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SUMMARY:We Were Never Lost
DESCRIPTION:Developed as part of the 2025-2026 Master of Museum Studies Capstone Projects course at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information\, We Were Never Lost highlights the use of creative practices by queer Black women and women of color as tools for survival and community building in Canada. This exhibition showcases the contributions and legacies of Sister Vision Press\, Fireweed Collective\, and Multicultural Women in Concert/CAMP SIS\, tracking how these movements built on each other and created platforms for those who had been silenced due to racism\, sexism and homophobia. \nFrom the mid 1980s to the early 2000s\, each of these groups created space for the radical self-expressions of queer and racialized women\, including dance\, visual arts\, dub poetry\, oral histories\, incisive political essays\, and more. These artists spoke out on critical issues facing their communities\, like labour\, migration\, and racism. \nThis exhibition will showcase selected publications\, photographs\, ephemera\, and quotes from participants in these movements\, as well as examples of how this deeply political work continues today. \nPlease join us for an opening reception on April 9th from 6-8pm \nOpen times and dates:\nFridays 4pm – 8pm\, Saturdays 11am – 3pm\, Sundays 11am – 3pm.\nOr by appointment – email curatorial@arquives.ca \nThank you to Dr. Afua Cooper\, Anjula Gogia\, Courtnay McFarlane\, Faith Nolan\, Felicity Tayler\, Gabrielle Mandel\, Dr. Meghan Tibbits-Lamirande\, Whitney French\, Dr. Ronald Cummings\, and Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware for your incredible generosity with your time\, knowledge\, and memories. \nThe team wishes to thank Dr. Maggie Hutcheson\, our project mentor\, and Raegan Swanson\, as well as Daniel Payne\, Hannah Dickson\, Jade Nelson\, Patrick Taylor\, Stefanie Martin\, and Syriah Bailey. \nCurated by Abla Touglo Midodji\, Emily Coneybeare\, Cameron Findlay\, and Zhikall Kakei\, as part of the Master of Museum Studies program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information\, in collaboration with The ArQuives Curatorial Committee.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/we-were-never-lost/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Past Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T190000
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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:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T145819Z
CREATED:20260419T103051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T145819Z
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SUMMARY:Church-Wellesley Village Tour – May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ArQuives Church-Wellesley Village Tour covers 2SLGBTQIA+ history\, focusing on the Church-Wellesley Village in Toronto. \n\nThe tour will meet at The ArQuives (34 Isabella St). \n\nPay what you can. Please use the Get Tickets link to register.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/church-wellesley-village-tour-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T180031Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives invites you to the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday\, May 11\, 2026\, at 6:00PM EST via Zoom. \nAny member of the public is invited to attend. Members will be eligible to participate fully in AGM business. \nMeeting link: The AGM is open to all and registration is required in advance for this meeting. Please register here. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nMembers are those individuals who have contributed more than 15 hours of volunteer service to the organization; supported the archives with a financial donation of $15.00 or more; and/or made a significant contribution of materials to The ArQuives collection. A full membership list will be made available no less than 10 days prior to the AGM. \nDocumentation for the Meeting\n2025 AGM Draft Agenda\n2024 AGM Meeting Minutes\nCall for Board Members\nBoard Slate\n2025 Audited Financial\n2025 Annual Report
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/2025-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20250516T210833Z
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SUMMARY:Juxtaposition Poetry Collective Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Refer to Juxtaposition Poetry Collection’s social media or webpage to register!
