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PRIDE: 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health in Hamilton requires action, not words

By Maria Orrego
Growing hostility is taking a toll and we must be vigilant and proactive at multiple levels to ensure everyone is safe and welcomed in our city. As a psychotherapist, I see firsthand how the growing hostility toward 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, both here and abroad, is taking a toll on…
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PRIDE: Hamilton’s ultimate 2SLGBTQIA+ recreation and sports guide

By Doug O’Neill
There are many queer teams, leagues and groups for those seeking to be out and proud in the city. Hamiltonians can take pride in the surge of 2SLGBTQIA+ sports and outdoor activities now available year-round. Queer recreational athletes and outdoor enthusiasts – who frequently face barriers in sports…
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PRIDE: Finding friends over Queer Coffee

By Meredith MacLeod
The monthly social mixer in a downtown coffee house brews connections in the city’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At Queer Coffee Hamilton, the buzz comes from both the coffee and the conversations.   Queer Coffee is a monthly social mixer at Relay Coffee Roasters on King William Street that started in…
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PRIDE: A royal legacy for Rainbow Kings and Queens

By Deirdre Pike
More than 350 LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers from eight African countries have settled in Hamilton for a life of safety, acceptance and peace and are building of their own community. Herbert Ddiba can’t quite recall how he came up with the name Rainbow Kings and Queens. He knew he…
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Sounds Gay: A monthly queer live music gathering

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema
Musician and audio tech Nim Agalawatte is the creator and host of the open mic events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at The Casbah. Nim Agalawatte, an audio tech and the self-identified bass and synth queen of Hamilton alt-rock band Basement Revolver, is the creator and host of Sounds…