S2 Ep 7: Mapping Place - Winkte and Indigiqueer Perspectives on "Alberta" Today
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
1M ago
IF YOU CAN SAY BEETHOVEN YOU CAN SAY Amiskwaciwâskahikan ??? Kairyn (Kai) Potts (he/they) is proudly Nakota Sioux from Treaty 6 Territory (Paul Band FN and the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation). He is a proud Two-Spirit person and Indigenous content creator. As a former board member for 2Spirits in Motion and Youth Suicide Prevention Team representative, he is a passionate advocate who works to improve indigenous youth's lives (particularly queer youth and youth in the child and family services system). He was named to Tik Tok’s Global Discover List in 2022 as one of the platform’s top 50 change ma ..read more
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S2 Ep 6: Edmonton Drag is about Community ft. LaDonna Stone (YEG) produced with support from Telus Storyhive
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
2M ago
THAT'S A SIX WHEELER RIGHT THERE ??? LaDonna Stone is Edmonton’s badass bearded beauty and every bisexuals dream! This androgynous queen is always excited to show off her different outlook on drag and performance styles. LaDonna is a staple of Edmonton’s Drag Community and can be seen on many stages throughout the province. Joining virtually in the Lethbridge studio, LaDonna tells Kels all about the Edmonton drag scene, what inspires her drag, and the pair have an important conversation about why Alberta's capital city does not have a Pride Parade. SEPT 6 - TICKETS FOR PAGAENTINTA: BDSM? ht ..read more
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S2 Ep 5: The Word of the Year is AUTHENTIC ft. Michelle (YYC) produced with support from Telus Storyhive
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
2M ago
GRAB LIFE BY BOTH HORNS AND RIDE IT LIKE THE STAMPEDE BUCKING BRONCO ??? Two years ago, Kels (she/her) received a message in her inbox from Michelle (she/they,) an individual from Calgary who wanted to tell her story. Neither of them knew what to expect, or that the conversation they had would lay the ground for everything Queer in Alberta is today. Kels invites Michelle back onto the show to catch up and the two have a conversation about the overlap in neurodivergent, queer experiences, and the power of authenticity. TICKETS: QUEER IN ALBERTA S2 SCREENING IN YYC WITH KELS, LAVENDER CLUB, A ..read more
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S2 Ep 4: Small Town Drag ft. Poppy Puffter (YQL) produced with support from Telus Storyhive
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
2M ago
MY TRUCK KNOCKED MY WIG INTO THE PRAIRIES ??✨ Poppy Puffter (she/her) always knew she would leave the 200 population town of Enchant, Alberta. What she didn't know was leaving would take her on a journey of embracing her queerness and discovering a love for the art of drag. Poppy reflects on her journey in the Lethbridge studio with Kels and together, they share in the challenges and joys of small town and queer existence. FOLLOW POPPY https://www.instagram.com/poppypuffter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== FOLLOW BABES & BREWS https://www.instagram.com/babe ..read more
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S2 Ep 3: Filipino Drag Excellence in YQL ft. Francheska Dynamites (Produced with support from Telus Storyhive)
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
2M ago
Get ready for Lethbridge’s Prairie Queen ??? Meet Francheska Dynamites (she/her), a Filipino drag queen and advocate based in Sikoohkotoki (Lethbridge). Francheska teaches Kels Beki Language (Filipino gay slang) and shares her journey of becoming Southern Alberta's Prairie Queen. SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS with POPPY PUFFTER (YQL) FOLLOW FRANCHESKA: https://www.instagram.com/francheskadynamites?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kels.valendela/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kels.valendela⁠ Produced with the support of T ..read more
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S2 Ep 5: The Word of the Year is AUTHENTIC ft. Michelle (YYC)
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
3M ago
GRAB LIFE BY BOTH HORNS AND RIDE IT LIKE THE STAMPEDE BUCKING BRONCO ??? Two years ago, Kels (she/her) received a message in her inbox from Michelle (she/they,) an individual from Calgary who wanted to tell her story. Neither of them knew what to expect, or that the conversation they had would lay the ground for everything Queer in Alberta is today. Kels invites Michelle back onto the show to catch up and the two have a conversation about the overlap in neurodivergent, queer experiences, and the power of authenticity. TICKETS: QUEER IN ALBERTA S2 SCREENING IN YYC WITH KELS, LAVENDER CLUB, A ..read more
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S2 Ep 4: Small Town Drag ft. Poppy Puffter (YQL)
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
4M ago
MY TRUCK KNOCKED MY WIG INTO THE PRAIRIES ??✨ Poppy Puffter (she/her) always knew she would leave the 200 population town of Enchant, Alberta. What she didn't know was leaving would take her on a journey of embracing her queerness and discovering a love for the art of drag. Poppy reflects on her journey in the Lethbridge studio with Kels and together, they share in the challenges and joys of small town and queer existence. FOLLOW POPPY https://www.instagram.com/poppypuffter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== FOLLOW BABES & BREWS https://www.instagram.com/babe ..read more
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S1 - E11: Chinese Trans Experiences in Calgary
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
4M ago
Business owner, queer advocate, and trans model? Chinese-Canadian Cece Chow (she/her) does it all.  At the age of 42, Cece came out in Calgary to her loved ones as trans. Hear what it was like to grow up in Alberta in the 70's while not understanding what she was feeling and about the journey of embracing identity later in life. Cece continues to break boundaries in our province today.  FOLLOW CECE:  TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM: @thetransplanter      FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA:  TIKTOK: @_kelsifer ..read more
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S2 Ep 3: Filipino Drag Excellence in YQL ft. Francheska Dynamites (Produced with the support of Telus Storyhive)
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
5M ago
Get ready for Lethbridge’s Prairie Queen ??? Meet Francheska Dynamites (she/her), a Filipino drag queen and advocate based in Sikoohkotoki (Lethbridge). Francheska teaches Kels Beki Language (Filipino gay slang) and shares her journey of becoming Southern Alberta's Prairie Queen. SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS with POPPY PUFFTER (YQL) FOLLOW FRANCHESKA: https://www.instagram.com/francheskadynamites?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kels.valendela/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kels.valendela⁠ Produced with the support of T ..read more
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S2 Ep 2: Desi Queer Experiences in YYC ft. Subiksha Subramani (produced with support from Telus Storyhive)
Queer in Alberta
by Kels
5M ago
What's it like to be Desi and queer? Meet Subiksha Subramani (she/her), a bisexual Desi content creator and advocate based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). Subiksha introduces Kels to Desi culture and opens up about queerness, acceptance, and some of the ways we can support queer loved ones undergoing challenging relationships with family. Subiksha also talks about Rang de Pride, where she hosts South Asian Queer events in Calgary. SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS with FRANCHESKA DYNAMITES ?? ✨(YQL) FOLLOW SUBIKSHA/RANG DE PRIDE: https://www.instagram.com/queerlysubiksha/ https://www.instagram.com/rangdepride ..read more
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