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Every archive or library has to decide what kind of material it will gather, preserve, and make available. Factors shaping such decisions include: the institution's specific purpose and constituency; the limits of its human, physical and financial resources; and the availability of similar material held elsewhere by other archives or libraries.
Explore highlights from the the world's largest independent collection of LGBTQ+ documentary heritage. Meet the people, places and organizations that have made a difference for LGBTQ+ Canada.
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.
The ArQuives (formally the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) acquires, preserves, protects and gives public access to information related to the LGBTQ2+ experience in Canada. Our goal is to be a significant resource and catalyst for those who strive for a future world where LGBTQ2+ people are accepted, valued, and celebrated. Founded in 1973, The… Read More
The ArQuives National Portrait Collection was founded in 1998 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the organization. The collection includes 75 portraits of people who have made a significant impact on Canada’s LGBTQ2+ community. The ArQuives is pleased to announce the induction of 4 new members to our National Portrait Collection: El-Farouk Khaki, David… Read More
The sun is finally out. The mercury has finally risen. It’s time to shake the spiders off that neglected patio set and take advantage of a warm summer morning the best way we know how: brunch! Read More
Moondragon in the Mosque Garden, written by partners El-Farouk Khaki and Troy Jackson, is another lovely children’s book published by Flamingo Rampant. Read More
The ArQuives (formally the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) acquires, preserves, protects and gives public access to information related to the LGBTQ2+ experience in Canada. Our goal is to be a significant resource and catalyst for those who strive for a future world where LGBTQ2+ people are accepted, valued, and celebrated. Founded in 1973, The… Read More
The ArQuives National Portrait Collection was founded in 1998 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the organization. The collection includes 75 portraits of people who have made a significant impact on Canada’s LGBTQ2+ community. The ArQuives is pleased to announce the induction of 4 new members to our National Portrait Collection: El-Farouk Khaki, David… Read More
The sun is finally out. The mercury has finally risen. It’s time to shake the spiders off that neglected patio set and take advantage of a warm summer morning the best way we know how: brunch! Read More
Moondragon in the Mosque Garden, written by partners El-Farouk Khaki and Troy Jackson, is another lovely children’s book published by Flamingo Rampant. 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.
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.