Regnbue Ætt, from Old Norse meaning Rainbow Clan, is Awaken the North’s own LGBTQIA+ Community!
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Intersex Remembrance Day
Intersex Day of Remembrance (also known as Intersex Solidarity Day) is an annual observance held on November 8th to raise awareness of the human rights
Asexual Awareness Week
This week is Asexual Awareness week. I apologize about not posting yesterday. Life has been going way too fast and it got ahead of me.
International Pronouns Day
International Pronouns Day was yesterday. I have to apologize, life got busy for me yesterday so I am a day late. Anyway, International Pronouns Day
National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBT awareness day observed on October 11 to support anyone “coming out of the closet”. First celebrated in the United States in 1988,
LGBTQS1A2 History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month originated in the United States as Lesbian and Gay History Month, and was first celebrated in October 1994. It was founded by Missouri
International Lesbian Day
Today is International Lesbian Day. It is a day for lesbians the world over to come together to celebrate lesbian history, diversity and culture. Recognized
Welcome to Awaken the North and the Regnbue Ætt (Rainbow Clan)!
We’re glad you’ve found us! We are an inclusive place to thrive, learn and grow in the Norse Pagan religion. We don’t just talk about inclusivity an diversity, we ARE inclusive and diverse! We have members from all walks of life — Gay, Straight, Bisexual, DemiSexual, Asexual, Transgendered, Non-Binary, Aromantic!
Here we are Universalists. What does that mean? That means that we are in no way affiliated with any groups that are White Supremacists, Racists, Bigotted or Folkish.
Is Awaken the North and Regnbue Ætt a safe place to be?
Absolutely it is! We have safe spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ where we celebrate and encourage you to be who you are. No fear of judgement or persecution. We are a ZERO tolerance organization, meaning that we don’t tolerate at all any discrimination, bullying, or exclusivity. We encourage all of our Rainbow Clan people to participate and interact as they see fit, rather than forcing them to interact when they are not comfortable.
Inclusive rooms and chats are important to the religion as a whole because there are many out there who see someone who’s LGBTQ+ and discriminate against them from participating.
Are your safe spaces really safe meaning can just anyone access them?
The spaces are absolutely safe! Just like the rooms for only men or only women, the Regnbue Ætt rooms are only for the LGBTQIA2S+ community and as such are private so that someone who isn’t part of the this community can’t make someone else feel uneasy or scared.
Will I have access to the general areas?
Absolutely! There are many common areas and you are not limited to just the Regnbue Ætt rooms. Inclusion and feeling and being safe is a must and is a top priority at Awaken the North! We have the Chancellor of Regnbue Ætt to help in any way they can, and are always available. There are also many other people available to help or talk to whenever it’s needed.
We are a family and welcome you to Awaken the North and Regnbue Ætt!
Pride Parades by State
Here is a listing of each state’s Pride parades. Some states have more than one!
The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Common Cause
Here you can find your representatives, how to contact them, bills they’ve introduced, committees they serve on, and political contributions they’ve received.
National LGBTQ+ Society
The mission of the National LGBTQ+ Society is to provide a safe space and safe environment for members of the LGBTQ+ Community and is allies through its purpose of providing support, resources, and education.
Includes links for Housing Support and emergency national hotlines.
PFLAG
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance On Mental Illness is a United States-based advocacy group originally founded as a grassroots group by family members of people diagnosed with mental illness.
How can I help support Awaken the North?
Awaken the North is a family and we are dedicated to helping each other grow. The only way we are able to accomplish this is through the generous financial support of our members. Every single one of our Council, Chairs, and support staff are purely VOLUNTEERS. Not a single person benefits financially from any funds within Awaken the North. Even Beast, the Leader, doesn’t get a dime. All funds are directed back into Awaken the North to pay for the website, buy supplies, help support our members, etc.
We are so very, VERY grateful to our members who help support us! If you are looking for ways to help Awaken the North, please see the options below.