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SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Archives & Digital Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how digital materials are preserved in archives? This introductory webinar will explore what digital preservation is\, why it’s important\, and how it’s being implemented at The ArQuives. We’ll also touch on how web archiving works and why preserving online content is increasingly important. Designed for volunteers of The ArQuives\, as well as anyone interested in getting started in digital archiving and preservation. \nRegister for the Zoom Webinar.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/introduction-to-digital-archives-and-digital-preservation/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T190000
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SUMMARY:Activating Queer History in the Classroom - Western
DESCRIPTION:Educator in Alberta\, British Columbia\, Northwest Territories or Yukon? \nJoin The ArQuives for a free online workshop highlighting the rich primary source materials held at the world’s largest independent collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage! \nNovember 19th\, 2025\, 5:00-6:30pm Mountain Time \nWe’ll introduce participants to our Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nPerfect for teachers who love: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ history\nMedia literacy\nInclusive curriculum\nCritical classroom engagement\n\nNo preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nRegistration: \nTo register follow the “Get Tickets” link\, or click here. \nWorkshop description: \nIn this virtual workshop designed for high school teachers across Canada\, we will explore the value of primary sources in the classroom to activate lessons\, activities\, assignments and critical discussions about 2SLGBTQIA+ histories\, communities\, and cultures. \nHighlighting the rich primary source materials held at The ArQuives (the world’s largest independent collection of  2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage\, based in Toronto\, ON) and their value for educators across the country\, this workshop will introduce participants to The ArQuives’ Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nIf you love (queer) history\, media literacy\, inclusive curriculum\, and are looking for ways to enhance your approach to classroom education\, this workshop is for you! No preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nAccess notes: \nThe workshop will be 90 minutes in length\, featuring both presentation-style and discussion-based facilitation in English\, with auto-generated subtitles. Participants are not required to turn their camera or audio on at any point. The live virtual workshops will not be recorded\, but an asynchronous version will be made available after the live workshops have concluded. If you have any additional access needs\, please note them in the registration form. \nFacilitator bio: \nBrody Weaver (she/they) is a community educator\, writer and artist with experience developing and facilitating workshops on gender and sexuality diversity\, queer and trans history\, and systems change for P-12 classrooms\, regional school boards\, provincial government\, non-profit organizations\, and community settings. She has worked as the Education Coordinator at The Youth Project in Halifax\, Nova Scotia where she managed a team of trans educators to deliver workshops on 2SLGBTQIA+ related topics in public schools across the province. She is currently in the Masters of Information Program at the University.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-western/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T183000
DTSTAMP:20251107T180904Z
CREATED:20251022T190634Z
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SUMMARY:Activating Queer History in the Classroom - Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Educator in Nunavut\, Ontario or Quebec?  \nJoin The ArQuives for a free online workshop highlighting the rich primary source materials held at the world’s largest independent collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage! \nNovember 19th\, 2025\, 5:00-6:30pm Atlantic Time \nWe’ll introduce participants to our Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nPerfect for teachers who love: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ history\nMedia literacy\nInclusive curriculum\nCritical classroom engagement\n\nNo preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nRegistration: \nTo register follow the “Get Tickets” link\, or  click here. \nWorkshop description: \nIn this virtual workshop designed for high school teachers across Canada\, we will explore the value of primary sources in the classroom to activate lessons\, activities\, assignments and critical discussions about 2SLGBTQIA+ histories\, communities\, and cultures. \nHighlighting the rich primary source materials held at The ArQuives (the world’s largest independent collection of  2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage\, based in Toronto\, ON) and their value for educators across the country\, this workshop will introduce participants to The ArQuives’ Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nIf you love (queer) history\, media literacy\, inclusive curriculum\, and are looking for ways to enhance your approach to classroom education\, this workshop is for you! No preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nAccess notes: \nThe workshop will be 90 minutes in length\, featuring both presentation-style and discussion-based facilitation in English\, with auto-generated