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Leather community materials

Series contains materials collected by Al Stewart as part of his involvement with the Halifax-based TightRope leather brotherhood, which was established in the early 1990s, incorporated in 1997, and disbanded in 2007. Series also contains materials related to the Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] organization, which operated between 1999-2010, and the leather community more broadly. Materials include TightRope administrative and financial records, correspondence, and promotional materials; event cards, flyers, posters, programs, and certificates of participation for TightRope events, MACLeather contests, and leather events across Canada and the United States; photographs of TightRope meet-ups, MACLeather contests, and other leather community events; web print-outs; issues of the Phalia newsletter published by Spearhead leather and denim club in Toronto; erotic gear catalogues; and one copy of the 2002 Men of Pumpjack calendar.

TightRope event notices ; leather organization newsletters, correspondence, and event notices

File contains notices and flyers for events held by the TightRope Leather Brotherhood, as well as newsletters, correspondence, and event notices from other leather organizations. Materials include copies of the newsletters Smoke Signals, produced by Poconowarriors in Pennsylvania, and The Brand, produced by the Chicago Hellfire Club; correspondence, pamphlets, and registration forms from Spearhead Leather/Denim Social club in Toronto; event notices and registration forms from East Coast Bears, based in Fredricton; correspondence from the Ottawa Knights; one registration form for the Toone Towne event held by Firedancers Texas ; and notices for TightRope events held between May and August, 1999.

Wayves Magazine : April, 2003

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 5, item 3
  • Item
  • April 2003
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the third issue (April) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of new EGALE Executive Director, Gilles Marchildon.

Issue includes an interview with newly-appointed Executive Director of EGALE Gilles Marchildon, an interview with Intensity Dance principal Ryan Stevens, an article by Ms World Leather 2002 Karen McGay announcing an international "Leather Day of Caring" in Halifax, an article on discussing coming out with family by Becky MacEachern, an article discussing gay and mixed-orientation marraiges, an article about gardening by Chris Hopgood, part two of an interview with Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2003 Mario Bourgeois, a reflection on the Gay Games by Roger LeBlanc, an article discussing AIDS transmission beliefs in Africa written by Oliver Moore, an article about choosing doctors by Don Breen, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : August, 2000

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 2, Item 7
  • Item
  • August 2000
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the sixth issue (August) of the 2000 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of activist Wilson Hodder.

Issue includes a memorial article by Chris Aucoin marking the passing of Wilson Hodder, an update from the Cape Breton Gay & Lesbian Equality Project, an announcement of a Bisexuality, Gender & Sexual Diversity conference, a call for interest in a Mr Gay Leatherman Atlantic party, part one of Stacey Ann March's recollections of life as a transgendered woman in Newfoundland, an article by Kim Vance about attending the UN Special Session on "Gender, Equality, Development and Peace for the 21st Century", the first instalment of Crawford Hastie's [Ralph Higgins's] long-running Kibbitz and Bitch column, an article by Arthur Vautour recapping a successful first New Brunswick Gay Pride Parade, updates on other Pride events in St. John's and Prince Edward Island, and other regular columns (toni, Gordon Laurin, Pamela Pike, Mark Mutrie, Sam Meehan), reviews (Rick Conrad, Tyler Schulz), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : August, 2006

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 3, Item 7
  • Item
  • August 2006
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the seventh issue (August) of the 2006 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a collage of photographs of Augusten Burroughs, Sam D'Allesandro, Hedy Fry, Rob Myers, Tina Hillier, and another unidentified person.

Issue includes an article by Bill McKinnon about an LGBT phone scam, an update from the Moncton Leather Chapter on Rob Myers and Tina Hillier being named Mr. and Mz. Leather Moncton 2006, an article by Albert McNutt on same-sex couples and communication, an article by Sister Mary Francis about the opening of Club Chameleon in Moncton, an article by Gilles Marchildon about age of consent laws, an article by Gary Brooks about an AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia "Walk of Life" fundraiser, an article by Janet Hammock and Marilyn Lerch about a PFLAG picnic in Sackville, New Brunswick, an article about HIV/AIDS awareness by Remzi Cej, an article by Bill McKinnon about a meeting with MP Hedy Fry, an article about the election of a new Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project board, an article by Janet M. Stevenson and Janine Kerr about matrimonial law in Nova Scotia, a seventh instalment of Denise Holliday's "Transgender Diaries" series, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Randall Perry), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : August, 2007

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 4, Item 8
  • Item
  • August 2007
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the seventh issue (August) of the 2007 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph related to the Michael Glatze controversy.

