File contains materials relating to Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project's involvement in various healthcare initiatives, including the Halifax Rainbow Health Project and the Spiritual Care and AIDS Project. Materials include one copy of the Halifax Rainbow Health Project's report Improving Access to Primary Health Care for the Rainbow Community; one blank copy of the Spiritual Care and AIDS Project Survey Anonymous Questionnaire for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS; correspondence regarding Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, the Halifax Rainbow Health Project, and Spiritual Care and AIDS project dated 2005; objectives for the Improving Access to Care 2005 project report; three copies of the report Health and Wellness in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Two-Spirit Communities, published April, 2005 by the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition; one speaker information for Bob Fougere's participation in the Momentum 2005 health conference; three copies of training notes for the workshop "An Introduction to the Rainbow Community", held October 11, 2005; one map of Capital Health districts; and notes.
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.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Dr. Rosemary Gill of Dalhousie University Health Services. Dr. Gill, the head of a task force set up to consider ways to deal with AIDS in the university population, spoke with CKDU's Robert Wagner about the issue.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Phil Shaw of the AIDS Committee of Toronto on Patient Zero (Gaetan Dugas), a Quebec man thought to be the first case of AIDS in the United States. He discusses the fear generated by the fact that Patient Zero lived in Toronto, and Dartmouth from 1977-1979, and journalist Randy Shilts' book claiming that Patient Zero was solely responsible for the spread of AIDS in North America. The interview was conducted by CKDU's Donna Mayer. The episode was recorded on October 15, 1987.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Doctor Hillary Wass, a Vancouver doctor who specialized in treating AIDS patients, on the tragedy of AIDS and watching so many of her patients die, as well as her work on behalf of the victims. The interview was conducted by CKDU's Robert Matthews. The episode was recorded on November 18, 1987, and was broadcast on the same day on The Evening Affair, a CKDU program.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with author June Callwood on her book "Jim" based on the live recordings of a person with AIDS, and the disease in general. The interview was conducted by CKDU's Judy Dudar. The episode was recorded on October 26, 1988, and was broadcast on November 9, 1988 on Title Waves, a CKDU program.
File is an audio reel containing a report on an AIDS vigil at St. George's Church on Brunswick Street held the previous day (Sunday, May 28). CKDU's Lisa Monk attended the vigil. The episode was recorded on May 29, 1989, and was broadcast on May 30, 1989 on Title Waves, a CKDU program.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with new administrative coordinator for the People With AIDS Coalition (PWAC on Gottigen Street), Robert Allen, on their work with AIDS and the money provided to them in a federal grant. The interview was conducted by CKDU's Doug LaPierre. The episode was recorded on August 3, 1989, and was broadcast on the same day, and on August 8, 1989 and September 1, 1989 on The Evening Affair and The Wireless, CKDU programs.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Doctor Richard Beazely of Dalhousie's Health department on the Canadian Youth and AIDS Study that he worked on. He discussed the fact that kids do not feel their parents are educated well enough on AIDS to discuss it with them, and the problems that the lack of freedom to discuss sex with parents make for safe sex and AIDS. The interview was conducted by CKDU's Crystn James. The episode was recorded on October 17, 1990, and was broadcast on October 18, 1990, and October 24, 1990 on The Evening Affair and Title Waves, CKDU programs.
File is an audio reel containing a report on the Nova Scotia Persons with AIDS Coalition (NSPWAC)'s new treatment and orientation program, and CKDU's role in it. The episode was recorded on February 20, 1992, and was broadcast on February 25, 1992.
