Leighann Wichman Safe Place

Jay Roy, owner of Cape & Cowl, founded the Leighann Wichman Safe Space shortly after opening the main comic shop in September of 2014. Leighann was a pillar of love and the ultimate approachable soul. She was passionate about a few great things: comics, video and board games, and most importantly, helping youth find their geek pride, gender expression, and voice. Leighann was taken from us much too early as one of our local heroes, but her legacy of love will live on through the countless people she helped. The only strict policy she adhered to, was that of openness and inclusion, and of centering youth. Around her, one could discover their full potential, and experience the value of having a safe space to be your most authentic self. This is what we believe here at Cape & Cowl, and the values we find important to carry with us through the Leighann Wichman Safe Place. Feel free to contact Jay, (jayaaronroy@gmail.com) to learn about our programs, or stay tuned to our social media and events tab on facebook to get all the updated info!

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Proudly trans-owned! 🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍⚧️Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all my trans and gender expansive friends and siblings! Visibility and representation isn't enough on it's own, but without it, the rest really isn't possible. Someday I hope we won't need a TDOV but there is still so much work to be done, and so many people's hearts need to learn how to love. So, for those we have lost, for those who can't safely come out, for those still afraid and unsure...I remember you, I see you, I fight for you. - 💙 Jay #TDoV #transisbeautiful #trans #transvisibility #transgender #representationmatters #TransOwned #transandproud ... See MoreSee Less
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ADDRESS:
622 Sackville Drive,
Lower Sackville, NS

PHONE: 902-252-3452

EMAIL: jay@capeandcowlcomics.ca

HOURS:
Due to Covid-19, we will be reducing our shop hours and updating daily, please check social media for current shop hours of operation

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