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Anne Bishop fonds

  • MS-15-5
  • Fonds
  • [198-?] - 1998
Fonds includes materials created by, collected or about Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS], including a collection of pins.

Bishop, Anne Charlotte

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2010 planning materials, notes, and correspondence

File contains planning materials and correspondence related to the Transgender Day of Remembrance 2010. Materials include one program for the event, typed speaker's notes, handwritten planning notes, and correspondence. Materials in this file also relate to the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, which hosted the event.

The positive side — volume 6, issue 2

File contains the Spring 2003 issue of The Positive Side, a magazine published by Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange, featuring writing by Janet Conners.

Planner, 2002

File contains Janet Conners' day planner for 2002.

Meritorious service medal records

File contains materials related to the Meritorious Service Medal awarded to Janet and Randy Conners for their HIV/AIDS activism. Materials include forms, correspondence, background information for honorees, invitations and namecards for Janet and her son, Gus, and one program for the event.

Gay men's health and HIV/AIDS

Subseries contains materials documenting NSRAP's research and support work related to HIV/AIDS, including the Gay Men's Health Research Project, and NSRAPS's response to Nova Scotia's Strategy for HIV/AIDS. Materials in subseries include Gay Men's Health Research Project planning and research materials, HIV/AIDS related government policy documents, meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, and notes.

Speaking notes, correspondence, notes, legal documents, and clippings regarding the Krever inquiry, Conners' activism

File contains speaking notes, correspondence regarding Janet's activism and appointment to/resignation from the Minister of Health's Council on HIV/AIDS; correspondence and administrative documents related to a potential film project based on Conners' life; testimony and legal documents from the Krever inquiry; clippings about the Red Cross; materials related to Janet's nomination for the CIBC Young Women of Distinction Award; citations for Conners' honorary degrees; and notes. File also contains Conners' first jump skydiving certificate, which she earned following her recovery from AIDS complications..

Paul Harris fellowship records

File contains materials related to Janet Conners' receipt of the Paul Harris Fellowship, including the fellowship certificate, a program from the event, and one information sheet for recipients.

Records regarding Nova Scotia same-sex legal challenges

Series includes records derived from Ross Boutilier's legal challenge to the province of Nova Scotia regarding same-sex marriage protection and his Canadian Human Rights Tribunal challenge to have same-sex marriages acknowledged and declared eligible for relevant benefits. The series also includes documents derived from Wilson Hodder's legal challenge regarding same-sex benefits. Materials include legal documents, correspondence, notes, and clippings.

Honorary degrees

File contains Janet Conners' honorary degrees from Dalhousie University, Acadia University, and Mount Saint Vincent University.

Certificates, honorary degrees, and event programs

File contains certificates, honorary degrees, and other distinctions awarded to Janet Conners. File also contains programs for events at which Conners' was honoured, and some related correspondence.

Neighbourhood noise

Item contains seven contributions to the Neighbourhood Noise Project, presented by CKDU Radio, the Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), and Centre for Art Tapes. The contributions are all written, produced, and performed by Canadian subjects. The project was released as part of the People's Summit (P-7) event staged in Halifax, Nova Scotia during the G-7 Summit. The project invited people to submit audio-taped works on the subject of community and neighbourhoods and were compiled into a tape to play at the 00 Gallery in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Statutory declaration of advocacy efforts ; postcards to politicians regarding Justice Krever's report ; correspondence

File contains one copy of a statutory declaration outlining Janet and Randy Conners' efforts to secure compensation for those infected by tainted blood, submitted to the Krever Inquiry, one mock-up of postcards addressed to Canadian politicians advocating for the public release of Justice Krever's report, correspondence regarding Conners' activism and honours, and one photograph of Conners' with an unidentified group of people.

Awards and distinctions

Series contains honours and distinctions awarded to Janet Conners in recognition of her involvement in the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada [the Krever Inquiry], and her subsequent advocacy work for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Materials include honorary degrees, awards, fellowships, and other distinctions, as well as associated programs, invitations, and forms.

Awards and certificates

File contains awards and certificates awarded to Janet Conners', including the Nova Scotia Human Rights Award, honorary membership to the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Hemophilia Society, and the Second Annual Humanitarian Award from the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Wilson Hodder photographs, correspondence, and celebration of life programs

File contains materials related to the life and passing of Wilson Hodder. Hodder was a prominent LGBT activist in Nova Scotia, who successfully petitioned for spousal survivors benefits for same-sex couples under the Canada Pension Plan following the passing of his partner, Terry Martin.

File contains 30 colour photographs taken by Hodder of the 1998 Ottawa Pride parade, three photographs of Hodder and friends, correspondence between Hodder and Mike Sangster, two copies of the program from Hodder's celebration of life, and two program inserts.

Speaking notes, correspondence, and photographs regarding Conners' activism and honours

File contains speaking notes; clippings about AIDS, and Conners' honorary degrees and activism; one AIDS Coalition general contact form; correspondence regarding Randy's death, Janet's honorary degrees, and AIDS-related activism; one program from Dal spring convocation at which Janet was awarded an honorary degree; and three photos from the Rotary Club Paul Harris dinner at which Janet was honoured.

Speaking notes ; Wake Up! Canada reference materials, lobbying and outreach materials, press releases, correspondence, and notes

File contains speaking notes for several of Conners' speaking engagements, including the 1998 Nova Scotia Conservative Party convention, the Mount Saint Vincent University 1997 fall convocation address, and three drafts of the 1997 Acadia University spring convocation address, among other events. File also contains materials related to Conners' role as the Atlantic region contact for Wake Up! Canada, a network of Canadian AIDS activists. Materials include one copy of phase II of the National AIDS Strategy, one draft copy of the Canadian Declaration of Rights for People Living With HIV/AIDS, press releases, correspondence, lobbying and outreach materials, report drafts, and notes.

Personal correspondence ; photographs

File contains one card and one poem from Anne Ernst, one facsimile of a letter written by Janet addressed to "Parker", one photograph of Janet with an unidentified man, and one photograph of two unidentified men.

Randy Conners' medical records

File contains Randy Conners' medical records, and associated correspondence regarding their use in Randy and Janet Conners' legal matters.

Publications and clippings regarding the Krever Inquiry, HIV/AIDS, and Conners' activism

Series contains publications and news clippings regarding Janet Conners' involvement in the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada [the Krever inquiry], related legal cases, and Conners' subsequent advocacy work for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Series also contains clippings related to Randy Conners' death and advocacy work, HIV/AIDS symptoms and treatments, other blood conditions and diseases, blood treatment facilities, and other notable persons living with HIV/AIDS.
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