Andrew Friesen
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i make audio for @cbc . views are mine and probably quite gay 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
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The story I didn't know I needed today: Valley Bakery in Winkler, MB is selling 'Tim Wiebes' doughnuts, and 'reached out to guys named Tim Wiebe and asked which donuts were their favourites.'
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Was grabbing coffee in downtown Winnipeg today, down the street from the convoy protest. Within 5 minutes, somebody called me a f*ggot.
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Pride Winnipeg expects an apology from Premier Stefanson (to the entire community) for the 'blatant disrespect' of not walking in this past weekend's parade:
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The
@BrandonMBSD
board meeting tonight is at capacity. My old high school gym is packed to the rafters - I'd estimate 90% are here to support queer folks and speak out against book bans.
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My job means that I can't weigh in on politics, but now that the results are finally in I can say: I'm damn proud of my husband. He worked so hard for this, and is going to be an excellent MLA.
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In and out of drag, my friend Kevin was kind, fabulous, and 100% themself. Rest in power, Slaytana ❤️
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I was a queer kid in this school division from K-12. Often, it was hard. The books in the library were what got me through.
Friends. This is happening in Manitoba. More attempts to ban literature, and prevent children from reading important stories. DO NOT STAND FOR IT. Take action. We will not accept banning books. Contact
@BrandonMBSD
. Write letters. Flood the phone lines. /1
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Posting this then getting messages from family members saying being gay is a choice? Icing on the cake.
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It was so lovely to support and celebrate
#PembinaValleyPride
- the first pride march to ever take place in Altona, Manitoba.
#Pride
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Today felt truly awful. Please check in on your queer and trans friends and relations. Despite what a devastating number of people across the country want you to believe - the lives of queer and trans youth are not up for debate.
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Thanks for the words of support (most) folks ❤️ have offered. For those who don't believe me, or tell me to get thicker skin and 'stop whining': I know what it sounds like when a stranger calls me a fag. It's not the first time.
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The last time I was in this gym, I was a closeted, often unhappy, high school student. I could have never imagined it being filled with so many supportive allies and queer folks. I'm feeling some feelings about that 🥹
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"Pride Winnipeg will not allow the current government to utilize the annual Pride Rally as a photo op, or to take up space in our community events without walking along side us to truly show full support for our community."
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Can I be honest about something I'm struggling with? The number of friends and family who, it seems overnight, now view me as a member of the 'mainstream media' above all else. 🧵 1/4
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The folks in the bleachers behind me are pretty firmly in the "don't ban books" camp.
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Standing ovation for the first delegate up to speak, a trans student who spoke about how representation in literature and media can save lives.
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Followed by reps from the
@MB_Lib_Assn
, a parent of a trans child, and an English teacher: all speaking vehemently against book bans and in favour of inclusion and diversity.
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When Maxime Bernier walked in, it was loud. Many supporters of his applauded. Yells of "go home" and "shame" from many others.
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And I don't even do the hard stuff! Folks, today I was literally working on a documentary about a guy who wants to be a mascot. 4/4
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Stefanson says she 'sincerely apologizes' for not joining the march. Pride president Barry Karlenzing says 'She's not invited next year. Period.'
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Folks in my hometown did a thing 🥹
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The bakery says that the chocolate/coconut and the bismark are the most popular of the
#TimWiebe
doughnuts. No word yet on who the most popular Tim Wiebe, the person, is.
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Get out there and vote, Manitoba folks. All the cute people are doing it 😉
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Drag artists: I want to put you on CBC Radio. At a time when queer folks and our spaces are under attack, it's more important than ever that we hold each other up.
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Happy pride especially to the folks in my DMs telling me to 'stfu', that there should be a 'straight pride parade', or that i should 'keep [my] sexuality to [myself]' 🏳️🌈😚
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Lagimodière now has a Métis, queer MLA who grew up here and whose ancestors are from here. That's a big deal! I'm excited to see him seated in the Manitoba Legislature, and to see what he'll accomplish for our province.
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Aaaaand the anonymous accounts are out, asking why I didn't document the moment I was unexpectedly called a slur. Dudes, I was grabbing coffee and didn't have my phone ready for the moment I was called a f*g. My bad. 🤔
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Big city prides are great, but showing up for small town and community prides like Pembina Valley feels especially important these days. So much joy in these streets, and not a counter-protestor in sight!
