Podcasts about 2slgbtq

In this edition of 'Behind the Song', Jann Arden discusses her song 'Where No One Knows Me," off her self-titled 2005 album, as requested by our friend and listener Matthew from Hamilton. Jann speaks about the song in how it explores personal identity, the creative process behind this song, and the song's relevance over time, especially after personal re-invention. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Behind the Song (02:25) Exploring the Song's Themes (09:06) Identity and Personal Growth (12:28) The Creative Process Behind the Song (14:21) The Song's Relevance Over Time (15:12) Reflections on Self-Identity (16:28) Advice for Navigating Identity #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod RESOURCES: If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Whether you're looking for mental health support, LGBTQ2S+ resources, or someone to talk to, the organizations below offer free and confidential services. If you're in immediate danger or believe someone else is, call 911 right away.

Happy Pride! It's episode 2 of the Artalogue's Pride Programming, speaking with 2SLGBTQ+ voices in Canada's art world. Today on the Artalogue, Madison Beale chats with Jake Kimble, a contemporary Dënesųłıné  photographer based in Vancouver, who was recently highlighted by CBC Arts as an artist to watch! originally from Treaty 8 Territory in the North West Territories. Kimble's work moves between photography, performance, and material experimentation with a clear goal: make authenticity visible without sanding down its edges. Kimble shares their path from acting to a visual art practice shaped by breath, the body, and the idea that “life is a performance.” He shares how growing up across the Northwest Territories and other parts of Canada taught him to value freedom, privacy, and the specific places that hold memory, which now informs where he shoots the Canadian landscape in his practice. We talk about what changed through training as an artist when honest feedback pushed him away from edgy, disingenuous work that wasn't representative of their true self, and toward a self-portraiture practice that can make sense of sexuality, love, pain, and humour all at once. Kimble also explores what their two-spirit identity means to them in their life and art practice, and how breaking down normative ideas of gender have become central to their work. From there, we discuss some highlights in Kimble's over so far, such as the beaded tears that slowly obscure his face in It's All So Incredibly Loud and the cheeky brilliance of printing photographs on paper towels for the Pick It Up Quick series. We also talk about the East and West coast art scenes from both the artist side and the gallery side, career highs, burnout, and the self-care practices that make long careers possible.If this conversation sparks something in you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.  Connect with the Artalogue: Madison Beale, HostBe a guest on The Artalogue Podcast

Today's episode is a panel that took place on June 18th, 2025 in Toronto. It was an in depth conversation with Sonia Godding Togobo and Tom Third.  They discussed the documentary A MOTHER APART, a story about Jamaican-American poet and 2SLGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin and how she courageously reclaimed the art of mothering.  We'll learn more about the edit and how the music added to the story. This event will be moderated by Ricardo Acosta, CCE.

Send us Fan MailLev Goldberg (he/him) became the first openly transgender person to swim across Lake Ontario or any Great Lake on September 3, 2025, finishing his crossing in 24 hours 25 minutes and 15 seconds. He is currently working towards becoming the first openly transgender person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes, and is training to swim 55km across Lake Huron in August 2026, raising funds for LGBT Youthline. Although gender dysphoria led him to stop swimming at age 9, he found his way back to the water at age 27 after a eighteen-year hiatus and quickly began to dream of marathon swimming. Less than three years later, he swam across Lake Ontario raising $7,000 for LGBT Youthline, a peer support service for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario.Lev was born in Philadelphia and moved to Toronto to attend university thirteen years ago, where he now works as a therapist supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth. He is also an avid runner and has completed more than twenty running races including two full marathons. You can learn more about Lev and his swims at levswimslakes.ca, @lev.swims.lakes on instagram, and @the.leviathn on Tiktok.This episode is one story. The Water's Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube!Keep the stories coming by supporting the show.Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me.Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration  by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. You don't need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you're wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com. Support the show

Research shows that queer and trans parents face significantly higher rates of perinatal depression and anxiety, but affirming and community-centered support can make a big difference. In this episode, clinical psychologist and researcher Leiszle Lapping-Carr joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to talk about the unique mental health challenges 2SLGBTQ+ parents may experience during pregnancy and postpartum and what providers, birth workers, and communities can do to create safer, more supportive care. Dr. Lapping-Carr shares how stigma, discrimination, isolation, and lack of affirming healthcare spaces can affect mental health outcomes for queer and trans parents. She also explains how evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy can be adapted to better support 2SLGBTQ+ families, especially when distress is rooted in experiences of discrimination and loss of safety. Learn how protective factors that support mental health, chosen family and community, and inclusive healthcare providers can make perinatal spaces more affirming for all parents.   (01:43) Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr's background and research journey (04:31) Perinatal depression rates among queer and trans parents (07:19) Minority stress, discrimination, and mental health risks (11:08) Protective factors and the importance of community support (12:52) What is the Mothers and Babies intervention? (15:17) Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for queer and trans parents (20:09) Common thought patterns and challenges for LGBTQ+ parents (22:57) Behavioral strategies and "pleasant activities" for mental health (28:58) Barriers to affirming perinatal mental healthcare (32:42) The role of doulas and community recommendations (37:33) Common mistakes providers make when caring for queer and trans parents   Resources Learn more about Dr. Lapping-Carr and her research: feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=49272 Postpartum Support International Online Support Groups: postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/ Mothers and Babies preventive perinatal depression intervention: mothersandbabiesprogram.org/providers/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Across the nonprofit and charitable sector, organizations regularly talk about equity, community impact, and meeting people where they are. But there's a harder question that often goes unasked: who is actually doing the fundraising - and who isn't? Fundraising teams frequently don't reflect the diversity of the communities they raise funds for. That gap isn't just a moral concern - it has real consequences for trust, relationships, and the sector's long-term sustainability. In this episode of Let's Imagine, host Bruce MacDonald is joined by Alain Mootoo, Chief Operating Officer of the CAMH Foundation. Alain oversees the full operations of the Foundation - including the people, strategy, and systems that make fundraising possible. He has also drawn on his own lived experience as an immigrant to Canada, a foreign-trained professional, and a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to launch award-winning programs and events for marginalized populations across the country. Together, they explore why representation in fundraising teams matters strategically, not just symbolically; how lived experience shapes the way trust is built with donors and communities; what structural and cultural barriers keep diverse talent from entering and advancing in the field; and what it looks like to create genuine pathways to fundraising leadership for people from marginalized backgrounds.   Read the full transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/mj6UOYQadK3  Listen to pas episodes here: https://imaginecanada.ca/en/lets-imagine-podcast 

