altView writes is a pro LGBTQ and feminist writing course that teaches basic writing skills with a dash of social theory. The goal of the program is to help writers find their voice and style while considering the way we represent marginalized peoples and ideas. Each night will focus on a different aspect of writing. …
By now, most of you will have heard about the mass shooting of LGBTQ people in Orlando at Pulse nightclub. It was a horrific act of violence that left 49 of our people dead and 53 wounded. I use the phrase “our people” intentionally. I never knew these people. Most of you will not have …
Read more “What We Need Now: An Open Letter to our LGBTQ+ People and our Allies”
For many years the altView foundation has worked to create safe spaces for LGBTQ people in their communities. Based in Strathcona County, altView supports GSAs, runs writing programs, and now has a secret bunker from which it plans to launch the cutest assault on heterosexuality ever seen. “We just came to realize that it was …
What is Rainbow Alliance? – A safe place for youth to meet and hang out – A group for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans-identified, queer, questioning, and straight allied youth – A place to have fun, learn about yourself and others in a safe, caring and supportive environment – A space where we recognize that everyone …
Read more “the Rainbow Alliance (queer and trans youth space) in Fort Saskatchewan returns!”