Duane
Duane is part of the Tlingit Executive Council in Teslin, YT. He is an actor, writer, director and producer of a number of video and performance based pieces, including ‘Kichx Anagaat Yatx’i: Children of the Rainbow’. He talks about a long standing wish for a very special Halloween costume and what it means to be a two-spirited person.
Duane’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.
Lesbian News 02
Inspired by the long time editor of Lesbian News, Barbara McLauchlin, whose onmyplanet.ca video story is here, and courtesy of the stupendous personal library of Lahl, I have begun posting .pdf files from a few years of Lesbian News, Victoria’s Monthly Lesbian Feminist Newsletter – later named The Lavender Rhinoceros. I will periodically post more scanned / pdf issues of this local Victoria Lesbian Magazine.
This issue of Lesbian News, is from October of 1990, edited by Debby Gregory.
There are two versions below, Small is a 2 MB file and Full is 13 MB. These links will open the .pdf file in a new window of your browser, from there they are downloadable.
David
David shares an engaging story from his childhood that reveals some unconventional thoughts about parenting and reminds us that parents are human too.
David’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.
Lesbian News
Inspired by the long time editor of Lesbian News, Barbara McLauchlin, whose onmyplanet.ca video story is here, and courtesy of the stupendous personal library of Lahl, I have begun posting .pdf files from a few years of Lesbian News, Victoria’s Monthly Lesbian Feminist Newsletter – later named The Lavender Rhinoceros. I will periodically post more scanned / pdf issues of this local Victoria Lesbian Magazine.
This is the first issue of Lesbian News, Victoria’s Monthly Lesbian Feminist Newsletter, circa 1989, edited by Debby Gregory.
There are two versions below, Small is a 1 MB file and Full is 9.2 MB. These links will open the .pdf file in a new window of your browser, from there they are downloadable.
Lesbian_News_09_1989 Small 1MB
Lesbian_News_09_1989 Full 9MB
Bonnie
Bonnie talks about her decision to come out in her fifties, her work with a primarily straight senior community and the importance of authenticity.
Bonnie’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.
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.