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“Gays find organization means better life”
Article about CHAN and how it had positively affected life for gays and lesbians in St. John’s. It describes a boycott CHAN organized of the Waterfront Tavern after two gay men were thrown out of the bar for dancing together, and a presentation CHAN…
"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…
"AIDS Committee Needs More Support"
Article on page three of The Summer Muse describing St. John's first participation in the International Candlelight and AIDS Mobilization, a march to remember those who have died and encourage others with the virus to carry on. The article also…
Rick Mercer in On Edge: Still Image #3
Black and white photo of Rick Mercer sitting and pointing at the camera.
Rick Mercer in On Edge: Still Image #4
Coloured image of the play, On Edge, in action. Three actors are standing, and one is lying down. Image features Rick Mercer, Beni Malone, Mary Lewis, and Christine Taylor.
A Project about Lesbians and Their Relationships with Their Sisters
Article in the St. John's Status of Women Council's newsletter, Spokeswoman, describing a study exploring lesbians’ relationships with their sisters. The article states that the study is specifically interested in exploring the meaning of sisterhood,…
What’s The Buzz?
Excerpts from The Heterosexism Enquirer Newsletter. One excerpt talks about the potential for violence in same sex relationships, specifically in lesbian relationships. The other excerpt talks about the heterosexual privilege of being able to…
The Impact of Heterosexism on Lesbian Health Care
Article from “The Heterosexism Enquirer” in an edition of the St. John's Status of Women Council's newsletter Spokeswoman on the impact that homophobia and sexism have on lesbian health care.
Lesbian and Gay Phone-line Conference
Article in The Body Politic describing the first ever lesbian and gay phone-line conference held in Halifax from June 17-19th. It is noted that these workshops were designed as an information exchange and advice hub for those wishing to set up gay…
Ray Condon while teaching in Nigeria
Ray Condon was an AIDS activist born in 1945 in Calvert, Newfoundland. He was a trailblazing teacher in the province who became an activist after his 1991 diagnosis and spent the rest of his life fighting for 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Newfoundland and…
Review: “A Strange Breed of Cat”
Review of A Strange Breed of Cat: An Encounter in Human Sexuality by psychologist B. Mark Schoenberg, a book recording the sessions of a male encounter group at Memorial University consisting of seven students: two gay, one bisexual, three…
A complaint regarding a song on CHMR perpetuating the stereotypical lesbian
An article in the MUSE discusses a resident of St. John's, Ms. J. Dawson, who complained about the song "I'm In Like With A Dyke Named Spike" by Bowser and Blue being played on CHMR.
This article elaborates on the humorous nature of the song but is…
This article elaborates on the humorous nature of the song but is…
Nathalie Brunet Oral History Interview
A transcription from Nathalie Brunet's oral history interview as part of the Solidari-tea project. She discusses her experience starting the first GSA at the school where she taught.
N.A.N.'s News Vol 1, No 2.
Issue of the NAN newsletter. Contains a letter to NAN asking why the lesbian dances were advertised on the radio, citing fear of being outed to family or coworkers. The response notes that no member of NAN purposefully put it on the radio, and that…
N.A.N.'s News Vol 1, No 3
Includes announcement of 4th annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Week, June 19-25, 1995 by Deputy Mayor Andy Wells at St. John's City Hall. Notes partnership between NGALE and NAN for Pride Week events.
Contains Pride Week schedule, including March for…
Contains Pride Week schedule, including March for…
AIDS awareness centre opened in St. John's
Article in the March 1990 edition of the Newfoundland Medical Association about a new centre for AIDS awareness and support, founded by Jeffrey Howard and Wally Upward. The centre's board of directors included representatives from gay groups as well…
Homophobia in school to be addressed
Article in an edition of the St. John's Status of Women Council's Spokeswoman newsletter adapted from an NGALE press release on the launch of their new “Homophobia Awareness Project” education project.
Breaking the Barrier of Homophobia
Educational article in an edition of the St. John's Status of Women Council's newsletter Spokeswoman about homophobia. It has a list of myths and facts about queer people, notes on experiences of injustice and ways to eliminate homophobia.
P. Miller Scrapbook, January-December 1920
Cover of Peter Miller’s scrapbook. Mixed media collage with birchbark caribou head on pale green background and lettering reading "1920 From Caribou Land".
Handwritten introduction page to the scrapbook, explaining the nature of the materials used,…
Postcard addressed to Frederick A. Brazill
An exterior shot of the Octagon Castle, with a man with a bicycle in the foreground and three more men with bicycles in the background. Written around the picture are the words “St. John’s”, “June 25 [illegible]”, “Octagon Castle”, “Yours truly, P.H.…
MUNGALA 1987
Article in MUN's student newspaper, The Muse, describing that The Memorial University Gay and Lesbian Association (MUNGALA) will not be ratified by the Council of the Student's Union in the coming year, but will remain active on campus. Author…
Paul Goodman poem excerpt
Snippet from an erotic poem by American writer and social philosopher Paul Goodman that describes Middle Cove Beach. This article was posted in the Body Politic newsletter. The Body Politic was a queer, activist-based Canadian monthly newsletter that…
Alternative Presses - Guy to Goddess: An Intimate Look at Drag Queens
A review of a recent book (1994) by Bill Richardson on drag queens, with photography by Rosamund Norby. Though the queens interviewed are not identified by location, it is mentioned that one of the queens is from Newfoundland.
