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.)

Project going ahead [grant of $99,260 to Saskatoon's Gay & Lesbian Health Services from federal Department of Health for "A Healthy Community with Dignity" project to address some of health problems of gay and lesbian community].
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 10 (54cm.)

Office opening soon [in January; final negotiations taking place; will provide space for their two-year project, "A Healthy Community with Dignity," and other activities; looking for volunteers and furniture donations; etc.].
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 9 (28cm.)

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.)

Working together ["three Saskatoon lesbian and gay and AIDS organizations have bonded together to hold joint fundraising dances" -- AIDS Saskatoon, Gay & Lesbian Health Services, and Perceptions magazine; Yip's Diner, owned by Mr. Donald Yip, "was very receptive to the idea and when told the dances would have gays and lesbians at them, he responded that he didn't care, it was nobody's business"; one group spokesman expressed satisfaction at patronizing a business that made gays and lesbians feel comfortable].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 8 (49cm.)

Out in the country [Saskatoon's Gay and Lesbian Health Services is finalizing details on project "to help develop support systems for gays and lesbians in rural areas and smaller cities near Saskatoon"; funding for three years pending; initially will target six communities; etc.].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 11 (27cm.)

Project funded [Saskatoon's Gay & Lesbian Health Services receives funding for three-year project "to develop gay and lesbian support groups in areas of the province outside Saskatoon"; to begin November 15].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 13 (38cm.)

Council won't budge [Saskatoon City Council still refuses proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; earlier vote lost on tie; Councillor Kate Waygood's new motion also defeated; complaint to Human Rights Board; Council also refused grant to Gay & Lesbian Health Services; etc.].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 13 (20cm.)

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.)

Mayor objects [to Saskatoon city grant on July 4 to Gay & Lesbian Health Services; mayor: Henry Dayday; Star-Phoenix newspaper editorializes the following day; etc.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 11 (44cm.)

GLHS project funded [by Saskatoon Foundation; grant of $3400 "will be used to hire a casual staff person to coordinate a variety of social and recreational programming for lesbians and gay men in Saskatoon"].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 13 (31cm.)

New GLHS lottery.
P102 (v14n1)(Jan. 31, 1996): 11 (17cm.)

Lobbying for health [GLHS about to begin lobbying provincial government for core funding for the agency; has provided services since 1991 and to date funded primarily by federal government].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 11 (19cm.)

GLHS wins award [Gay & Lesbian Health Services presented with Stanley J. Stead Health Promotion Award on May 9 by Saskatoon District Health Board; for work on health issues in gay/lesbian community and educational work in general community; details of GLHS work].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 13 (37cm.)

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.)

Homophobia is killing us [brief prepared by Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, as part of lobbying effort to obtain provincial funding; emphasizes the deaths, both direct and indirect, caused by homophobia].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 8 (52cm.)

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.)

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

Staying alive [Gens Hellquist, executive director of GLHS, says there is no basis to rumours that GLHS is closing January 1, 1997; "delicate situation" and staff hours cutback, but still recruiting volunteers; etc.].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 14 (26cm.)

Time running out [concerning the financial situation of Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; detailed report].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 9 (41cm.)

11th hour reprieve [reporting that after much work and lobbying for provincial government funding, the announcement that GLHS would close its doors brought a request to continue and a financial commitment from Saskatchewan Health Department representatives; other information concerning GLHS].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 9 (64cm.)

Still waiting [GLHS has been receiving interim funding; still awaiting government determination regarding ongoing funding; other details].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 14 (43cm.)

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.)

Moving forward [report on ongoing issue of funding of GLHS by Saskatchewan government; use of GLHS services and GLHS plans].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 8 (65cm.)

Impending move [after more than a year of planning, Gay & Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, "appears ready to move into a new space"; takes possession of new space on November 1; other details].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 10 (48cm.)

