IVAN COYOTE Saturday, March 20
Velvet Underground | 646 Baker St. Nelson | 7:30 pm
About Ivan Coyote
I was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. I am the author of six books: Close to Spiderman, One Man’s Trash, Loose End, and The Slow Fix, all short story collections, Boys Like Her (along with Lyndell Mongomery, Anna Camilleri and Zoe Eakle), and my first novel, Bow Grip. I also have two CD’s out, entitled You’re A Nation (2003) and You Are Here (2007 with musician Rae Spoon). I write a monthly column for Vancouver’s Xtra West magazine, which is also called Loose End. I am currently working on a graphic novel, illustrated by my cousin, artist Dan Bushnell, and a CD of live stories with music by the fabulous and magical Veda Hille, the handsome and talented Dan Mangan, the brave and amazing Rae Spoon, and the cello stylings of the one and only Cris Derksen. I am also about halfway through the first draft of my new novel, the working title of which is The Truth About That Man. In 2007 musician Rae Spoon and I created a one hour show called You Are Here, a series of stories and songs about the Yukon. We released a live CD of the premiere performance of that show in July of 2007, recorded at The Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse. I am a full time writer and performer, and I haven’t worked a day job in almost six years. In my spare time I like to play road hockey,go fishing, garden, knit, and do leatherwork. I dream of buying an old airstream trailer and tricking it out to take my girlfriend on road trips, and of owning my very own old house one day. I like campfires, kitchen table stories, good books and home cooking. I believe in miracles and hard work. [myspace]
Ivan Coyote performs at the Words Aloud 4 Spoken Word Festival in Durham, Ontario, Canada, November 2007
During the March events to celebrate International Women’s Day, the West Kootenay Women’s Association is proud to present kootenayfeminism.com, a digital history of efforts of West Kootenay women to create a more just, joyful, safe and supportive society where women and girls are valued for their contributions, and have access to real choices regarding how they live their lives, earn their livings and find their rightful place. The Kootenays is home to Canada’s oldest rural women’s centre, and hosted Canada’s earliest Women’s Festivals. The preservation of these stories, their challenges and successes, is an idea whose time has come. more==>
The BC Women’s Health Research Network invites you to attend a workshop on transgender inclusion
Trans Inclusion Workshop – Exploring the importance of social inclusiveness for the health and well-being of transgender people
Thursday, March 18, 2010
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
COLONNADE ROOM – LOWER LEVEL Coast Canadian Inn 339 Saint Paul Street, Kamloops
Through the sharing of stories and information that links health and well-being to issues of social inclusiveness, we will be addressing ways that an organization such as the Women’s Health Research Network can become more welcoming of transgender people. Our goals are to explore the links between social inclusiveness, health, and well-being for transgender people, to increase awareness of the need for social inclusivity, and to better understand the complexities of gender within a women’s health research framework.
Youth participating in the Kamloops ’ Safe Spaces Project will be presenting multi-media projects
about gender variance using a variety of different artistic mediums.
Guest speakers include:
Ann Travers – Assistant Professor of Sociology, Simon Fraser University
Christopher Moore – Coordinator of Kootenay Trans Connect
Lukas Walther – Coordinator of VCH’s Transgender Health Program
Marie Carlson – Sexual Health Clinician, Vancouver Coastal Health
Sarah Hunt – Researcher, University of Victoria
Be ca use of safety and confidentiality concerns, the workshop will not be accessible via WebEx or video/teleconferencing.
Follow-up information will be available on the BC Centre for Community Based Youth Health Research website (CYHRNet) at http://www.cyhrnet.ca/
Everyone welcome, but space is limited.
The workshop is sponsored by the BC Women’s Health Research Network, and is organized in partnership with Kamloops’ Interior Community Services, Safe Spaces Project (Kari Bepple, Coordinator), the Centre for Community-Based Youth Health Research, Thompson Rivers University(Natalie Clark, Director), and with the support of Interior Health Authority’s, Youth Suicide Prevention Program (Jenny Turco, Population Health Facilitator).
