striving for commitment [Fugues survey reports gays/lesbians prefer long-term stable relationships; reference to recently-formed group, Option Couple, that wants to "demystify the social and sexual lives of gays" and to help fight, inter alia, image of lack of commitment in relationships; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 27 (15cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN

Indexing policy evolved with the evolution of Perceptions, which was primarily a Saskatchewan (and Saskatoon) publication from issues 1 through 46. Expansion began with issue 47 to provide broader geographical coverage, including Alberta and Manitoba. For issues 1 through 46, Saskatchewan organizations and groups which appeared on the community groups pages were given individual entries. Some of these are also listed above, under the heading GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS, as "see also" references. The user is alerted, however, to the fact that this "see also" list is not comprehensive. Note also that, beginning with the expansion (issue 47), Saskatchewan listings were no longer systematicallyexamined, although any listings for new cities or towns were noted (and listed under the GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS heading, subdivided geographically as appropriate). From issue 47 onwards, user wishing to trace new listings within cities and towns in the case where that city or town has already once been noted in the first issue of its "community pages" occurrence must examine subsequent issues individually.
Women and AIDS [new support group for HIV-positive women, the HIV+ Women's Project, offered by AIDS Saskatoon and AIDS Regina].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 10 (23cm.)
Long distance support [for gay men and lesbians across Saskatchewan with opening of Gay & Lesbian Line, toll-free, by Gay and Lesbian Health Services (GLHS), Saskatoon].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 11 (29cm.)
SAN meets [Saskatchewan AIDS Network, a coalition of nine community AIDS organizations in the province, held general meeting in Prince Albert October 14 and 15; summary of proceedings].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 14 (33cm.)
[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Saskatchewan Alternative Lifestyles: Pansexual/panfetish, with Web address only].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 16 (1cm.)
[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for: Gay Sask, province-wide Web site, with Web address given].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 16 (1/2cm.)
[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for: Denim, Leather & Lace, "pansexual, alternative lifestyle society," with phone contact only].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 16 (1/2cm.)
New business group forming [group met October 22, 2004 to discuss formation of "Saskatchewan Gay & Lesbian Business/Professional Association"; details, including time and place of second scheduled meeting].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 10-11 (39cm.)
Group forging ahead [recently formed Saskatchewan Gay and Lesbian Professional Association is "forging ahead with plans"; a dozen people met November 29 to discuss course of action; open to all business people or professionals interested in providing service to queer community; has decided on monthly meetings; etc.].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 13 (18cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- MAIDSTONE/LASHBURN AREA

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages (under Saskatchewan, Regional) for west-central Saskatchewan group, in Maidstone/ Lashburn area -- listed as Support and Self-Education Group for Gay and Lesbian People, their Families & Friends; contact phone numbers given].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 16 (1cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- MOOSE JAW

[First Perceptions community pages ("In Your Area") listing for Moose Jaw Gays & Lesbians, giving post office box number only (indexer note: there was an earlier appearance of Moose Jaw on the community groups page in P8 (1984), giving Moose Jaw Counselling Information, listed below directly under name)].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 15 (1/2cm.)
It's In To Be Out. Lesbian & Gay Social Club of Moose Jaw is proud to present their 1st event of 1994...at the Prairie Oasis Motel...February 5.... [display advertisement].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 23 (11cm.)
Increased visibility ["after years of trying to become established...it appears that AIDS Moose Jaw is becoming more active and more visible"; AIDS Moose Jaw office manager: Danielle Sharp; details].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 12 (30cm.)
Note: indexer is unsure of whether AIDS Moose Jaw is a gay/lesbian organization
[First listing in quite some time on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for a Moose Jaw group: GLAM (Gay and Lesbian Association of Moose Jaw), with address and Web site].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 16 (1cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- NORTH BATTLEFORD

Supporting our youth [Gay & Lesbian Health Services well on way to developing groups for queer youth in Prince Albert and North Battleford; one-year project funded through Justice Canada; contact for those interested in volunteering with the groups; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 13 (33cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN - PRINCE ALBERT