Issue includes an article about YGA Magazine co-founder (with Benjie Nycum) Michael Glatze's announcement that he had now "rejected homosexuality" to "[pursue] a life as a straight Christian", an article by SarahRose Werner on the naming of Judith Meinert-Thomas as marshal for the Saint John Pride Parade, an article by D.S. Mack MacKenzie on the opening of Impulse in Saint John, an update on rainbowhalifax.com progress (with a review by Curtis Cartmill), obituaries for Blair LeBlanc and Robert Byers, a preview of Mr Atlantic Canada Leather IX, a preview of the 2007 Halifax AIDS walk, an article by Gerard Veldhoven about senior gay and lesbian people reflecting on the gains made toward equality, an update from ISCANS, an update from the Northern AIDS Connection, a Moncton Pride update, a recap of PEI Pride by Gerrit Volkmann, an article by Bill Kendrick discussing people's experiences growing up gay in PEI, an editorial about Michael Glatze by SarahRose Werner, a call to action for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, an article by Jack Halifax about being a gay thirtysomething man, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Denise Holliday, Dawn Archambault, Gerrit Volkmann, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Daniel MacKay, Mary Kathryn Arnold), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : December/January, 2000/2001

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 2, Item 12
  • Item
  • December 2000
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the second issue (March) of the 2000 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a drawing editorializing Nova Scotia domestic partnership legislation.

Issue includes an article by Kim Vance discussing registered domestic partnership legislation progress in Nova Scotia after meetings with NSRAP and EGALE, a call for participants in a photo essay about long-term gay and lesbian relationships by Francis Li, a preview of the 2001 V-Day Worldwide Inititative to end violence against women, a review of Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" by Kim Vance, a review of National Film Board release "One of Them", EGALE notes, a recap of the Mr. Atlantic Leather 2001 contest won by Leith Chu, an article on holiday reading recommendations by Ralph Higgins, short fiction by Michael MacDonald and Ryan-Lee Stevens, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Steven Swim, Mark Mutrie), reviews, news updates (Sam Meehan), and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : February, 2001

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 3, Item 1
  • Item
  • February 2001
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

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

Cover image is a photograph of Mr Atlantic Leather 2000, Leith Chu.

Issue includes an article announcing a transgender scholarship fund, an article by Sue Rodgers on the founding of the Island Youth Project, an interview with the second Mr. Atlantic Leather Leith Chu, EGALE notes, an editorial about spirituality and homosexuality by Ralph Higgins, a preview of Pride Week 2001, an article recounting a trip to Provincetown by Maura Donovan, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Steven Swim, Mark Mutrie), reviews, news updates (Sam Meehan), and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : July, 2009

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 9, Folder 2, Item 6
  • Item
  • July 2009
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the sixth issue (July) of the 2009 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of an unidentified person wearing a rainbow jacket at a Pride celebration.

Issue includes an article about Halifax Pride Festival being named a Hallmark Event by Halifax Regional Council, an article by Angus Campbell about the marriage of Doug Melanson and Glenn Baker, an preview of Queer and Rebel Days, a preview of PEI Pride, an editorial recapping the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia event in Halifax, an article by Angus Cambpell about Ed Savage and Liz McQuaid being appointed new co-chairs at Halifax Pride, an article by Chris Aucoin about the 2009 IDAHT theme "Homosexuality Knows No Borders", an ISCANS update by Nathan Boudreau, updates on River of Pride/Rieviere de Fierte Moncton 2009, an article recapping the Mr Atlantic Canada Leather XI contest, an article looking back at the Secret Furies singing group, an in-depth preview of several Halifax Pride events, a profile of musician Fred Hersch by Hugo Dann, an editorial by Randall Perry remembering early LGBT marches in Prince Edward Island, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Angus Campbell, Bethana Sullivan, Gerard Veldhoven, Darren Lewis), reviews, news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : June, 2004

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 1, item 5
  • Item
  • June 2004
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the first issue (February) of the 2004 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a collage of photographs of scenes around Fredericton, and of participants in a Moncton leather contest..

Issue includes updates on Fredericton and Moncton Pride Week events, the announcement of the fourth instalment of Mr Leather Moncton, calls for participation in Memorial University's "Queer Monologues" series, a recap by Ashley Arrowsmith of the "Teens Confronting Homophobia, Antisemitism, and Racism Together" conference held in Woodstock, New Brunswick, an article about helping people come to terms with polyamory, a selection of photographs from the Fetish Ball at Club Vortex, an article by Gina Dartt on Truro Pride, an article about more honours fro Eldon Hay, an article about lesbian homeowners by Johanne Cadorette, a recap of the "Mr. and Ms. Leather Lounge 245" contest, a calendar of events for Halifax Pride 2004, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Daniel MacKay), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : March, 2003

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 5, item 2
  • Item
  • March 2003
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the second issue (March) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a collage of photographs of Marc Hall and Sky Gilbert.

