Imperial Court Ottawa
323 Somerset St W K2P 0J8 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Jose! The movie To Wong Foo, was such a treasured memory of Jose's, we had to share more photos. Here Jose poses on set in 1994 at Webst...er Hall with actor Patrick Swayze in character as Miss Vida Boheme. Coco LaChine shared the story how over the next few years, Jose was so excited each time she would receive a small residual check that she would call Coco to reminisce about the film. "Jose would tell me years later that it was one of the highlights of his life!!! I was fortunate to share the experience with him". Though Mama Jose's on screen time was limited, the fond memories of the experience lasted a lifetime. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Jose's Birthday. From Dec 1 up to her birthday, we're going to post a photo of Jose every day to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

In response to inquiries from members of the Ottawa LGBTQ+ community, we would like to affirm that the project to establish an official Imperial Court Ottawa chapter remains in progress. The arrival of COVID-19 has compromised all Courts' abilities to organize and fund-raise. The interruption has been particularly challenging for Imperial Court Ottawa and yet we proceed with developing the legal and operational documentation required to establish your Court. We look forward ...to sharing more detail about our progress as it becomes available. Thank you for both your patience during this difficult time and your enthusiasm for the creation of Imperial Court Ottawa. For those who are interested in a Charter Membership (Year 1), you can find a New Member Application form and PayPal payment facility at: http://imperialcourtottawa.org/join/ From the Heart, through the Court, for the Community, Imperial Court Ottawa Steering Committee

We are very excited to hear that this Jose Sarria / Imperial Court System documentary is nearing completion. Premiering March 2020.

Day 12 of the 12 Days of Jose: Happy Birthday Mama Jose, your children love and miss you. Today we are sharing two photos of more private times taken May of 20...13, at his home in Albuquerque, NM that he shared with Tony Ross and PJ Sedillo. In spite of his failing health you can still see the indomitable spirit of his as he donned the festive hat and the other where he was feeding his beloved chickens. The photos were taken by Joe Castel and we thank him for sharing them with us. We also want to take a moment to recognize and thank Tony and PJ for encouraging our beloved Mama Jose to move to be with them which allowed her to live her last years with dignity and peace that she so deserved. We hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Jose! We sure enjoyed sharing glimpses of Joses amazing life and we hope you keep sharing your photos and stories of Mama and keep her memory alive. Take some time today to share those and also to help out someone in your community in her memory. After today, keep it up... We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

Day 9 of the 12 Days of Jose: The photo today is of Mama Jose in Surrey, BC in October 2004 as she crowns Emperor 1 Martin Rooney Storm and Empress 1 Taylor May...d Storm. As was always the case Jose would take the moment to congratulate the new monarchs and turned the moment into a stand up comedy routine that would have the ballroom laughing. At the end of each blessing of the new Monarchs she would turn her eyes to the sky and speak to Joshua her dear departed "husband" adding a bit of "color" commentary about her newest children. She would then end by leading the ballroom in a chorus of three Hip Hip Hoorays. Mama did know how to have fun. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Jose: The photo today is of Mama Jose and her son Emperor 1 Kevin Drake of the Far East from Boston. I love the twinkle in Joses eye in... this one, you can tell she is up to something and when she and Kevin were together, mischief was certainly on the agenda. The event which brought them together was the step down of Emperor 23 Bruce and Empress 23 Milo in Eugene, OR in August 1997. The photo was another from Empress Milos collection which she gave to the Jose Archives earlier this year. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

For immediate release Dec 7 2019 This evening in Las Vegas, Nevada the Queen Mother 1 of the Americas (Empress Nicole the Great) announced by Imperial proclam...ation that ALL Canadian Courts presented at US Coronations would be introduced immediately following the Mother Court of Canada, Vancouver BC. (The courts will walk in order of their founding). So to clarify San Francisco followed by Vancouver BC (and the Canadian Courts present in order of their founding) then Portland and others as previously proclaimed) This is to honor Canada as a Sovereign Nation and to acknowledge Canadas role as a world leader in civil rights, especially honouring the 50th Anniversary of Bill C 150, that commenced decriminalization of homosexuality. Posted at the direction and on behalf of Her Majesty Emperor Martin of Surrey President of Her Majestys Privy Council.

