Lauren
Lauren wrote the following article for Voice Magazine which is published by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, about her experiences as an out lesbian elementary school teacher and has graciously allowed us to post it here. Thank you Lauren – Keep up the good work!
Click on the thumbnail images to read article.
Leanne
Leanne was brought up Catholic and is a parent of two. She and her
wife Jessica met at church.
Jessica
Jessica is our Valentine video at onmyplanet.ca. Among the first to marry and immigrate to Canada, her story is very romantic and absolutely
fitting for a queer valentines celebration.
Sylvie
Sylvie is a French Canadian Lesbian, who was raised in the Catholic faith.
Rebecca
Rebecca is a young lesbian from Victoria BC. She has a twin sister who is straight and very supportive.
Dawn
Dawn was Co-founder of the now defunct, Out of the Closet Renew Boutique which opened on July 2nd of 2010 in downtown Victoria, BC. She recounts her early memories of the word lesbian, coming out, gender roles and lesbian art.
Mayne
Mayne is a lesbian and used to be involved with the Anglican LGBTQ group “Integrity”.
Mary Lois
Mary Lois is a retired nurse and a widowed lesbian. She and her late wife Toni were the first to apply for their same-sex marriage license in Victoria, BC
NiQ
NiQ is one of the original organizers of the social/support group Creating Connections, which was the inspiration for onmyplanet.ca. For many years NiQ kept up a comprehensive website of LGBTQ news, listings and events at: uniqueentertainment.ca. Thank-you NiQ for all your good work.