Perceptions: GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS

See also related headings; e.g., GALA; GAY GAMES; METAMORPHOSIS; NAMES PROJECT; PINK TRIANGLE DAY; SASKATCHEWAN MEMORIAL QUILT.

See also geographic subdivisions of this heading, below.

Gays on the march [Pride Festival in Vancouver August 1-9; short report also on San Francisco's June 28 Gay Pride festivities; other upcoming American events]. By Don McNamee.
P35 (Sept. 9, 1987): 21 (27cm.)

Lesbian & gay pride [an overview of gay/lesbian history, with particular emphasis on US developments and the 1969 Stonewall riots; controversy around and importance of lesbian and gay pride parades and celebrations].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 4-5 (114cm.)

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

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

The meaning of pride? [in which author discusses a broader meaning of gay pride as a "feeling," a sense of self-esteem; the importance of community pride celebrations, but the need for gays/lesbians to exhibit in other situations a sense of feeling good about themselves; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 9 (70cm.)

Pride power gets boost [news report on meeting of Pride organizers from throughout the Pacific Northwest in Victoria, B.C., April 12-13; group called PIPPI (Pacific Interregional Pride Producers International); brief mention of Nelson, B.C. festival the previous year; etc.].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 19 (25cm.)

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

Pride conference in fall [Pacific Interregional Pride Producers International (PIPPI) will hold fall semi-annual conference in Vernon, B.C., September 26-28; PIPPI formed in 1995 to coordinate efforts of pride organizations in the two regions consisting of the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington and, in Canada, the provinces of B.C., Alberta, and Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 26 (11cm.)

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

Editorial [in which author disagrees with those who think that lesbian and gay pride events, including parades, are no longer needed; they are a "vital part of building and maintaining our communities"; points out that critics live in large cities].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 3 (14cm.)

Editorial: top ten reasons to participate in your local Pride Parade.
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 3 (11cm.)

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

I feel so different -- part I: Imagine my surprise [report from author's attendance at Gay Pride Weekend in Taipei, Taiwan, and comments on gay issues in Taiwan; mayor addresses Gay Pride gathering; government budget for gay/lesbian events; also homophobic elements in city; etc.]. By Brendan Purdie.
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 9-10 (61cm.)

Australia's Gay Mardi Gras big success [this 24th Gay Mardi Gras was one of the largest; "what was once a civil rights march has become one of the premier gay events in the world and is sponsored by some of Australia's biggest companies"; etc.].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 24 (11cm.)

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

The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2001: OUT THERE [report by author on experiences and events at the Sydney, Australia celebration]. By Brendan Purdie.
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 8-9 (84cm.)

The "P" word [brief reference to origin of gay pride marches -- first organized pride march in 1970, the year following Stonewall Riots; debate continues whether Pride should be celebratory or political; mention of upcoming Saskatoon Pride Week, June 23-20; Regina will host 3rd annual provincial pride parade, June 22; call for volunteers; contact].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 21 (21cm.)

Aussie gay Mardi Gras back to basics [celebration, originally begun as public protest for equitable treatment for gays/lesbians, had become more a celebration of pride over the years; this year, however, "the political statements took center stage at the event," with attacks directed at the homophobia of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, George Pell, and at the government's "xenophobic attitude toward refugees"; details].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 21 (26cm.)

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

Sydney Mardi Gras up for sale ["largest gay event in the world is in doubt"; years of poor financial management; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 29 (14cm.)

Editorial [about continuing importance of Pride celebrations; most still "locked in a closet of one form or another"; this is opportunity "to show our diversity to our communities"; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 3 (16cm.)

Editorial [mentioning growth in support for queer equity from larger community, but that there are still homophobes like Elsie Wayne; encouragement to participate in Pride celebrations].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 3 (14cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY

Pride in Calgary [Project Pride working to finish preparations for 1989 Calgary Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival; summary of planned events].
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 7 (25cm.)

Proclamation storm [Calgary mayor, Al Duerr, changes mind and will not issue proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Week; angry fundamentalist Christians flood mayor's phone lines; election next year; etc.].
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 11-12 (27cm.)

No proclamation this year [from mayor Al Duerr for Calgary's Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; Edmonton mayor Jan Reimer, however, proclaims Gay and Lesbian Awareness Day].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 12 (18cm.)

Pride plans [for Calgary for this coming June].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 11 (21cm.)

