Allowing space for gender and sexuality exploration in the isolation of the pandemic Rain Marie (She/They) // Columnist March 2020 changed the world in a way that we never would…
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Queeries
Being the Queer-Coded Villain Rain Marie (She/They) // Columnist I’ve always considered myself a very proud and vocal member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Despite the fact that coming to understand…
Modern Witchcraft
Many people have heard or seen the depictions of witches in the media or heard stories of witches as a child but, what does it mean to be a modern witch? Most cultures have roots in witchcraft and spirituality, as many different forms of Witchcraft have been practiced since the beginning of recorded history. Witchcraft was, unfortunately, demonized and given a bad rep leading many of those who practiced it to hide their beliefs. Today, modern-day witchcraft is resurfacing, as many witches feel safer to openly practice their beliefs. Victoria-based Creative, Tarot Reader, and witch, Dakota Tollefson, sat down with us and took us on a journey of what her practice means to her.
The Really Gay History Tour: Breathing Life into the Lost Stories of 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
Take a Walk Through Vancouver’s Hidden 2SLGBTQQIA+ History Rain Marie (She/They) // Contributor Valeriya Kim // Design Director 2SLGBTQQIA+: Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and/or Gender…
QUEERies
The Journey and Complexities of Coming Out Rain Marie (She/They) // Columnist There was a stillness in the air as my eighth-grade class huddled onto the frostbitten grass of our…
Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Will I ever overcome the agony of criticism? Rain Marie // Community Relations Manager It is 8:00 am and I am sitting in the corner of my stuffy Grade 12…
Do It Yourself: Crochet Mug Cozy
With upcoming cool spring weather, learn how to make a cozy for your warm drinks Rain Marie // Community Relations Manager From a very young age, I always struggled with…
Bridging the Divide in Vancouver’s Deaf Queer Communities
How a Vancouver-Based Program is working to Create a Community for Deaf and HOH Queer People Jamie Marie // Contributor Talia Rouck // Illustrator “Parallels [between Queer people and the…
Spirals of Colours: Victor Vasarely’s Optical Art
Victor Vasarely’s Op Art exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a feast for the eyes Jaymie Marie // Contributor Optical illusions are one of the first art forms we…