Queer in Alberta
By Kels
*views expressed in Queer in Alberta are representative of the host/guests, not the entire 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Angels in America and French Immersion made me Gay ft. Melinda Verga (YEG)
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With gratitude, welcome Mama Melinda Verga to the show! Joining from Edmonton, Alberta, Melinda Verga made herstory as the first Queen to represent Edmonton on Season 4 of Canada's Drag Race. Fresh off her iconic run on the Traitors Canada, Melinda joins Lethbridge podcaster Kels to dish the behind-the-scenes of reality TV and speaks to the joys of creating Filipino queer spaces in Alberta today.
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What's the Queerest thing about Bonnyville, Alberta? ft. Robert Adam (YYC) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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Buckle up divas, Calgary's Dream Angel Cowboy has arrived! After placing Top 3 in Sirius XM's Top of the Country Talent Competition, Robert Adam tells Kels all about queering up the Canadian country music scene. But before Rob was hitting the stage and long before Kels started podcasting, did you know that these two grew up together in Bonnyville, Alberta? Tune in as Rob and Kels reconnect after more than a decade to spill some serious tea about old crushes and to talk all things growing up queer in small town Alberta.
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A Phair Shake: 2SLGBTQIA+ History ft. Michael Phair (YEG) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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In 1992, Michael Phair made national news as the first openly gay elected politician in Alberta's history. Michael joins Kels and reflects on his firsthand experience with a few queer history moments including the Pisces Bathhouse Raid and HIV/AIDS crisis that changed the course of 2SLGBTQIA+ visibility, acceptance, and equality in Alberta.
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Gay Camp, Vanessa Hudgens, and Tumblr Made us Queer ft. BaklaBayan (YYC) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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In Tagalog, the word "bakla" was a historical slur for gay and queer people in the Philippines. "Balikbayan" is a word that refers to both diasporic Filipinos and the iconic large boxes filled with goodies that we mail back home to loved ones in the Philippines. Younger generations have begun to reclaim the term "bakla," including this week's guests from Calgary, Alberta.
Meet Lanny and SallieMae, the two queer Filipinx Canadians who have co-founded BaklaBayan, a variety show and artistic collective that showcases 2SLGBTQIA+ Filipino/a/x talent in Calgary. Joining Kels in the Lethbridge studio, the group talks about growing up as Filipino Albertans and redefining cultural and queer identities on their own terms.
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Episode Delay - Lapu Lapu Festival
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Thank you for your patience and understanding as we grieve. Ingat ka.
Pride's Grungy Younger Sister ft. Brent Saccucci (YQL) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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What would the world look like if we prioritized compassion over comprehension? Ask Brent Saccucci, a EdD candidate in Lethbridge, Alberta, who advocates for compassion at the root of all learning.
Joining Kels in the studio, Brent shares their expertise and introduces listeners to Queer 101, queer and trans inclusivity workshops they offer in Lethbridge. Tune in as Brent shares why Lethbridge is the queerest city they've ever lived and get an inside look at Queer 101's focus on developing skills and attitudes for navigating an increasingly gender-diverse world.
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Oops, I Came Out on Live TV ft. Ash Thomson (YQL) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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Thanks to shows like RuPaul's Drag Race, Drag has fully hit the mainstream. But as Drag Queens take centre stage, where are the Kings? Enter Lethbridge's Dick Goblin, the first ever Drag King to join us on Queer in Alberta. Your favourite Lethbian King and the quintessential man of mystery… he’ll make you laugh, he’ll make you cry, he’ll make out with your mom ;)
Kels interviews Dick out of Drag as Ash Thomson. During the episode, Ash adopts Kels as her new Drag Father and talks King representation in the southern Alberta drag scene.
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Pink Stucco and Chinook Breeze ft. Drag out the Love (Fort Macleod) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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Queer in Alberta returns with a brand new look and format to share the stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ Albertans. This episode, Kels is joined by Josh O'Sullivan and Danny Bullock, the duo behind Fort Macleod Pride and the hit show, Drag out the Love.
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Move over Brooke Lynn Hytes, Hollywood North's coming for you girl! Meet Josh and Danny, Queer in Alberta's first ever guests from Fort Macleod, Alberta. These two former high school frenemies have turned co-producers of the small prairie town's hit drag show, Drag Out the Love. Get ready for a behind the scenes look at the show that's "bringing Broadway to Fort Macleod" and spinning a different perspective on rural queer experiences in Alberta today.