Alberta pride [report on some plans for the Edmonton and the Calgary Pride Weeks, both beginning June 10, 2000].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 21 (20cm.)

Planning pride, AB [some details of plans, which "are well under way for Pride Calgary 2001"; names of several individuals responsible; contact information].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 13 (19cm.)

Teatro Berdache [newsnote that Teatro Berdache, "Calgary's new gay and lesbian theatre company," will be hosting "Threesome! A Festival of Gay and Lesbian Plays" as part of Calgary's Pride Week in June; other details].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 24 (7cm.)

Clark leads parade [former Prime Minister of Canada, Joe Clark, "became the highest ranking politician to take part in a gay pride parade when he led Calgary's Pride Parade...with his wife Maureen McTeer"; comments of Clark and others; Clark elected in Calgary Centre in last election, and gay vote credited with his win].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 13 (28cm.)

Feel the freedom [newsnote of some plans for Calgary Pride Week this year, with theme of "Feel the Freedom"; begins with parade on June 9].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 13 (12cm.)

Pride planning [brief newsnote on upcoming Pride celebrations, June 6-12; Calgary Community Summit held March 1 by Pride Calgary Association to announce and discuss plans; contact information].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 12 (12cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON

No awareness day [Edmonton city council voted down request from Gay and Lesbian Awareness (GALA) for city to recognize Gay and Lesbian Awareness Day]. By Shawn R. Mooney.
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 15 (29cm.)

U of A Awareness Week [GALOC, Gays and Lesbians on Campus, University of Alberta, Edmonton, will hold Gay and Lesbian Awareness Week March 12-18, 1990; "with 15 events in seven days, this year's activities are the most ambitious in the six-year history of the club"; information about GALOC].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 10 (23cm.)

U of A Awareness Week [University of Alberta week sponsored by Gays and Lesbians on Campus (GALOC), March 12-18, 1990; events; examples of protests of celebration; "Pink Triangle Supplement" to Gateway; etc.].
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 10 (24cm.)

Awareness Week success [at University of Alberta, March 11-15, 1991, organized by GALOC; summary of events].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 9-10 (27cm.)

Pride '91, Edmonton's Gay and Lesbian Festival June 19-29, 1991 [display advertisement].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): [2] (19cm.)

Mayor proclaims Pride Day [Edmonton's Jan Reimer has proclaimed June 26, 1993 as Gay and Lesbian Pride Day; names of aldermen and alderwomen opposing proclamation given; gay alderman Michael Phair is pleased; etc.].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 12 (28cm.)

Pride across the prairies [information about and plans for upcoming Edmonton Pride celebrations in June].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 11 (21cm.)

Alberta pride [report on some plans for the Edmonton and the Calgary Pride Weeks, both beginning June 10, 2000].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 21 (20cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- KELOWNA

Pride in the Okanagan [over 300 marched on June 30 in first-ever lesbian/gay pride parade in interior of British Columbia; report of community reactions].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 22 (24cm.)

Gay OK, pride not [Walter Gray, mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, "has gone to court to fight for his right not to declare Gay Pride Day"; details of and background to this issue].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 25 (23cm.)

"Mayors must discriminate" [Walter Gray, mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, intends to fight a BC Human Rights Commission ruling by threatening to withhold all proclamations if he cannot leave the word "pride" out of proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; brief comments and background; mention also that mayor of Lethbridge has suspended signing of proclamations and other mayors in West have threatened to do so].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 28 (14cm.)

Mayor in hot water [British Columbia Human Rights Commission tribunal ruled March 22, 2000 that Walter Gray, Kelowna, B.C. mayor, discriminated by refusing to issue proclamation requested by Pride committee in 1997; Okanagan Rainbow Coalition had filed complaint against him; details and some reactions, including reaction of mayor].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 27 (30cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- PRINCE GEORGE

City Hall bigots beaten again [report on problem with Prince George City Council with regard to proclamation of Gay Pride Day; members of provincial organization of queer youth support groups, YouthQuest, filed complaint against city with British Columbia Human Rights Commission; ruling of Commission and other results].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 28 (15cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER

International Lesbian Week [marked in Vancouver October 5-11].
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 11-12 (6cm.)

Police chief marches [Chief Bruce Chambers participates in Vancouver's 10th Gay Pride Parade, believed to be first in Canada to include a police chief; he led a small group of openly-gay police officers].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 28 (10cm.)