Exciting times [GLHS has signed lease and begun renovations on new home in Avenue Building, 220 -- 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, on second floor; other details]. P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 20 (28cm.)

An exciting Christmas present [concerning move of GLHS to larger premises at 203 -- 220 3rd Avenue South].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 8 (48cm.)

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.)

Finding support [GLHS receives a New Careers grant and has hired three named individuals to work "primarily on developing a variety of social and recreational programs..."; etc.].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 19 (27cm.)

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.)

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.)

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)

Butt out! [smoking cessation program to be offered through Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, beginning in January 1999].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 14 (21cm.)

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.)

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.)

Queer parents [Gay and Lesbian Health Services "has received short-term funding... [to develop] a support group for lesbian and gay parents...[and] support systems for children being raised by lesbian and gay parents"; project will begin Nov. 1; some goals mentioned; contact information].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 10 (36cm.)

Continued growth [reporting on activities and growth in services at GLHS; over 800 calls a month, about 800 drop-ins, involvement in "a national initiative sponsored by Health Canada"; other details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 12 (29cm.)

Continued growth [of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; number of people to whom service and support provided has skyrocketed in past year; details, including some statistics].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 13 (26cm.)

Spirit & the flesh [announcement of and invitation to spirituality discussion group at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 13 (10cm.)

Growing community [detailed article on the activities of and support groups operated by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 13-14 (35cm.)

Continuing on ["in a break with tradition, Gay & Lesbian Health Services...will be continuing many of their social/support groups over the summer"; "huge growth this year"; details].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 21 (30cm.)

Gay & Lesbian Health Services of Saskatoon...What's happening at your Centre.... [with list of programs offered] [display advertisement].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 2 (13cm.)

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.)

Gearing up [article presenting considerable detail on the activities of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; increase in use of services; some plans for future activities].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 11 (32cm.)

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

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.)

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)

Supporting our youth [Gay and Lesbian Health Services "has [for the past two years] sponsored a Safe School Project to address the issues of homophobia in the education system"; this year will work at "developing and supporting Gay-Straight Alliances in some Saskatoon high schools"; details].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 12 (31cm.)

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.)

Funding crisis [GLHS has begun lobbying campaign to obtain more provincial government funding; detailed report, including some statistics; request that support for GLHS be communicated to government officials].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 11-12 (75cm.)

Not a priority [detailed report, background, and plans with respect to Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, which was informed May 17 that it "would not be receiving the increase in funding...requested of Saskatchewan Health"].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 13-14 (55cm.)

Editorial [stating the difficulty in getting politicians and government bureaucrats to recognize the health and social service concerns of gays/lesbians; example of the reaction of Saskatchewan government to funding campaign by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 3 (16cm.)

'Toon town pride [detailed report on Pride Week in Saskatoon; for second year, Rainbow Pride flag flew at Saskatoon City Hall; 2nd annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade; includes mention of GALA Awards, by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, to Peter Millard and Lori Crozier for long service and to Burton Urquhart and Megan Morman as Man and Woman of the Year].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 11 (59cm.)

Valuing gay men's lives [National Reference Group released strategy document on June 14 at Federal, Provincial, Territorial Advisory Committee on AIDS/HIV meeting in Winnipeg; project to create strategy to revitalize HIV prevention for Canadian gay men was under administration of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; strategy document makes 32 recommendations regarding health of gay men; the document, "Valuing Gay Men's Lives: Reinvigorating HIV Prevention in the Context of Our Health and Wellness," available from HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse and from Gay and Lesbian Health Services, and is electronically downloadable from GLHS Web site].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 14 (45cm.)

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.)

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.)

Halloween Howl, October 27th, 2001, Senior Citizen's Hall...A Fund-raising Event for Gay & Lesbian Health Services [display advertisement].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): [32] (full-page, back cover)

Fighting for survival [Gay and Lesbian Health Services continues fight with Saskatchewan government over program and service funding; current funding good until March 31, 2002; "our survival is at stake here"; "it appears that the Saskatchewan government doesn't want to recognize the specific health needs of gay men, lesbians and bisexuals and the toll that homophobia takes in our society," says Gens Hellquist; request to readers to contact politicians in support of GLHS; other details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 9 (55cm.)

