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Queer in Alberta
By Kels Valenzuela DelamarterSociety & Culture
Queer in Alberta episodes
- S1 - E9: Transitioning During Covid in YEGMeet Nic (he/him) a twenty-one year old student from Edmonton who started his transition just two weeks before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nic tells Kels about the challenges of growing up in a deeply religious home while also experiencing gender dysphoria and questioning his identity. Fiercely protective, Nic shares his story in the hopes that others will not have to experience what he has, and his education based philosophy is a testimony to the power that can come from embracing who you are.FOLLOW NIC:TikTok: @kingnicolas.s.rFOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA:TikTok: @_kelsifer40 min
- S1 - E8: "Old Baby Gays" - Coming Out After 50Today's episode is very special. Meet Michelle (she/her), the first person that Kels ever interviewed. After only having come out two weeks prior to connecting, Michelle was a light of bravery and strength. Working in Calgary's K-12 school system, Michelle carries a passion for learning, language, and for encouraging others to find the bravery to be your authentic self. FOLLOW MICHELLE: TikTok: @trimalkin FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA: TikTok: @_kelsifer20 min
- Trailer
Have you ever felt alone or like you were the only person from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community living out on the Canadian prairies? Trick question. We've all felt this way at one point or another and my hope is to show you how simply untrue that stereotype is. Through this series, you'll hear me talk to everyday Albertans who are living their lives proudly and vibrantly, whether they're from Calgary or Edmonton or the smaller towns that lay between. This series is about building community and sharing the stories of those of us who just so happen to be Queer in Alberta.
1 min - S1 - E7: Surprise! We Play SportsMeet Grace (she/they) a nineteen year old student from Calgary and lifelong athlete. Grace tells Kels about coming into their queer identity, fears of acceptance amongst fellow teammates, and the power of support from others when facing ignorance.FOLLOW GRACE:TikTok: @grracehillFOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA:TikTok: @_kelsifer29 min
- S1 - E6: Small Town Not Small MindsKels sits down with Alix (she/her), a bisexual elementary school teacher from Stettler, Alberta. Alix introduces Kels to the work that she does with her own podcast, Small Town Not Small Minds. Alix dismantles stereotypes about queerness and small town life, as well as creates invaluable representation and safe learning spaces for her students.FOLLOW ALIX/SMALL TOWN NOT SMALL MINDSTikTok: @smalltownnotsmallmindsInsta: @smalltownnotsmallmindsPODCAST AVAILABLE ON:- anchor- spotify- apple podcastFOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA:TikTok: @_kelsiferYoutube: @queerinalberta33 min
- S1 - E5: Inclusivity in the Tattoo and Piercing IndustryKels sits down with Kaine (he/they), a non binary/trans piercer in Banff. Kaine introduces Kels to the work he does to make his clients feel safe and respected as their authentic selves. He also talks about the importance of establishing queer friendly business spaces, the trust that should always exist between you and your piercer, and shares his unique perspective on the queer community in Alberta as someone who moved here from Ontario and only began physically transitioning here as an adult.FOLLOW KAINE:TikTok: @kaine.carrionInsta: @pierced.by.kaine (piercing account)@kal.varrium (drag account)FOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTA:TikTok: @_kelsifer32 min
- S1 - E4: We Do Say Gay - Nonbinary Educator in YEGKels sits down with Alissa, a non-binary teacher in Edmonton, Alberta. Together, they talk about the overlap in experiences of growing up mixed and queer on the prairies, about the lasting effects of the #buryyourgays trope, and Alissa opens up about the happiness found in being your authentic self.FOLLOW ALISSAInsta: @alissatakiFOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTATikTok: @_kelsifer36 min
- S1 - E3: Queering AnthropologyMeet Madi, an MA Anthropology candidate from Edmonton, Alberta. Madi and Kels talk about bisexual representation, the impact of positive reinforcement and support when coming out, and queering up anthropology, one crop top at a time.FOLLOW MADITikTok: @madisonbadgerFOLLOW KELS/QUEER IN ALBERTATikTok: @_kelsifer30 min
- S1 - E2: Taking Up Space as Queer POC'sKels sits down with Paisley, a nurse living in Edmonton, Alberta. Together they talk about the experience of being a minority within a minority, finding representation, and being BIPOC individuals in Alberta.Follow PaisleyTikTok: @paisFollow Kelsey/Queer in AlbertaTikTok: @_kelsifer30 min
- S1 - E1: The Diamond of the Pride SeasonHappy Pride and National Indigenous History Month! Today, we are celebrating pride and our first episode with Sabryn, a sapphic poet from Edmonton/St. Albert. Kels and Sabryn talk about queer history in Alberta, queer guilt and religious upbringings, the power of art, and Sabryn takes one big step on her own personal journey.**Correction to the queer history in Alberta that we discuss, this incident did not take place at the U of A! This happened to Delwin Vriend at The King's College (now The King's University).**Follow SabrynInstagram: @sabrynjonespoetryTikTok: @baby.idiotFollow Kels/Queer in AlbertaTikTok: @_kelsifer40 min
About Queer in Alberta
From the publisher's feed
Queer in Alberta explores the untold stories of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by Kels Valenzuela Delamarter, the series celebrates queer life through heartfelt conversations with drag artists, musicians, creatives, and change-makers. Blending humour, resilience, and belonging, Queer in Alberta offers a seat at the table for anyone who’s ever wondered what it means to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
*views expressed in Queer in Alberta are representative of the host/guests, not the entire 2SLGBTQIA+ community.