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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