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Hearing these things from loved ones hurts. No news outlet is perfect, but I'm proud of the work my colleagues and I do. We're all individuals, and we're all trying our best. 3/4
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A man holding a sign saying "do" (meaning, do ban books) has been formally ejected from the meeting after a brief scuffle. Yelling can be heard in the school lobby outside.
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Turns out the guy ripped one of the "Don't" posters in half. It wasn't a popular move with most gathered here.
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Only in
#Winnipeg
is there a line-up for ice cream at -4 degrees.
#BDI
#finallyspring
http://t.co/b33M8X6eO6
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I am so thankful I get to share the stories of my queer and trans community. I'm not going to stop. But reading the replies to this? It hurts. A🧵:
Drag has never been more popular. But with this increased visibility has come backlash, in the form of hate.
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Bernier has left the building. (There are still many delegates left to speak.)
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"Jason Gobiel then made a long, detailed and unambiguous motion expressing opposition to book banning and full support for 2SLGBTQ+ community - passed with one exception - to thunderous applause."
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You can stream the meeting live here:
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In recent days, I've been told I can't be trusted. I've been told the organization I work for is simply doing the bidding of the prime minister, that it spreads lies and stokes fear and causes pain. 2/4
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I cried a lot while producing this episode. The queer joy and courage these folks have is goddamn astounding.
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today is one of those blessed days when a colleague accidentally emails the entire cbc, causing an avalanche of 'sToP rePLyiNG ALL' messages and snarky gifs from across the country. 🥹
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My local indie bookstore, standing up for what's right 🏳️🌈✊
Anti-LGBT movement is rising and it isn't just happening in some far off place like Florida. It is happening NOW and in our own province and our own cities. We need to take action. This cannot continue.
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I'm still reflecting today on the absolute icon that was
@sunshine_wpg
founder Margaret Ormond. When my partner
@TBlashko
and I had a wedding social, and donated part of the proceeds to Sunshine House, Margaret wrote us a letter I'll treasure forever.
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Update: Still down for the count with COVID, still finding comfort in beautiful sad gay books (as always)
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Kicked off my pride month by grabbing iced coffee and being late to a work pride meeting as a result. Normalize being late, gay and caffeinated.
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Happy fifth anniversary,
@TBlashko
! Thanks for letting me climb onto your lap in a random Berlin photoautomat 📸
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I grew up listening to
@TeamDNTO
. Today, I'm blessed to be part of the best team in radio.
#staytuned
#goodbyeDNTO
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I have a long drive back to Winnipeg, so I'm calling it quits after four hours. There are still lots of folks there who seem to be in it for the long-haul, and the livestream is still going:
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I wish I could say that leaving the counter-protest in Winnipeg this morning I felt a sense of pride. Instead, I felt angry, scared and sad. The queer community needs your support now, and we expect you to show up for us.
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So, jokes on you, I'm going to make radio EVEN GAYER now. Challenge accepted.
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@eric_bellMB
@BrandonMBSD
Oh by far - I'd estimate approximately 400-500+ folks here at least 🤯
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#Winnipeg
friends, our lovely home is up for grabs if you (or anyone you know) is looking for a place in the West End! It's a fab place in one of the best neighborhoods in the city...
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@Labville
@martin_bauman
I flagged this to my colleague
@CoryjFunk
at
@CBCManitoba
. So that's a Froese, Friesen, Funk and a Wiebe involved 😅
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It took three hours to get to the first delegate who supports the formation of a book "review committee".
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@smolkwir
Yeah, before my first coffee of the day. So thankfully I was able to cuddle up in a hotel bed and watch HGTV with the husband to recover. Plus seeing you two helped! ❤️
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Humorous GIFs aside, these little moments of homophobia can really hurt. And the joke is on her, because now we're going to be EXTRA QUEENY in that one queen bed.
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I'm producing this
@HotDocs
show, which features some of my favourite journalists and podcast people. Come watch them be talented! (And watch me wearing headphones and holding a clipboard!)
Join me at
#HotDocs23
to hear a story I never thought I’d tell.
I’ll be hitting the stage with more of your favourite
@cbcpodcasts
hosts for a special night of storytelling at the Podcast Festival Showcase.
