Nirvana 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. Continue Reading
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A Sneak Peek into 2020 @ The ArQuives
Here’s a brief line-up of the events, exhibitions, and engagements that are on The ArQuives’ calendar. Continue Reading
Q&A with Aaron Cain, on the nomination of Mirha-Soleil Ross for The National Portrait Collection
Archivist and librarian Aaron Cain, who nominated Mirha-Soleil for this honour, speaks to her contributions. Continue Reading
Who’s at The ArQuives, But Not at The ArQuives?
A Spotlight on Off-Site Volunteers Continue Reading
Q&A with Scott Rayter, on the nomination of David Rayside for The National Portrait Collection
David Rayside, teaches at the University of Toronto, where he helped to create their Sexual Diversity Studies Programme Continue Reading
The 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. Continue Reading
Administrative 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. Continue Reading
The 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. Continue Reading
Trans 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. Continue Reading
Q&A with Lynne Fernie and Nadine Arpin, on the nomination of Eve Zaremba for The National Portrait Collection
Eve’s induction will shine a light her life as a true trailblazer in feminist and lesbian politics and culture in Toronto. Continue Reading
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- Q&A with Scott Rayter, on the nomination of David Rayside for The National Portrait Collection
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Nirvana 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. Continue Reading
A Sneak Peek into 2020 @ The ArQuives
Here’s a brief line-up of the events, exhibitions, and engagements that are on The ArQuives’ calendar. Continue Reading
Q&A with Aaron Cain, on the nomination of Mirha-Soleil Ross for The National Portrait Collection
Archivist and librarian Aaron Cain, who nominated Mirha-Soleil for this honour, speaks to her contributions. Continue Reading
Who’s at The ArQuives, But Not at The ArQuives?
A Spotlight on Off-Site Volunteers Continue Reading
Q&A with Scott Rayter, on the nomination of David Rayside for The National Portrait Collection
David Rayside, teaches at the University of Toronto, where he helped to create their Sexual Diversity Studies Programme Continue Reading
The 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. Continue Reading
Administrative 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. Continue Reading
The 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. Continue Reading
Trans 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. Continue Reading
Q&A with Lynne Fernie and Nadine Arpin, on the nomination of Eve Zaremba for The National Portrait Collection
Eve’s induction will shine a light her life as a true trailblazer in feminist and lesbian politics and culture in Toronto. Continue Reading
A 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. Continue Reading
Queer Ontario’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Part 2
Queer Liberation Theory Project Study: Canadian Interviews Digital Exhibition Launch Continue Reading
Who’s New in The ArQuives
A Spotlight on New Summer Volunteers (Part 2) Continue Reading
Lo’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. Continue Reading
Where 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. Continue Reading
Job Posting: 2-Spirit Collection Project Assistant
With the support of the Michael Lynch Grant in LGBTTQ Histories from the University of Toronto, we are pleased to announce a 12 week/part-time opportunity for a 2-Spirit Collection Project Assistant. Continue Reading
Volunteer 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). Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Q&A with Golshan Golriz, on her nomination of El-Farouk Khaki for The National Portrait Collection
“El-Farouk represents the idea that all people belong.” Continue Reading
Ins And Outs Of Inside/Out: History Of Gay And Lesbian Film Festival
In 1991, the Inside/Out Collective staged their titular and inaugural film festival. This series will think through the history of the festival and its operations. Continue Reading
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- Nirvana in the 90s – Mapping the Village
- A Sneak Peek into 2020 @ The ArQuives
- Q&A with Aaron Cain, on the nomination of Mirha-Soleil Ross for The National Portrait Collection
- Who’s at The ArQuives, But Not at The ArQuives?
- Q&A with Scott Rayter, on the nomination of David Rayside for The National Portrait Collection
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Telephone: 416-777-2755
Email: queeries@arquives.ca
Street Address:
34 Isabella Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1N1
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The ArQuives
P.O. Box 699
663A Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
PUBLIC HOURS
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday
Please note that The ArQuives offices will be closed for winter holidays from December 21, 2019 to January 6, 2020. We will resume normal hours on January 7, 2020. All reference requests made to queeries@arquives.ca after December 12, 2019 will be answered in January 2020.
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.
The ArQuives has an access ramp to the front door and a lift from the first floor to the second floor. There are volunteers available to operate the lift.
There is an accessible washroom on the first floor. All washrooms are gender-neutral.
The ArQuives is a scent-free environment.
Please contact The ArQuives if you have any specific questions about accessibility that we can help with at queeries@arquives.ca.