Flying the flag [Eaton's department store flew the rainbow flag from its two largest stores, in Toronto and Vancouver; both stores "situated in areas with a high concentration of gay men and lesbians"; other details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 23 (19cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- CANADA

Showcase's Pride Week film festival [brief newsnote on Showcase's activities and list of this year's June Pride films to be run].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 26 (10cm.)

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

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.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- CANADA -- PRAIRIE PROVINCES

Although there are references below to the Calendar section of Perceptions regarding gay pride celebration events, the user might wish (because indexing policy was, as a rule, not to include Calendar items) to examine Perceptions issues of early June of a given year for possible additional information. One such example is P73:14 for the year 1992.

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

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

We've got pride [pride activities described for Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, and Edmonton for week of June 17-24, 1990; Saskatoon the only major prairie city with no pride celebration; also includes reference to some difficulties experienced in various cities].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 8-9 (70cm.)

Prairie pride [summary of planned June 1991 gay pride activities in each of four prairie cities -- Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Regina].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 10-11 (80cm.)

Parading on the Prairies [report of June 1991 pride activities in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 4-5 (89cm.)

Prairie celebrations [of gay pride in late June 1992 -- report of the activities in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg; Saskatoon again did not hold any pride events, but two related events held on June 30 and July 1].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 9 (51cm.)

Prairie pride [events scheduled in at least six western Canadian centres -- Moose Jaw (first-ever pride events); Saskatoon (first pride events in over a decade); Edmonton; Calgary; Winnipeg; and Regina; details].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 8-9 (74cm.)

Calendar: Pride Events [list of events, with dates and venues, for Calgary, Edmonton, Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg (indexer note: this is one of the very few exceptional listings for entries on the Calendar page of Perceptions)].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 16 (29cm.)

Prairie pride [list of events, with dates, times and venues, for 1994 Pride celebrations in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 14 (32cm.)

Pride on the prairies [providing an overview of June 1994 Gay Pride celebrations at various centres on the prairies; details of activities in Edmonton (in which participants from smaller, named, towns participated), Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg (which will celebrate twice, because of a dispute between two factions in the gay/lesbian community)].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 10 (56cm.)

Pride is alive in '95 [outline of upcoming June 1995 gay pride celebrations in Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 10 (55cm.)

Prairie pride [events planned for June celebrations in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 14 (25cm., full page)

Prairie pride [general introductory note; list of planned events for Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 19 (67cm.)

Prairie Pride [some planned events for Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg; Edmonton this year held celebration early to coincide with GALA Choruses Festival in May]; Prairie Pride Calendar -- 1998 [listing events in Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Lethbridge, and Calgary].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 9-10 (64cm.)

Prairie Pride calendar [lists of events for Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, and Edmonton, for the Pride celebrations of those cities in June 1999].
P129 (v17n4)(June2, 1999): 19 (full page)

Prairie pride -- 2001 [notes on upcoming Pride celebrations in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, and Edmonton].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 12 (67cm.)

Prairie Pride 2002: Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton [lengthy, detailed news report of plans for Pride celebrations in each of these prairie cities this June; several events have already begun or been held in Winnipeg, which began celebrating May 31].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 10-12 (147cm.)

Prairie Pride 2003 [brief city-by-city report of planned Pride celebrations in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Edmonton; information not available at press time for Regina and Calgary, but phone contacts given].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 10-11 (79cm.)

Prairie Pride 2004 [brief overview of planned events in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Regina; Saskatoon's program still being finalized].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 14 (39cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- EUROPE

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- JAPAN

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- MANITOBA

Historic achievement [for first time, Manitoba government issues proclamation for Gay Pride Day; Chris Vogel, longtime activist who fought for this, is "less than happy" because, instead of providing what he requested, they issued proclamation for celebration of 15th anniversary of Manitoba Human Rights Code; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 19 (25cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG

Mayor versus gays [Winnipeg mayor, William Norrie, refuses to sign proclamation for Gay and Lesbian Pride Week; complaint filed under Human Rights Code of Manitoba]. By Don Campbell.
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 12 (59cm.)

Twinkie Award [Winnipeg mayor Bill Norrie given Twinkie Award by Gays for Equality June 16; his refusal again this year to sign proclamation for Gay & Lesbian Pride Week; since 1987 has refused Pride or Pink Triangle Day proclamations; Glen Murray, gay Winnipeg councillor, spoke at rally].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 12 (19cm.)

