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For the Record
Article in The Body Politic about a critique and an attempt to ban the book The Joy of Gay Sex by an executive assistant to the federal justice minister as a response to an inquiry by the Gay Association in Newfoundland (GAIN) . The book was…
Letter from St. John's
Article announcing the new Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) at Memorial University of Newfoundland which was available to faculty, staff, and students, as well as the public. It notes that GALA hosted a Halloween dance and it is rumoured that they…
"Ann Kazeltzer" in Homo Martyrs of the Revolution
Ann Kazeltzer is a satirical illustration of a Canadian writer. The caricature mentions retirement in Labrador.
This excerpt was posted in the Body Politic newsletter. The Body Politic was a queer, activist-based Canadian monthly newsletter that…
This excerpt was posted in the Body Politic newsletter. The Body Politic was a queer, activist-based Canadian monthly newsletter that…
"I am MALE, slim, in my twenties."
An advertisement in The Body Politicposted by someone looking for a "male companion from 18-25" listing criteria and the assets of the poster as well as asking potential cantidates to write back and send photos.
This article was posted in…
New Film "An Author of These Words"
A short article describing a film being released by the Atlantic Region of the National Film Board about the author Harold Horwood. Horwood was best known for his 1966 novel "Tomorrow Will Be Sunday" which is about a man's coming out and coming of…
National Gay rights Conference
The cover of the Body Politic's September - October issue from 1975 which features the Canadian/ Community Homophile Association of Newfoundland front and centre with a banner that reads "C.H.A.N. St. John's NFLD."
Classified "Friends" Ad, November 1982
Classified ad from a Newfoundland-based gay man in his twenties seeking a companion.This article was posted in the Body Politic newsletter. The Body Politic was a queer, activist-based Canadian monthly newsletter that was published from 1971 to 1987.…
GAIN Foresight September 1987
Gay Association in Newfoundland monthly newsletter. It announces dances at Priscilla's Bar throughout the fall; that the GAIN newsletter would be moving to a monthly format and was seeking volunteers to contribute; that GAIN was hoping to set up…
"Frustration in Newfoundland"
Letter to the editor of The Body Politic from a reader in St. John's written in the aftermath of CHAN's folding, outlining what the author sees as the reasons it folded and what would be necessary for a new organization to take its place. They…
"CHAN narrowly escapes folding"
Article reporting that, after the Community Homophile Association of Newfoundland’s annual election the previous November left three executive positions unfilled, CHAN members filled the vacant positions at their January meeting and saved the…
"'...deemed necessary to discriminate...'"
Article that details how two women in the armed forces held a small marriage ceremony in Argentia, and were later dismissed along with several other women, as a direct result of their involvement or presumed involvement. In total, nine women were…
"Newfoundland gays urge broad reading of Charter rights"
Article reporting that the Gay Association in Newfoundland had presented a brief to the House of Commons Sub-Committee on Equality Rights to advocate for gay liberation. Wally Upward presented on behalf of GAIN, the Provincial Advisory Council on the…
"Movement aids gay community development"
Article reporting on progress in the development of gay spaces and groups in Nova Scotia that mentions a rumour that a group in Harbour Grace was interested in forming a chapter of the Canadian Homophile Association of Newfoundland (CHAN).This…
"Biking for custody across the country"
Article about Carol and Cheryl, members of the Lesbian Mothers' Defence Fund Calgary, who cycled from Vancouver to Newfoundland in 4 months to raise money and publicize their cause. The women raised hundreds of dollars and created contacts across…
G.A.I.N. Dances
Short article promoting two G.A.I.N. dances: a Halloween dance on November 2, 1985, and a regular dance, on November 23. The article explains what G.A.I.N. is, and that the profits made from their dances fund their various operations, rent, and…
Amendment proposed for NL Human Rights Act: ban discrimination based on sexual orientation
A brief segment stating that the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Association recommended that the Newfoundland Human Rights Act include a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation. The segment also mentions GAIN being commended for…
Out in the City: Two Foolish to Talk About
An advertisement and interview about the comedy revue "Too Foolish to Talk About", created by Greg Malone and Tommy Sexton. The article discusses the show and how it has allowed the duo to have more freedom to perform openly gay materials. The actors…
"GAIN dance"
Article in The Body Politic about a dance GAIN (Gay Association in Newfoundland) was hosting in conjunction with the Chicago House AIDS hospice performance fundraiser for queer people who are dying of AIDS. The event was being hosted as a Christmas…
"Bar becomes private club to end violence"
Article in The Body Politic about a bar in St. John's called The Sea Breeze, which had hired extra bouncers to deal with violent clashes. After this effort was unsuccessful, management converted the bar into a private club to prevent violence. They…
GAIN Foresight February 1986
Monthly newsletter for GAIN members. It includes several announcements: that a telephone line will operate out of Wally Upward’s house; the opening of a new gay bar, Pricella’s; and efforts to have sexual orientation added as prohibited grounds of…