The Prism Zine

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A 2SLBGTQ+ COLLABORATIVE ART ZINE

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LGBT YouthLine acknowledges that the land we work on
through Ontario is colonized land and encompasses an array
of Indigenous territories. YouthLine works in this community, in

this context, on this territory.

LGBT YouthLine is a Queer, Trans, Two- The Provincial Youth Ambassador
Spirit* youth-led organization that Project (PYAP) is a LGBT YouthLine
affirms and supports the experiences of program that brings together 2SLGBTQ+
youth (29 and under) across Ontario. We youth from across the province to
do this by: increase 2SLGBTQ+ programming and
supports in their local regions,
(1) Providing anonymous peer support strengthen leadership skills, and build
and referrals networks amongst 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
(2) Training youth to provide support to PYAP is by 2SLGBTQ+ youth, for
other youth 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
(3) Providing resources so youth can
make informed decisions

PEER SUPPORT HELPLINE

LGBT YouthLine offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support
through our telephone, text, and chat services. Get in touch with a peer

support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM EST
Call: 1.800.268.9688
Text: 647.694.4275
Chat: youthline.ca

WELCOME TO THE PRISM -

- a collaborative art zine showcasing the
experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ youth from Brantford,
Brant, and Six Nations of the Grand River.

Their art centers on interpretations of the Pride
flag's original colour meanings, as designed by
queer artist Gilbert Baker in 1978.

These include red for life, orange for healing,
yellow for sunshine, green for nature, blue for
magic, and purple for spirit.

All of these properties are intrinsic to and uniquely
experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ folks and deserve to
be celebrated and embraced. It is my hope that
this zine does just that, by connecting history, art,
and the lived experiences of youth today.

- Destiny

ANONYMOUS

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"A close friend sent me this poem when I was
struggling with coming out and this section
in particular comforted me deeply. Coming
out as an adult felt like a rebirth; letting go
of shame allowed me to live as my full self."



TAYLOR, 27, BRANTFORD

OO RR AA NN GG EE

"piecing it together.
slowly now!"



PILAR, 25, BRANTFORD

YY EE LL LL OO WW



JAY, BRANTFORD

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"2SLGBTQ+ is part of the nature of an
individual, not a choice or a phase. I
wanted to depict that by blending in what
appears to be a gay couple in a natural

setting."



ALEXA, 21

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"With all the chaos of
life, I hope we continue
to search within for our

magic."



ANONYMOUS

PP UU RR PP LL EE

"This piece is about the spirit of resistance
that's always been at the heart of Pride and
the queer liberation movement, especially
honouring BIPOC trans femme leaders and

founders of the movement."



Creator Bio:

Destiny (she/her) is a hobby artist and plant
ethusiast from Brantford, located on the
traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee,
Anishnawbe and Neutral Peoples. Nothing makes
her happier than cultivating a sense of
community, especially where there is art, food,
and 2SQTBIPOC involved. She can be found on
Instagram at @_destinyeden.