Change in Established Churches? Eldon Hay Sees Hope.

"For a quarter century, I've talked to persons - parents, sons, daughters, friends - about the dislike, distrust and disapproval of "queers". Atheists and Anglicans, Baptists and Brethren, Catholics and Orthodox, Presbyterians and United - people of no religious stripe to those deeply committed - formed a largely unified cacophony of homophobia. Quakers and Unitarians were the sole, discordantly loving voices. Over the course of those years, there has been a vast sea change. Where it once was cool to disdain LGBT people, it is now decidedly uncool to criticize them

Halifax Pride News

Halifax Pride news from mid February 2014! Pride is now accepting nominations for Grand Marshall of the 2014 Halifax Pride Parade. Nominations from all Nova Scotians are welcome ...

Free Queer / Trans* Self Defence Workshops

The QT Self Defense League was formed in fall 2013 by a group of rad queer and/or trans* people in Halifax. We recognize the need for accessible, safe, and body positive self defense training for queer and trans people.

Bob Stead: Mayor, Activist, Partner, Friend

Robert Arthur (Bob) Stead passed away peacefully at his home in Wolfville on January 18, 2014.

Book Review: Dream in Colour a Winner

"For queers who have wrestled with internalized homophobia, Laurie's youthful blindphobia provides a startling parallel.  Her happy awakening to her true self as a lesbian is communicated with sensitivity and passion.  Being gay is as natural to her as blindness."

Jan 25: NSRAP Calls On Trans* Community For Consult on Surgeries & Health Care

On January 25th, NSRAP and its community partners PrideHealth and South House will host a Community Consultation on Gender Confirming Surgeries and Trans* Health Care. Despite June 2013 announcement of funding for gender confirming surgeries, policies and processes are not yet in place to allow these surgeries to happen.

Gottingen Street for Scott Jones

More than $80,000 has been raised so far to assist Scott Jones in his recovery. Now, members of the Halifax music scene have organised a mammoth fundraiser involving more than 30 top flight artists, all performing at half a dozen venues on Gottingen on November 28. "To have these performers and businesses come together in my name is overwhelming,” said Scott Jones. “This is going to be an amazing night and I am so thankful for their support and love!"

Why NSRAP Matters

"... the resolve of NSRAP is made stronger than ever to bring an end to homophobic and transphobic violence and hate, once and for all." These are brave words, I believe they are meant, and that in the weeks and months ahead,  our communities will see them translated into action. There is so much that still needs to be done. It is true that we have come a long way, but we’re not there yet! We have changed the world! We can change it again! 

NSRAP Celebrates Community Heroes, Saturday, Nov. 2!

The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project hopes that we will see you at our annual fundraising gala this Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.m. at the Atlantica Hotel (1980 Robie Street, Halifax). We have had a year of success, worthy of celebrating and we hope you are able to join us.

UNB OUTLaw Chair Speaks Out on Homophobia

"Homophobia hurts. It even kills. And despite the gains of Canada’s LGBTQ population and our allies, recent heartless acts in the Maritimes indicate our work is not done." - Ted Flett, Chair OUTLaw UNB