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Jose: In this photo from Aug 1999, Jose is addressing the audience at the stepdown of Emperor 25 Dan McGuire Rose and Empress 25 Edna in... Eugene, OR. Here we see Jose with Sir Colton Storm who had just been named Imperial Knight and Great Grandson to Jose. Tragically this young mans life was cut short when he was killed in an accident not long after this event. Our hearts go out to his family on his loss and we thank you for sharing the story and allowing us to share this historic photo. The photo was another from Empress Milos collection which she gave to the Jose Archives earlier this year. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

Day 4 of the 12 Days of Jose: A photo from 2002 in Regina, SK of Mama Jose at Coronation 8, with the stepping down monarchs of Reign 7 Emperor Bruce Sanoir and ...Empress Avaughna Sanoir. The photo also includes Joanne Crawford, then MLA for the Government of Saskatchewan. The photo was another from Empress Milos collection which she gave to the Jose Archives earlier this year. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

Day 3 of the 12 Days of Jose: A photo of Mama Jose at the very first Jose Honors dinner in San Diego in August of 1997. Here she is giving Empress Milo her stat...uette and medal, while Empress Nicole Murray Ramirez is in the background. The first Jose Honors dinner was hosted by the Imperial Court de San Diego at the historic US Grant Hotel and was an amazing evening honoring many trailblazers in the ICS. The other recipients that first year are listed at josehonors.com The photo was from Empress Milos collection and she gave it and many others to the Jose Archives earlier this year. May you rest in peace Milo. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us via email at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Jose: We are always thrilled to see a previously unpublished photo surface. This one was taken in October 1994 in Toronto at Coronation ...8, the step down of Emperor 7 Art Tomlin and Empress 7 JJ Murray. The photo was taken by Robert Toane and recently given to the Jose Archives. Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Whats your best favorite memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. Starting today up to her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of ...Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We also encourage you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. Day 1 of the 12 Days of Jose: We have all seen this photo of Jose pictured on the left as he served in WW2 and on the right as Empress presiding over her children of the ICS. Few in the fight for equality have given more than Mama Jose. Photo note: We were contacted recently by the owner of the crown Jose is wearing in this photo and they are going to lend it to us for a couple of upcoming displays of the Jose Archives. Whats your best memory of Jose? We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. You may also send the photo to us at [email protected] and we can share as well. #12daysofJose #josesarria #bluebuckets For the love of Mama Jose...

The Board of Directors are deeply saddened to announce the passing of The Greyhound Empress, Empress X Milo Angel at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, November 20. Please k...eep her family in your prayers. Sleep well Your Majesty and may you soar with the angels. We will keep everyone updated as plans for a memorial are finalized.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE QUEEN MOTHER, NICOLE THE GREAT Queen Mother of the Americas, Empress Nicole the Great, will be officially announcing a new award ho...noring American Veterans. She will announce this new award in San Francisco this weekend. Named after respected veterans, our beloved, JOSE, Emperor 1 Terry Sidie and Grand Duke Fred Townsend. The Queen Mother will be announcing soon, a Canadian Veterans Award. She is working with Emperor Jason of Toronto on this award. All veterans, LGBTQ and heterosexual, will be considered when nominated. Sir Bobby Childers High Lord Chancellor

This is the moment George Colantuono made history for the Imperial Court of NYC as he became the first pup from their court to walk protocol in a pup hood! We are all super proud of you and from one pup to another I am glad to see you breaking down walls.

