They say, “If you can remember the 1960s, you weren’t really there.” However, if you can remember the ‘70s and ‘80s, you probably know all about dance parties!
Read more: You Gotta Dance! Queer seniors hold latest Vintage showdown
Tackling ageism head on: Pink Triangle Service heads intergenerational conference
Pink Triangle Services (PTS) is not shy about putting on boxing gloves, climbing into a ring and tackling issues that have long been swept aside. Ageism is one of those issues and on Monday April 29, PTS will be hosting a conference, Ageism Challenged: Building and Intergenerational Community at the Dominion Chalmers United Church in downtown Ottawa.
Read more: Tackling ageism head on: Pink Triangle Service heads intergenerational conference
It is near the end of winter when I find myself driving to Capital Memorial Gardens: a cemetery, crematorium and funeral reception centre located half way between Ottawa and Manotick. I am there to meet Norah Gebara, a pre-planning director and cemetery director for Memorial Gardens. Under Gebara's leadership, the company has initiated a community outreach program to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer community. They are also looking at opportunities to sponsor community events.
Read more: Reaching out to queer community: Capital Memorial Gardens
The Fierté (FCP) Canada Pride and Interpride conference Gala held on Saturday was an event fit for kings, queens and queers.
The evening's Gala held at City Hall was hosted by Capital Pride and produced by House of SAS.
Read more: Hip-hop, drag and loads of fun: Gala rounds off successful conference
Over the weekend Capital Pride hosted the InterPride and Fierté Canada Pride (FCP) conference and Annual General Meeting.
Justin Broekema, vice chair communications for Capital Pride said it was a new record for FCP, with over 85 delegates from 17 different Pride organisations attending the three day conference.
Read more: Nation's Capital hosts Fierté Canada Pride: A successful rainbow conference
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SWIRL & TWIRL 9
May 30, 2013
Swirl & Twirl is an evening fundraising event. It features wine, beer, food tastings, entertainment, and a silent auction, in support of Ottawa-Gatineau GLBTTQA community not-for-profit organizations.
Dorothy's Closet and typeQ are proud sponsors of this event!
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