Frankie Edwards, (they/them) is a nature-based nervous system specialist and the founder of Abundance World, Canada's first queer-centered nature sanctuary. Their work weaves together neuroscience, somatics and forest bathing to support leaders and the 2SLGBTQ+ professionals in regulating stress, restoring a sense of belonging and making grounded long-term decisions, they can truly thrive with. Join me in this interesting discussion about Frankie's creation of a recovery center geared toward the queer healer's journey.

Grief makes people uncomfortable, and that discomfort shapes what we're allowed to say, show, and share. Today, Madison sits down with Toronto based visual artist, writer, and educator Michèle Pearson Clarke to talk about what happens when you allow yourself move with grief, rather than simply allowing it to move through or past you. Clarke walks us through an auto-ethnographic practice rooted in the longing and losses of Brown and Black queer people, and how her practice as an artist took shape later in life. Growing up in Trinidad, she didn't imagine herself as an artist, but volunteering at the Inside Out LGBT Film and Video Festival cracked open a new definition of who gets to make work. We talk about coming to Canada at 19, what it means to become “Capital B” Black in a Canadian context, and how social work and psychology trained her to navigate vulnerability, boundaries, and the structural forces that shape personal pain.We also have a frank discussion about some relevant topics this Pride, from Queer curating to relationship culture, while discussing some works in Clarke's oeuvre. We discuss why gay divorce can feel so abstract and so unspeakable in our community that fought so hard for marriage equality, and how Clarke articulates more nuanced Queer experience in her work. Clarke shares how she thinks about the limits and strengths of the still image versus video, why repetition matters, and how she wants viewers to feel something, not just “get it.” Plus, we dig into her time as Toronto's photo laureate during the pandemic, her work on queer curating, and the realities of balancing teaching with an art practice, including creative blocks and rebuilding confidence. If you are interested in contemporary Canadian photography, video art, 2SLGBTQ+ artists, Black Canadian art, and the creative possibilities inside grief, listen to this episode and join in the conversation. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with the line that stayed with you most. Connect with the Artalogue: Madison Beale, HostBe a guest on The Artalogue Podcast

