Over the course of 7 sessions beginning in March 2024, Chroma NB’s monthly Supper Club has been cooking up more than just meals—it’s been creating connection, learning, and joy for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies. Typically happening on the last Sunday of every month from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, this event has become a favorite forContinue reading “Stirring Up Community: Chroma NB’s Monthly Supper Club”
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Rainbows in the Park 2024
I was really happy to see the growth of Rainbows in the Park, held in Sussex on Sept 14. This is the second year we’ve hosted it, and there were many fun booths and activities added. Not only did we fly kites, socialize and share snacks like last year, but this time we added aContinue reading “Rainbows in the Park 2024”
Two-Spirit Allyship Workshop
On June 8th, Chroma NB and students from the Saint John Learning Exchange attended a Two-Spirit allyship workshop graciously hosted by Gage Perley, a respected member of the Wolastoquey and Mi’kmaq tribes from the Tobique First Nation (Neqotkuk), who identifies as a Two-Spirit man. The topic of Two-Spirit identity was explored, we identified issues thatContinue reading “Two-Spirit Allyship Workshop”
Workshops and Werk/Shops: Chroma’s Pop-up 2SLGBTQIA+ March Break Camp Week
From March 6th through March 10th, Chroma NB organized a very unique pop-up March Break Camp for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community youth. The first of its kind in Saint John, this week full of a balance of new skill learning/building and entertaining fun. On the first day of this queer youth camp started out with creativityContinue reading “Workshops and Werk/Shops: Chroma’s Pop-up 2SLGBTQIA+ March Break Camp Week”
Happy Little Rainbows and The Joy of Art with Cass
Art is meant to be accessible. Folx of all ages can be talented and accomplished in the world of art, but the best part about creation is that anyone can do it so long as they have the tools and encouragement. North East Moon’s Cass, artist in-residence at our very own city market, brings theContinue reading “Happy Little Rainbows and The Joy of Art with Cass”
Chroma’s Hat Trick: One for All Festival, Elton John Tribute & Sea Dogs Game
Hello out there, we’re on the air! It’s hockey night in Saint John! It was a blustery winter weather kind of night when Chroma joined people from our community at TD Station for an exuberating night of hockey, community interaction and performance! On this electrifying night, 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations, artists, boards, businesses, friends, family and communityContinue reading “Chroma’s Hat Trick: One for All Festival, Elton John Tribute & Sea Dogs Game”
Wanna play? Don’t miss 2SLGBTQIA+ Chroma Games Night at Heroes’ Beacon
The year kicked off the start of Chroma’s Tuesday Night Games gathering at Heroes’ Beacon in Uptown, and it was a fantastic evening of fun with friends from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! The heroes of Heroes’ Beacon offered their mystical and magical gaming lounge that rests above the shop to Chroma queer community members and alliesContinue reading “Wanna play? Don’t miss 2SLGBTQIA+ Chroma Games Night at Heroes’ Beacon”
Going ALL OUT At PIEcon 2022
Every year at the end of October, students from Gender and Sexuality Alliances at anglophone high schools all over New Brunswick come together to celebrate PIEcon – an annual conference organized by Pride in Education. Students have a chance to get together with like-minded individuals in a safe space, attend panels and workshops, learn newContinue reading “Going ALL OUT At PIEcon 2022”
Bringing the House Down with Pearle Harbour at Imperial Theatre
This past weekend, Chroma NB had the opportunity to visit the Imperial Theatre, where “wartime wonder” Pearle Harbour took the stage to perform some classic pop songs and entertaining stories with her show “Agit-Pop!”. The drag tragicomedienne sang us some of her favourites with musical accompaniment by Steven Conway, including the classic “Somewhere Over theContinue reading “Bringing the House Down with Pearle Harbour at Imperial Theatre”
Thirty Rainbow Folks from Saint John and Sussex Hiking at Sussex Bluffs Trail
Last Saturday, 30 members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies from Saint John and Sussex came together to hike the Sussex Bluffs Trail with Chroma. As usual, this new adventure was also an opportunity for attendees to meet new friends and strengthen ties in the community in a safe and judgment-free space. The walk hadContinue reading “Thirty Rainbow Folks from Saint John and Sussex Hiking at Sussex Bluffs Trail”