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Established in 2013, in celebration of our 40th Anniversary, the Guardians of the Archives are those individuals who generously commit $1000 and above annually to ensure we are able to cover those operational expenses that will house, protect and secure our stories - our treasures - for generations to come.
We are Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archive. We collect and maintain collections related to LGBTQ2+ life in Canada, including books, archival papers, artifacts, photographs, and art. Founded in 1973, we have grown to become the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archive in the world.
Vivek Shraya’s work spans multiple mediums including music, film work, visual art, and fiction, but my first exposure to her voice was in her powerful book I’m Afraid of Men. Read More
The ArQuives is thankful for a large and generous donation from Inside Out, Canada’s not-for-profit LGBTQ film festival. Read More
In 2018 The ArQuives welcomed 14 interns to assist with arrangement and description projects, communications, programming, and many other day to day tasks. Read More
Nadine Arpin, 2 Spirit, Red River, Michif filmmaker living in Sioux Lookout is noted for telling stories that blur the lines between legend, memory and truth, using mix media, found footage and animation to create a hybrid cinematic experience. Her work has been screened at imagineNATIVE, Skabmagovat – indigenous peoples’ film festival, Winnipeg Aboriginal Film… Read More
Vivek Shraya’s work spans multiple mediums including music, film work, visual art, and fiction, but my first exposure to her voice was in her powerful book I’m Afraid of Men. Read More
The ArQuives is thankful for a large and generous donation from Inside Out, Canada’s not-for-profit LGBTQ film festival. Read More
In 2018 The ArQuives welcomed 14 interns to assist with arrangement and description projects, communications, programming, and many other day to day tasks. Read More
Nadine Arpin, 2 Spirit, Red River, Michif filmmaker living in Sioux Lookout is noted for telling stories that blur the lines between legend, memory and truth, using mix media, found footage and animation to create a hybrid cinematic experience. Her work has been screened at imagineNATIVE, Skabmagovat – indigenous peoples’ film festival, Winnipeg Aboriginal Film… Read More
Telephone: 416-777-2755
Email: queeries@arquives.ca
Street Address:
34 Isabella Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1N1
Mailing Address:
The ArQuives
P.O. Box 699
663A Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday
NOTE TO RESEARCHERS:
Some of our materials are stored off site. Before visiting the archives, please send us an email at queeries@arquives.ca listing in detail the topics and sources that you wish to consult and we will let you know when they will be available. We aim to respond to email inquiries within 4 business days.
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:
As we continue our efforts to
make The ArQuives more accessible, we are renovating the front of the house to add
a ramp to the front entrance. Please note that there will not be any
construction work done during public service hours. Should there be any
disruptions affecting our access to the front door and/or work in the house
during this process, we will post a notice as soon as possible. Thank you for
your understanding and patience as we try to make The ArQuives more accessible to
all. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the Executive Director,
Raegan Swanson, at
executivedirector@arquives.ca
The ArQuives is located on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Haudenosaunee, the Anishnaabe and the Huron-Wendat. Today, Toronto is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
The ArQuives strives to gather the stories of the unheard and silenced voices of the 2SLGBTQ+ first peoples of this land. We acknowledge that some stories have already been lost, and we aim to ensure that those that remain and those that are to come are preserved for the future.