How couples and families connect the first 2SLGBTQ+ weddings to their own love story with guests Elaine Vautour, who married her partner Anne in 2001, and Rev. Deana Dudley also shares her stories as an officiant to some of those first gay marriages in Canada.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Mischa Oak about his book, Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ Life Lessons for Everyone (Page Two Book Inc. 2026) Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility. Rainbow Wisdom is a companion for anyone who wants to live more fully. The LGBTQ+ experience can inspire us all. Regardless of sexuality or gender, every person is unique and unusual in some way. Drawing on firsthand research, global thought leaders, and personal reflections, renowned educator Mischa Oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community that will make anyone feel good. You will learn how to: - Live authentically by asking Why Fit in a Box When You Can Break It Down?- Raise the Bar by leaving behind exhausting debates and embracing conversations rooted in values and hope.- Challenge Queer Fear by confronting misinformation and dismantling “flawgic” (aka flawed logic) with clarity.- Celebrate your own difference with Congratulations! You're You!, a lesson that helps you embrace and affirm your identity—whatever it may be—and walk proudly in your truth. These and other lessons show you how to approach the world with more passion, flair, innovation, and liberty to be yourself, while you shift humanity forward. Whether you're seeking deeper understanding, stronger allyship, or ways to live more freely, Oak invites you into a space of connection, where everyone can draw on LGBTQ+ experiences to live with more joy and make the world a better place. With a rich glossary of LGBTQ+ terms and practical tools for building more welcoming conversations, spaces, and communities, this book will lift you up, push you forward, and remind you that different is powerful. Rainbow Wisdom is also your allyship guide—helping you grow into a more confident and informed ally, and supporting Queer people and their loved ones to feel valued. This is what LGBTQ+ life lessons are all about: seeing yourself and the world in new ways, to be the best version of yourself possible. About the author: Mischa Oak founded LGBTQ Inclusion Training to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people and support meaningful diversity and inclusion within organizations. With over twenty years of experience as an educator and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, Oak holds a Master of Education in Social Justice Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He gained international recognition as part of the first wave of legal same-sex marriages in the world, featured on the reality TV series My Fabulous Gay Wedding. His involvement in the Queer Liberation movement propelled his lifelong advocacy, including expanding transgender and Queer inclusion in Canadian schools during his seventeen-year teaching career. Today, Oak delivers transformative talks worldwide, guiding teams, communities, educators, care and service providers, and governments toward meaningful 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. Oak is a Loran Scholar and an alumnus of Queen's University, the University of Toronto, and Memorial University. He lives in Vancouver Island, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Mischa Oak about his book, Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ Life Lessons for Everyone (Page Two Book Inc. 2026) Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility. Rainbow Wisdom is a companion for anyone who wants to live more fully. The LGBTQ+ experience can inspire us all. Regardless of sexuality or gender, every person is unique and unusual in some way. Drawing on firsthand research, global thought leaders, and personal reflections, renowned educator Mischa Oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community that will make anyone feel good. You will learn how to: - Live authentically by asking Why Fit in a Box When You Can Break It Down?- Raise the Bar by leaving behind exhausting debates and embracing conversations rooted in values and hope.- Challenge Queer Fear by confronting misinformation and dismantling “flawgic” (aka flawed logic) with clarity.- Celebrate your own difference with Congratulations! You're You!, a lesson that helps you embrace and affirm your identity—whatever it may be—and walk proudly in your truth. These and other lessons show you how to approach the world with more passion, flair, innovation, and liberty to be yourself, while you shift humanity forward. Whether you're seeking deeper understanding, stronger allyship, or ways to live more freely, Oak invites you into a space of connection, where everyone can draw on LGBTQ+ experiences to live with more joy and make the world a better place. With a rich glossary of LGBTQ+ terms and practical tools for building more welcoming conversations, spaces, and communities, this book will lift you up, push you forward, and remind you that different is powerful. Rainbow Wisdom is also your allyship guide—helping you grow into a more confident and informed ally, and supporting Queer people and their loved ones to feel valued. This is what LGBTQ+ life lessons are all about: seeing yourself and the world in new ways, to be the best version of yourself possible. About the author: Mischa Oak founded LGBTQ Inclusion Training to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people and support meaningful diversity and inclusion within organizations. With over twenty years of experience as an educator and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, Oak holds a Master of Education in Social Justice Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He gained international recognition as part of the first wave of legal same-sex marriages in the world, featured on the reality TV series My Fabulous Gay Wedding. His involvement in the Queer Liberation movement propelled his lifelong advocacy, including expanding transgender and Queer inclusion in Canadian schools during his seventeen-year teaching career. Today, Oak delivers transformative talks worldwide, guiding teams, communities, educators, care and service providers, and governments toward meaningful 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. Oak is a Loran Scholar and an alumnus of Queen's University, the University of Toronto, and Memorial University. He lives in Vancouver Island, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Mischa Oak about his book, Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ Life Lessons for Everyone (Page Two Book Inc. 2026) Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility. Rainbow Wisdom is a companion for anyone who wants to live more fully. The LGBTQ+ experience can inspire us all. Regardless of sexuality or gender, every person is unique and unusual in some way. Drawing on firsthand research, global thought leaders, and personal reflections, renowned educator Mischa Oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community that will make anyone feel good. You will learn how to: - Live authentically by asking Why Fit in a Box When You Can Break It Down?- Raise the Bar by leaving behind exhausting debates and embracing conversations rooted in values and hope.- Challenge Queer Fear by confronting misinformation and dismantling “flawgic” (aka flawed logic) with clarity.- Celebrate your own difference with Congratulations! You're You!, a lesson that helps you embrace and affirm your identity—whatever it may be—and walk proudly in your truth. These and other lessons show you how to approach the world with more passion, flair, innovation, and liberty to be yourself, while you shift humanity forward. Whether you're seeking deeper understanding, stronger allyship, or ways to live more freely, Oak invites you into a space of connection, where everyone can draw on LGBTQ+ experiences to live with more joy and make the world a better place. With a rich glossary of LGBTQ+ terms and practical tools for building more welcoming conversations, spaces, and communities, this book will lift you up, push you forward, and remind you that different is powerful. Rainbow Wisdom is also your allyship guide—helping you grow into a more confident and informed ally, and supporting Queer people and their loved ones to feel valued. This is what LGBTQ+ life lessons are all about: seeing yourself and the world in new ways, to be the best version of yourself possible. About the author: Mischa Oak founded LGBTQ Inclusion Training to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people and support meaningful diversity and inclusion within organizations. With over twenty years of experience as an educator and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, Oak holds a Master of Education in Social Justice Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He gained international recognition as part of the first wave of legal same-sex marriages in the world, featured on the reality TV series My Fabulous Gay Wedding. His involvement in the Queer Liberation movement propelled his lifelong advocacy, including expanding transgender and Queer inclusion in Canadian schools during his seventeen-year teaching career. Today, Oak delivers transformative talks worldwide, guiding teams, communities, educators, care and service providers, and governments toward meaningful 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. Oak is a Loran Scholar and an alumnus of Queen's University, the University of Toronto, and Memorial University. He lives in Vancouver Island, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Mischa Oak about his book, Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ Life Lessons for Everyone (Page Two Book Inc. 2026) Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility. Rainbow Wisdom is a companion for anyone who wants to live more fully. The LGBTQ+ experience can inspire us all. Regardless of sexuality or gender, every person is unique and unusual in some way. Drawing on firsthand research, global thought leaders, and personal reflections, renowned educator Mischa Oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community that will make anyone feel good. You will learn how to: - Live authentically by asking Why Fit in a Box When You Can Break It Down?- Raise the Bar by leaving behind exhausting debates and embracing conversations rooted in values and hope.- Challenge Queer Fear by confronting misinformation and dismantling “flawgic” (aka flawed logic) with clarity.- Celebrate your own difference with Congratulations! You're You!, a lesson that helps you embrace and affirm your identity—whatever it may be—and walk proudly in your truth. These and other lessons show you how to approach the world with more passion, flair, innovation, and liberty to be yourself, while you shift humanity forward. Whether you're seeking deeper understanding, stronger allyship, or ways to live more freely, Oak invites you into a space of connection, where everyone can draw on LGBTQ+ experiences to live with more joy and make the world a better place. With a rich glossary of LGBTQ+ terms and practical tools for building more welcoming conversations, spaces, and communities, this book will lift you up, push you forward, and remind you that different is powerful. Rainbow Wisdom is also your allyship guide—helping you grow into a more confident and informed ally, and supporting Queer people and their loved ones to feel valued. This is what LGBTQ+ life lessons are all about: seeing yourself and the world in new ways, to be the best version of yourself possible. About the author: Mischa Oak founded LGBTQ Inclusion Training to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people and support meaningful diversity and inclusion within organizations. With over twenty years of experience as an educator and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, Oak holds a Master of Education in Social Justice Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He gained international recognition as part of the first wave of legal same-sex marriages in the world, featured on the reality TV series My Fabulous Gay Wedding. His involvement in the Queer Liberation movement propelled his lifelong advocacy, including expanding transgender and Queer inclusion in Canadian schools during his seventeen-year teaching career. Today, Oak delivers transformative talks worldwide, guiding teams, communities, educators, care and service providers, and governments toward meaningful 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. Oak is a Loran Scholar and an alumnus of Queen's University, the University of Toronto, and Memorial University. He lives in Vancouver Island, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Mischa Oak about his book, Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ Life Lessons for Everyone (Page Two Book Inc. 2026) Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility. Rainbow Wisdom is a companion for anyone who wants to live more fully. The LGBTQ+ experience can inspire us all. Regardless of sexuality or gender, every person is unique and unusual in some way. Drawing on firsthand research, global thought leaders, and personal reflections, renowned educator Mischa Oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community that will make anyone feel good. You will learn how to: - Live authentically by asking Why Fit in a Box When You Can Break It Down?- Raise the Bar by leaving behind exhausting debates and embracing conversations rooted in values and hope.- Challenge Queer Fear by confronting misinformation and dismantling “flawgic” (aka flawed logic) with clarity.- Celebrate your own difference with Congratulations! You're You!, a lesson that helps you embrace and affirm your identity—whatever it may be—and walk proudly in your truth. These and other lessons show you how to approach the world with more passion, flair, innovation, and liberty to be yourself, while you shift humanity forward. Whether you're seeking deeper understanding, stronger allyship, or ways to live more freely, Oak invites you into a space of connection, where everyone can draw on LGBTQ+ experiences to live with more joy and make the world a better place. With a rich glossary of LGBTQ+ terms and practical tools for building more welcoming conversations, spaces, and communities, this book will lift you up, push you forward, and remind you that different is powerful. Rainbow Wisdom is also your allyship guide—helping you grow into a more confident and informed ally, and supporting Queer people and their loved ones to feel valued. This is what LGBTQ+ life lessons are all about: seeing yourself and the world in new ways, to be the best version of yourself possible. About the author: Mischa Oak founded LGBTQ Inclusion Training to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people and support meaningful diversity and inclusion within organizations. With over twenty years of experience as an educator and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, Oak holds a Master of Education in Social Justice Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He gained international recognition as part of the first wave of legal same-sex marriages in the world, featured on the reality TV series My Fabulous Gay Wedding. His involvement in the Queer Liberation movement propelled his lifelong advocacy, including expanding transgender and Queer inclusion in Canadian schools during his seventeen-year teaching career. Today, Oak delivers transformative talks worldwide, guiding teams, communities, educators, care and service providers, and governments toward meaningful 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. Oak is a Loran Scholar and an alumnus of Queen's University, the University of Toronto, and Memorial University. He lives in Vancouver Island, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Gemma Hickey was the recipient of the 2025 CPA Humanitarian Award, which is presented to outstanding individuals who are not psychologists whose commitment and persistent endeavors have significantly enhanced the psychological health and well-being of the people of Canada. Gemma is a longtime advocate for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, and for the visibility and inclusion of members of our 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbegemma/?hl=en Gemma's book 'Almost Feral' at Atlantic Books: https://atlanticbooks.ca/books/almost-feral Pathways Foundation Newfoundland: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaysfoundationnl/ Artforce: https://artforcenl.org/