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/juxtaposition-poetry-collective/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
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SUMMARY:From Marginalization to Visibility: 2SLGBTQ+ Archives & Public History
DESCRIPTION:From Marginalization to Visibility: 2SLGBTQ+ Archives & Public History will be held in Halifax\, NS from May 15-17\, 2026. \nThe conference will explore how 2SLGBTQIA+ archives contribute to a broader understanding of Canadian history. Through public events and workshops\, it will also help bridge gaps between academia\, activism\, and communities amid increased threats to our communities. The conference will be held in person in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, with options for hybrid attendance. \nFull details and registration.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/marginalization/
LOCATION:Rowe Building – Dalhousie University\, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Bldg\, 6100 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T220000
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Screening - Saving Face
DESCRIPTION:Join Sapphics Raise The Bar\, Lesbian Film Society\, Glad Day and The ArQuives for a screening of Saving Face. \nRegistration required using the “Get Tickets” link.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/sapphic-screening-saving-face/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Ties Consultation - Halifax
DESCRIPTION:Help Shape the Future of The ArQuives as we enter an exciting new chapter and continue our national conversation to better understand how The ArQuives can grow its impact and remain responsive to the diverse communities it supports. \nWe want to hear from 2SLGBTQIA+ community members who already are or might be interested in our programming; researchers\, academics\, and media who already or might use The ArQuives’ collections in their work; and partner organizations\, including libraries\, archives\, museums\, arts and heritage organizations\, cultural institutions\, and other 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations. \nAll consultations will be held in buildings with ramps\, handrails\, and/or elevators with standard accessible elevator platforms and door openings. Additional accessibility accommodations are available upon request through the registration form or by contacting the project coordinator\, Nico Mara-McKay \nSpace and honoraria are limited. Confirmation of participation and location information will be sent within one week of the consultation date. Registration will remain open until sessions are full. \nRegister to participate by filling out a short questionnaire \nThe ArQuives values diversity and is committed to addressing historical inequities within our organization. We especially encourage participation from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities that have been systematically marginalized\, including from rural communities and those who are Indigenous\, women\, trans\, nonbinary\, gender non-conforming\, Black\, people of colour\, newcomers\, and persons with disabilities. We’re hoping to have a wide range of conversations\, including young adults and older members of our communities. \nHonoraria are available to community members for whom attending is not part of their professional duties. In-person participants will receive a $50 honorarium through e-transfer or cheque following the consultation. \nTogether\, we can shape the future of The ArQuives and build a more inclusive legacy for generations to come.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/community-ties-consultation-halifax/
LOCATION:Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184147Z
CREATED:20260419T103001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T184147Z
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SUMMARY:Church-Wellesley Village Tour – May 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ArQuives Church-Wellesley Village Tour covers 2SLGBTQIA+ history\, focusing on the Church-Wellesley Village in Toronto. \n\nThe tour will meet at The ArQuives (34 Isabella St). \n\nPay what you can. Please use the Get Tickets link to register.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/church-wellesley-village-tour-may-20-2026/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152834Z
CREATED:20260428T110027Z
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SUMMARY:Eroded: WIP short film and open conversation
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the work in progress screening of Eroded\, a graduation project by Diego Abbati\, a MFA in Film Student at HDK-Valand (Sweden). The aim is to open a conversation departing from the themes and ideas that the film presents. The film is 17 minutes in length and in English (with English subtitles). \nSynopsis: Hanlan’s Point Beach in Toronto is Canada’s oldest surviving queer space. Today\, erosion is slowly washing parts of it away. Eroded moves between paintings\, home videos and present-day footage on the beach\, tracing what remains as the landscape changes. James revisits his photographs of Hanlan’s in the 1970s\, reflecting on cruising\, gay visibility\, and what has since been lost. Lez Beach\, a sapphic collective\, (re)claims space and representation through bonfires on the shoreline. Zack opens up about his painting practice\, and how drawing becomes his way to remember. Brian shares home movies from his youth in 1980s Toronto\, looking back on what it means to leave a legacy through images. Together\, these voices reveal how a place persists through the people who return to it\, even as the shore itself begins to vanish. \nDirector’s biography: Diego Abbati (he/him) is a Spanish filmmaker and editor based in Gothenburg\, Sweden\, currently pursuing an MFA in Film at HDK-Valand (University of Gothenburg). He studied documentary filmmaking at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and completed additional studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. His work explores the relationships between people\, space\, memory\, and identity\, often bringing past\, present\, and future into dialogue. Previous works such as “Like a Childhood Friend” (2023) have explored immigration and exile experiences; his current research focuses on queer experiences within shifting urban and ecological landscapes. \nRegistration required through the “Get Tickets” link.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/eroded-wip-short-film-and-open-conversation/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T202418Z