Not much headway [report on continuing struggle of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, with Saskatchewan government over funding; intensive lobby campaign mounted; other details, including comparative figures for other social groups].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 20 (40cm.)

GLHS on-line [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, continues building Web site, "which has been in operation for the past few months"; some activities through and plans for the site].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 11 (21cm.)

The fight continues [lobbying continues by Gay and Lesbian Health Services for increased provincial government funding; description of workload, including some statistics; request for lobby support].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 13 (34cm.)

Still fighting [update report on Gay and Lesbian Health Services; "after a two-year-long lobbying campaign, Gay & Lesbian Health Services (GLHS) has been unsuccessful in obtaining equitable funding for the work they do"; further details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 11 (35cm.)

Honoring the heroes [announcement that there "will be a brand new approach to" this year's GALA Awards, to be held at Legion Hall, with buffet and concert featuring Lindsay Jane; information about this "up-and-coming performer from Calgary"].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 12 (30cm.)

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.)

Another gathering [newsnote that board of Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition decides Saskatoon should be site of second national conference on queer health issues on Labour Day weekend of 2004; first conference was in Saskatoon, Labour Day weekend, 2001; Gay and Lesbian Health Services acting as host agency for Coalition in its initial developmental stages; etc.].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 19 (18cm.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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

Enough is enough ["after three years of heavy lobbying," board of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, has voted to file human rights complaint against Saskatchewan government for denying adequate funding to address health and social issues of queer community].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 8 (36cm.)

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.)

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.)

A new approach [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, "has applied for funding for a new HIV prevention program for gay and bisexual men"; grant submitted to AIDS Community Action Plan; general discussion of prevention programs; some activities of this project, if grant application successful].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 9 (43cm.)

Getting prepared [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Health Services is compiling human rights complaint against Saskatchewan government for refusing equitable funding for queer health and social issues; looking for individuals who wish to be part of complaint procedure; other details, contact information].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 11 (22cm.)

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.)

Spirituality program [12-session program begins February 3/03 at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; titled Spirituality Program; prompted by GLHS belief that "a healthy body includes a healthy spirit"; description of program].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 19 (29cm.)

Supporting our youth [report that Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, about to begin new project aimed at reaching queer youth throughout the province; have received $47,500 grant from Community Mobilization Program of federal justice department; will initially establish support groups in Prince Albert and North Battleford].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 19 (37cm.)

Thank you: Gay and Lesbian Health Services would like to thank all the following businesses and organizations for contributing towards a successful 2002.... [display advertisement]
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): [32] (full page)

A new approach [report that Gay and Lesbian Health Services "has received funding from the AIDS Community Action Plan of Health Canada to undertake a new HIV prevention campaign in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan"; project begins April 1, 2003; details].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 12 (43cm.)

GALA 2003: GLHS Awards GALA & Silent Auction, June 7th, 2003... 2003 Community Service Award Winner, David Forbes, MLA.... [display advertisement].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): [2] (full-page ad)

Gala evening [concerning upcoming 11th annual Gala Concert & Awards Ceremony of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, on June 7; this year, Community Service Award to MLA David Forbes, "who has been tireless in his efforts to secure better funding for GLHS and other initiatives in the queer community"; nominations still open for other awards; further details].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 20 (30cm.)

Prevention project to begin [Gay and Lesbian Health Services has "received final approval to begin their new men's HIV prevention project," which was supposed to have begun on April 1, 2003; project will be based on work done in Australia and the United Kingdom; studies show that HIV prevention must be done in context of broader issues; some plans regarding project].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 14 (33cm.)