In this compelling interview, Dr. Alex Iantaffi interviews transgender pioneer and Minnesota State Representative Leigh Finke. They discuss cross-movement solidarity, the recent militarized occupation of Minnesota by ICE during Operation Metro Surge, the impact of the current political violence on trans communities, especially trans women, and on Leigh herself, and the importance of community organizing and political engagement in the fight for all our civil rights.Leigh Finke is honored to serve as State Representative for District 66A. Prior to holding office she worked as a journalist, media creator, and documentary filmmaker. In 2022, she became the first out trans woman elected to the Minnesota Legislature. During her first two terms in office, Leigh has advocated for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality, abortion rights, prison justice, and environmental equity. She chairs the House Reproductive Freedom Caucus and serves as Co-Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee. In her personal time, Leigh enjoys writing, painting, traveling, skateboarding, and organizing community events, and exploring Minnesota's parks with her kids.A few invitations and takeaways from the episode:Cross-movement solidarity is essential because our liberation is tied to one another.Trans, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, and/or gender expansive people are part of and belong in all communities.Engage in local and state elections to support 2SLGBTQ+ rights.Build community networks for mutual support and safety.Advocate for policies that protect civil rights and gender-affirming care, especially for minors.Educate yourselves and others about the systemic nature of injustice and resistance.Find out more about Leigh Finke at the following links:https://www.leighformn.com/about https://linktr.ee/leighformn24 https://www.instagram.com/leighformn/  Instagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenGender Stories logo by Lior Effinger-Weintraub

Selam Debs is a Black Ethiopian woman, an antiracism educator, an anti-oppression coach, a social justice advocate, a student in dismantling anti-Black racism, an accomplice in dismantling anti-Indigenous racism, xenophobia, islamophobia, and an advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ & disability rights through an intersectional lens.She is the creator of the Antiracism Course and has facilitated workshops and trainings for organizations all across Canada. Selam is a yoga and meditation instructor, a restorative yoga teacher trainer, a holistic life coach, and a reiki master. First and foremost, Selam is a mother of a 20-year-old son. She is also a singer, songwriter, poet, and practitioner of self-acceptance, self-love, and radical compassion.Selam's antiracism work is rooted in the understanding that we must acknowledge and identify the insidiousness of racism before we can dismantle harmful beliefs and systems. The process of undoing, unlearning, and re-educating is necessary to embark on and support the healing journey for equity-denied communities.

