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Wayves Magazine : Volume 3, Number 8 : October, 1997

Item consists of the eighth issue of the third volume (October) of the 1997 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Issue includes an article by Kim Vance about Jane Kansas's new role on CBC radio, an update on EGALE's new board, an article by Ross Boutilier and Nicky Perkins looking back on the first six years of Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, an article by Lara Morris on a new Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity committee, an article by Chuck Gillis reflecting on the death of Princess Diana, a preview of the Queer Looking, Queer Acting exhibit at the Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery by Jane Kansas, a selection of coming out stores collected by Anna Macara and Daniel MacKay, reflections on Pride by Cage Gallagher, an update on the Men'Sex Project by Les Connors, a selection of responses from an AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia event introduced by Don Stevens, , and other regular columns (Will Murray, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Bill Bradley, Anna Macara, Kim Vance), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 3, Number 7 : September, 1997

Item consists of the seventh issue of the third volume (September) of the 1997 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of Thom Fitzgerald.

Issue includes an editorial by Don Stevens about the double stigma faced by men who are gay and HIV positive, an update on Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church by Nicky Perkins and Ross Boutilier, an article by Ellen Ryan Skinner about recognition for those battling against Roseanne Skoke, an update from the 23rd Maine LGBT symposium by Patrick Lagros, a recap of the past few issues of Kuumba, an update about plans to nominate an openly gay candidate for the NDP, an article by Kim Vance recapping the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, updates on the Gay Men and Alcohol Project and the Atlantic Regional HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Project, an article by Lara Morris on fighting for gay families, an article by Ross Boutilier about financial planning, an update on the Men'Sex Project by Les Connors, a review of Thom Fitzgerald's film "The Hanging Garden" by Michael Wile, a recap of the premier of Margaret Wescott's film "Stolen Moments" by Jane Kansas (and an interview with Wescott), , an article by Kath Cure on chronic fatigue syndrome, and other regular columns (Mark Mutrie, Muffy and Dick), reviews (Ben Kozak), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 3, Number 10 : December/January, 1997/1998

Item consists of the tenth issue of the third volume (December-January) of the 1997 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a childhood holiday photo of an unidentified Wayves contributor.

Issue includes an article by Michael Wile about Thom Fitzgerald's awards season successes, an article about proposed human rights amendments in Prince Edward Island, an update from Safe Harbour by Nicky Perkins and Ross Boutilier, a profile of Nooks & Crannies shop, a recap of the British Columbia AIDS Conference, an article by Terry Parker about the closure of New Hope Metropolitan Community Church in Fredericton, an article by Kim Vance about EGALE's national priorities, an update on the Men'Sex Project by Les Connors, an article about childhood holidays (supplemented by childhood photographs of Wayves contributors) written by Ross Boutilier, a review of the Queer Looking, Queer Acting exhibit also written by Boutilier, and other regular columns (Mark Mutrie), reviews (Steven Malone), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 3, Number 1 : February, 1997

Item consists of the first issue of the third volume (Febraury) of the 1997 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an untitled artwork depicting family togetherness.

Issue includes an editorial by Ross Boutilier about delays in proceeding with Wilson Hodder's case against the Nova Scotia Department of Finance, an update from the Halifax Pride Committee, an article by Kim Vance looking back on the first year of a Wolfville-based LGBTQ+ group, an update on Safe Harbour Community Church by Boutilier, a profile of Norma Collette by Kim Vance, a profile by Vance of JUKA (founded by Val Jackson and Les Gray), an article by Donna Ross of one lesbian family's fight against harassment, an article by Lesley Hartman and Ned MacInnis about Halifax residents living with HIV, a look at the 1998 Gay Games in Amsterdam, a profile of Doug Austin's work in television by Kim Vance, an article by Charlene Vacon on legal support for abused lesbians, and other regular columns (Jim Genge, Robert Hamilton, Mark Mutrie, Margaret Hayden, Moana Stat, Muffy and Dick), reviews (Kim Vance, Richard M. Vaughan), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : Volume 2, Number 9 : November, 1996

Item consists of the ninth issue of the second volume (November) of the 1996 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an illustration by Andrea Spurr called "Women on Beach".

