altView Writes

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.  …

What We Need Now: An Open Letter to our LGBTQ+ People and our Allies

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 …

Floats and Flags: Activism or a Capitalist Demand?

This Saturday as I was walking down Whyte Avenue in a float with altView, Camrose Pride Community, and the John Howard Society it was hard to contain my emotion and goosebumps as I was bombarded with support, applause and encouragement. The loud cheers and wide smiles coming from a rainbow painted crowd couldn’t help but …

The 2016 YEG Queer Women & Trans Festival and March

the Pride Centre of Edmonton and altView Foundation Present The 2016 YEG Queer Women & Trans Festival and March Saturday June 11th 12pm – 6pm A family friendly, all ages afternoon (alcohol free). March from the Leg grounds to the festival site at Oliver Park (118 St and 103/104 Ave) 12 noon meet at the …

altView Presents High Tea

Join the altView foundation for a lovely afternoon of high tea. Enjoy high quality loose tea with mouth watering snacks! All proceeds go to the altView Foundation to help make our community a safer place for all sexual minority and gender variant people. Come for the tea or come for the cause. We are asking …