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Jose: Our ICS court family in Toronto, is the source of todays memory of Jose. Here Emperor 6 Robert Toane, & Empress 6 Michelle DuBarr...y of Toronto and Mama Jose, the Widow Norton pose for a photo taken in Toronto in October 1993, just prior to Coronation 7. Thanks Bob Toane for the photo. For the love of Mama Jose... Welcome to the 12 Days of Jose! As you likely know, Dec 12th is Mama Joses Birthday. From Dec 1 through her birthday everyday were going to post a photo of Jose to remind us all to do more, be more and give more this holiday season. We ask that you also post photos of Jose and share a favorite memory of that photo. We also urge you to remember her and help keep her memory alive by mentioning her during all your fundraising events in the month of December. As you do, please post a photo on social media, noting the funds raised from that event and tag it #bluebuckets so that we might show the power of Jose and her childrens charitable activities. #12daysofJose #josesarria #mamajose #bluebuckets

12th ANNUAL STATE OF THE EMPIRE OFFICIAL ADDRESS Seattle, Washington 16 February 2019... Empress Nicole the Great, Queen Mother I of the Americas U.S.A. Canada Mexico Forescore and 12 years ago....yes 12 years ago, I and 30 San Diegans along with Nobles from across Canada, Mexico and the United States gathered in this the beautiful city of Seattle, in the great State of Washington, to witness our beloved founder, Empress I Jose, crown me the Queen Mother of the Americas. Today has been a very emotional one for me, as with many of you, I miss Jose very much. Jose was a proud World War II Veteran: would the Veterans and active military who are with us tonght please stand so we can acknowledge your outstanding service to our great Nations. 54 years ago, a royal seed was planted in San Francisco, that grew into a noble oak tree, with branches in the three great nations of Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico that now extends into 70 cities. We are proud that Canada is one of these great nations and indeed is the greatest when it comes to recognizing and protecting the civil rights of all its people. This year, the great nation of Canada will be observing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the first homosexual civil rights legislation in North America. We salute and remember Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and commend his son Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Indeed we say to you all, our Canadian Nobles, you honor us with your presence. You....We....the International Imperial Court System has indeed accomplished a proud, productive record these last years! Organizing and leading the very successful campaigns that resulted in the first postage stamp in honor of a gay Civil Rights leader, Harvey Milk and the first naval ship, the USNS Harvey Milk, that will be built and dedicated in San Diego. You....Together....We did this. We established the first Canadian Royal Medals, one honoring the First Empress of All Canada, Mr. ted northe. We have contributed thousands of dollars to Eagale, Canada. Together, we have raised in the last 12 years, over $235,000.00 for the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the Erase the Hate Campaign. Within hours of my crowning, we established the first non-discriminating policy for our court system and a zero-tolerance on Court Chapters financial mismanagement or embezzlements. We have honored Canadian members of Parliament. Our court system has been present at Marches on Washington/White House and Creating Change Conferences. We have honored heroes from Lady Gaga to U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. We the Courts of Canada and the U.S.A. have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit the poor, the GLBT, and AIDS communities in Mexico. And recently, donated over $10,000 to help the 100 GLBT refugees fleeing from their countries in Latin America, encamped at our borders. The list is endless of our accomplishments! These last 12 years my leadership has, at times, been controversial. And yes, at times, I have faltered and disappointed many of you. I am not perfect and hopefully God is not through with me yet. I once again, extend my hand in friendship and peace to those I have offended. It is not easy being in this position as the titular leader of our International Imperial Court System. As I have said, "You can tell the gay pioneers and leaders by the arrows in their backs." These are indeed challenging times for our GLBT community. We are indeed a global community with No Borders. And now, more than ever, we must rise up and recognize that our Transgender Brothers and Sisters are under attack. We must....we will, make this attempt to "erase" them one of our top priorities. Thus, on this day, I officially proclaim 2019 as the Year of Trans Empowerment, Visibility & Awareness in All Realms of the International Imperial Court System. I also proclaim, that in 2019, the International Imperial Court System will recognize and honor at each coronation the 1st Nations and Native Americans whose lands we took. I also, on this day, proclaim that my successors and Heirs will be obligated and must attend four Canadian Coronations a year. And though I cannot proclaim it, it is my wish that a Canadian and also a woman Monarch be Crowned King Father or Queen Mother within the next 3 reigns. I, on this day, also officially proclaim that the Eagle, the Imperial Double Eagle, will be the permant symbol of all King Fathers and Queen Mothers in honor of our beloved founder and the Mother and founding Court of US ALL: Absolute Empress I Jose of San Francisco. On this day, I futher officially proclaim and with the vote of the International Imperial Court Council, that all future King Father/Queen Mothers will have a term limit of 3-5 years. I further proclaim, that every two years, our court system will gather together for an International Courts Conference. And let it be known to All Nobles, that in honor and in celebration, next year, 2020 the 55th Anniversary of our court system, a history book will be published and distributed by the International Imperial Court Council. And futher more, in a salute to our court chapters and in recognition of our growing GLBT Youth and Queer Membership, on next years 55th Anniversary, I as the founder of the international Jose Julio Sarria Scholarship Program I will be calling upon the Council to grant $55,000.00 in matching grants to ALL courts who have Student Scholarship Programs with a respective amount going to our 10 Canadian Courts. As many of you know, I started this, my 12th Anniversary day at 5:30 am with a visit to the 87 year old Seattles Union Gospel Mission, with Emperor Leandro of San Francisco and Crown Princess of the Americas Bette Pages of Denver, where we fed the homeless and thus reminded me that I am but a servant to the crown the people. In closing, it has been my most sincere honor and privilege to reign these last 12 years. For this old Mexican queen to Reign as your Queen Mother. You are indeed my family. God has blessed me to be the recipient of one of the greatest gifts that our International Imperial Court System bestows on each and everyone of us: Friendships that are made for life.... As my health, as many of you know, is and will continue to be failing and my head becomes more like a bobble head doll, be assured that I will do my duty and promise to you all, that I will assess my abilities seriously each month. Now I say to you all: "Do Not Walk Behind Me.... Do Not Walk in Front of Me.... Let Us All Walk Side By Side and Continue Our Decades of Noble Deeds." God Bless Jose Canada U.S.A. Mexico God Bless You All !!!!! 619-241-5672 P.O. Box 33915 San Diego, Ca 92163 twitter NMRSD2 email [email protected] Submitted by Bobby Childers High Lord Chancellor 19 February 2019

