Gay & Grey Live is the continuation of CKUT's collaboration with Gay & Grey Montreal after the Queer Elders Sharing podcast project. It airs on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-6pm.

Gay & Grey Montreal is a social, mutual aid and sensitization network for English-speaking 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals over the age of 50 in Montreal and the surrounding area. We are committed to reducing isolation and improving the quality of life for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors, while promoting appropriate services in a positive, caring environment for 2-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual and anyone who identifies as belonging within this rainbow umbrella who live in Montreal and Quebec.

Gay & Grey Montreal promotes a lifestyle where 2SLGBTQIA+ English speaking seniors can live their lives with dignity in an affirming, inclusive, supportive and healthy environment.

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Queer Elders Sharing is a podcast produced by Gay & Grey Montreal about demystifying gay culture. 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors have come to the mic to share their stories, advice and strength with you. Hear Diane speak about 2-spirit identity, listen to Chloe talk about coming into herself as a trans woman, Gloria speak of her journey of being a lesbian immigrant and making Montreal home, David describe key points that he experienced in the queer and trans history of Montreal, Mari.e share what it means to them to be a non-binary grandparent and Katharine recount what it means to practice self-love.

CKUT proudly aired Gay & Grey's podcast series in weekly instalments starting in March 2023. All of the episodes are available as video interviews on Gay & Grey's YouTube channel.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5 - 6pm (EDT)

May 15, 2024: Gay & Grey Live - Ruth's story

G&G Episode 16: Ruth's personal story

Originally published on G&G's website on April 22, 2024

CW: sexual and gender-based violence, suicide, oppression

Ruth lives outside of Montreal without internet, but she was able to come into the studio to share her perspectives and experiences. She talks about her involvement with Gayline, Children’s Aid and Gay & Grey. Ruth was placing children in foster care just as the organization was beginning to allow gay people to foster children. Her work helped pave the way for some of the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.

This episode was recorded at the Sud-Ouest Recording Service, and produced and edited by That Nikki You Know.

The Gay & Grey Montreal Podcast is a proud new member of the Upford Network of podcasts! This network was an obvious choice for us knowing how committed they are to providing queer-friendly programming and supporting the community.

To learn more about Gay & Grey Montreal, check out their website or find them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

The music in this episode is created by Iranian Canadian singer-songwriter Naghmeh Shafiei.

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