Due to Vancouver’s cultural and linguistic diversity, numerous organizations have arisen for LGBT people to become involved with or to provide access to culturally specific social resources and support. Here’s an overview of many of the main organizations in town, including indigenous, religious, and refugee groups. Dancing to Eagle Spirit Society This non-profit society is ...

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Alex Sangha struggled to come out as a gay man, enduring emotional crises and contemplating suicide. Coming out can be difficult for any person — especially years ago, before governments codified human rights and equal marriage — but Sangha thinks members of some ethnocultural communities have a tougher time due to religious and family pressures. ...

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“We have a duty to advocate for equality and fundamental human rights for everyone everywhere. Our beautiful corner of the world can provide support and strength and a blue print to implement improved laws for LGBTQ people around the globe.” Alex Sangha, an award-winning author, social worker, and advocate for equality and human rights, is ...

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When Alex Sangha started his South Asian LGBT group Sher Vancouver in 2008, the president of a Sikh temple told him there weren’t any gay Sikhs. Furthermore, a South Asian radio station took a poll and found that 85 percent of listeners said they would not support gay Sikh group. Fast forward to 2014 when ...

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