February 5, 2018 —
Sex Week has returned for its sixth year at the University of Calgary. Guests from around the city will host events that educate students about sexuality and gender while answering their questions from Feb. 5–9. Although … Read the rest
By Dana Cramer, January 11, 2018 —
The term ‘sexual predator’ implies that sexual crimes are a result of biological tendencies in those who take joy in humiliating and abusing — unfortunately — primarily women. The term ‘predator’ evokes images … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, September 4 2017 —
Thousands took to downtown Calgary on Sept. 3 to take part in the 27th annual Calgary Pride Parade. Among those marching were politicians, non-profit organizations and members of the University of Calgary community, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, August 29 2017 —
Photos by Mariah Wilson. Archive photos provided by Calgary Gay History Project
Calgary has a complicated history with the LGBTQ community and the University of Calgary is front and centre in much of … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, April 27 2017 —
Last month, Alberta Progressive Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney came under fire for saying that parents should be informed if their child joins a Gay-Straight Alliance at school, with many critics arguing that … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, March 14 2017 —
Anastasia Bucsis is a long track speed skater from Calgary, who has represented Canada twice at the Olympics. She has been a voice for change in the sporting community throughout her 24-year career, … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, February 28 2017 —
At its annual general meeting in January, Toronto Pride agreed to demands from Black Lives Matter to ban police floats from the annual event. In recent months, the Vancouver Pride Society has also … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, January 20 2016 —
After over a decade of celebrating drag on the University of Calgary campus, student club Queers on Campus’ annual Gender Bender cabaret will move from the Den to an off campus location for … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, September 4 2016 —
Chilly weather and overcast skies did nothing to dissuade thousands from attending the Calgary Pride Parade on September 4.
The annual parade is the signature event of Calgary Pride, an 11-day celebration of … Read the rest