Please RSVP to Rodney Hunt at rhunt@sfu.ca/ or ca ll 778-782-7641
Visit the WHRN website at http://www.whrn.ca/
Rodney Hunt, Coordinator
INSTITUTE FOR CRITICAL STUDIES IN GENDER AND HEALTH
Women’s Health Research Network
Simon Fraser University Vancouver – Harbour Centre Campus
Room 3274, 515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
V6B 5K3
Tel: (778) 782-7641
Email: rhunt@sfu.ca
Hey All,
ANKORS is having an open house Wednesday Dec. 23rd, 9-noon. Drop in for snacks, hot chocolate, and good cheer! Drop by for a visit.
ANKORS and Trans Connect Offices will be closed Dec. 23 – noon til Jan.4.
World AIDS Day Event, December 1st
Here are the details of the World AIDS Day Event, Tuesday December 1st at 7pm at the Nelson United Church.
ANKORS and the Nelson United Church host World AIDS Day, December 1st, 7PM at the Nelson United Church at the corner of Josephine and Silica Streets. World AIDS Day is held every December 1st as communities around the world honour and commemorate those lost to AIDS and those who continue to live with the effects of HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is also used to mark the achievements made, and the work still to be done in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Around 40 million people are living wit HIV throughout the world and that number increases everyday. Ignorance, poverty and stigma are fueling the spread of this preventable disease. The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is human rights.
This December 1st provides an opportunity for our community to unite with the rest of the world in working to stop the spread of HIV and in ending prejudice and discrimination against those living with the disease. Please join us on December 1st at the Nelson United Church for a service conducted by Rev David Boyd, with musical guests, the One World Choir and Aspen Switzer. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an occasion in the LGBT community set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice (transphobia). The event is held on 20 November. It was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco, California candlelight vigil in 1999. Since then, the event has grown to encompass memorials in hundreds of cities around the world.
Please spread the word and join us for Trans Day of Rememberance – November 20th, a vigil to raise awareness on violence towards transgender/gender variants/gender queer folks.
Remember the dead…Honor the Living…
6pm on baker & ward, near the scotia bank/hemp store.
Jaimie at ANKORS is offering Yoga to all folks who use our services..which includes Trans Connect…it is on Thursdays 10:30 – noon. Drop in or Call Jaimie at ANKORS (505-5506)
Shelagh Davis
Hey Girls!!
Shelagh Davis will be coming to Nelson to do a training workshop. For those interested, it will be Oct.. 2, 3, 4 and is limited to 7 people. If your interested… first come first served.
The details and times aren’t in yet, but if you are interested I will send you information on “Changing Keys” This is a great opportunity as this has only been offered in Vancouver.
Trans Connect and the Trans Health Program are sponsoring Shelagh to come here!! Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.
Update: Here is some info on Shelagh and what the course will look like. 5 are signed up so far, only 2 spots left!!
AIDS Walk for Life
ANKORS is hosting the 15th annual AIDS Walk for Life on Saturday September 19th. We are inviting all members of the community to come and take part in this fundraising event. Nelson Aids Walk 2009
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Subject: AIDS Walk Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Hume, Friday, August 28th
Hello Friends,
ANKORS is hosting our AIDS Walk: Silent Auction fundraiser, Friday, August 28th
Doors open at 6:30, event starts at 7 pm In the Hume Room of the Hume Hotel
Entertainment by Lucas Myers – Tickets $15 at Otter’s, or at the door for $20
In addition to the comedic brilliance of Lucas Myers there will be musical entertainment and appetizers.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Walk for Life, Saturday, September 19th
Registration begins at 10:30, the walk begins at 12 noon
at Hall & Baker in Nelson, BC
Lakeside Rotary Park BBQ and entertainment afterward
We need walkers and volunteers on the day of the event
Pick up a pledge package at the office & Get Involved!
Melissa Haynes or David Nixon 101 Baker Street
Ph:(250)505-5506 Fax:(250)505-5507 Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Cheryl Dowden
ANKORS
Executive Director
101 Baker St.
Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Ph# 250-505-5506 Fax# 250-505-5507
Kootenay Pride - Community Pride, Open Hearts, Open Minds!! Labour Day Weekend
Sept 5, 2009
Bq in the afternoon at Cottonwood Falls 3pm
Drag Show, Swingers on Baker 9pm
Looking for more acts, if your willing to perform contact us
Velvet Underground will be open for an After Party DJ to be announced
Sept 6, 2009
Parade leaving Central School at 3pm
Rally at Cottonwood after the Parade
Dance at Rod and Gun Club at 9pm
Velvet Underground Maybe open on Sunday Night for an After Party
Need info email — kootenaypride@yahoo.ca