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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 02/10/2026

Coming up at The ArQuives in October 2026 View full calendar: arquives.ca Plan your visit: arquives.ca/plan-your-visit

Fri, Oct 2 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Curatorial Committee Info Night

Fri, Oct 2 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sat, Oct 3 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sat, Oct 3 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Queer Arts Market, St. Stephen's in-the-fields

Sun, Oct 4 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sun, Oct 4 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Putting Femme Stories on the Map (online)

Fri, Oct 9 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sat, Oct 10 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Church-Wellesley Village Tour

Sat, Oct 10 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sun, Oct 11 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Fri, Oct 16 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sat, Oct 17 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Sat, Oct 17 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Femmenoir: Zine Workshop

Sun, Oct 18 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms & Glory Hole Gallery

Wed, Oct 21 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Church-Wellesley Village Tour

Thu, Oct 22 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Queer Trivia Night, Church St. Garage

Fri, Oct 23 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Out of The Box: Primary Source Social

Sat, Oct 24 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Community Ties Consultation

Sun, Oct 25 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Community Ties QTBIPOC Consultation

Sun, Oct 25 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Community Ties Consultation (Montreal)

Fri, Oct 30 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sapphics Raise The Bar Screening

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 02/10/2026

The ArQuives, with funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada, is continuing the Community Ties: Our Future Together initiative with a community conversation in Toronto on Saturday, 24 October 2026 from 2-4 pm. To learn more and register, please visit arquives.ca/community-ties.

Yellow to green gradient background with the text: Community Ties: Our Future Together. The post advertises the community conversation taking place in Toronto on Saturday, 24 October from 2-4 pm. Help shape the future of the largest independent 2SLGBTQIA+ archives in the world. $50 honoraria available. Visit http://arquives.ca/community-ties to learn more and register.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 01/10/2026

The ArQuives, with funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada, is continuing the Community Ties: Our Future Together initiative with a community conversation in Toronto on Sunday, 25 October 2026 from 2-4 pm. To learn more and register, visit arquives.ca/community-ties. Open to QTBIPOC only.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 28/09/2026

Les ArQuives, avec le soutien financier de Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada, continue son initiative Liens Communautaires: Notre avenir ensemble en organisant une conversation communautaire à Montréal le dimanche 25 octobre. Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire: arquives.ca/community-ties

Fond avec dégradé allant du jaune au vert, sur lequel figure le texte Liens Communautaires : Notre avenir ensemble. Cette publication annonce la rencontre communautaire qui aura lieu à Montréal le dimanche 25 octobre 2026, de 14h à 16h. Aidez-nous à donner forme au futur d’une des plus grandes archives indépendantes 2SLGBTQIA+ au monde. Un honoraire de $50 est offert. Rendez-vous sur http://arquives.ca/community-ties pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 31/08/2026

Coming up at The ArQuives in September 2026 View full calendar: arquives.ca Plan your visit: arquives.ca/plan-your-visit Inspired by The Body Politic Gay Liberation Journal No. 26 September. Image: Perceptions Magazine.

September 2026 event schedule at The ArQuives featuring tours, queer trivia, and the On Our Own Terms Exhibition with dates and times.

Sat, Sep 12 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Church-Wellesley Village Tour

Wed, Sep 16 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Church-Wellesley Village Tour

Thu, Sep 17 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Queer Trivia at Church Street Garage

Thu, Sep 24 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On Our Own Terms Exhibition opening reception

Fri, Sep 25 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On Our Own Terms Exhibition

Sat, Sep 26 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms Exhibition

Sun, Sep 27 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Our Own Terms Exhibition

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 07/08/2026

Engaging with The ArQuives Button and Artifact collection, the workshop will explore the connection between community building, activism, and humour. Registration required: ow.ly/neCq50ZvSQN

Poster for a Button Making Workshop at The ArQuives in Toronto on August 29, 2026, focusing on community building, activism, and humour.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 28/07/2026

We’re extending our pride sale until the end of August! $5 carabiners $10 tote bags $35 Out North book by Craig Jennex and Nisha Eswaran + bookmark illustrated by Mathias Ball Browse our merch and support Keeping Our Stories Alive at www.arquives.ca/store

Black carabiner with "ArQuives" branding, a book with badges and a tote bag that read "Keeping Our Stories Alive."

