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From the runway to the archives, Calgary's gay history explored

From the runway to the archives, Calgary's gay history explored | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Calgary Pride and the Calgary Gay History Project is launching Our History Matters, a series of workshops and performances to celebrate the history of the queer community.

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Drag queens go digital, with gay bars closed indefinitely due to COVID-19

Drag queens go digital, with gay bars closed indefinitely due to COVID-19 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Shantay you stay — at home, that is. The closure of bars and clubs due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left the LGBTQ+ community without spaces to congregate and build community, and drag queens without a stage to perform. For Mona Moore, a Calgary queen and winner of Miss Canada Continental 2020, that means instead of slaying the crowd at drag brunches she's hosting a weekly Instagram live session to share facts and information abou

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LGBTQ conference kicks off in Calgary

LGBTQ conference kicks off in Calgary | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Dozens attended Calgary's Central Library on Sunday to kick off community day for the Ally Toolkit Conference, an LGBTQ competency-building event for professionals.

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Transgender kids and their families top of mind this Calgary Pride

Transgender kids and their families top of mind this Calgary Pride | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

To support trans kids and their families, more than 30 local businesses are offering special Pride-themed cocktails and donating a dollar from each to Skipping Stone Foundation during the Calgary Pride Festival, which runs until Sept. 3.

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Calgary play explores the life of the last man in Canada jailed for being gay

Calgary play explores the life of the last man in Canada jailed for being gay | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A new play premiering this week at Sage Theatre explores themes of love and staying true to your beliefs.
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'It means a lot to me': LGBT project for new Canadians in Calgary sees big demand

'It means a lot to me': LGBT project for new Canadians in Calgary sees big demand | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A new program designed for new Canadians who are also LGBT is filling up with clients before it even officially launches, one of its organizers says.
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Calgary gay bar Twisted Element reinvents itself as a restaurant

Calgary gay bar Twisted Element reinvents itself as a restaurant | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Nightclubs are still not permitted to be open due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Concerned for the future, Twisted’s co-owner and operator, Keon Brawn, took matters into his own hands

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Documentary details difficulties for LGBT people in Fort McMurray

Documentary details difficulties for LGBT people in Fort McMurray | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A new documentary series highlights the difficulties of being openly gay outside Alberta's two biggest cities.

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Brooks: Pride in Business Annual Pride kickoff

Brooks: Pride in Business Annual Pride kickoff | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The recent Pride in Business Annual Pride Kickoff, held in Thomsons Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency, was a success attended by hundreds of guests. The TD sponsored event featured a fashion show, performances by SNAP Dance Company, hors d’oeuvres and champagne.

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Rainbow Railroad Station aims to bring persecuted LGBT refugees to Calgary

Rainbow Railroad Station aims to bring persecuted LGBT refugees to Calgary | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Centre for Newcomers is hoping to settle more LGBT refugees in Calgary through a new program, assisted by a longtime gay rights activist who himself fled to safety in Alberta.

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‘After Stonewall’ and Gay and Lesbian Liberation in Western Canada

‘After Stonewall’ and Gay and Lesbian Liberation in Western Canada | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

'After Stonewall' was one of the most vocal regional gay periodicals in Canada to challenge a national gay activist platform.

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Calgary Bishop Fred Henry, who drew fire for stances on gay marriage and abortion, resigns after 19 years

Calgary Bishop Fred Henry, who drew fire for stances on gay marriage and abortion, resigns after 19 years | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Bishop Fred Henry, who often sparred with politicians over issues including gay marriage, abortion and HPV vaccination in schools, has resigned after 19 years as leader of the Catholic Church in Calgary.
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