Issue includes an editorial by Ross Boutilier about an outreach project at the Safe Harbour Community Church, a recap of Prince Edward Island travels by Michael Wile, an article by Moana Stat about the presence of far-right/fascist/skinhead movements in the Maritimes, an interview of artist Andrea Spurr conducted by Ross Boutilier, a look at outdoor clubs and social events by Lulu LaRude, an article by Genevieve Willis about working in a small town, a preview of the 6th annual Reel Life Women's Film and Video Festival by Kim Vance, and other regular columns (Mark Mutrie, Gary Brooks), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Kim Vance, Donna Ross), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : October, 2003

Item consists of the eighth issue (October) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette. This issue is dubbed "The Religion Issue" on the front cover.

Cover image is a collage of symbols of major religious adorned in rainbow colours, as well as inset photographs of actors Peter Miller and Luke Kirby.

Issue includes an article by Daron Letts about LGBT activists thwarting an evangelical protest in Fredericton, an article about scammers targeting LGBTQ people in Saint John, an article by Ian Crowe about pushback against the equal marriage issue, an article by Cynthia L. Chewter about life coaching, an article discussing Bible passages describing same-sex marriage, an update from Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, an article by Becky MacEachern about Blue Lizard Art Gallery, an article by Gerard Veldhoven discussing sexuality and the church, an article by Kamal Al-Solaylee discussing the experiences of gay Muslims, an interview with Svend Robinson conducted by Daron Letts, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Deva Station), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Cameron MacLeod), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : October, 2001

Item consists of the seventh issue (October) of the 2001 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of an unidentified person and their child.

Issue includes two articles by Maura Donovan about same-sex adoption, an article by Rev. Darlene Young reminiscing about the first ten years of Safe Harbour, an article by Ralph Higgins about improved sex education, a recap of the World Conference Against Racism by Kim Vance, an update from EGALE on same-sex marriage in British Columbia, an article by Andrea Miller about lesbian life in Korea, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews, news updates (Sam Meehan), and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : December/January, 2003/2004

Item consists of the tenth issue (December) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette. This issue is subtitled "Mystery Lesbians" on the front cover.

Cover image is a collage of photographs of five unidentified participants at an OAAW Murder Mystery Party event.

Issue includes articles by Ralph Higgins, Christopher Vaughan and Stephen Lukas about the forthcoming holiday season, an article by Camille Lefort about an updated version of the UCCB Sexual Diversity Society, an article by Mark Mutrie about controversy surrounding the forthcoming Gay Games scheduled for Montreal, an article by Richard Blaquiere about an appearance by Svend Robinson, an update from Safe Harbour, an article about body hair by Christopher Vaughan, updates from EGALE, a reprint of an article from The Onion, an article by Carrie Melsom about an Out and About Women murder mystery event, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Deva Station), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church posters

File contains five hand painted posters produced by Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church. Materials include four posters feature religious messages, and one poster for Winter Wonder-land, a drag show held at Rumours bar to benefit Safe Harbour.

Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church annual congregational business meeting notes

File contains materials relating to the annual congressional business meeting of the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, held on 1994-02-06. Materials include meeting minutes, correspondence from Reverend Darlene Young to Safe Harbour congregants, and a seventeen page booklet of agendas, reports, and membership lists.

Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church

Series contains materials related to the operations of Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, a Halifax-based church for LGBTQ+ Christians that operated from 1991-2011. Materials in series include meeting minutes, correspondence, workshop materials, church programs, speaking notes, clippings, and promotional materials.

Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church

Ross Boutilier fonds

  • MS-15-1
  • Fonds
  • 1984 - 2015
Fonds contains records documenting Ross Boutilier's legal challenges over same-sex benefits and equal treatment in Nova Scotia and provincial and federal legislation to gain access to same-sex marriage. Other series include production and administrative records of Wayves magazine, committee records of Halifax Pride, and newspaper clippings about the LGBTQ community in Nova Scotia and elsewhere in Canada.