As the United States commemorates Stonewall 50, Canada also commemorates the decriminalization of Homosexuality, the bill receiving Royal Assent, June 24 1969 ...It should not be lost that our Current PM Justin Trudeau, is the son of then PM Pierre E Trudeau, who famously said - "the government has no place in the bedrooms of its citizens" (paraphrased) Please remember that Canada has always been a leader in human and civil rights. The Royal Mint is producing a commemorative $1 coin later this year. See more

Anyone interested in attending The Imperial Court of Toronto Coronation with us in October... we need to confirm your attendance at Ottawas table before September 15! Contact [email protected] for details.

Youre invited to make history with us. Were working hard to establish the newest Chapter of the International Court System, a fundraising network with 50+ Chapters in Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico, invites you to become a Member. Committed to fundraising for local community charities through drag shows, seasonal special events and an Annual Coronation Gala, The Imperial Court of Ottawa will be an inclusive LGBTQ+ not-for-profit organization that welcomes everyone to participate... in making a difference. Your annual $10 Charter Membership dues are used to cover administrative costs. 100% of donations received through Imperial Court fundraising activities go to each years Charity of Choice. For more information, visit our website at www.imperialcourtoottawa.org, e-mail [email protected] or talk to Stanton or Mychol at Ts Pub.

Five years ago today we lost our beloved Mama Jose, may we each take a moment today to celebrate her memory by helping someone in need, volunteer time to suppor...t a charity or make a donation in her memory. "United we stand, divided they catch us one by one." Jose Julio Sarria We sure miss you and we will never forget you. For the love of Mama Jose... Original photo given to Matthew Brown, Emperor 14 A.N. by Jose, he provided to us.