We sit down with Nora Renick Rinehart, from Queer Hockey Nova Scotia, to talk about life growing up on Boston, playing hockey in Chicago and Madison, then finding their way to Halifax.
Playing an important role in changing hockey culture through QHNS alongside board members Stasia Sianchuk, Victoria Elms, Dan Marsh and Cris Adams.
00:39 Intro
01:02 Introducing Nora
02:40 Queer Hockey Nova Scotia and Nora's role
04:40 Growing up in the United States
06:46 Looking for inclusive sport
08:39 Any homophobia backlash playing hockey
10:02 Starting hockey late in age
11:35 Feeling being part of an inclusive hockey team
13:25 How much have you taken from Madison Gay Hockey Association
16:28 One thing QHNS highlighted to change culture
17:52 How did Nora end up in Halifax
19:04 QHNS and First Nations people
22:04 Coloured Hockey League and QHNS
24:29 Are there many blacks players at QHNS
25:25 The QHNS Rainbow League
27:18 Rainbow League inspiring people
30:25 Who are the QHNS Ospreys
32:44 Have people walked away from bad experiences
33:53 Halifax Pride Tournament
35:30 Any support from the Halifax Mooseheads
37:01 Halifax Pride Tournament and engaging with community
39:34 Do people go to Halifax Tournament just to part of the community
41:38 Any wedding proposals at Halifax Pride Tournament
42:00 What does the Halifax Pride Tournament winner get
43:24 When is the HFX Pride Tournament
43:54 HFX Pride Tournament logo
45:36 Has Nora won the tournament
46:14 Proudest moment in queer hockey
47:58 Seeing change and cultural shift on the ice
49:00 Pride Tape and QHNS
49:43 Where to find QHNS
50:48 Thanking Nora
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