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

NSRAP Extends Support to Scott Jones, His Family, and New Glasgow Community

“We want members of our community in New Glasgow and across the province to know that attacks on our people only strengthen our resolve to build a stronger LGBTQ community, educate the public, and end homophobic and transphobic hate and violence,”  - (NSRAP Spokesperson, Kevin Kindred).

Personal & Political! Acclaimed Playwright Sky Gilbert In Halifax

I urge all who can to catch tonight’s panel, The Personal is The Political? You will be challenged and most assuredly entertained! Saturday, October 12, 8:00 pm: The Personal is The Political? A panel discussion with Sky Gilbert, Mary Lou Martin, Dustin Harvey, Annie Valentina, Kathryn MacLellan and Thom Fitzgerald. Moderated by Karen Bassett. TNS LIVING ROOM 2353 Agricola Street, $10 Suggested Donation

Nov. 17: Youth Project's Annual Fund Raising Auction!

On November 17^th, The Youth Project is celebrating 20 years of non-profit work with a fabulous brunch as well as live and silent auctions at the beautiful Lord Nelson. My name is Jay Aaron Roy and I am pleased to introduce myself as this year’s auction coordinator for The Youth Project. 

CBC's Mar Mag Wins Award Exploring Issues Around Raymond Taavel's Death

The CBC Radio Maritime Magazine show, Where There's Smoke has won an award,"Special Mention for Excellence in Health Reporting in Radio" from the Canadian Medical Association.

Halifax LGBT Business Association Kicks Off with Mayor Mike Savage

"So far, 174 individuals representing 90 different small, medium and large enterprises have shown interest in the development of the association. Our priority now is to translate that interest into membership. We would really like to have a full house for our first official meeting on October 2.”