“Rural outreach: ‘What? Gay people here?’”
Article about gay and lesbian rural outreach in Atlantic Canada. Mentions the recent formation of GAIN and describes its fundraising events and efforts to build a membership base, quoting organizer Beth Lacey.This article was posted in the Body…
"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…
"What's in a name?"
Article in The Body Politic which states there had been a petition to change the name of a street in St. John's, Newfoundland. The street's name was "Dildo Place." It is noted that it is not known why the residents wanted the street name…
"Gaining ground again"
An article discussing the latest incarceration of the Gay Association in Newfoundland (GAIN.) It appears to have been a positive event as the publication of GAIN's first newsletter skyrockets, called "Gain Foresight." The article then goes on to…
"St. John's police assault bar patrons"
Article in The Body Politic describing a violent police raid on the night of March 14, 1980 at Friends Bar in St. John's. It reports that police entered at 2:45 am with the intention to shut down the bar at any cost. Patrons were ordered to leave by…
"Pride '83"
A short banner that mentions the success of the Gay Association in Newfoundland (GAIN)'s first ever pride week hosted in the summer of 1983. They speak to the president of GAIN at the time, Theresa Walsh and discuss the origin of pride in the…
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…
"GALA at MUN"
Article about the development of GALA, the Gay and Lesbian Association for students at Memorial University. The article highlights the purpose and importance of and need for the organization, and mentions that they are awaiting ratification at the…
“Forces ignore outcry, expel Thornborrow”
An article discussing the discharge of Private Barbara Thornborrow by the Canadian Forces. The discharge was issued with the justification that “service policy does not allow for the retention of sexual deviates”. Private Thornborrow was surprised to…
"Gays at MUN: a cramped closet"
An article in the Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland’s student newspaper, that comments on the social climate of being “out” at the university. The article remarks about a changing sentiment about homosexuality but notes there is no gay…
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Surviving the Experience"
An article published in Memorial University’s student newspaper the Muse, written by Robert Stoodley, about attending a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The article discusses the do’ and don'ts of attending a screening of the film,…
"Prejudice and assault: Is this a university?"
Article in The Muse describing an attack on a homosexual student (John) that occurred in June 1986. Author calls for donations and support for Memorial University of Newfoundland's Gay and Lesbian Association.
"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…
“Conference focuses on communication”
Report on the Atlantic Gay and Lesbian Community Conference, held in Halifax from November 9th-12th under the auspices of the Gay Alliance for Equality. It features a quote from Carole Dunphy of Paradise, one of only 36 delegates, whose first…
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…
"No Gays on AIDS Committee"
Article in the Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland's student newspaper, that describes the newly formed AIDS committee at Memorial University. The organization GALA recognizes one fatal flaw in the composition of the committee: there are no…
"CHMR claims diversity: Debate started over 'offensive' song"
Article in Memorial University of Newfoundland's student newspaper, the Muse, reporting that Ms. J Dawson, a St. John's resident, complained to CHMR campus radio station about a song she deemed offensive called "I'm In Like A Dyke (Named Spike)"…
"Gay Studies group forms on campus"
Article in the Muse announcing the formation of a Gay Studies Group at Memorial University, a space for students, faculty, and staff, to engage with academic topics and research related to gay studies/queer studies. Interviews member Ron Knowling,…
"Vigil for people with AIDS"
Article in the Muse describing a vigil held on June 20th, 1989 in the TSC at Memorial University remembering those lost to AIDS. The vigil spanned two days and was attended by members of the Anglican Synod, community members, and representatives from…
"Celebrating Lesbian and Gay Pride Week"
The article in the Muse discusses the need for sexual orientation to be included in the province's Human Rights Code, noting that the ushering in of a Liberal government would be an opportunity to do what the Conservatives did not. The article also…
A Questionnaire for Heterosexuals
Comedic article from an edition of Spokeswoman, the newsletter of the St. John's Status of Women Council, listing thirteen questions for heterosexuals to call attention to the absurdity of the questions heterosexuals ask queer people.
Stephenville Festival of the Arts, July 15-August 2 1980
The 1980 program for the Stephenville theatre festival. This was the third season of the festival and was directed by Maxim Mazumdar. The festival schedule that year featured Hamlet, Our Town, Jacques Brel Is..., and Trojan Women.
"Gay teens face hidden obstacles" / "Confronting homophobia"
Two articles in the Women Speak newsletter. The first is written by feminist therapist Susan McConnell on the difficulties of sexual identity development for queer teens. It also includes an ad for her therapy practice. The second is a satirical…
"Abuse in the closet: Violence in lesbian relationships"
Article on the need to recognize intimate partner violence (IPV) in lesbian relationships and the stigma of talking about IPV in lesbian communities. The author argues that this issue is not often taken seriously and that there are limited supports…
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."
"Gay??? why not contact C.H.A.N."
An advertisement in the muse newsletter, a student newsletter from Memorial University of Newfoundland. The advertisement reads "Gay??? Why not contact CHAN (The Canadian Homophile Association of Newfoundland) G.P.O. 613 St. John's. All…
GAIN Foresight January 1985
Gay Association in Newfoundland monthly newsletter. Reports that GAIN is selling pink triangles for $5 to GAIN members and requests that sexual orientation be added to the Newfoundland Human Rights Code, and that there is one case of AIDS in…