New [Winnipeg] mayor says no! [Susan Thompson says she will not change former mayor Bill Norrie's policy of refusing to proclaim Gay & Lesbian Pride Week or Pink Triangle Day; etc.; brief observations and comment of Councillor Glen Murray regarding Thompson].
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 11 (20cm.)

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

God and pride [ten Winnipeg churches place advertisement in Free Press showing support for gays/lesbians; support came after other churches organized against Bill C-33, the federal anti-discrimination legislation].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 14 (14cm.)

Pride success [newsnote reporting on Pride '99 celebrations in Winnipeg; "an estimated 1,500 people showed up to march"; etc.].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 12 (15cm.)

Pride plans [for Winnipeg; committee has selected June 12-18, 2000 for celebrations; some details of plans].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 13 (20cm.)

Winnipeg Pride [report on plans for upcoming Pride Week in Winnipeg, June 12-18, 2000; contact information].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 13 (19cm.)

Planning's begun [for Winnipeg's 2003 Pride celebrations; this newsnote is a call for volunteers for "the 18th year of Pride events"; contact information].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 12 (16cm.)

Winnipeg Pride bigger than all get-out [details of upcoming 2004 Pride festival in Winnipeg, titled "Building Bridges"; also Web site address for details].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 11 (15cm.)

Tight security ["police security was higher at this year's Pride parade and flag-raising ceremony in Winnipeg," because of a number of "harassing and homophobic phone calls"; police officer says it is the same small group making these calls and "they know how far they can go without charges being laid under the Criminal Code or the new hate crimes law"].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 20 (22cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- NEW BRUNSWICK -- FREDERICTON

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.)

Mayor's homophobia investigated [for the past ten years gays and lesbians have been unsuccessful in having Gay Pride Week proclaimed in Fredericton; Mayor Woodside; details of controversy].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 25 (22cm.)

Less than gracious [Fredericton, N.B. mayor, Brad Woodside, ordered by human rights tribunal to proclaim lesbian/gay pride week; he "read the proclamation at... council meeting but no one heard it"; some details and comments].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 24 (23cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- NEW BRUNSWICK -- SAINT JOHN

New Brunswick throws Elsie a parade [first-ever Pride Parade in province of New Brunswick, "thanks to the homophobic comments of their Tory MP Elsie Wayne" in House of Commons in May; city of Saint John celebrations, Port City Pride Week, scheduled for July 21-26, beginning with Rainbow Flag raising at City Hall; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 28 (17cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- NUNAVUT -- IQALUIT

Nunavut struggle [report that proposed human rights act being discussed, but "many politicians don't want to include protection for gays and lesbians"; Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik doesn't believe inclusion necessary; nevertheless, third year of Pride celebrations in Iqaluit; this year small group celebrated with picnic and music jam session on June 15, with Svend Robinson as featured guest].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 28 (23cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- ONTARIO -- HAMILTON

Mayor discriminated [Ontario Human Rights Commission tribunal finds Hamilton mayor Bob Morrow guilty in refusing to issue 1991 Pride Week proclamation; Morrow ordered to pay $5,000 to Joe Oliver; other details].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 21 (18cm.)

Forced to proclaim [newsnote that, because of Ontario Human Rights Commission finding against him, Hamilton mayor Bob Morrow forced to issue Lesbian and Gay Pride Week proclamation].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 21 (6cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- ONTARIO -- LONDON

Moral position? [London, Ontario mayor refuses to issue proclamation for lesbian and gay pride events].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 23 (13cm.)

Mayor in court [after two-year delay, Ontario Human Rights Commission heard testimony in August over refusal of London, Ontario mayor, Dianne Haskett, to issue Pride proclamation in 1995; complaint filed by HALO; details; closing arguments expected to be heard in mid-September].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 25 (21cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA

Council discriminates [court says Ottawa City Council acted unconstitutionally in rescinding its proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day and ordered day reinstated; celebration went ahead without proclamation; over 500 marched June 17, 1990].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 12 (25cm.)

What a tizzy! [Ottawa City Council proclaimed, then rescinded proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Day '90; suit was filed, etc.; suggestion that Lesbian and Gay Pride Day for 1991 be proclaimed by way of out-of-court settlement; etc.].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 17 (25cm.)

