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Brenda

Brenda recounts her experience in the Navy during “The Canadian War on Queers” – not just a book by Gary Kinsman and Patrizia Gentile but a big important book that reveals our little known Canadian history of wide spread discrimination of LGBTQ folk in Canadian Military and Federal Services. Brenda’s story is included in the book.Find the book HERE

Brenda’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.

All Lesbian Military Over 40 Political History Queer Story Archive YQFA

Stephen

Stephen eloquently recounts growing up in the north, his process of coming out and his part in the human rights case that solidified same-sex marriage in Yukon Territory and in Canada. Thank you Stephen both for the energy you put into changing history and for the telling of this excellent piece of LGBTQ history.

Stephen’s story 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.

All Coming Out Story Gay Over 40 Parent Political History Queer Story Archive Small Town YQFA

Owen

Owen, a calligraphy artist, talks about leaving the country to go to school – and to come out. Having maintained a dual life for some time, Owen eventually reconciled the distance. You can see some of Owen’s work at: www.owenwilliams.org

Owen’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.

All Coming Out Story Gay Over 40 Queer Story Archive YQFA

Chris

Chris describes her elongated coming out process that was hindered at various points by her internalized homophobia. Congratulations Chris on figuring it out!

Chris’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.

All Coming Out Story Late Bloomer Lesbian Over 40 Queer Story Archive YQFA

Shara Layne

Shara Layne talks about the realities and her fears of coming out in a Catholic high school.

Shara Layne’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.

Some of the news stories that covered the situation that Shara was involved in at Vanier high school:

CBC News March 6th 2013
Yukon News March 6th, 2013
DailyXtra.com March 17, 2013

All Christian Christian Upbringing Coming Out Story Lesbian Queer Story Archive Small Town Under 40 YQFA

Liam

Liam talks about coming out when he was 12 years old, how supportive his family and friends have always been and how that helped him stand up for LGBTQ rights last year at his high school.

Liam’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.

Some of the news stories that covered the situation at Vanier high school:

CBC Story Mar 04, 2013
A Guy Named Brian Blog Post, Mar 4th 2013
CBC News Mar. 5th, 2013
Yukon News, March 13, 2013
CBC News, Mar. 20th, 2013
Yukon News, Mar. 22nd, 2013
CBC News, Sept. 5th 2013
CBC News Sept. 17th, 2013

All Christian Christian Upbringing Coming Out Story Gay Political History Queer Story Archive Under 40 Youth LGBTQ YQFA

Christine


Christine, a high school Vice Principal, talks about her experience as an ally and her continued support for LGBTQ youth within the school system. Thank you Christine for your continued efforts.

Christine’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.

All Ally Educator Queer Story Archive YQFA

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