Queer in the North

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05: Welcoming Spaces in Dryden (w/ Leslie Rose Titze)

2024-06-2033:56

For our Season Finale we sit down with Leslie Rose Titze, a musician and a software and technical consultant from Dryden. Since feeling so welcomed and accepted at her very first Pride event, Leslie has made it her goal to create intentionally warm, welcoming spaces for folks new to Pride, inviting folks at all stages of their identity journey to celebrate and gather in safety and solidarity, much like she was first welcomed.This podcast is presented by the Northern Ontario Pride Connection w...

04: A Journey Towards Community (w/ Paul Pasanen)

2024-04-1835:05

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Pasanen, a researcher and health equity advocate from Sudbury, Ontario to talk about their experiences finding and building community in the North. This podcast is presented by the Northern Ontario Pride Connection with support from Taking IT Global and the Sprout Ideas Fellowship Program. To learn more visit: northernontarioprideconnection.caInstagram: @northernontarioprideconnectionFacebook: facebook.com/northernontarioprideconnectionEmail: info@n...

03: Through Trauma and Triumph (w/ Michel Dumont)

2024-03-2136:01

In this episode, we sit down with Michel Dumont. Michel self-identifies as a queer, Métis, Two-Spirit, disabled artist and trauma survivor based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He studied Visual Arts and Psychology at Lakehead University, and his work specializes in breathing new life into discarded vintage tile in striking mosaic pieces. As a survivor of intergenerational trauma stemming from Indian Day School, Michel's work often explores emerging themes in anti-colonial urban indigenous and queer...

02: Being Trans in the North (w/ Rita O'Link)

2024-02-2331:25

In this episode, we sit down with Rita O'Link a 69-year-old transgender woman with grandchildren and one of the founding members of Sudbury-based transgender support group, TG Innerselves. Rita works with transgender people, especially youth, to provide resources, advocacy and support all throughout northeastern Ontario.*Content Warning: Please be advised that today's episodediscusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you're having thoughts of suicide, feelingsuicidal, or have concerns t...

01: Tales from Thunder Bay (w/ David Belrose)

2024-01-1741:58

In this episode, we delve into the captivating life of David Belrose, a longtime figure in the queer community of Thunder Bay. With a legacy spanning decades, David has been at the forefront of community development since the 1970s. As a founding member of Gays of Thunder Bay in 1980, he played a pivotal role in shaping the local queer narrative.Join us as David shares his journey, from his early involvement with AIDS Thunder Bay (ATB), where he served as a founding member and past board chai...

Queer in the North - Trailer

2023-12-2001:29

Introducing... Queer in the North! 🌈We are a podcast that amplifies the rich and diverse stories of 2SLGBTQ+ seniors in Northern Ontario. Our goal is to shed a light on the unique experiences and wisdom of individuals whose stories have often been overlooked.So much of Northern Ontario's queer history hasn't been documented but lives in the stories and memories of 2SLGBTQ+ older adults. Join us as we explore the vibrant tapestry of identities, challenges faced, and triumphs achieved by our ex...

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