Today on the show we are talking about an upcoming fundraiser full of vendors selling hot chocolate and the mission they are trying to support: making 2SLGBTQ+ history and research accessible through the N.L. Queer Research Initiative.GUESTS - Sarah Worthman, N.L. Queer Research Initiative; Michelle Macey, Owner of Olive Branch Charcuterie; Colt Politte, executive director of Quadrangle N.L.; andRhea Rollmann, Journalist, audio producer and the author of the book “A Queer History of Newfoundland."

The steamy Canadian series Heated Rivalry has hit home for Ottawa players who spent years playing hockey as closeted athletes. But will the show be the catalyst for a cultural earthquake in hockey? They say that's another story.

I am so thrilled to bring you to recording of my second live charity episode! This episode was also a celebration of 200 episodes of Second Act Actors!!Three incredible actors joined me: Kathleen Munroe, Jo Vannicola, and Tricia Black! We chat about their careers, challenges, and triumphs. Their stories reveal the complexities of transforming a passion for acting into a sustainable career and highlight the power of resilience, personal growth, and the support of a creative community.This was a charity fundraiser for The Get Real Movement, a Canadian non-profit focused on combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism, and bullying in schools, summer camps, and workplaces.If you would like to donate to our fundraiser, click here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We prepare to return to the small town we left in 2020 to speak at a church exploring same sex marriage and what it means to be an affirming congregation - openly welcoming and supportive of 2SLGBTQ+ people. If feels complicated. But why we agreed to do it isn't. It's an act of faith.

November 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Indigenous communities. The NYU community has many incredible Native American and Indigenous members, and in this episode, we highlight one of those members – Justice Shawn Baker. In this episode, producer Ahmed Ashour speaks with Justice Baker about her journey finding the law through trial and error, her time on the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and her advice for current and prospective members of the NYU community, especially those of Native American and Indigenous descent.Justice Shawna Baker is a former Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice recognized internationally for her empowering representation of women and minorities. She is the first 2SLGBTQ+ person and only the third woman ever confirmed to the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court. Justice Baker's first written opinion was In re: Nash - a groundbreaking decision that granted full rights of citizenship to Cherokee Freedman descendants. In addition to her service on the Supreme Court, Justice Baker serves on Chief Hoskin's Domestic Violence Task Force and Cherokee Nation Health Services' Ending the HIV Epidemic Committee. Other roles include being a distinguished alumna in residence at the University of Tulsa College of Law, managing attorney of Family Legacy and Wealth Counsel, and a trustee of Oklahomans for Equality in Tulsa. She is an alum of NYU Law School, having earned her L.L.M in Taxation in 2015.  In addition to being Cherokee Nation citizen, Shawna is also of Muscogee Creek descent and resides on the Creek Reservation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu. 

Jeff Douglas speaks with West Hants Pride the interim president Angela Grant. Find the group online at westhantspride.ca

Episode 35 – Safeguarding Equity: How Trump's DEI Rollbacks Are Impacting Canadian NonprofitsIn this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we look at how DEI rollbacks in the U.S. are affecting Canada's nonprofit sector. We also explore where Canadian organizations stand in their DEI work today: what's moving forward, what's stalling, and what's at risk. With candid insights and practical strategies, this episode is an essential check-in for anyone committed to advancing equity.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance• Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity Institute• Jade Pichette, Director of Programs, Pride at Work Canada• Mark Blumberg, Owner, Blumbergs Professional Corporation• Mante Molepo, Founder & CEO, Mante Molepo Consulting• Dean Delpeache, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, StrasityAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Pride Toronto must return to political grassroots, advocates say after corporate sponsors pullout (CBC July 2025) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pride-toronto-must-return-to-political-grassroots-advocates-say-after-corporate-sponsors-pull-out-1.7582641 Carney laments Pride 'backlash' and rolls out money to make 2SLGBTQ+ parades safer (CBC June2025) https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-pride-backlash-1.7557360 Vancouver Pride Parade goes on with spirit and colour despite major sponsorship losses (CBCAugust 5, 2025) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-pride-parade-1.7600794Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here https://resources.charityvillage.com/charityvillage-connects-safeguarding-equity-how-trumps-dei-rollbacks-are-impacting-canadian-nonprofits#podcast #charity #DEI

The Quadrangle N.L., which supports members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, has created a marketplace for its queer vendors. This is to support them - have more customers, gain more revenue and also engage in the local economy. Today on the show we talk about that. GUESTS Colt Politte, executive director; Willa Small, entrepreneurship system mapping officer ; Mark Adams entrepreneurial navigator, Quadrangle N.L.