Homophobia is killing us [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, releases study of human impact of homophobia in Canada; "as many as 5,500 people die each year in Canada as a result of the homophobia they are forced to live with"; some details of study and its availability; earlier study released in 2001 by Gay and Lesbian Health Services concerned economic impact of homophobia in Canada, which was determined to be eight billion dollars per year].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 19 (44cm.)

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.)

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.)

Access to care [lengthy and detailed news report on plans, now in final stages, for "a national project [to] address access to care issues for queer people"; project will receive $2.3 million and is slated to run from Oct. 1/03 to March 31/06; project "would partner with colleges of nursing and medicine and schools of social work across the country to have them provide quality education...to meet the health needs of queer people"; "project will also work with professional associations to ensure that they provide ongoing education on the issues..."; the hope for the project, according to Gens Hellquist, is "to reduce the high rates of suicide, substance abuse, low self-esteem, mental illnesses and HIV/AIDS that are epidemic in our communities"; other details].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 9 (59cm.)

A busy fall [report on some planned activities of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, and mention of renovations to the Centre; gearing up for two new programs -- Gay Men's HIV Prevention Program and outreach program to youth in Prince Albert and North Battleford; other details].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 10 (40cm.)

Saskatoon: Gay & Lesbian Health Services [list of programs offered] [display advertisement].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 27 (12cm.)

A new look for GLHS [renovations finished; has five-year lease; etc.].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 10 (22cm.)

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

Project begins ["after fifteen months of grant writing and waiting, the Rainbow Health -- Access to Care project has finally begun"; funded by Health Canada for $2.3 million over 29 months for work to improve access to care for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered; project to be carried out by Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition in conjunction with Gay and Lesbian Health Services; other details].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 13-14 (25cm.)

Thank You to the 2003 GLHS Corporate Sponsors [highlighting Title Sponsors, $10,000+; Major Sponsors, $5,000+; etc.] [display advertisement].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): [2] (full page)

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

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.)

2004 GALA Awards [brief announcement of upcoming Gay and Lesbian Health Services annual awards in Saskatoon, to be held May 29; 180 attended in 2003; nominations are open; contact information].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 14 (18cm.)

GALA Awards, Silent Auction & "All That Jazz," June 5th, 2004... Entertainment: Skip Kutz Group featuring: BJ Harris.... [display advertisement].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): [2] (full page)

Lesbian abuse project funded [Gay and Lesbian Health Services receives $90,000 for "three-year project to work on issues related to abuse in lesbian relationships"; will follow up on study in 2001 and 2002; details].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 11 (26cm.)

Transgendered at GLHS [new initiative begun at Gay and Lesbian Health Services "to look at transgender issues in Saskatoon"; have "nucleus of 10 to 12 people who have been attending the group," according to executive director, Bruce Garman; contact information].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 11 (15cm.)

Queer U [very brief newsnote of plans "to expand GLHS' successful and informative workshop series, Queer U"; "plans to present 18 different workshops from early this fall to the beginning of spring 2005"; invitation to contribute; contact information].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 12 (12cm.)

Pride awards [GALA awards of Gay and Lesbian Health Services presented by Bruce Garman, GLHS executive director, at annual event held this year on June 5, 2004; awards to Brent Daum, Evelyn Reisner, Lambda North (Prince Albert, Sask. organization), and Unitarian Centre of Saskatoon; details of contributions of recipients].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 14 (35cm.)

GLHS seeking volunteers [some details, with contact information].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 11 (12cm.)

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.)

Coming on board [brief newsnote welcoming Laurel Bay to position of Director of Community Development; some details].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 9 (9cm.)

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.)

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.)

"A Place to Start...Saskatchewan Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA)", Community dance hosted by the Gay and Lesbian Health Services in partnership with the Saskatchewan Teacher's [i.e., Teachers'] Federation, Welcome...Federation Conference Delegates!, January 28, 2005.... [display advertisement].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 25 (12cm.)