Janet
Janet talks about being pushed out of the closet and the importance of family acceptance. At the time of this recording Janet was on the board of GLOSSI on Salt Spring Island.
Janet’s story was part of a group of stories recorded on Salt Spring Island, partially sponsored by GLOSSI (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island). The group was renamed and is now DIASSI – Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island.
Aric
Aric grew up in some of the most isolated parts of the Yukon Territory, in the midst of pretty extreme homophobia. He tells his stunning tale of coming out after years of repressing his orientation.
Aric’s story video is part of a series of videos from Whitehorse, YT that were facilitated by the Yukon Queer Film Alliance with the generous support of Arts Fund Yukon. YQFA is responsible for OUT North, the first queer film festival north of 60.
Chelsea
Chelsea is a self-identified woman who transitioned at the age of 51. She talks about her life before transition and the process of becoming herself.
Chelsea’s story was part of a group of stories recorded on Salt Spring Island, partially sponsored by GLOSSI (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island). The group was renamed and is now DIASSI – Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island.
Blodge
Since the recording of this story, Blodge (yes it’s a nic name) has transitioned and is now Chase, a “testosterone-based” individual. In this story, recorded in 2013, he tells an entertaining tale about his experience with gender expressions and stereotypes both in the town where he grew up in southern Ontario and in communities in the Yukon Territory. An updated story was recorded at the Moving Trans History Forward conference in 2016, and is available to view here.
Blodge’s story video is part of a series of videos from Whitehorse, YT that were facilitated by the Yukon Queer Film Alliance with the generous support of Arts Fund Yukon. YQFA is responsible for OUT North, the first queer film festival north of 60.
John
John talks about how he overcame the bullying he suffered early in life and offers a positive and hopeful approach to life.
John’s story was part of a group of stories recorded on Salt Spring Island, partially sponsored by GLOSSI (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island). The group was renamed and is now DIASSI – Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island.
Nash
Nash tells the story of the Darling sisters, delightful bathing beauties that crash GAY Pride Parades. Nash talks about how they came to be and the joy they spread in the world. : )
Nash’s story was part of a series of videos collected at Vancouver Pride in 2012. This series was partially sponsored by Qmunity in Vancouver.