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Making Queer History ft. Harper-Hugo (YEG) produced with the support of Telus Storyhive
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HELLO SEASON 3 🌈🌈
Queer in Alberta returns with a brand new look and format to share the stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ Albertans. To kick off the season, Kels interviews Harper-Hugo Darling (they/them), the founder and head writer of Making Queer History.
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The 1969 American Stonewall Riots remain a defining moment in global 2SLGBTQIA+ history. But did you know that during the same year, the result of one Albertan's case would lead to the eventual decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada? Kels is joined by Harper-Hugo Darling and learns about Everett Klippert, the last person in Canada to be criminally charged with "gross indecency."
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S2 Ep 7: Mapping Place - Winkte and Indigiqueer Perspectives on "Alberta" Today
IF YOU CAN SAY BEETHOVEN YOU CAN SAY Amiskwaciwâskahikan 👏🏼🔥
Kairyn (Kai) Potts (he/they) is proudly Nakota Sioux from Treaty 6 Territory (Paul Band FN and the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation). He is a proud Two-Spirit person and Indigenous content creator. As a former board member for 2Spirits in Motion and Youth Suicide Prevention Team representative, he is a passionate advocate who works to improve indigenous youth's lives (particularly queer youth and youth in the child and family services system). He was named to Tik Tok’s Global Discover List in 2022 as one of the platform’s top 50 change makers.
Kai virtually joins Kels to talk about his experiences growing up in Amiskwaciwâskahikan and shares his insight on contemporary and historical Indigiqueer experiences as a Winkte and two-spirit person. Together, Kai and Kels talk about two-spirit identities as they exist across many cultures and about what it means to be queer in "Alberta" today.
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S2 Ep 6: Edmonton Drag is about Community ft. LaDonna Stone (YEG) produced with support from Telus Storyhive
THAT'S A SIX WHEELER RIGHT THERE 🚛🤠💖
LaDonna Stone is Edmonton’s badass bearded beauty and every bisexuals dream! This androgynous queen is always excited to show off her different outlook on drag and performance styles. LaDonna is a staple of Edmonton’s Drag Community and can be seen on many stages throughout the province.
Joining virtually in the Lethbridge studio, LaDonna tells Kels all about the Edmonton drag scene, what inspires her drag, and the pair have an important conversation about why Alberta's capital city does not have a Pride Parade.
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S2 Ep 5: The Word of the Year is AUTHENTIC ft. Michelle (YYC) produced with support from Telus Storyhive
GRAB LIFE BY BOTH HORNS AND RIDE IT LIKE THE STAMPEDE BUCKING BRONCO 🐎🌈🔥
Two years ago, Kels (she/her) received a message in her inbox from Michelle (she/they,) an individual from Calgary who wanted to tell her story. Neither of them knew what to expect, or that the conversation they had would lay the ground for everything Queer in Alberta is today.
Kels invites Michelle back onto the show to catch up and the two have a conversation about the overlap in neurodivergent, queer experiences, and the power of authenticity.
TICKETS: QUEER IN ALBERTA S2 SCREENING IN YYC WITH KELS, LAVENDER CLUB, AND LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM FRANCHESKA DYNAMITES
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S2 Ep 4: Small Town Drag ft. Poppy Puffter (YQL) produced with support from Telus Storyhive
MY TRUCK KNOCKED MY WIG INTO THE PRAIRIES 🛻🌈✨
Poppy Puffter (she/her) always knew she would leave the 200 population town of Enchant, Alberta. What she didn't know was leaving would take her on a journey of embracing her queerness and discovering a love for the art of drag. Poppy reflects on her journey in the Lethbridge studio with Kels and together, they share in the challenges and joys of small town and queer existence.
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S2 Ep 3: Filipino Drag Excellence in YQL ft. Francheska Dynamites (Produced with support from Telus Storyhive)
S2 Ep 2: Desi Queer Experiences in YYC ft. Subiksha Subramani (produced with support from Telus Storyhive)
What's it like to be Desi and queer? Meet Subiksha Subramani (she/her), a bisexual Desi content creator and advocate based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). Subiksha introduces Kels to Desi culture and opens up about queerness, acceptance, and some of the ways we can support queer loved ones undergoing challenging relationships with family. Subiksha also talks about Rang de Pride, where she hosts South Asian Queer events in Calgary.
SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS with FRANCHESKA DYNAMITES 🇵🇭 ✨(YQL)
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S2 Ep 1: Lavender Club YYC (produced with support from Telus Storyhive)
Ever wanted to go to a queer art market? Or what about a sapphic film screening featuring a live Q&A with a panel of lesbian elders? These are just a handful of the accessible, sober and sapphic focused events hosted by Lavender Club in Calgary, Alberta. Kels sits down in the Lethbridge studio with founders Amanda, Bellamy, and Jasmine to talk about their work highlighting the creativity and joy of Calgary's Sapphic/Queer community, and how everything is a little better when it's a little more gay.
Produced with the support of Telus Storyhive. 💜
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BONUS EPISODE: KISAPMATA - Filipinx Queer Love Stories in YYC with Playwright Bianca Miranda
This episode of Queer in Alberta was sponsored by Lunchbox Theatre and Chromatic Theatre in YYC. Massive massive thank you to both of these beautifully creative orgs in Calgary, I can't wait for you to hear all about their latest co-production, Kisapmata!
"The Tagalog word “kisapmata” means “blink of an eye.” It’s also the title of a punk banger by Filipino band, Rivermaya. Inspired by this song, this new Canadian play tells the love story of two Filipino women—one living here in Canada and the other, born and raised in the Philippines. Through intimate vignettes, we see the longing, the diving in, and eventually, the letting go."
Get ready for this conversation with Bianca Miranda (she/they), the playwright behind Kisapmata. We talk all about the play and the numerous intersections that come with our experiences of being pinoy and queer in Alberta. PLUS IT'S REALLY FUNNY, I HOPE YOU LOVE <3
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S1 FINALE: Storytelling with Juliany Taveras
juliany taveras (they/them/elle) is a storyteller from Ayití Bohio (Dominican Republic) by way of Lenapehoking (New York City). Kels asks them about their new play, Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress running with the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pair talk crafting diverse stories, about the life pathways that influence us, and emphasize why it's so important to uplift queer and trans youth onstage today.
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Telus Storyhive S1 Ep 7: Stonewall Recovery Centre
Ending season one with a bang! Kels chats with Shaneen and Paveena to talk about Stonewall Recovery Centre, Canada's first 2SLGBTQIA+ addictions treatment centre that started with a dream in Calgary, Alberta. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told by creators from British Columbia and Alberta through production funding, training and distribution to new audiences. Find out more: https://www.storyhive.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: STORYHIVE Twitter - / storyhive STORYHIVE Facebook - / storyhive STORYHIVE Instagram - / storyhive STORYHIVE TikTok - / storyhive
Telus Storyhive S1 Ep 6: I am a Mixed Cree Filipina Being - Haley Robinson
Meet Haley (she/they/he), a two-spirit, Cree Filipino who grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Kels hears about Haley's experience growing up disconnected from their cultural identity and the journey of reconnecting while discovering your queerness. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told by creators from British Columbia and Alberta through production funding, training and distribution to new audiences. Find out more: https://www.storyhive.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: STORYHIVE Twitter - https://twitter.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyhive/ STORYHIVE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@storyhive
Telus Storyhive S1 Ep 5: Always a Dreamer - Blackfoot Queer Perspectives
Oki! Kels sits down with Ryan Crosschild (he/they) from the Kainai Nation. Ryan tells Kels about the importance of understanding queerness from a cultural lens for a powerful conversation about diversifying queer spaces today. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told by creators from British Columbia and Alberta through production funding, training and distribution to new audiences. Find out more: https://www.storyhive.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: STORYHIVE Twitter - https://twitter.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyhive/ STORYHIVE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@storyhive
Telus Storyhive S1 Ep 4: StumpKitchen
Meet Alexis (she/her) the creator of Stump Kitchen in Edmonton, Alberta. Using her "stump" in the kitchen, Alexis creates powerful representation about limb differences and tells Kels about living authentically, queer, and disabled in Edmonton. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told by creators from British Columbia and Alberta through production funding, training and distribution to new audiences. Find out more: https://www.storyhive.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: STORYHIVE Twitter - https://twitter.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyhive/ STORYHIVE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@storyhive
