“I believe International Pride Day focuses on those who still endure suffering. In Canada and elsewhere, many people continue to struggle with the decision of whether it’s safe to be open about their lives and …
International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia: An Interview with Advocate James Demers.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, celebrated annually on May 17, raises awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Established in 2004 to mark the World Health Organization’s 1990 decision …
Defying Hate: Statement of Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
SafeLink Alberta wishes to express our unwavering support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. It disturbs us to witness the hostility towards Trans people and the resurgence of homophobic views in Alberta. It’s important to acknowledge the emotional …
SafeLink Alberta Calgary Pride Guide
The time has come once again to gather and celebrate the diversity that is Calgary without Pride 2023 community engagement events.SafeLink Alberta (formerly HIV Community Link) is preparing for Pride and engaging our community with …
“What I have learned about the drag culture, is that it is deeply rooted in freedom of expression and living your own personal truth.” Meet Mike from First Time in Drag.
The follow entry is from Mike, a person who participated in HIV Community Link’s First Time in Drag event. First Time in Drag is a fundraiser for the Calgary AIDS Walk & Run, where participants …
Spending my day with CPS
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of joining a member of the Calgary Police Services (CPS) District 1 Ramsay office to participate in a ride-along day with CPS as part of my being a …
Meet Our Supporters: Mark from the Backlot Shares a Story About Compassion and Creating a Safe Space for Everybody
Mark Campbell has been with the Backlot for more than 16 years, half of them as one of the bar’s owners. The previous owner offered him the business along with the “safe space for everybody” …
Zander, Scotiabank AIDS Walk Volunteer: “It’s a Community, It’s like Family. Come and Be a Part of Raising Awareness”
In the next couple of weeks, we will bring you the stories of the wonderful Scotiabank AIDS Walk supporters. We will let them explain why they are helping the cause with fundraising, donating or volunteering …
Just when I thought I was over it…. Response to Dallas Buyers Club
It never ceases to amaze me the things that will trigger a response to past experiences, even when we think they have been worked through and thought to be buried and packed away neatly into …