See explanatory note above, under heading GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN
New support group [newsnote only: plans underway for gay/lesbian/bi support and information group; Prince Albert "has not had such an organization since its gay club was forced to close in 1987"].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 9 (4cm.)
[Listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") page for new Prince Albert group -- Gay, Lesbian and Bi Support Group].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 13 (1/2cm.)
Northern Exposure [Prince Albert and area gays/lesbians met October 6, at meeting called by "Out in Saskatchewan" project, to discuss formation of group; decision to adopt name Northern Exposure (but subsequently [see P93:13] decided on name Lambda North); participants also from La Ronge, Melfort, and Tisdale; next meeting scheduled for Nov. 3].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 11 (24cm.)
Lambda North [Saskatchewan's newest gay/lesbian group continues to organize and grow in Prince Albert; activities and plans presented].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 13 (20cm.)
Supporting our youth [Gay & Lesbian Health Services well on way to developing groups for queer youth in Prince Albert and North Battleford; one-year project funded through Justice Canada; contact for those interested in volunteering with the groups; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 13 (33cm.)
Northern youth [announcing first meeting of new Prince Albert gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirit youth group, on November 15; development of group being facilitated by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; other details and contact information].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 13 (25cm.)
Formerly from Prince Albert, October 9, 2004, Dance! Dance! Dance! Featuring Live Music, "The Mighty Spiffs", St. Joseph's Parish Hall... Saskatoon...Sponsored by Lambda North, Prince Albert [display advertisement].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 2 (full page)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- RAVENSCRAG

Out in the Country [new support group being started for rural gay men and women across the Prairies; Jim Saville, owner of Spring Valley Guest Ranch, is advertising to determine interest; details; contact information].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 10 (30cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA

See explanatory note above, under heading GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN
Common Bond [Regina organization of gay men and lesbians "dedicated to fostering social, recreational and support activities" held first event, a pot-luck supper, on Feb. 22 for about 50 people; group began meeting last December; etc.].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 10 (22cm.)
Adelfoi in Regina [get-acquainted meeting of those members of Gay Community of Regina interested in an interdenominational Bible study and worship group was held June 7; five principles decided on at meeting; name of group will be Adelfoi Inter-denominational Bible Fellowship].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 12 (10cm.)
Adolfoi [i.e., Adelfoi] successful [newsnote that group has had successful six months since June formation; membership of about 20; etc.].
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 13 (8cm.)
Building a community [Pink Triangle Community Services established in Regina dedicated to improving self-esteem, providing information and education, encouraging healthy living, and providing support for coming out and against homophobia; etc.].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 13 (23cm.)
Changes in the works [for Gay Community of Regina, "one of Canada's oldest gay and lesbian organizations," established in 1973; new Board; re-examination of mandate; etc.].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 12 (24cm.)
Writing on the prairies [efforts underway to organize writing group for gays/lesbians in Regina; Charlotte Thompson one of organizers; organizational meeting scheduled for June 28].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 14 (14cm.)
No grant from council [Regina City Council rejects request of Pink Triangle Community Services for $10,000 grant; details; PTCS will appeal before council on July 25].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 19 (24cm.)
Not the same [Pink Triangle Community Services began two years ago to develop organization patterned on Saskatoon's Gay & Lesbian Health Services; have been working to secure financial resources; in May were refused a charitable organization registration number by Revenue Canada; some activities of the organization outlined].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 13 (42cm.)
Forging ahead [Pink Triangle Community Services held community forum Nov. 26 to get feedback from Regina's gay/lesbian community and determine organization's direction; spokesman Brad McDougall disappointed only a dozen attended; summary of meeting proceedings].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 14 (30cm.)
Pink Triangle growing [emphasizing continuing growth of Regina's information and support phone line and work on list of gay or gay-friendly businesses].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 11 (13cm.)
Reorganizing [Regina's Pink Triangle Community Services currently reorganizing after large turnover of board; etc.].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 14 (14cm.)
Student group official [Gays, Bisexuals and Lesbians at the University of Regina approved as official campus club].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 11 (13cm.)
Coronation VII [seventh annual Coronation Ball of the Regal Social Association of Regina (RSAR) to be held September 20; details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 13 (18cm.)
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.)
Regina queer youth [newsnote that "Inside-Out," Regina's gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth group, is running again; meets every two weeks; is part of Pink Triangle Community Services].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 13 (9cm.)
Changes in Regina [Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina board of directors will meet to discuss possibilities regarding "possible move for the current gay and lesbian club in Regina"].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 13 (15cm.)
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.)
Plans proceed ["to open a new gay/lesbian center at 2070 Broad Street" in Regina; many details of plans].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 13 (52cm.)
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.)
Reaching out to youth [Pink Triangle Community Services, Regina, reaches out to Regina's youth; was asked to talk to youth group, Street Culture, and to help with presentation to peer and guidance counselors from three Regina high schools; other details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 10 (25cm.)
New direction for Regina chorus? [Prairie Pride Chorus].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999)[page on which this article is printed misdated March 10, 1999]: 8 (34cm.)
Rumours swirling [rumours and details about "the status of the Gay/Lesbian Community of Regina (GLCR), the non-profit organization that has been the central organization in Regina's queer community since the early 1970s"; resignation of executive director, Glenn Headley; names of board members and others given].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 13 (27cm.)
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.)
Bears, chubs & others [new Regina social group formed: Sask. Bears, Chubs and Chasers; details, including purpose and scheduled meetings; contact information].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 14 (21cm.)
Queer City Cinema 4 [for six days in Regina, April 29 -- May 4, 2002; tour to Saskatoon and Edmonton follows in late May and early June; details of program in Regina, which includes cabaret and panel discussion; contact and ticket information; etc. (compiler note: user can see FILM heading for reference to other Queer City Cinema items and activities, not all listed here at this more general heading)].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 14 (39cm.)
Queer City Cinema [details of Fifth Biennial Queer Film & Video Festival, Regina, April 24 to May 11, 2004; "over 100 videos and films will be screened"; some details, including Web site for list of films and videos].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 12 (25cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON

See explanatory note above, under heading GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN
New groups considered [for Saskatoon; if sufficient interest, some may form; deliberations by AIDS Saskatoon, Phoenix Human Development Associates; also a possible gay and lesbian chorus, a possible gay and lesbian pride event in June; possible palliative care for PLWA's].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 8 (44cm.)
Come sing with us! [Bridge City Chorus is tentative name of new Saskatoon gay/lesbian choral group; first meeting scheduled for Sept. 25, 1991; contact name: Ralph Wushke].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [7] (6cm.)
Lesbian/gay health [AIDS has for the past decade been a consuming concern for the community, but many other serious health issues, including substance abuse, suicide, and mental illness, "all present at rates three times the rates in the general community"; also low self-esteem, depression and anxiety too common; new Saskatoon organization, Gay & Lesbian Health Services (GLHS), "has been formed...to address the many mental, emotional, social and physical health problems"; a project is awaiting funding approval from Ottawa; Antonia Botting is GLHS co-chair; etc.].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): 10 (47cm.)
'Toon town tunes ["Saskatoon has joined the growing number of cities to have a gay chorus"; Bridge City Gay Men's Chorus].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 6 (23cm.)
New group operating [Gay & Lesbian Health Services has now opened new offices in Saskatoon and has begun planning programs for gay/lesbian health and social concerns; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 10 (34cm.)
Gay troupe? [attempt being made to establish lesbian/gay theatre troupe in Saskatoon; Jason Roy is looking for interested people].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 10 (23cm.)
Forty Plus group ["new social and support group for lesbians and gay men, 40 and over, has been formed in Saskatoon"; first meeting was held Jan. 18; some details; mention of two other groups in "organizing stage," one for leather/uniform/ cowboy interests and second for partners and ex-partners of gay and bisexual men, both to meet in early February].
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 10 (21cm.)
Prairie leather [general discussion; mention that three prairie cities, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, now all have active support groups for people interested in leather and its associated aspects; Saskatoon is newest city to form leather group -- CLUB Saskatoon is "slowly coming together"]. By Gens Hellquist.
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 6-7 (86cm.)
Prime Timers [new group in Saskatoon for gay men 40 and older; this is an international organization begun in Boston in 1987; focus on social, cultural, emotional, financial and recreational needs; first event will be a potluck on April 23].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 14 (14cm.)
Reorganized C.L.U.B. [C.L.U.B. (Cowboys, Leather, Uniform Buddies) Saskatoon, "a leather/levi/fetish organization," has been reorganized; activities and plans of the group].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 11 (35cm.)
Two-spirit group [newsnote that plans underway in Saskatoon for formation of a First Nations gay and lesbian group for social support and recreation; similar groups in other cities for some time].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 11 (5cm.)
Youth groups forming [in Saskatoon to provide support and educational services for young lesbians and gay men aged 16 to 24; will meet on Sept. 11, 1994; groups are Lesbian Youth Support of Saskatoon and Gay Youth Support of Saskatoon].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 13 (12cm.)
Circle of Two-Spirits [new aboriginal group held first meeting Sept. 9 with twelve in attendance; non-Natives invited as non-members to learn about aboriginal culture].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 19 (12cm.)
Queer parents group [formation of Gay and Lesbian Parent Group of Saskatoon].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 19 (23cm.)
Man Too Man ["as in past years, the Man Too Man project of AIDS Saskatoon will be out to provide safer sex education where men congregate"; "this year, in conjunction with Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Man Too Man will be working to improve the overall safety of men in public spaces, safety that extends beyond sex"; etc.].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 13 (42cm.)
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.)
Invisible families [concerning gay parents, their partners, and children; often invisible in community; Gay and Lesbian Parents and Partners group started January 1995 at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; forum to be held Sept. 26 to get input about kind of group needed; etc.].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 11 (34cm.)
Good sports [regarding Gay and Lesbian Health Services' Judy Garland Memorial Recreation Club, formed eight months ago to provide alternative social and recreational activities; meeting called to discuss future activities].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 10 (20cm.)
Campus queer centre [University of Saskatchewan Students' Union approved funding in March for a campus Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Centre; will also provide a room; came about through work of Alona Leverick and Scott Blythe; group will be separate from GLUS; official name: USSU Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Centre; other details].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 20 (40cm.)
