Introducing Chroma’s New Interns!

Our Chroma team has recently grown! Please help give a warm welcome to our new interns. We know you will do great things working with Chroma and our community! Robyn Dearing (She/Her/Elle) Marketing and Social Media Intern Robyn was born in Fredericton where she got her Bachelor of Arts in anthropology, and has resided inContinue reading “Introducing Chroma’s New Interns!”

Chroma’s Letter to Minister Bill Hogan

Dear community: Chroma has recently sent a letter to Minister Bill Hogan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, expressing its interest in Policy 713, which is currently under review by the ministry. In our letter, we have respectfully requested to participate in the policy review process. We firmly believe that diverse perspectives and collaborationContinue reading “Chroma’s Letter to Minister Bill Hogan”

A Student Perspective on Chroma’s Rainbow Lunch Club

Rainbow Lunch Club is one of the programs offered by Chroma for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies! When asked where I wanted to be placed for my high school Co-op class, I fought to get a placement with a program that promotes inclusivity and helps those like me. Everyday students from local high schools walk toContinue reading “A Student Perspective on Chroma’s Rainbow Lunch Club”

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”

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”

Chroma Celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ Black Icons for Black History Month

Chroma NB proudly featured black activists, artists, community pillars, educators and crucial pillars of 2SLGBTQIA+ society to highlight their immeasurable contributions to celebrate Black History Month and share information with our community about these noteworthy figures of history and present. Chris Cochrane (Elle Noir, She/Her) is a trans black activist & public speaker who educatesContinue reading “Chroma Celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ Black Icons for Black History Month”

Legal transition: a visual how-to guide to changing your legal name or sex designation in New Brunswick

So, you’ve made the decision to change your legal documents to reflect your chosen name and gender identity. Congrats for taking this step! Now, there’s a legal process you will need to follow in order to make this real. Service New Brunswick (SNB) offers all the information and forms required, but some of us likeContinue reading “Legal transition: a visual how-to guide to changing your legal name or sex designation in New Brunswick”

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”