subtitles. Participants are not required to turn their camera or audio on at any point. The live virtual workshops will not be recorded\, but an asynchronous version will be made available after the live workshops have concluded. If you have any additional access needs\, please note them in the registration form. \nFacilitator bio: \nBrody Weaver (she/they) is a community educator\, writer and artist with experience developing and facilitating workshops on gender and sexuality diversity\, queer and trans history\, and systems change for P-12 classrooms\, regional school boards\, provincial government\, non-profit organizations\, and community settings. She has worked as the Education Coordinator at The Youth Project in Halifax\, Nova Scotia where she managed a team of trans educators to deliver workshops on 2SLGBTQIA+ related topics in public schools across the province. She is currently in the Masters of Information Program at the University.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-eastern/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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SUMMARY:Queer Britain: Culture\, Community\, and Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Join Emily Garside\, queer author and tutor at London’s Bishopsgate Institute\, for a journey through the vibrant cultural history of LGBTQ+ life in the UK. From underground clubs and drag performances to queer theatre\, literature\, and community events\, British queer culture has long been a space of creativity\, joy\, and resistance. \nThis talk examines how queer communities have carved out spaces to express their identity\, celebrate difference\, and build networks of support  from the 1960s to the present day. Alongside these cultural narratives\, Emily will reflect on the connections and parallels with Canada\, highlighting how ideas\, styles\, and cultural practices have crossed borders. \nThe event concludes with an open discussion\, inviting participants to share reflections\, consider what these histories reveal about queer life today\, and explore the ongoing legacy of UK queer culture. \n\nRegistration required using the “Get Tickets” link. \nPlease note that The ArQuives is a masked space. If you don’t have a mask\, we will provide one to you.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/queer-britain-culture-community-and-creativity/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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SUMMARY:Activating Queer History in the Classroom - Central
DESCRIPTION:Educator in Manitoba\, Nunavut\, Saskatchewan or Yukon?  \nJoin The ArQuives for a free online workshop highlighting the rich primary source materials held at the world’s largest independent collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage! \nNovember 19th\, 2025\, 5:00-6:30pm Central \nWe’ll introduce participants to our Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nPerfect for teachers who love: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ history\nMedia literacy\nInclusive curriculum\nCritical classroom engagement\n\nNo preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nRegistration: \nTo register follow the “Get Tickets” link\, or click here. \nWorkshop description: \nIn this virtual workshop designed for high school teachers across Canada\, we will explore the value of primary sources in the classroom to activate lessons\, activities\, assignments and critical discussions about 2SLGBTQIA+ histories\, communities\, and cultures. \nHighlighting the rich primary source materials held at The ArQuives (the world’s largest independent collection of  2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage\, based in Toronto\, ON) and their value for educators across the country\, this workshop will introduce participants to The ArQuives’ Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nIf you love (queer) history\, media literacy\, inclusive curriculum\, and are looking for ways to enhance your approach to classroom education\, this workshop is for you! No preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nAccess notes: \nThe workshop will be 90 minutes in length\, featuring both presentation-style and discussion-based facilitation in English\, with auto-generated subtitles. Participants are not required to turn their camera or audio on at any point. The live virtual workshops will not be recorded\, but an asynchronous version will be made available after the live workshops have concluded. If you have any additional access needs\, please note them in the registration form. \nFacilitator bio: \nBrody Weaver (she/they) is a community educator\, writer and artist with experience developing and facilitating workshops on gender and sexuality diversity\, queer and trans history\, and systems change for P-12 classrooms\, regional school boards\, provincial government\, non-profit organizations\, and community settings. She has worked as the Education Coordinator at The Youth Project in Halifax\, Nova Scotia where she managed a team of trans educators to deliver workshops on 2SLGBTQIA+ related topics in public schools across the province. She is currently in the Masters of Information Program at the University.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-central/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T173000
