Amanda
When Amanada gave birth to her daughter, she re-evaluated pretty much everything in her life.
Amanda’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.
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.
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.
Everett
Everett is a trans guy who talks about the complexities of gender expression and queerness, of power dynamics and discrimination, educating his original family and finding comfort in his chosen family.
Evertt’s story was part of a series of videos collected at Vancouver Pride in 2012. This series was partially sponsored by Qmunity in Vancouver.
Lily Part 2
This is Lily’s second video, Part 2 in her coming out and transition process. She shares the next part of her very sweet story with us here. If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet be sure to check it out here first.
Brad
Brad is a gay man who grew up in a small town on Vancouver Island. He talks about what coming out meant to him.
Calamity
Calamity is a young lesbian from BC who describes her engaging but surprisingly anti-climatic coming out story.
Daphne
Daphne is a transexual, pan-sexual, self-identified woman. She is very involved in her return to college and the Pride group at her school. See Daphne’s Youtube Channel
Paul 02
At the time of this video (2011) Paul was recently out and his story reveals why he couldn’t hide any longer. Thank you Paul.