Tickets are available now, at the link in
@hotdocs_
bio.
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HEY
#WPGFRINGE
-ers who like it weird:
@FoolMuun
made me cry from laughing and also made my cry from crying. A fab alien danced with my husband. Go see it! 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸
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And if you protested in support of 'parental rights', lose my number and get out of my life.
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😘😘😘
What a joy to celebrate with family. I'm doing my best to practice gratitude and I'm definitely thankful for this view and this guy ❤
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Worked out of the office today AND wore a cute outfit. What is this, 2019?
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Life's too short to not drink tea out of the fancy cup once in a while
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The meeting ended after about six hours. I had to start the drive home around 11pm, but here's how my Dad (who stuck it out the whole time) summed it up for our family group chat. He starts by talking about a delegate who was pro book ban and who used some incendiary language:
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As one of the speakers said: "Pride is the opposite of shame." I know from experience that folks from communities like this continue to have their fair share of shame heaped on them. So seeing so much queer pride was beautiful 🌈
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the fact is that Kevin was always the hottest Backstreet Boy and we were just too young and stupid to realize it
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"Frequent booing and chair had to call for order and threatened one person
with expulsion if he didn't stop heckling. Then the trustees responded individually, and with one exception (Seiklecki) had very strong words about Hackenschmidt's presentation, including chair Ross."
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When you and your husband are so unbelievably gay you send this meme to each other at the exact same moment.
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Just a casual walk in our fancy-ass jackets.
📸:
@MattJSaw
+
@mastmeghan
It's so great to have Bois-Des-Esprits in the neighbourhood!
@andrewfri
and I will be out here with our little Richie once the puddles dry 🐕🦺
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"Seiklecki stuck to her guns and echoed everything from Hackenschmidt presentation to much heckling, a bunch of people stood up turning their backs to the board table."
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The first two episodes of
#CBCNewFire
season two are out in the world! Subscribe to the podcast or listen at
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"You know that Sunshine House exists to be a place where people can learn and grow - from each other, toward making a better world. So very hippy. Some days so hard. Some days, so joyous, when we can all reach beyond ourselves to someone we might not understand."
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where i'm at mentally: cry-singing All Too Well (10 Minute Version) while driving thru a blizzard 🙃
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My Twitter: Journalists and Comedians
My Instagram: Friends, Drag Queens, Art, Attractive Queers
My Facebook: Cursed Hellscape (feat. Conspiracy Theories)
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I knew Candy Palmater to be a loving, brave - and hilarious - force of nature. She will missed, and her impact will live on ♥️
Today our entire team is grieving the sudden passing of our good friend Candy Palmater, who always left us smiling a bit bigger, laughing a bit harder, and thinking a bit more critically about the world around us. We’re thinking of her loved ones today. She’ll be deeply missed.
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Podcast recommendations are our love language.
Happy birthday
@andrewfri
🥳
Whether we're traveling, meal planning, or sending each other podcast recommendations, I'm so glad to be on this adventure with you ❤️
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This guy was following the parade route, handing scripture to adults and kids alike. Thankfully he was repeatedly told off by parents, marchers, and a badass
#DykesOnBikes
contingent.
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@CoryjFunk
@Labville
@martin_bauman
@CBCManitoba
Oba yo! Although don't talk about betting, there are other mennos watching. 👀
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Guess I'm not getting into the "kingdom of God". Oh well, I'll have fun hanging out with the other homosexual offenders and sexually immoral. Sounds like more fun anyway. 🌈🪩🍑
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I have the coolest job in the world. This week,
@TeamDNTO
heads north to Pukatawagan:
http://t.co/vPMrzHFmiC
#DNTOnorth
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I'm so damn proud of this team, and feel lucky to have been a small part of it.
@DocProjectCBC
is ending but its impact will live on 🥹
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What can I say, daddy needs his grapes.
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This morning's soundtrack courtesy of
@atribecalledred
. Y'all should probably go and buy their new album right now
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I'm always trying to queer up the airwaves, and will share your stories with care and respect. Hit me up, babes 😘 - here or at andrew.friesen
@cbc
.ca
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This shit is like a season of The Wire, except in Winnipeg and about traffic signs.
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