File is an audio reel that contains an episode of From a Different Perspective, a radio program broadcast on CKDU 97.5. This episode is on AIDS in South Africa. It aired September 26, 1990 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs program, and April 17, 1991 on D.H.P.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of Earth Action, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. The episode features nutrition and supplements available for people with AIDS. The episode aired on October 27, 1992 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs radio program.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of Women's Time. This episode features an interview with Dr. Hillary Wass, hosted by Erin Goodman. Wass, a Vancouver doctor, gave a lecture at Dalhousie University on AIDS on November 18, 1987. The episode aired November 19, 1987.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features reviews of plays "Playing with Fire" and "Warm Wind in China" (one of the first and most prominent AIDS-themed plays from Canada), as well as a mini feature on AIDS and tuberculosis and news. The episode was recorded on January 10, 1988, and was broadcasted on the same day.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features Leslie Barnes, vice president of the Metro Area committee on AIDS, and news. The episode was recorded on March 28, 1988, and was broadcasted on the same day.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features Halifax AIDS activist Peter Woods, the People With AIDS coalition (PWA), and a conference. The episode was recorded on May 29, 1988, and was broadcasted on May 30, 1988.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features the Second Annual Gay Conference with Fred Mills on Health and AIDS. The episode was recorded on September 18, 1988, and was broadcasted on September 19, 1988.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features a People With Aids (PWA) coalition interview from Toronto. The episode was recorded on November 13, 1988.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features an interview with Phillip Tahmindjis, a law and human rights expert, on his article regarding his legal response to AIDS in Australia. The episode was recorded on March 19, 1989, and was broadcasted on March 20, 1989.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode is part 2 of 2 featuring Brook Hill and her work at the Sussex AIDS Centre helpline in Brighton, England. It also features NSCAD artist Steven Evans and his graduate exhibit study of gay male subjectivity at the Anna Leonowens Gallery, using disco music and role play to make a club-like space. Hosted by Dan Hart and interviews by Nathan Elling. The episode was recorded on April 23, 1989.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features AIDS vaccine research in the United Kingdom, as well as a rebroadcast of the March 1987 interview with Allen Ginsberg. The episode was recorded on September 3, 1989, and was broadcasted on September 5, 1989.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features sex and AIDS in prison, and is split into two sections. The episode was recorded on October 5, 1989, and was broadcasted on October 10, 1989 (first section), October 13, 1989 (first section), October 17, 1989 (second section), January 2, 1990 (first section), and January 9, 1990 (first section).
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features lesbians and AIDS, and the People With AIDS (PWA) coalition video "Life After Diagnosis". The episode was recorded on December 4, 1989, and was broadcasted on December 5, 1989.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode is part 1 of 2 featuring an aural history of lesbianism, as well as AIDS in Africa. The episode was recorded on December 17, 1989.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features a video "Life After Diagnosis" that focuses on living with HIV+ or AIDS, not dying from them, from the People With AIDS (PWA) coalition. The video premiered in the Sir James Dunn theatre at Dalhousie. The tape includes three features. The episode was recorded on June 18, 1990, and was broadcasted on the same day, June 19, 1990, and June 22, 1990.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features lesbians reclaiming language, an AIDS research centre in Australia, and a pro-sex letter from New York City. The episode was recorded on April 23, 1991.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode is part 2 of 4 featuring an "AIDS phone-in", as well as a New Democratic Party gay and lesbian caucus. The episode was recorded on June 18, 1991.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features AIDS walk comments with James Sheddon and Brenda Barnes. The episode was recorded on October 6, 1992, and was broadcasted on the same day.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features Prince Edward Island playwright Ken Stetson discussing his play Warm Wind in China (one of the first and most prominent AIDS-themed plays from Canada, featuring a homosexual man dying of AIDS) with CKDU's Robert Matthews. The episode was recorded on January 10, 1988, and was broadcasted on January 18, 1988.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Robert Allen, the Executive Director of Nova Scotia Person's With AIDS Coalition (NSPWAC). Allen spoke with CKDU's Dan Hart about the AIDS conference in Paris and latest developments on AIDS testing in Nova Scotia. The interview aired November 19, 1990 on Title Waves, a CKDU radio program, and was rebroadcast November 28, 1990 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs program.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Barney Savage, chair of the Student Union of Nova Scotia, on the Student AIDS Task Force. The interview was conducted with CKDU's Ken Burke. The episode was recorded on September 16, 1986 and was broadcast on the same day and September 25, 1986 on Title Waves and The Evening Affair, CKDU programs.
Fonds primarily contains records of the GayLine a phone helpline for LGBT Nova Scotians funding by GAE/GALA that operated between 1972-1996. In 1994 the name was changed to the Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Line. Fonds contains three series; one containing administrative and financial records, one containing recruitment and training materials, and one containing reference materials for volunteers. Materials include monthly and annual reports; meeting minutes; call logs and templates; staff notebooks; correspondence; pamphlets; volunteer training session materials, application forms and guidelines; flyers; legal briefs and resources; newsletters; essays; bibliographies; and directories.