Issue includes a letter to Marc Hall about sexuality and religion written by Sky Gilbert, an article about the launch of an International Drag Queens and Friends online group written by Amanda Lynn Harding, an article about Eldon Hay being elected the president of PFLAG Canada (Parents, Families and Friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirited and questioning persons), an article on the launch of a website about gay friendly places to live, an article highlighting gay and lesbian powers written by Amy Lowell (with a profile of May Swenson), an article about end-of-life financial planning, an article about lesbian characters on "All My Children" written by Don Breen, part one of an interview with Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2003 winner Mario Bourgeois, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : March, 2007

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 4, Item 2
  • Item
  • March 2007
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the second issue (March) of the 2007 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of Lulu LaRude.

Issue includes an article on the death of drag performer Lulu LaRude (Charles McDuff Gillis) from cancer, a reminiscence by Cameron MacLeod of attending a Lulu LaRude show, an update from the Northern AIDS Connection Society by Lynn Curwein, an article on a PriapeWear model search by Ralph Higgins, an article by Bill McKinnon on a King's Pride and Dalhousie Allies panel discussing breaking away from the binary notion of gender, an article by Eldon Hay about the passing of two longtime PFLAG members, an article by Bill McKinnon previewing a Chris Glaser event at the Tatamagouche Centre, a recap of a Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society show in Montreal, a Halifax Pride update by Michael Davies-Cole, a preview of Moncton Pride, an article by Bill McKinnon about DalOut, an update from Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project on new project coordinator Charles Hseun, a profile of Jay Walsh by Ralph Higgins, a profile of Gemma Schlamp-Hickey by Bill McKinnon, an article by Gloria Nickerson exploring the world of drag kings, an article by Marla Kavalak about a rally against Harper Government cuts, an editorial by Bill McKinnon about elder abuse, an article by Denise Holliday recounting an incident of transphobic abuse, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Daniel MacKay, Calandra Smith), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2001

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 3, Item 8
  • Item
  • November 2001
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

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

Cover image is a photograph of Kim Vance while on business in South Africa.

Issue includes an article about a safe-sex forum written by Michael Wile, an article by Steve Laviolette about the Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather 2002 contest and another article recapping the contest, an article by Stephanie Hobson about same-sex marriage at Mount Allison University, an article by Kim Vance about an EGALE visit to South Africa, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates (Sam Meehan), and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2003

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 5, item 9
  • Item
  • November 2003
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (November) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette. This issue is subtitled "Stormy Weather" on the front cover.

Cover image is a collage of photographs from homophobic protests, with an inset photograph showing Hurricane Juan damage.

Issue includes an article by SarahRose Warner about anti-equality protests in Fredericton, an article by Terry Richard discussing protests against same-sex marriage legislation, an article by Chris Aucoin recapping the Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2004 contest as well as a profile of winner Randall Perry, an article by Gerard Veldhoven about Conservative MP Bill Casey's non-support for same-sex marriage legislation, an article by Michael Wile and the Wayves editorial staff about the forthcoming changes to Wayves production, an article by Brenda Hattie about the experiences of two people coming out while living in South Asia, an article about same-sex families by Christopher Vaughan, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Deva Station), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2004

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 1, item 10
  • Item
  • November 2004
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the tenth issue (November) of the 2004 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a facsimile of the Supreme Court order on marriage equality, with an inset photograph of Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2005, Wayne Toole.

Issue includes two articles about complaints of sexual activities at Spectacle Lake, an article on the AIDS Walk of Life in Saint John written by SarahRose Werner, a Truro Pride update by Al McNutt, a Halifax AIDS Walk article by Ned MacInnis, an article by Sheri Dawson about LGBT youth, an editorial about the Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, a recap of the 6th Mr Atlantic Canada Leather competition by Randall Perry, an interview of Byron Rolls regarding LGBT-MUN events conducted by Cam MacLeod, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Darren Lewis, Lydia Perovic, Ann Levangie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 9
  • Item
  • November 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (November) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an illustration celebrating one year of equal marriage rights.

