Queer in the North
Queer in the North is 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 extraordinary Queer elders!
Episodes
6 episodes
05: Welcoming Spaces in Dryden (w/ Leslie Rose Titze)
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 ...
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Episode 5
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33:56
04: A Journey Towards Community (w/ Paul Pasanen)
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.
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Episode 4
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35:05
03: Through Trauma and Triumph (w/ Michel Dumont)
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...
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Episode 3
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36:01
02: Being Trans in the North (w/ Rita O'Link)
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, especi...
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Episode 2
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31:25
01: Tales from Thunder Bay (w/ David Belrose)
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 foundi...
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Episode 1
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