Gay and Lesbian Association of the Peace

May we continue to find and strive for equality for all women. Happy IWD : worthygirlsclub

The Canadian Trans Summit will be hosted online on Feb 19th and 20th this year! The event will have discussions on trans life in various regions of Canada and the intersection between race, ability, and gender. To join is free and only requires registration online, which you can do through their website. You can also check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cantranssummit We hope any and all who are interested are able to join!

The Centre for Creative Arts has invited any youth interested to sign up through me to receive a Take-Home Sketchbook Kit! Please msg, dm, or email me ([email protected]) to sign up!

A little musical history

Gay linguistics History

You’re allowed to be unsure.

It’s Transgender Awareness Week. Our hearts are with those struggling in a body that doesn’t match them, and for those who are in danger/struggling because of who they are. We see you. Everybody is worthy of love and safety. Photo Credit:diversifyyournarritive

Love growing your library? here’s a few Non-Binary selections

Thank you to Grande Prairie Pride Society for putting on this free movie for Pride Celebrations!

In the news: In a major decision for LGBTQ families, a Manitoba judge ruled a piece of legislation that doesn't recognize non-biological parents who conceive through assisted reproduction violates their charter rights. https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5796943

Poll time We are working on a name change. We have a deep love for our history as an organization, but as society progresses, so too must we. We are looking at making our name more inclusive. We have had wonderful submissions from the public and have two finalists. We are looking for your input - which do you like? Diversity+ PRRADA - Peace Region Rainbow and Diversity Alliance Neither (please make a suggestion if this is your option)

I’m not crying, you’re crying

Coffe nights. Monday October 19, we have special guests: director, assistand director and cast from GPLT production Every Brilliant Thing. 7:00 pm zoom link to come! Every Brilliant Thing:... Artist Showcase Introducing: Karlee Kapler | Assistant Director We laughed a lot during rehearsals, and cried a little bit sometimes too and that is always my favourite part of participating in any production, the conversations and connections we are able to have. This show is important as it highlights how imperative it is to talk about hard things. It’s important that as a community we work on removing the stigma surrounding mental health and to stop making suicide a taboo subject to talk about. We can’t raise awareness and work on prevention if we don’t talk about it. Karlee has studied English Literature through Athabasca University. She was delighted when she had her little boy in 2018, and she put her studies on hold for a short time. Currently, she is working full-time as a journalist for the Fairview Post, Peace River Record-Gazette, and the Daily Herald Tribune. This is the fourth production that she has worked on with Grande Prairie Live Theatre. This is first time working as an assistant director and she has learned so much through the process and is very excited to share the final show with the world.

"No Ordinary Man," a documentary about the life of jazz musician Billy Tipton, which reclaims Billy’s life as an important part of trans history, while providing a broader look at the lives of transgender men today. You can find more information on their FB page as well: No Ordinary Man https://www.glaad.org//no-ordinary-man-trans-men-reflect-l

Being Out or not, doesn’t make you any less you. If you’re struggling on this day, not being out, just know - You are loved. You are valid.

It’s National Coming Out day. Be a safe person to come out to. We are wishing love and safety to all on their journey to coming out.

Normalize the many beautiful and diverse family structures in our world. Love is love.

Just a reminder

On #orangeshirtday, and everyday following, we honour the indigenous children and families who were victims of residential schools. To honour them, don’t just w...ear an orange shirt; continue to challenge colonialism and white supremacy, and work to centre indigenous history and voices in your learning. Click the link below for further learning and events. About Orange Shirt Day: https://www.orangeshirtday.org Virtual Events: https://fb.me/e/eILAcOid7 #everychildmatters

Bisexual awareness continues with this old statement. Bisexual people are just looking for attention. This statement has been wielded against other gender and sexualities, but disproportionately is aimed at bi/pan people. Bi people just love people of more than one gender. It’s that simple.

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