The Pussy Palace Raid: A Brief Herstory
On September 14th, 2000, the Pussy Palace event “2000 Pussies” at Club Toronto was raided by Toronto police. The post The Pussy Palace Raid: A Brief Herstory appeared first on The ArQuives.
View ArticleVolunteer for The ArQuives’ Museum Advisory Committee
Would you like to help guide The ArQuives in the development of a museum? The ArQuives is pleased to announce the founding of The ArQuives Museum Advisory Committee (AMAC). The AMAC is a volunteer...
View ArticleJob Posting: 2-Spirit Collection Project Assistant
The ArQuives (formally the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) is the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. Primarily a volunteer-run organization with a focus on Canadian content, The...
View ArticleWhere the Shoreline Meets the Water: The Intergenerational LGBT Artist Residency
A retrospective of works produced by alumni of The Intergenerational LGBT Artist Residency, which has been held each summer on Toronto Islands from 2013 to 2019. The post Where the Shoreline Meets the...
View ArticleLo’s Literary Look at The ArQuives: A Hot Eyed Moderate, by Jane Rule
Although born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Jane Rule is considered by many as a prominent Canadian lesbian writer. The post Lo’s Literary Look at The ArQuives: A Hot Eyed Moderate, by Jane Rule appeared...
View ArticleWho’s New in The ArQuives
A Spotlight on New Summer Volunteers (Part 2) The post Who’s New in The ArQuives appeared first on The ArQuives.
View ArticleQueer Ontario’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Part 2
Queer Liberation Theory Project Study: Canadian Interviews Digital Exhibition Launch The post Queer Ontario’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Part 2 appeared first on The ArQuives.
View ArticleA Night to Celebrate Our Guardians
On September 26, 2019 we held our annual appreciation of our longstanding supporters, the Guardians of The ArQuives, at the Textile Museum of Canada. The post A Night to Celebrate Our Guardians...
View ArticleQ&A with Lynne Fernie and Nadine Arpin, on the nomination of Eve Zaremba for...
Eve’s induction will shine a light her life as a true trailblazer in feminist and lesbian politics and culture in Toronto. The post Q&A with Lynne Fernie and Nadine Arpin, on the nomination of Eve...
View ArticleTrans Program Associate
The ArQuives (formerly the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) is hiring a Trans Program Associate on a part time contract, beginning November 2019 until May 15, 2020. The post Trans Program Associate...
View ArticleThe Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund
The ArQuives created The Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund to honour the memory of former volunteer Brian King, one of the original Flashback Gala creators. The post The Brian King Fabulous...
View ArticleAdministrative Assistant (12 months, 22.5 hours/week)
We are seeking a part time Administrative Assistant for a year contract (January to December) to work in collaboration with the Executive Director. The post Administrative Assistant (12 months, 22.5...
View ArticleThe Great Migration of the 80s – Mapping the Village
In this addition of clubs becoming condos we’re going to explore the “great migration” of the 1980’s and the birth of what we consider todays village. The post The Great Migration of the 80s – Mapping...
View ArticleQ&A with Scott Rayter, on the nomination of David Rayside for The National...
David Rayside, teaches at the University of Toronto, where he helped to create their Sexual Diversity Studies Programme The post Q&A with Scott Rayter, on the nomination of David Rayside for The...
View ArticleWho’s at The ArQuives, But Not at The ArQuives?
A Spotlight on Off-Site Volunteers The post Who’s at The ArQuives, But Not at The ArQuives? appeared first on The ArQuives.
View ArticleQ&A with Aaron Cain, on the nomination of Mirha-Soleil Ross for The National...
Archivist and librarian Aaron Cain, who nominated Mirha-Soleil for this honour, speaks to her contributions. The post Q&A with Aaron Cain, on the nomination of Mirha-Soleil Ross for The National...
View ArticleA Sneak Peek into 2020 @ The ArQuives
Here’s a brief line-up of the events, exhibitions, and engagements that are on The ArQuives’ calendar. The post A Sneak Peek into 2020 @ The ArQuives appeared first on The ArQuives.
View ArticleNirvana in the 90s – Mapping the Village
This decade saw queer bars continue to concentrate on Church Street further defining what we now know as the Church-Wellesley Village. The post Nirvana in the 90s – Mapping the Village appeared first...
View ArticleQaleidoscope Gala Postponed
In light of COVID-19, we are sadly postponing our March 28th Qaleidoscope Gala and we will connect with ticket holders once our action plan is developed. We want our vibrant community to remain healthy...
View ArticleTemporary Closure
The ArQuives will be temporarily closed to the public and all volunteers to support Toronto’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. We will close from March 14, 2020 through April 6, 2020, at which...
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