Telus Storyhive S1 - Ep 3: I Feel Fireworks, They/Them! Genderfluid in Elementary School
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Telus Storyhive S1 - Ep 2: I’m Hot and I’m in a Wheelchair
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Telus Storyhive S1 Ep 1: Call me Kels
Lethbridge local Kels Delamarter sits down with Alissa Takahashi from Edmonton. Alissa asks Kels about what it was like growing up in rural Alberta, coming out, and the pair share in their experience of being mixed and queer on the Canadian prairies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told by creators from British Columbia and Alberta through production funding, training and distribution to new audiences. Find out more: https://www.storyhive.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with us: STORYHIVE Twitter - https://twitter.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyhive/ STORYHIVE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@storyhive
S1: E15 - I'm Just Me: Stealth in YEG
To have a conversation with me and to protect his identity, this week's guest will remain unnamed. In this episode, we speak with a dear friend of mine who is trans and stealth in Edmonton, Alberta. We talk about the factors that motivated his decision to keep his transition private, how he still feels proud despite not being out, and we establish ground rules on what to avoid asking your trans friends. FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA: TIKTOK: @_kelsifer INSTA: @__kelsifer
S1: E14 - Collective Action and Gaslighting Myself into Heterosexuality
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S1: E13 - Order Up! Donuts and Mental Health
Meet Makaylah Rogers (they/them), a business owner who serves up community, mental health, and queer representation over donuts at Frankie D's in Canmore, Alberta. Makaylah is an advocate in their community for reducing the stigma around talking about mental health, queerness, and gender diversity. Together, we also reflect on the aftermath of the Valbella incident that sent waves through the queer community not just in Alberta, but nationally across Canada. NOTE: The interview was recorded in fall 2022 and it is important to recognize that this is the time frame that Makaylah is speaking from. FOLLOW MAKAYLAH: INSTA: @frankiedsdonuts @inthemesswithmak FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA: TIKTOK: @_kelsifer INSTA: @__kelsifer
S1 - E12: The Beauty in Queerness (Come to Newbie Night, a Celebration of Drag!)
Back with a BANG! I am so happy to introduce Cassie (she/her) based in Calgary, Alberta. Future theatre design technician and artist, Cassie reached out to me back in the fall on behalf of the University of Calgary's Graduate Student Association's Gender and Sexuality Subcollective (GSA^2). We've linked up again to share her experiences of moving from BC to Alberta, and to talk about Newbie Night, a night where UCalgary students will have the chance to get into drag for the first time and to perform in front of a live audience and we want YOU to come! FOLLOW CASSIE: INSTA: @cassiopeia_holmes FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA: TIKTOK: @_kelsifer INSTA: @__kelsifer COME TO NEWBIE NIGHT: https://gsa.ucalgary.ca/product/drag-...
S1 - E11: Chinese Trans Experiences in Calgary
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S1 - E10: Room for Growth - Queer Identity and the Immigrant Experience
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S1 - E9: Transitioning During Covid in YEG
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S1 - E8: "Old Baby Gays" - Coming Out After 50
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Have you ever felt alone or like you were the only person from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community living out on the Canadian prairies? Trick question. We've all felt this way at one point or another and my hope is to show you how simply untrue that stereotype is. Through this series, you'll hear me talk to everyday Albertans who are living their lives proudly and vibrantly, whether they're from Calgary or Edmonton or the smaller towns that lay between. This series is about building community and sharing the stories of those of us who just so happen to be Queer in Alberta.
S1 - E7: Surprise! We Play Sports
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S1 - E6: Small Town Not Small Minds
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S1 - E5: Inclusivity in the Tattoo and Piercing Industry
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S1 - E4: We Do Say Gay - Nonbinary Educator in YEG
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S1 - E3: Queering Anthropology
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S1 - E2: Taking Up Space as Queer POC's
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S1 - E1: The Diamond of the Pride Season
**Correction to the queer history in Alberta that we discuss, this incident did not take place at the U of A! This happened to Delwin Vriend at The King's College (now The King's University).**
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