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Alberta’s Divided Heart: Queer Life in the “Texas of Canada”

Edmonton, Alberta — sometimes called the “Texas of Canada” — is a place of contrasts for 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities. On my latest road trip, I explored the complexities of queer life in this Prairie city: from threats and protests to the resilience of transgender-owned businesses and queer joy in unexpected spaces. As Canada reckons…
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Hidden Barriers to Fitness for Queer and Neurodivergent Communities: Inclusive Fitness in Alberta

Physical activity isn’t reserved for one kind of body or identity. As a queer, neurodivergent person, I’ve often felt caught between stereotypes and the reality of my love for movement. In this post, I explore how fitness spaces can exclude or empower LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent people — and why creating inclusive, trauma-informed fitness communities matters…