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Adrienne Ascah

As a Daily Xtra contributor Adrienne Ascah writes about news, arts and social justice. Originally from the East Coast, Adrienne enjoys living in Ottawa.

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What does a tailor shop have to do with queer relationships?
Arts

What does a tailor shop have to do with queer relationships?

Lawrence Aronovitch talks about his new play, Finishing the Suit, which premieres in Ottawa

February 24, 2017
How one play is including queer people in the conversation about sexual violence
Culture

How one play is including queer people in the conversation about sexual violence

The Ghomeshi Effect combines dance and interviews to address rape culture in Canada

January 12, 2017
A new Ottawa gym is getting LGBT people working out
Culture

A new Ottawa gym is getting LGBT people working out

Mainstream gyms can make queer and trans people feel unwelcome, but Manajiwin provides a body-positive place to work out comfortably

October 6, 2016
Juno nominee Ria Mae on being out and taking her ‘Clothes Off’
Arts

Juno nominee Ria Mae on being out and taking her ‘Clothes Off’

Will she ever tour with Tegan and Sara?

September 27, 2016
Meet Capital Pride’s 10-year-old parade grand marshal
Culture

Meet Capital Pride’s 10-year-old parade grand marshal

Charlie Lowthian-Rickert talks about trans rights and activism

August 16, 2016
Cirque du Soleil tumbles into Ottawa
Arts

Cirque du Soleil tumbles into Ottawa

Avatar, puppets and thoughts on Orlando

June 28, 2016
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Martha Chaves brings trouble to Ottawa
Arts

Martha Chaves brings trouble to Ottawa

Comedian brings her dramatic chops to the stage

May 25, 2016
How roller derby changed a trans girl’s life
Arts

How roller derby changed a trans girl’s life

In the Turn follows 10-year-old Crystal from shy girl to badass skater

May 19, 2016
Going forward with Kind and Planned Parenthood
Power

Going forward with Kind and Planned Parenthood

Volunteers and funding prove vital to both

May 6, 2016
Safe spaces with Kind and Planned Parenthood
Health

Safe spaces with Kind and Planned Parenthood

Joining forces to better serve the Ottawa community

May 3, 2016
Exploring Kind and Planned Parenthood’s new digs
Power

Exploring Kind and Planned Parenthood’s new digs

New Ottawa centre combines two community groups

April 28, 2016
Kind and Planned Parenthood Ottawa join forces
Power

Kind and Planned Parenthood Ottawa join forces

Two Ottawa organizations come together to serve the community

April 26, 2016
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Sophia Banks: cisnormativity hurts everyone
Power

Sophia Banks: cisnormativity hurts everyone

Algonquin College’s Queer Student Alliance presents Acceptance Day, talks on inclusivity and trans issues

January 28, 2016
Helvetica Bold’s body of acceptance
Culture

Helvetica Bold’s body of acceptance

Algonquin Queer Student Alliance presents Acceptance Day, an event centred around self-love and worth

January 27, 2016
Luna Merbruja comes to Ottawa
Culture

Luna Merbruja comes to Ottawa

Carleton University’s Hanky Panky Pride invites trans women to share their stories

January 25, 2016
Ottawa mural finds a home at last
Power

Ottawa mural finds a home at last

Artwork honouring trans women of colour is restored, finds permanent location

December 11, 2015
Ottawa esthetician goes his own way
Culture

Ottawa esthetician goes his own way

Discrimination inspired Vien to open his own business

December 9, 2015
Ottawa’s Centretown Pub gets gay art complaint
Power

Ottawa’s Centretown Pub gets gay art complaint

Art exhibition ruffles feathers when moved to main level

December 3, 2015
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