Online harassment of political figures in Canada is on the rise. Nearly half of campaign-related tweets are uncivil or abusive, discouraging diverse candidates and eroding trust in democracy. In this episode, Host Anthony Giroux (Law Student at the University of Montreal) speaks with Sabreena Delhon (CEO of the Samara Centre for Democracy) and Dr. Heidi Tworek (Canada Research Chair and Professor of History and Public Policy at the University of British Columbia). Together, they explore how disinformation, targeted and identity-based harassment, and algorithm-driven amplification are reshaping democratic participation in Canada. The discussion examines the specific challenges faced by women, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ candidates, the role of bots and foreign influence in spreading abuse, and the constitutional tension between free expression and curbing online hate. Delhon explains how SAMbot tracks toxic discourse during elections, while both guests reflect on solutions—from party protocols and platform moderation to policy reforms and community-driven responses—that could help safeguard trust, representation, and inclusion in Canadian democracy.   Guests Sabreena Delhon, Chief Executive Officer, Samara Centre for Democracy Dr. Heidi Tworek, Canada Research Chair and Professor of History and Public Policy, University of British Columbia Host Anthony Giroux, Law Student, Faculty of Law, University of Montreal     Ready to explore the future of our democracies ? From podcast to panel: Following their powerful conversation in this episode, both Dr. Heidi Tworek and Sabreena Delhon will also be joining us as speakers at the upcoming conference on Democracy, the Rule of Law, and Independence. Dr. Tworek will contribute to Panel 2, and Sabreena Delhon to Panel 4. Join us for our conference on Democracy, the Rule of Law, and Independence: November 18–20, 2025 Ottawa & Online A must-attend event for collective reflection on the threats facing our democratic institutions, alongside leading figures from the legal and intellectual spheres, including The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, and Jason Stanley.   DETAILS AND REGISTRATION  

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice outlines the story of Sean Feucht, an American Christian singer and worship leader who has been censored and attacked for the crime of holding mainstream values and touring across Canada. Candice walks us through the anatomy of this smear campaign – started by a Liberal MP in Halifax and the CBC. The state broadcaster labeled Sean Feucht “MAGA” and asserted that his views were harmful and hateful. Without a shred of evidence, they claimed his views upset the “2SLGBTQ+ community” and said he opposed “abortion rights and critical race theory.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In "Last Breath:" A boy on a hunting trip with his father questions the need to kill animals sacred to the Sami people and culture."Ode to Obscured Ancestors," speaks to the quiet endurance passed through generations and the ancestral voices that still sing through silence.Author's Note: This story was written in consultation with a Sámi advisor (poet and activist Elise Maren) and includes elements of their spirituality. The Sámi are a Native tribe found in Norway, northern Sweden, Finland, and Russia's Kola Peninsula. Like all Native tribes, they faced colonization and genocide throughout their history. They continue to face discrimination to this day. For more information, visit https://www.samigeaidnu.com/ and read We Stopped Forgetting: Stories from Sámi Americans by Ellen Marie Jensen (can be found on the Everand site.)Nathan Perrin is a published author and Anabaptist pastor in Chicagoland. He holds an MA in Quaker Studies, and is a doctoral student studying Christian Community Development at Northern Seminary. His doctorate work centers on creating a writing program for nonprofits and churches to use to help under-resourced communities process trauma. His work has been published in the Dillydoun Review, Bangalore Review, Collateral Journal, Esoterica Magazine, etc. His forthcoming novella Memories of Green Rivers will be released in winter 2026 by Running Wild Press. He is also a screenwriter for an unannounced indie comedy series. For more information, visitwww.nathanperrinwriter.comElise Maren is a medical student and proud Minnesotan residing in Chicago, IL. She contributes to Lavender Magazine, Minnesota's 2SLGBTQ+ magazine, and runs an advice column called Ask Elise. She is proud of her Sámi and Methodist traditions. When not doing science or art, Elise is a fervent environmentalist. Please check out decompose.org for more information about Elise and her nonprofit work.You can read both of these works at https://www.kaidankaistories.com.Other stories by Nathan PerrinThe NunneryBurnWebsite: kaidankaistories.comPlease feel free to contact me through the website contact form.Follow us on: InstagramFacebookBlueskySubstack

The streets of Toronto were awash with rainbows and party goers wearing stylish costumes - for Canada's largest Pride celebration. But this year's event, and others like it, are facing ongoing pressure as 2SLGBTQ+ rights come under attack in many parts of the world.Also: It's no secret -- Canadians love their lager. One, long-gone symbol of that Canada's love-affair with beer -- the stubby. The stout, glass bottles once lined the shelves of liquor stores in every city. And in an age of rising trade tensions with the United States - the stubby is being recast as form of economic resistance.And: For many teachers in this country, school's out -- for good. They're leaving the profession in droves, and school boards are scrambling for solutions. But some say the teacher shortage can't be solved until working conditions are fixed. Plus: How IMAX is dominating Hollywood, Ukraine pulls out of an international landmine treaty, and more.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Peterka is traded to Utah 41:00 Brad Treliving speaks 1:05:00 Frédérick Gaudreau is traded to the Kraken 1:24:00 Changes we'll see in the new CBA 1:35:00 Which Panthers free agents will stick around 1:43:00 Who would trade for Erik Karlsson? 1:54:00 CBA oddities Visit this episode's sponsors: For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠ Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Our 5K video is coming: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn 05:45 Oilers trade Evander Kane to the Canucks 40:20 John Tavares negotiations 49:00 Trading Brandon Carlo 1:00:30 Trading David Kampf 1:10:30 Potential players the Leafs can acquire 1:31:30 Marchand $9 million 1:41:00 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees 1:52:00 Keyvn Adams speaks... oh no Visit this episode's sponsors: Grab The Beard & Balls Bundle for 15% OFF with code "DANGLE" at Manscaped.com! #ManscapedPartner

