By Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz, April 6 2022—
On March 31, the Trans Day of Visibility was observed in Canada and around the world to raise awareness about the discriminatory barriers that many transgender people face. It’s also a day … Read the rest
By QoC, February 28 2020—
Have you ever encountered the situation, as a 2SLGBTQ+ person, when you think your rights, safety and very existence is being challenged? Near Valentine’s Day, several members of the Graduate Student Association’s Gender and Sexuality … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, October 7 2019—
(With files from Frankie Hart and Gayathri Peringod)
On Aug. 23 the University of Calgary raised the Progress Pride Flag outside the Rosza Centre to mark the beginning of Calgary Pride Week.
Not all … 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
Campus traditions make undergraduate degrees bearable and elicit the value in campus community. But a University of Calgary Students’ Union policy change puts this sense of community in jeopardy.
Previously, if clubs were to use the Den for cabarets or … 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 Melanie Woods, October 25 2016 —
After turmoil following the booking of an anti-LGBTQ group at a MacHall table and the Students’ Union’s response, an advisory group may be coming to the SU Q Centre.
Dozens of University of … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, October 14 2016 —
Members of the Queers on Campus student club at the University of Calgary protested in MacHall on Oct. 14 after an anti-LGBTQ activist group set up in front of the Students’ Union … 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