Complaint settled [regarding 1992 proclamation request to Ottawa mayor Jacquelin Holzman; mayor rewrote proclamation to exclude bisexuals; Kathryn Payne filed complaint with Ontario Human Rights Commission; settlement after five years (compiler note: in some sources, name given as Jacqueline Holzman)].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 25 (13cm.)

Carbon copy [copy of letter from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien "to extend greetings on the occasion of the 1998 Pride Week Festival" and sent to Pride Week Committee of the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Hull); emphasizes diversity of Canadian society and importance of equal opportunity].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 4 (13cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO

In Toronto [summary of week-long group of gay activities, including Gay Pride Day; international conference on gay/lesbian history, with reference to papers by Lyle Dick and Indiana Matters on western Canadian issues; and meetings of the International Gay Association]. By Neil Richards.
P17 [1985]: 11-13 (87cm.)

Proclamation cancelled [by Toronto city council vote on June 15/89; proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Day had passed earlier, on June 1/89; named councillors claimed to oppose proclamation: Betty Disero, Tom Jakobek, Chris Korwin- Kuczynski; also apparently mayor Art Eggleton]. P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 8 (25cm.)

Equality Day flop [in Toronto; Mayor Art Eggleton refuses proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; Equality Day instead; exclusive reception at City Hall for approximately 35 attendees; etc.].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 17 (19cm.)

Pride Day proclaimed [in Toronto by city council; vote 9-5; Mayor Art Eggleton "was consistent and voted aginast the proclamation"; also recommendations adopted regarding dealing with violence against gays/lesbians].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 17 (22cm.)

Pride Day in Toronto [newsnote that new mayor, June Rowlands, will proclaim Lesbian and Gay Pride Day this year; in 1991 then-mayor Art Eggleton refused proclamation; etc.].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 19 (10cm.)

Post-Pride Day thoughts: the best is yet to come? [in which author describes some events and presents some thoughts and experiences concerning Toronto Gay Pride Day 1994]. By Shawn Mooney.
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 6 (67cm.)

100,000 proud in Toronto [at 1994 Gay Pride celebration; description of some events; least popular politician was provincial Liberal Party leader Lyn McLeod, who first supported, then opposed same-sex legislation of Bill 167; etc.].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 20 (37cm.)

Taking over the streets [report of Toronto's pride day parade, June 30; estimated crowd 650,000 to 750,000; etc.].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 22 (24cm.)

Gay Day in Park [newsnote that first-ever Gay Day held at Canada's Wonderland, an amusement park near Toronto, on August 10, 1996].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 19 (6cm.)

Mel's education [Mel Lastman, Toronto mayor, toured downtown Toronto gay area, participated in Pride 98 opening ceremonies and parade; also some mention of corporate sponsonship and Pride finances].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 25 (63cm.)

T.O. Pride smaller but successful ["organizers were scrambling" because of stronger dollar, SARS, and withdrawal of The Bay as major contributor, but "expected to not go into the red"; 250,000 in streets for Pride Parade; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 23 (16cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Pride flags A-OK in PEI [postal worker, Ron Jenkins, claimed that City of Charlottetown discriminated against him by flying Pride Flag in 2001; Jenkins took case as far as Prince Edward Island Supreme Court, where it was ruled that, although the flag may offend him, it does not discriminate against him; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 22 (12cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- QUÉBEC -- MONTRÉAL

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

Montreal pride [5000 lesbians and gay men marched on August 1, 1993 in first annual Montreal pride parade, called Divers-Cité; also mention of fundraising activity, and International Film Festival which will include a few (named) gay films, including Canadian Lip Gloss about drag].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 14 (23cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN

Provincial pride [report that "this June queer pride is going Saskatchewan wide"; "a Pride Parade is in the works for Regina...June 24, with marchers coming from all over the province..."; contact information for First Provincial Pride Parade, and for Regina and Saskatoon events].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 12 (24cm.)

Saskatchewan Pride March, June 24, 2000 in Regina [display advertisement].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): [32] (full page advertisement on back cover)

Regina's Pride Week Is June 16-24, 2000...Saskatchewan Gay/Les/Bi Pride Parade, Saturday, June 24th....[including list of some of events and contacts for Regina's and Saskatoon's Pride Weeks] [display advertisement].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): [14] (full page advertisement)

Saskatchewan pride ["for the first time in over a decade there will be a gay and lesbian pride march in Saskatchewan"; Regina and Saskatoon co-ordinating Pride Weeks so that are held different weeks, and a provincial Pride march will be held on weekend between; this year, Pride march to be in Regina, and next year in Saskatoon; details of plans, accommodations; contact information; "Regina's city council has declared Gay and Lesbian Pride Week and the rainbow flag will fly outside city hall..."; etc.].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 20 (67cm.)