How did a Canadian author's alphabet book end up at the United States Supreme Court? And what does this mean for 2SLGBTQ+ books for kids in Canada? We welcome Robin Stevenson to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Congrats to Shai 06:00 The Panthers are still partying 11:00 Bowman speaks on Edmonton's goaltending 27:00 Draft stuff!35:45 Zegras is traded to the Flyers 51:00 How do the Leafs tackle free agency, next season, Knies, and Tavares? 1:24:00 Boston signs Mason Lohrei and a new logo 1:31:00 Are the Flames trading Rasmus Anderson 1:34:00 MAAARRRNNNNEEERRR news Visit this episode's sponsors: For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠ Donate to the ALS Superfund.  Go to https://www.alssuperfund.ca/ Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 The Panthers haven't stopped partying 16:00 McDavid speaks on his future 48:30 The NHL is investigating Evander Kane 1:12:00 Toews signs in Winnipeg 1:17:00 Marner 1:22:30 Leafs UFA targets, trading Stolarz, and Rielly 1:32:30 More Marner and Matt Knies 1:46:30 Noah Dobson's next deal 1:49:45 Mason Marchment and the no state tax thing 1:57:30 Is Barry Trotz good at his job? 2:03:00 Zetterlund re-ups in Ottawa Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠ Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 The Leafs are the 2nd best team 07:00 The Florida Panthers win back to back Stanley Cups 27:00 Is this all Stuart Skinner's fault? 48:00 Knoblauch and McDavid 57:00 Bennett, Tkachuk, and Evander Kane 1:06:00 Paul Maurice and partying Panthers 1:18:00 McDavid's next deal 1:22:00 Rempe vs Robertson 1:23:00 Z-Bad hasn't waived yet 1:24:30 Will the Islanders trade to get Hagens? 1:32:30 Tage Thompson is shocked 1:40:00 Marchand to the Leafs? 1:51:00 Harrison Browne joins us to talk about their new book, "Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes." Find it on Amazon, Indigo, or at your local bookstore. Visit this episode's sponsors: Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://⁠nordvpn.com/DANGLE It's risk- free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee!

With Jenna Barnable, disability inclusion advocate and educatorJenna Barnable is an Atlantic Canadian writer, communicator, disability inclusion advocate and educator who lives with multiple disabilities. She is also a storyteller, community builder and lifelong feminist who raises awareness about women's, gender-diverse, and Disabled rights through my words, art and education. Jenna unapologetically centers women's, gender diverse, BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ perspectives and issues in her disability inclusion advocacy work, including her social content creation on TikTok and her indie feminist podcast, “Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices.” Jenna's goal is empowering disabled people become stronger self-advocates, and building supportive anti-ableist allies so that together people can create meaningful change for inclusive, accessible communities where everyone belongs, regardless of ability or health. As a disabled feminist and anti-ableist activist, Jenna tackles the ways disability discrimination is deeply intertwined with sexism, misogyny, gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, digital hate and gender inequity. She also shines a light on gender-based barriers within healthcare, having experienced sexist medical gaslighting and dismissal that caused irreversible damage to her health – unacceptable barriers to equitable care that women and marginalized people constantly face. Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at ⁠canadianwomen.org⁠ and consider becoming a monthly donor. Facebook: Canadian Women's Foundation LinkedIn: The Canadian Women's Foundation Instagram: @canadianwomensfoundation TikTok: @cdnwomenfdn

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Steve's first career goal 11:30 A weekend of Marner updates 27:30 Mika Zibanejad to the Leafs? 50:00 Brad Marchand takes over the Cup Final 1:01:00 Who starts in goal? And Knoblauch's decision making 1:11:00 Abbotsford Canucks and getting rid of linesmen 1:23:00 The first 6 for the Olympic Men's hockey teams 1:31:00 Malkin won't get a new contract from the Pens 1:45:00 Fenway Sports Group Pre-order Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey's Black Trailblazers by Julian McKenzie! Includes conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and more. Available on Indigo, Amazon, or select indie bookstores! Pre-order your book now. Release date: Feb. 3, 2026 Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠ Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Taylor, Travis, Wayne, and Tom 13:45 Edmonton's comeback game 4 victory 46:00 Leon's OT winner and his contract 1:03:30 Tavares, Knies, and Joe Bowen 1:06:30 Connor Hellebuyck wins the vezina and hart 1:13:00 Kreider to the Ducks, but Morgan Reilly 1:24:30 Toews and Kane 1:35:00 Pittsburgh and Atlanta 1:37:30 The World Juniors trial Pre-order Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey's Black Trailblazers by Julian McKenzie! Includes conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and more. Available on Indigo, Amazon, or select indie bookstores! Pre-order your book now. Release date: Feb. 3, 2026 Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Kreider to Anaheim 20:00 Marner's next deal 29:00 JT's next deal 36:00 Tyler Bertuzzi 43:00 JJ and Buffalo 57:00 Is J Rob on the market? 1:06:00 Marner to the Devils 1:12:00 Marchand's next deal 1:19:00 Ekblad's next deal 1:26:00 The Stanley Cup Final 1:45:30 A non-Jack Eichel question 1:54:00 The NHL Awards Pre-order Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey's Black Trailblazers by Julian McKenzie! Includes conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and more. Available on Indigo, Amazon, or select indie bookstores! Pre-order your book now. Release date: Feb. 3, 2026 Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠ Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alberta plans to implement new rules for "age-appropriate" books in school libraries after parent groups flagged four books, saying they contained sexually explicit content not suitable for younger readers. But critics say the review is unfairly targeting 2SLGBTQ+ books and promoting intolerance toward those communities in the processOur question: Who should decide what books are too explicit for schools? At what point does restricting graphic content turn into censorship?