Issue includes an article by Chris Vaughan about Allison Brewer being named leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party, an article by Haley Flaro on cutting of AIDS funding in New Brunswick, a recap of a PFLAG event in Middleton by Doug Bennett and Josh Parker, memorials for Terry Goodwin and George Hislop, an article by Denise Holliday on Canadian media coverage of trans issues, editorials by Cameron MacLeod and Matt Livengood on the continued push for equal marriage rights one year after federal legislation, a recap of AIDS walks in Saint John and Halifax by SarahRose Werner, an update on Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2006 by Kim Firlotte, an interview of director David DeCoteau conducted by Cameron MacLeod, an update from Gilles Marchildon and EGALE on further work to do re equal marriage, an article by Gerard Veldhoven on the Vatican and the gay community, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Terry Richard, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2008

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 9, Folder 1, Item 9
  • Item
  • November 2008
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (November) of the 2008 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph from Moncton Pride.

Issue includes a recap of Moncton's 2008 pride week, an article by Robert Frenette about Charlotte County (NB)'s decision to block a school speaking engagement by gay YA author Alex Sanchez, a recap of Charlottetown's Walk for Life event, an article by Gerard Veldhoven on Cumberland Pride, an article by Randall Perry about Daniel MacKay being named the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project's Inaugural Community Hero, an article by Ray LaLonde on Bluenose Bears, a Northern AIDS Connection Sociey update by Denise Holliday, a BLT Women update by Sue Andrews and Karen Clarke, an article by Angus Campbell about the NSGEU Human Rights Conference, an article by Michelle Malette about the first meeting of Trans Family Nova Scotia, an article by Denise Holliday on a Take Back the Night event in Halifax, an article by Randall Perry about Wayves appearance at Word on the Street, a recap of Mr Atlantic Canada Leather X, an article about Reverend Julie Danny-Hughes, an editorial by Randall Perry about the Canadian federal election, an editorial by Denise Holliday about Transgender Remembrance Day, an article by Al McNutt about new restaurants in Nova Scotia, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Angus Campbell, Darren Lewis, Bethana Sullivan, ), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : October, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 8
  • Item
  • October 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the eighth issue (October) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is two photographs of groups at the Port City Pride Parade in Saint John.

Issue includes an article on the death of Jeff Poirier, a preview of International Coming Out Day by Christopher Vaughan, an article about a painting by Simon Thwaites, a recap of the 17th Annual Courage AA Roundup, an article by J. Pulchny about the marriage of two same-sex non-commissioned Canadian Forces members, an article by Wayne Thibodeau about same-sex weddings in Prince Edward Island, an article on the closure of Apollo Sauna by Les Booth, an article on the opening of Curious On George in St. John's, an article by Eldon Hay about efforts to increase same-sex marriages at United Churches, a centre-spread preview of Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2006, updates from ISCANS, an article by Terry Richard on the use of "poppers" in the gay community, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : October, 2007

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 4, Item 10
  • Item
  • October 2007
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (October) of the 2007 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of Jamie and Emily O'Neill holding their child.

Issue includes an article by Kevin Kindred about potential discrimination against lesbian families via the Vital Statistics Act, an article about the Nova Scotia Rainbow Pride Community Centre Society, an article by Gerard Veldhoven about approval for forthcoming Amherst Pride events, an article by Gerrit Volkmann wrapping up the East Coast Rainbow Softball Association season, photos from Fierte Moncton Pride 2007, an article by Cherie MacLeod about the publication of a PFLAG cookbook, an article by Jo Lang about an AIDS New Brunswick gala event, an article by Joey D'amato-Basha about a St. John's drag event at The Zone, an ISCANS Community Awards update, an article by Charles Thompson about Truro Pride's complaint against City Hall, an article about MAC Leather IX, an update from the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Dawn Archambault, Gerrit Volkmann, Darren Lewis), reviews, news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : September, 2007

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 4, Item 9
  • Item
  • September 2007
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the eighth issue (September) of the 2007 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph from a Colchester County Pride flag-raising ceremony.

Issue includes an article by Charles Thompson about Truro's reluctance to fly the Pride flag, an article about an Annapolis Valley youth program, an update on a DalOUT event at the Grawood, a Halifax Pride update from Hugo Dann, a Newfoundland GUYZ (Gay Urban Youth Zone) Project update, an article by Randall Perry about a fire at Menz and Mollyz, an article by Karen Clarke on a camping expedition, an article by Raymond Taavel recapping Halifax Pride, an article by Ralph Higgins about a Pride event at Shar Shalom synagogue, a preview of the Mr Atlantic Canada Leather IX competition, a Pictou County Pride update, a centre spread of photographs from Halifax Pride 2007, an editorial by Jack Halifax about Truro mayor Bill Mills, and an open letter by Denise Holliday about the Truro Pride flag controversy, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Dawn Archambault, Gerrit Volkmann, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.