Saskatchewan Gay/Les/Bi Pride Parade, June 24, 2000 in Regina [including march and accommodations information, etc.] [display advertisement]
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): [32] (full page advertisement, back cover)

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

Prairie pride [report on the first-ever provincial pride march in Saskatchewan, held in Regina, June 24, 2000, at the end of Regina's Pride Week, the events of which "were the most successful in the history of that community"; "nearly 400" participated in parade; about 20 Christian Truth Activists held their own parade; Saskatchewan government refused to issue proclamation for Pride Day; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 10 (46cm.)

No pride for NDP [report on refusal of Saskatchewan New Democratic Party provincial government to issue proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day to coincide with the province-wide Pride march held in Regina, June 24; speculation regarding responsibility for refusal; complaint filed with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 11 (45cm.)

Everybody Loves a Parade! Saskatchewan's 2ND Annual PRIDE Parade in Saskatoon, June 23, 2001.... [display advertisement].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): [32] (full-page ad, back cover)

Saskatchewan Pride Parade [this year in Saskatoon, June 23; information, including exact parade routing, for 2nd annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade and Rally; contact information; other details].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 21 (27cm.)

2001 Saskatchewan Pride Parade...Saturday, June 23rd, 1:00pm, Saskatoon, SK.... [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): [32] (full-page ad)

Reaching a settlement [Pride committees of Saskatoon and Regina filed complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission against Saskatchewan government for its refusal to issue proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day in 2000; province "has acknowledged that they discriminated"; mediation still ongoing; "negotiating the final terms of the settlement"; etc.].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 13 (16cm.)

Everything you need to know about the Saskatchewan Pride Parade: This year it's in Regina...; Be There, Be Queer [two full-page informational advertisements, including parade route map].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): [31-32] (inside and outside of back cover)

Apology given [by NDP government of Saskatchewan; complaint made to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over refusal of government to issue proclamation in June 2000 for "Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Pride Day"; letter of apology from Premier Lorne Calvert reprinted in this article; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 12 (29cm.)

Start feathering those headdresses [concerning the 4th annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade, to be held June 14 in Saskatoon; contact information].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 13 (22cm.)

4th Annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade, a part of the 2003 Saskatoon Pride Festival, True Colours, June 7-15, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the rainbow flag, June 14, 2003.... [display advertisement].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): [32] (full-page, back cover)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- MOOSE JAW

Queer in Moose Jaw [group, still unnamed, will hold first activity -- a pride celebration, "It's In to Be Out in Moose Jaw" -- on June 19 and 20, 1993; see also display advertisement with same title on same page].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 13 (12cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA

Regina's first Lesbian/Gay Pride Weekend...[June 24 and 25, 1989] [display advertisement].
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): back cover (verso of p. 23) (25cm.)

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

[Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee has lodged complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission relating to actions that took place concerning Regina's Lesbian and Gay Pride Week in June; named are Mayor Doug Archer (who refused to issue civic proclamation), Police Chief Ernie Reimer (who refused to issue parade permit), the City, the Regina Leader-Post newspaper, and two of the newspaper's columnists, Ron Petrie and Dale Eisler].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 10-11 (41cm.)

Entitled to march ["Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission notified the Regina Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee last month that they had found 'probable cause' to justify a complaint filed last year..."; complaint against police chief Ernie Reimer and Regina Board of Police Commissioners accepted, other complaints not addressed by Commission; etc.].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 9 (44cm.)

Inquiry rejected [Queen's Bench justice ruled July 22 that Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission not allowed to hold inquiry into actions of Regina police chief Ernie Reimer over his rejection of 1990 Pride Parade permit; Commission says it will appeal].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 9-10 (18cm.)

Appeal launched [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over decision by Court of Queen's Bench Justice C. Ross Wimmer that Commission could not inquire into discrimination allegation against Regina police chief Ernie Reimer for refusing gay/lesbian parade permit in June 1990].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (35cm.)

Inquiry going ahead [Saskatchewan Court of Appeal permits Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to proceed with formal inquiry into Regina police chief Ernie Reimer's refusal of 1990 Pride Day parade permit; Appeal Court overturned earlier Wimmer decision in Queen's Bench court].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 11 (19cm.)