Prime Timers coming [organization, with "over fifty chapters worldwide" and directed to gay and bisexual men over 40, is working to organize a Saskatoon chapter; expression of interest requested].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 13 (24cm.)
Parents meeting [a few years ago a group formed in Saskatoon, assisted by Gay & Lesbian Health Services; that group folded, but new group in process of forming].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 14 (16cm.)
Rousing celebration ["over 200 people participated in the official opening of...new facilities [of Gay and Lesbian Health Services]...on February 19 [1998]"; details of ceremonies].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 10 (30cm.)
Natural building [article on, and announcement of workshops of, Ancient Art Builders, "a woman-run Natural Building collective" concerned with communal construction (home building)]. By Mitch Spiralstone.
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999)[page of this article misdated March 10, 1999]: 9 (25cm.)
2-Spirited support [announcing that Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, will be offering new support group in the fall for 2-Spirited men and women; Gens Hellquist points out that "aboriginal queers" have had to deal with societal homophobia, homophobia within their own First Nations community, and racism in the gay/lesbian community; various details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 11 (37cm.)
Discussing history [note on the formation of a new group "to provide an opportunity for gay men and lesbians in Saskatoon to gather monthly to discuss queer history"; formed by Gary Hanson, University of Saskatchewan history professor; list of suggested books].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 19-20 (19cm.)
Mental wellness [Saskatoon man with mental health difficulties hopes to start support group for gay men and lesbians; many with mental health issues find it difficult to fit in with others in gay community; Gay and Lesbian Health Services is assisting; contact information].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 19 (26cm.)
Q-SASK debuts ["new queer campus group has been formed at the University of Saskatchewan"; Q-SASK is replacing Gays & Lesbians at the U of S (GLUS), which has operated since early 1980s; contact information; etc.].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 14 (14cm.)
New Pride committee [Saskatoon Diversity Network formed "to facilitate the organization of Pride Week celebrations in Saskatoon"; acquired status as non-profit organization in February 2002; some details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 11 (24cm.)
Doug Wilson Award [annual award ceremony of University of Saskatchewan Students' Union held March 25; Doug Wilson Award is one of awards now given by USSU since folding of Gays & Lesbian at the University of Saskatchewan (GLUS); this year, award presented to members of the Committee To Defend Doug Wilson; twelve Committee members named].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 19 (16cm.)
Queer business group [R. Bruce McDonald, co-founder of Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, in Saskatoon August 25, 2004 to discuss objectives of organization with business and professional people; focus of the organization; meeting has been scheduled for October 22 to discuss formation of Saskatoon group; contact information; etc.].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 13 (20cm.)
New business group forming [group met October 22, 2004 to discuss formation of "Saskatchewan Gay & Lesbian Business/Professional Association"; details, including time and place of second scheduled meeting].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 10-11 (39cm.)
Group forging ahead [recently formed Saskatchewan Gay and Lesbian Professional Association is "forging ahead with plans"; a dozen people met November 29 to discuss course of action; open to all business people or professionals interested in providing service to queer community; has decided on monthly meetings; etc.].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 13 (18cm.)
Camarada Singers Men's Choir [concert announcement for December 17 at St. James' Anglican Church; (compiler note: article "Sour notes," in P173:9, identifies this group as "a men's chorus that is half gay/half straight")] [display advertisement].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 14 (12cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SWIFT CURRENT

Out on the prairie [another small Saskatchewan city, Swift Current, forms support group -- South-West Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Support and Social Group; harassment said still to occur in Swift Current; etc.].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 12 (15cm.)
[First listings on Perceptions "In Your Area" community page for Swift Current, Saskatchewan -- one group: Southwest Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Support/Social Group, meeting at Cypress Hills Regional Comm. College].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 16 (1cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- YORKTON

[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for Yorkton, Saskatchewan, group: AIDS Yorkton, giving phone and e-mail contacts].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 16 (1/2 cm.)

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS -- YUKON

Yukon group forming [Yukon Gays and Lesbians -- first step towards accessibility by taking out post office box; networks have existed, but difficult to locate; motivations for action].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 17 (10cm.)
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.)