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SUMMARY:Activating Queer History in the Classroom - Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Educator in New Brunswick\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island?  \nJoin The ArQuives for a free online workshop highlighting the rich primary source materials held at the world’s largest independent collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage! \nNovember 19th\, 2025\, 5:00-6:30pm Atlantic Time \nWe’ll introduce participants to our Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nPerfect for teachers who love: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ history\nMedia literacy\nInclusive curriculum\nCritical classroom engagement\n\nNo preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nRegistration: \nTo register follow the “Get Tickets” link\, or click here. \nWorkshop description: \nIn this virtual workshop designed for high school teachers across Canada\, we will explore the value of primary sources in the classroom to activate lessons\, activities\, assignments and critical discussions about 2SLGBTQIA+ histories\, communities\, and cultures. \nHighlighting the rich primary source materials held at The ArQuives (the world’s largest independent collection of  2SLGBTQIA+ documentary heritage\, based in Toronto\, ON) and their value for educators across the country\, this workshop will introduce participants to The ArQuives’ Education Resources and archival collections\, with guidance and frameworks for integrating them into your teaching practice. \nIf you love (queer) history\, media literacy\, inclusive curriculum\, and are looking for ways to enhance your approach to classroom education\, this workshop is for you! No preparation is required\, and attendance is free. Participants do not need to be currently employed as a high school teacher to attend. We encourage attendance based on the region where you ordinarily reside\, but no one will be turned away. \nAccess notes: \nThe workshop will be 90 minutes in length\, featuring both presentation-style and discussion-based facilitation in English\, with auto-generated subtitles. Participants are not required to turn their camera or audio on at any point. The live virtual workshops will not be recorded\, but an asynchronous version will be made available after the live workshops have concluded. If you have any additional access needs\, please note them in the registration form. \nFacilitator bio: \nBrody Weaver (she/they) is a community educator\, writer and artist with experience developing and facilitating workshops on gender and sexuality diversity\, queer and trans history\, and systems change for P-12 classrooms\, regional school boards\, provincial government\, non-profit organizations\, and community settings. She has worked as the Education Coordinator at The Youth Project in Halifax\, Nova Scotia where she managed a team of trans educators to deliver workshops on 2SLGBTQIA+ related topics in public schools across the province. She is currently in the Masters of Information Program at the University.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-atlantic/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20230926T152913Z
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SUMMARY:Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join The ArQuives on October 24\, 2023\, at 7 p.m. EST as historian Dr. Jake Newsome tells the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ2+ community’s original pride symbol by tracing the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge into a widespread emblem of queer liberation\, pride\, and community. Drawing from archival sources and original interviews\, Dr. Newsome showcases the voices of LGBTQ2+ Holocaust victims and a rich tapestry of queer lives who found meaning in the pink triangle in a post-Holocaust world. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Lucas Wilson\, ArQuives Board Member. \n\n\n\n\nBio: Dr. Jake Newsome is a scholar of American and German LGBTQ+ history whose work as a public historian reaches global audiences. He currently works as a museum professional in Washington\, DC. You can find him online and on social media at @wjnewsome.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/pink-triangle-legacies/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Events,Featured,Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T120000
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SUMMARY:Stratford Festival: QUEER HISTORY IN CANADA
DESCRIPTION:Scholars and experts join host Thom Allison (director of Rent) in a conversation about Canada’s 2SLGBTQ+ history\, focusing on post-WW2 through to the present. Guests include Rev. Brent Hawkes\, founder of Rainbow Faith and Freedom (an organization working to confront and decrease religious-based 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination worldwide)\, Raegan Swanson\, Executive Director of The ArQuives (the preeminent archivists for 2SLGBTQ+ histories and resources in Canada) and Professor Patrizia Gentile from the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University. \n  \nPride Week at Stratford Festival\nGet ready for a series of events programmed around 2SLGBTQ+ topics\, history\, and insightful presentations with artists\, scholars and speaking guests ready to share their expertise and experiences. Experts from Casey House\, a Toronto-based specialty hospital providing care for those living with and at risk of HIV\, scholars of Queer history in Canada\, and prominent 2SLGBTQ+ advocates are some of the voices and perspectives coming to the Meighen Forum.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/stratford-festival-queer-history-in-canada/
LOCATION:Tom Patterson Theatre | Stratford Festival\, 11 Lakeside Dr\, Stratford\, Ontario\, N5A 3C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Presentations
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