Waiting for decision [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission on complaint over denial by Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, of parade permit for Regina's 1990 Lesbian and Gay Pride festivities; much background information regarding proceedings, appeals, testimony; complaint was lodged by Lyndon Surjik and Elisabeth Geller].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 14 (27cm.)

Slap on the wrist [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has ruled Regina police Chief Ernie Reimer violated Human Rights Act when he denied parade permit for 1990 Regina Pride Parade; however, no restitution ordered, although had been asked for by complainants; Reimer unrepentant; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 13 (21cm.)

No proclamation [Regina will hold first Lesbian and Gay Pride Week since 1990 this year, beginning July 24/98; description of some planned events; City Council refuses to issue proclamation for Pride Week; claim that bylaw prohibits proclamation, but mayor Doug Archer has discretionary power under existing bylaw; other details].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 10 (46cm.)

Council in a quandary [newsnote that "Regina's City Council appears to be in a dilemma over a commitment made in July" to amend proclamation bylaw; issue concerns proclamation of Pride Week; among named persons are Mayor Doug Archer, Councillor Bill Gray, and a "retired Regina businessman," Frederick Hill; further discussion deferred to Sept. 21 council meeting; some detail of events].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 13 (39cm.)

Victory at Regina City Hall [on Oct. 5/98; providing the background to and also description of the immediate events that culminated in City Council's vote to preserve a city bylaw permitting proclamations; issue had grown from request for proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Week in Regina].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 9 (61cm.)

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.)

Regina's Lesbian + Bi + Gay Pride Week, June 18-26 [including list of events] [display advertisement].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): [32] (full page, back cover)

Dazzling Pride Week in Regina [lengthy and detailed report of Regina's Pride Week, held over nine days from June 18 to 26, 1999].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 10-11 (85cm.)

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

Saskatchewan Pride March, June 24, 2000 in Regina [display advertisement].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): [32] (full page advertisement on back cover)

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

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

Gay float upsetting [for the first time, the Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina (name given in article as: Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Regina[?]) entered a float in the annual Buffalo Days Parade; report that Krista Fondrick wrote letter of protest to Regina Leader-Post newspaper and that Rawdon Bieber responded in support of the float; some details of letters].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 14 (18cm.)

Viva La Pride! [report on Regina's Pride celebrations; Pride Committee of Regina presents Viva La Pride!; details of events, beginning May 30].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 10 (61cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON

Pride is back [in Saskatoon; Lesbian & Gay Pride Week, after absence of many years, will be back in Saskatoon; this year's celebration theme is "Homecoming '93"; outline of events to be held June 22-27, 1993].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 13 (39cm.)

Come Out for Saskatoon Lesbian & Gay Pride Week, June 19-26, 1994...[including description of major events] [display advertisement]
P89 (v12n4) (June 8, 1994): 14 (17cm.)

Fighting city hall [Saskatoon's Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee asked city council to proclaim June 26 as Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; this was first request since 1973, when request was refused; this time was again refused; detailed account of council presentation and the vote, naming those who voted for and against; Pride Committee filed complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 9 (64cm.)

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.)

City Hall talking [Saskatoon City Council seems willing to negotiate with Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee over complaint lodged with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission about refusal last May of proclamation for Pride Week; background details].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 11 (26cm.)

Pride Week approved [proclamation obtained from Saskatoon city council for 1995 celebrations].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 12 (17cm.)

Saskatoon Lesbian & Gay Pride Week 1997 [display advertisement].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 2 (25cm., full page)

Pride '98 [being quite detailed notes on the plans for Saskatoon's 1998 Pride celebrations; Denise Bilawchuk, chair of the Saskatoon Pride planning committee].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 20 (38cm.)

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

Saskatoon's Got Pride, June 20 to 26, Gay & Lesbian Pride Week 1999, "Celebrating Our Diversity"; Pride Dance '99...; GALA Concert & Awards Ceremony, Friday, June 25 [display advertisement].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 2 (full page advertisement)

Pride Week 2000 Is June 24th -- July 1.... [Saskatoon; includes list of events and contact information] [display advertisement].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 19 (full page advertisement)

Raving with pride [a gay pride rave, XY2000, will be held as part of Gay Pride Week celebrations in Saskatoon; XY2000 will be hosted by local promotion company Envision and held on University of Saskatchewan campus; this is the "second annual all-ages gay pride event"; details, contact information].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 23 (35cm.)