Boutilier, Ross

Religious flyer

File contains one copy of a flyer describing religious gifts of the spirit.

Records from the Eastern Canadian District conference,1995

File contains administrative records for the Eastern Canadian District of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Church, and materials relating to the Eastern Canadian District Conference, held September 22-24, 1995. Materials include a conference program, proposed and confirmed conference agendas, correspondence, promotional materials, reports to the district conference, conference minutes, financial records, proposed by-law revisions, and applications for conference positions.

Post-closure materials

File contains materials relating to the closure of Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church. This includes correspondence dated 2012-2013; inventory lists documenting the church's materials as of the time of its closure in 2011; lists of members; minutes from the annual congregational meeting held August 31, 2011; pamphets; programs; and notes.

Obituaries for Reverend Darlene Young

File contains two obituaries for Safe Harbour MCC Reverend Darlene Young; 1 printed out from Walker Funeral Home's website, and one photocopy of Jon Tattrie's article "Rainbow church moves on after beloved minister's death" for the Chronicle Herald.

Meeting minutes, agendas, financial records, correspondence, notes, and training materials

File contains administrative records relating to the operations of the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church. Materials include invitation and program from the wedding of Norma Christine Cameron and Margot Whynot on February 17, 2001; meeting minutes and agendas dated 2010-2011; financial report and budgets dated 2010-2011; correspondence dated 2011; and 1 copy Board of Directors Training Manual for Churches Under 75.

Essays and educational resources regarding homosexuality and religion

File contains essays on homosexuality and religion and related correspondence between Bob Fougere and Richard Beis. Essays include one copy of the essay God Dave Me a Gay Son by Thomas A. Nelson, one copy of Sex: Purpose and 'Natural Law' by Richard Beis, and one copy of Same Sex Marriage: What Exactly is the Problem? [unattributed].

Eastern Canadian District conference materials, administrative records, 1993-1994

File contains administrative records for the Eastern Canadian District of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Church, and materials relating to the Eastern Canadian District Conference, held September 23-25, 1994. Materials include a conference program, conference schedules, notes, promotional materials, one coordinator's report to the district conference, one women's secretariat report, one job description for a district coordinator and lay representative, lists of delegates, job applications, operating procedures and by-laws, agendas, minutes, and financial records.

Eastern Canadian District administrative records, conference materials, 1997

File contains administrative records for the Eastern Canadian District of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Church, and materials relating to the Eastern Canadian District Conference. Materials include conference agendas, reports to the conference, and conference flyers. File also contains financial records, correspondence, notes, workshop materials, meeting minutes and agendas, and applications for district positions.

Eastern Canadian District administrative records, conference materials, 1996

File contains administrative records for the Eastern Canadian District of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Church (UMFCC), and materials relating to the Eastern Canadian District Conference, held October 11-13, 1996. Materials include conference schedules, minutes, evaluation forms, reports to the conference, and notes. File also includes general correspondence, financial records, UMFCC pamphlets, meeting agendas and minutes, operating procedures, and by-laws.

Closure materials

File contains materials relating to the decision to close Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church. Materials include financial reports from 2010-2011; letters of interest from other community groups dated 2011; correspondence dated 2011; news clippings dated 2011; Board of Directors meeting minutes dated 2011; and notes.

Breaking free into the light [painting by Reverend Dr. Victor Bruce Holker Pellegrin]

One painting entitled Breaking Free Into the Light by painter Reverend Dr. Victor Bruce Holker Pellegrin, PhD. The painting depicts three nude male figures in various poses, surrounded by bars. The painting was produced for Ross Boutilier and his partner, Brian Mombourquette, and was displayed at Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church.

Bible study materials

File contains one copy of What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say About Homosexuality: Bible Study Course Material for Safe Harbour; one program for Safe Harbour Church service dated January 21, 2001; and notes.
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