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 The Stars fire Pete Deboer 25:30 Michael Andlauer speaks to the media 1:02:00 Stanley Cup Final travel & schedule 1:14:00 Patrik Laine's contract year 1:22:00 Bruins hire Marco Sturm 1:31:00 Rod and Paul's handshake 1:36:00 Avs bring back Brock Nelson 1:45:00 The best haircut in hockey Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠http://betterhelp.com/sdp⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 The Canadian National Tower 10:00 Edmonton beats Florida in OT 28:00 Bennett and Steve's Florida hate 50:00 Jake Walman and Edmonton's depth 1:02:00 Drai and Connor 1:14:00 A Leafs throwback 1:18:00 The NHL CBA 1:21:00 The Olympics 1:26:00 Sassy Gary 1:35:00 The All-Star game 1:41:00 State income tax advantage Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠⁠  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠http://betterhelp.com/sdp⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 We're running 5K: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn 09:00 Oilers vs Panthers 21:00 Barkov wins the Selke Trophy 29:50 Conn Smythe predictions 47:45 Season two of Amazon's Face-Off 1:02:00 CJ's Trade Board 1:22:00 Easton Cowan wins the Memorial Cup 1:30:00 Yanni Gourde's new contract 1:35:00 Pete vs Jake 1:39:00 A Sabres front office exposé Donate to our virtual 5K team!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn SDPN will be participating in the Get Real Virtual 5K fundraiser to support Rainbow Railroad. Your donations and efforts to fundraise will help us reach more schools and students to share this education and tools so that kids in the 2SLGBTQ+ community will feel less alone and safer in their school. Your donations will equally help the Rainbow Railroad evacuate more Queer individuals fleeing dangerous environments around the globe to find safety. Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠https://saily.com/DANGLE⁠  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://betterhelp.com/sdp and get on your way to being your best self. For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling⁠ Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Must be 19+ or older to play. Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join - SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.BlakeJoin us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with University of British Columbia professor Lori Daniels about what Canada's early fire activity signals about the wildfire season ahead, nature writer Robert Macfarlane reflects on the push for rivers to be designated as living entities, former National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation director Ry Moran looks at progress made 10 years after the TRC's calls to action, we play an all-new round of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, and poet and lecturer Lee Campbell explains how the underground queer slang Polari went mainstream.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Pattie Gonia proves why climate action is a total drag, in the most fabulous way possible. From going viral for hiking in high heels, to performing a climate anthem with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Alaskan Indigenous artist Quinn Christopherson, Wyn Wylie (the artist behind Pattie Gonia's camp, fierce, red wig and marvellous makeup) is on a mission to bring some joy to the fight to protect the planet – and show that 2SLGBTQ+ people are vital to the quest for climate solutions. 

Housing a key issue for voters in Nunavut. Election promise round up: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he will give judges the power to sentence mass murderers to consecutive prison sentences. Liberal leader Mark Carney introduces a "made-in-Canda" defence procurement strategy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh unveils national strategy to tackle the nursing shortage. Global markets are on the uptick, despite the ongoing confusion over US tariffs.Incumbent Conservative President Daniel Noboa declares victory in Ecuador election, seen as a test of his war-on-drugs. Peruvian author and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89.Hungarian lawmakers prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment that would restrict the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. New guidelines released for how to manage obesity for children and adolescents in Canada. 

North American markets looking up on opening, after a chaotic Monday.  Thousands of Conservative supporters show up to Pierre Poilievre rally, featuring former prime minister Stephen Harper.  Liberal leader Mark Carney says Canada is fighting US tariffs on every front.  High-level indirect talks between the US and Iran expected this weekend.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his troops have captured 2 Chinese fighters working with Russia in eastern Ukraine. At least 18 people are dead after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic. 2SLGBTQ+ people in Nova Scotia say they feel unsafe after sex shop and bookstore repeatedly vandalized. 

Guest host Alex Guye speaks with Jess Wilton and Meredith J Batt. Find the article they co-wrote here -- activehistory.ca/blog/2025/02/20/a-queer-road-trip-through-atlantic-canada

Send Bite Me a Text!Karen from Sense & Purpose offers a refreshing take on the burgeoning cannabis beverage industry, sharing her remarkable transition from the corporate world of Quaker Oats and Nestle Waters to pioneering cannabis-infused drinks. Promising insights into her journey, Karen discusses how her personal experiences and professional shifts contributed to the creation of a brand that fuses Canada's pure water with cannabis. Her emphasis on high-quality ingredients and the innovative approach to product development highlights the potential of cannabis beverages as a healthier alternative to alcohol, particularly in light of the "Cali sober" movement.Listeners will gain an understanding of the complexities within the cannabis market, as Karen navigates the challenges of launching a brand in a heavily regulated environment. Her story encapsulates the hurdles of advertising restrictions, the necessity of community-driven support, and the strategic balance of THC and CBD to achieve desired effects in products like "refocus" and "relax." By sharing both personal anecdotes and industry insights, Karen showcases the transformative power of cannabis beverages and their growing acceptance across different demographics.We also explore the exciting possibilities of collaboration and coopetition in the cannabis industry. Karen highlights the opportunities for innovation and inclusivity, focusing on developing wellness products for diverse communities, including the 2SLGBTQ+ and Gen Z groups. Her vision for the future of cannabis beverages underscores the importance of research and open dialogue in challenging stigmas and fostering a broader understanding of cannabis's benefits. This episode celebrates Karen's inspiring journey and her commitment to shaping a dynamic future for cannabis beverages.Get 45% off your Magic Mind bundle today. Learn more and join today at joinbiteme.com and let's connect, learn and create together. You can leave a review via Love The Podcast!Support the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.