Flying proud [for first time ever, Rainbow Pride flag flew in front of Saskatoon City Hall, for Pride Week; raised in brief ceremony June 26, 2000, at start of Pride Week; mention of some events held during the week in Saskatoon].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 12 (35cm.)

Planning pride, SK [some details of plans for 2001 Pride Week in Saskatoon, set for June 17-23; organizing committee has begun meeting; 2nd Annual Provincial Pride March to be held this year in Saskatoon; contact information].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 13 (14cm.)

Pride in 'Toon town [update report on preparations for and events of Pride Week, June 17-23, 2001; 2nd Annual Provincial Pride Parade on June 23; contact].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 20 (31cm.)

Pride planning [some preliminary details of planning for Pride celebrations in Saskatoon in June; invitation "to all queer people, family, and friends to come celebrate the 2nd annual provincial Pride Parade June 23, 2001"].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 19 (23cm.)

Everybody Loves a Parade! Saskatchewan's 2ND Annual PRIDE Parade in Saskatoon, June 23, 2001.... [display advertisement].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): [32] (full-page ad, back cover)

2001 Saskatchewan Pride Parade...Saturday, June 23rd, 1:00pm, Saskatoon, SK.... [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): [32] (full-page ad)

'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.)

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.)

Pride in Saskatoon [details of upcoming Pride Week 2002 celebrations in Saskatoon, to be held June 23-29; 3rd annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade to be in Regina, June 22; contact information].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 19 (29cm.)

Saskatoon Pride 2002 [with calendar of events, Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, June 30] [display advertisement].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 2 (full page)

Celebrating Our Contributions: A Night of Pride, June 28th, 2002: Silent Auction, Gourmet Buffet, G.A.L.A. Awards, Performances by: Fran Forsberg and Lindsay Jane.... [display advertisement].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): [21] (full-page advertisement)

Planning underway for 2003 [Saskatoon Diversity Network announces planning has begun for Pride 2003, to be held next June; first SDN annual general meeting to be held November 13; contact information; etc.].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 9 (17cm.)

True colours [Saskatoon Diversity Network announces theme of Saskatoon's 2003 Pride Festival will be "True Colours"; 2003 is 25th anniversary of rainbow flag; some additional information about SDN's annual general meeting].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 13 (19cm.)

135 days until Pride! [reporting on Saskatoon Diversity Network Web site with 2002 Pride Festival photos; cabaret night co-hosted by SDN; request for volunteers].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 20 (16cm.)

Plans coming together [for this year's Saskatoon Pride Festival, to run June 7-15, 2003; 4th annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade on June 14; some details of planned activities; call for volunteers].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 14 (20cm.)

True colours -- 2003 Saskatoon Pride [with some details of planned activities, beginning June 7].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 13 (23cm.)

Start feathering those headdresses [concerning the 4th annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade, to be held June 14 in Saskatoon; contact information].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 13 (22cm.)

2003 Saskatoon Pride Festival, June 7-14: True Colours [and including a list of events taking place each day; contact information and sponsors] [display advertisement].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): [32] (full-page, back cover)

Vive la différence [is the theme of this year's Saskatoon Pride Festival, to be held June 12-19; some details and contact information; mention that 5th annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade in Regina this year].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 14 (18cm.)

Vive la Différence: Saskatoon Pride Festival, June 12-19, 2004 [with list of events] [display advertisement].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): [2] (full page)

Proud to be different [overview news report of Saskatoon's upcoming 2004 Pride Festival, June 13-19].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 8 (43cm.)

The planning begins [announcement of Saskatoon Diversity Network annual general meeting, Sept. 29, 2004 at AKA Gallery; will include vote on theme for next year's Pride celebration, the 14th annual Pride festival, scheduled for June 10-18, 2005 and to begin with performance of Winnipeg artists, Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan; contact e-mail and Web address; etc.].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 12 (16cm.)

GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS -- UNITED STATES

[Mayor Jon Lindgren of Fargo, North Dakota proclaims Gay and Lesbian Awareness Week "despite opposition"]. From The Advocate.
P18 [1985]: 7 (6cm.)

A million queers [and] Gay Games IV [two articles reporting on activities in New York City, summer 1994, in relation to the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Gay Games IV].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 25-26 (79cm.)