CREATED:20260509T202418Z
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SUMMARY:Community Ties Consultation - Charlottetown
DESCRIPTION:Help Shape the Future of The ArQuives as we enter an exciting new chapter and continue our national conversation to better understand how The ArQuives can grow its impact and remain responsive to the diverse communities it supports. \nWe want to hear from 2SLGBTQIA+ community members who already are or might be interested in our programming; researchers\, academics\, and media who already or might use The ArQuives’ collections in their work; and partner organizations\, including libraries\, archives\, museums\, arts and heritage organizations\, cultural institutions\, and other 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations. \nAll consultations will be held in buildings with ramps\, handrails\, and/or elevators with standard accessible elevator platforms and door openings. Additional accessibility accommodations are available upon request through the registration form or by contacting the project coordinator\, Nico Mara-McKay \nSpace and honoraria are limited. Confirmation of participation and location information will be sent within one week of the consultation date. Registration will remain open until sessions are full. \nRegister to participate by filling out a short questionnaire \nThe ArQuives values diversity and is committed to addressing historical inequities within our organization. We especially encourage participation from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities that have been systematically marginalized\, including from rural communities and those who are Indigenous\, women\, trans\, nonbinary\, gender non-conforming\, Black\, people of colour\, newcomers\, and persons with disabilities. We’re hoping to have a wide range of conversations\, including young adults and older members of our communities. \nHonoraria are available to community members for whom attending is not part of their professional duties. In-person participants will receive a $50 honorarium through e-transfer or cheque following the consultation. \nTogether\, we can shape the future of The ArQuives and build a more inclusive legacy for generations to come.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/community-ties-consultation-charlottetown/
LOCATION:Charlottetown
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T160323Z
CREATED:20260508T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T160323Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Trivia Night - In The Key of Queer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next queer trivia night at Church St. Garage\, Toronto! First question at 6:30pm. Come early to ensure you get a seat! \nThis month’s theme is: IN THE KEY OF QUEER!  \nNo cover. No registration required. Masks will be optional. \nTeams encouraged but not necessary. If you don’t already have a team\, we’ll match you up with one\, or you can take us on solo. \nImage: Jackie Shane 45s. Donated to The ArQuives.
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/queer-trivia-night-in-the-key-of-queer/
LOCATION:Church St. Garage\, 477 Church Street\, Toronto\, M4Y 2C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured,Trivia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260602T174726Z
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SUMMARY:The Wild and the Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Curated by McKenna Gray and The ArQuives Curatorial Committee \nCentering Hanlan’s Point Beach’s history and queer ecology\, The Wild and the Weeds proposes alternative ways of looking at and engaging with this queer site. The exhibition explores ecological consideration\, co-creation\, and kinship\, forging pathways for understanding queer past and imagining queer future. \nFeaturing artists Morris Fox\, Morgan Sears-Williams\, and Patrick Stochmal\, alongside material from The ArQuives’ collection\, Hanlan’s Point Beach is positioned as more than the site of the 1971 Gay Day Picnic\, addressing contemporary concerns of the queer community regarding gentrification and public space. Engaging with topics of public/private\, cruising\, decay\, and the erosion of the beach\, the artists provide a context through which we can view ecological entanglements with queer memory and identity. \nOpening reception: May 29 from 6 to 8pm \nArtist Roundtable (online): June 10 from 6 to 8pm \nOpen times and dates:\nFridays 4pm-8pm\nSaturdays 11am-3pm\nSundays 11am-3pm*\nClosed June 26\, 27\, 28 \nAppointments and curatorial tours available\, email curatorial@arquives.ca \n*Sundays are masked mandatory hours \nImage: Morgan Sears-Williams \nPlan your visit to The ArQuives
URL:https://arquives.ca/event/the-wild-and-the-weeds/
LOCATION:The ArQuives\, 34 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4Y 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibits,Featured
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