Contract Archives Assistant (4 months, 37.5 hours/week)
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. Primarily a volunteer-run organization, with a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires,...
View ArticleA Literary Look at the Archives – The Videofag Collection
The CLGA is the lucky repository of The Videofag Book, a fascinating look back at this brief but impactful moment in Toronto's queer history... The post A Literary Look at the Archives – The Videofag...
View ArticleA Spotlight on New CLGA Volunteers
Without the commitment of the people at the archives, we would not be who and where we are today. We take a moment to welcome some of our new volunteers! The post A Spotlight on New CLGA Volunteers...
View ArticleFour Decades after The Body Politic: A Look at the Collective and...
This month marks the 47th anniversary of The Body Politic’s first publication., The archival records forms a significant part of the CLGA’s collection. The post Four Decades after The Body Politic: A...
View ArticleBrian King Fabulous Researcher Fund 2019!
Founded in 1973, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) has grown to become the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. By collecting and caring for important historical records,...
View ArticleTrans Health Activism
Join us on Thursday, December 6th, 7-9 pm for a Trans Health panel Discussion at the 519... The post Trans Health Activism appeared first on Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives.
View ArticleJob Posting: Archivist 2019-2020 (2 Year Contract)
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. Primarily a volunteer-run organization, with a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires,...
View ArticleA Spotlight on New Volunteers
We are always welcoming new people to join us to share their skills, expertise and to make a difference in our communities. The post A Spotlight on New Volunteers appeared first on Canadian Lesbian and...
View ArticleThe Gay Heritage Project
There are a whole lot of books about queer and LGBTQ2SIA history, and this is a wonderful thing. The post The Gay Heritage Project appeared first on Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives.
View ArticleWhat’s New in the Archives: Monica Forrester Shines A Spotlight On Trans History
This month, in observation of December 17th - International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers, the CLGA would like to highlight a generous donation from Monica Forrester. The post What’s New in...
View ArticleLooking Back on a Busy and Bustling 2018
This has been an exciting and busy year, with a new Strategic Plan set in motion, a name change on the horizon, and, of course, many important stories collected, archived, and shared with the world....
View ArticleMetamorphosis
Fresh for spring 2019, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is hosting its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, March 30 at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. Our...
View ArticleImagining an LGBTQ2+ Museum Talking Circles
Join the upcoming Talking Circles to share your thoughts on what an LGBTQ2+ Museum space might mean and look like. The dates and locations of the upcoming Talking Circles are: London, Ontario:...
View ArticleCommemorating / Critiquing 50 Years of Being Legal!
In honour of the golden anniversary of Bill C-150, a.k.a. Omnibus 69, MediaQueer and the CLGA are partnering to host a 6-week workshop series in the multimedia event extravaganza 69 Positions:...
View ArticleWho’s New in the Communications Committee?
A Spotlight on New Communications Committee Volunteers The Communications Committee plays a vital role in the CLGA. They assist with creating the link between the CLGA and the communities that we serve...
View ArticleDis/patches from the Foreign Office: The Uganda File (Part 1)
In Dis/patches from the Foreign Office, Sajdeep Soomal explores newspaper articles, legal cases, and other ephemera stored in the CLGA’s international collection. There is no shortage of material in...
View ArticleDishing with Monika and Mary
CBC personality and long-time CLGA supporter Mary Ito takes the reins as emcee for the CLGA’s 2019 Metamorphosis Gala at the Toronto Reference Library. Monika Deol, beauty entrepreneur and former VJ...
View ArticleLiterary Look In The Archives
I read Jonny Appleseed as soon as I spotted it at the archives, and I fell in love with this book. The novel, by Two-Spirit/Indiqueer writer Joshua Whitehead, is the 2018 follow up to his...
View ArticleQueer Progress: an archival workshop with activist-historian Tim McCaskell on...
Revisiting his own granular research that forms the backbone of the activist history Queer Progress: from Homophobia to Homonationalism, Toronto activist and education advocate Tim McCaskell will...
View ArticleThe Silent Stacks: Workshop Facilitated by Jamie Ross
Drawing upon queer Argentinian poet and post-pornography scholar Laura Milano’s whisper methodology, artist Jamie Ross hosts a workshop to breathe life into letters between queer organizers in Toronto...
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