Rainbow Camp, founded in 2012 by Thessalon Native Harry Stewart, is a summer camp aimed at creating a safe space for LGBTQ2+ youth across Canada and the USA. The summer camp has reached full capacity the past few years and continues to grow, providing a life-changing experience for staff, campers and volunteers. The camp provides opportunities for young […]
January 10th, Sault Ste. Marie, ONKiwanis Club of Lakeshore Sault Ste. Marie With this generous donation, the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Foundation and members are helping to send several youth to Rainbow Camp this year. Shown above, Dave Shier (President Elect), Mary E. Hewgill (President), Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Sault Ste. Marie, and Harry Stewart, […]
Check out PinkPlayMags current issue of WinterPlay! (Toronto’s most loved LGBTQ seasonal magazine) “I wish they had that when I was a kid. “ Everyone says this about their youth, but for those questioning their sexuality or gender, this statement is particularly poignant. I did not feel safe enough to come out in high […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken about challenging world leaders over anti-gay laws in a new interview with Attitude Magazine. In the summer of 2016, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made history as the country’s first leader to march at a Gay Pride event. Now, the Liberal Party politician is marking another milestone as Canada’s first Prime Minister to […]
BODY LOVE BALL KICK STARTS THE HOLIDAYS Dance soothes the soul! On Saturday December 2, inside the 519, Body Confidence Canada’s Body Love Ball dance fundraiser promises to ignite our senses as we dance the night away celebrating our bodies. Come one come all to our dance space. “What shall I wear,” you ask? You define […]
On a cold late August morning, 14-year-old Max Yemelyanov huddles into a circle of groggy teens, some still wrapped in their blankets. A homemade rainbow flag flaps in the brisk wind as more young people trickle out of their cabins and gather around. Click here for more….
Segment A / Interview: Harry Stewart, Chair and President of Welcome Friend Association and founder of Rainbow Camp joins us to talk about Rainbow Camp, LGBT youth affirmation and education, and how we can all get involved. Visit RainbowCamp.ca to register to attend camp, become a Leader in Training or to learn more HelpRainbowCamp.com to sponsor a camper […]
On May 17th, National Day Against Homophobia, Rainbow Camp, an LGBTQ2+ camp in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario is launched a national crowdfunding campaign, Help Rainbow Camp to help fund their camp and promote a safe space for queer youth. With the help of well-known Canadian actors Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath, whose daughter recently announced […]
“Rick Mercer is bringing his NEW show to Sault Ste. Marie to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday” Welcome Friend Association (WFA) is pleased to present “Rick Mercer’s Canada: Coast to Coast to Coast,” in association with the Algoma Water Tower Inn & Suites on Friday, May 12th, 2017 at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre. This event […]
Want to see one man play 16 different movie characters in one show? A new drag show hit the stage in Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury to fundraise for a summer camp for LGBTQ youth. We spoke with Toronto’s Miss Conception, AKA Kevin Levesque. Up North Radio Interview: Click Here