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 16/07/2026

Help Shape the Future of The ArQuives! We're continuing our national conversation to better understand how The ArQuives can grow its impact and remain responsive to the diverse communities it supports. Register to participate in our Vancouver session: arquives.ca/community-ties

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 10/05/2026

Event on May 24, 2026, 2-4pm in Charlottetown

Help shape the future of the largest independent 2SLGBTQIA+ Archives in the world

Join our community conversations: arquives.ca/community-ties

Honoraria available

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 04/05/2026

Event on May 17, 2026, 2-4pm in Halifax

Help shape the future of the largest independent 2SLGBTQIA+ Archives in the world

Join our community conversations: arquives.ca/community-ties

Honoraria available

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 16/04/2026

Queen Horizons: a bi-monthly look at some of the queer fantasy, science, and speculative fiction found within The ArQuives collection. In our latest feature, we dive into AE: The Open Persuader - a bizarre and provocative early work of gay transhumanist utopian fiction. ow.ly/sUYH50YK4vM

Cover of AE: The Open Persuader by Auctor Ignotus, set against a colourful cosmic background promoting queer speculative fiction in The ArQuives collection.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 13/04/2026

From research, to movies, exhibitions, to workshops, a new generation of public programming is finding different ways to reimagine who uses The ArQuives and what a resource can be! 🧵🪡 arquives.ca/sign-me-up-please-welcome-to-the-arquives-newest-workshop

Bold yellow text reads Sign Me Up, Please: Welcome to The ArQuives' Newest Workshop. Circular image of a purple cat head labeled "Pussy Power" and a circular image of a colourful crocheted grid of Toronto. Smaller text reads From research, to movies, exhibitions, to workshops, a new generation of public programming is finding different ways to reimagine who uses The ArQuives and what a resource can be! arquives.ca

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 31/03/2026

Want to research trans history? Check our first-ever Trans Collections Guide, launched in 2020! The guide offers researchers insight into trans-related holdings, covering collections up until January 2020. We’ve had lots of additions since, waiting for you to discover! 🔎📖🏳️‍⚧️ ow.ly/fEZT50Yzrfv

Cover and inside page of the Trans Collections Guide, a research resource for exploring trans histories at The ArQuives.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 30/03/2026

From Marginalization to Visibility: 2SLGBTQ+ Archives and Public Memory is a queer and trans history and archives hybrid conference takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 15-17, 2026. Presentations are in both English and French. arquives.ca/fmv2026

Booking is now open for From Marginalization to Visibility: 2SLGBTQ+ Archives and Public Memory. The queer and trans history and archives hybrid conference takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 15-17, 2026. Visit arquives.ca/fmv2026 for more information.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 19/03/2026

We Were Never Lost showcases contributions and legacies of Sister Vision Press, Fireweed Collective, and Multicultural Women in Concert/CAMP SIS, tracking how these movements created platforms for those who had been silenced. Opens April 9 at The ArQuives. www.arquives.ca/event/we-were-never-lost/

Two people in a wood-paneled room. They are smiling, engaged in a music session. One is playing guitar.

WE WERE NEVER LOST
April 9 - May 3, 2026
The ArQuives, Toronto | arquives.ca
opening reception: April 9 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 10/02/2026

The ArQuives is proud to announce its revised Mandate and Vision statements, along with a newly articulated set of organizational Values. arquives.ca/about

The ArQuives’ mandate is to acquire, organize, and preserve materials in any medium by and about 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada. We provide public programming and access to information to promote greater awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ histories and scholarship.

The ArQuives aspires to be a significant resource and catalyst for those who strive for a future world where 2SLGBTQIA+ people are accepted, valued, and celebrated.

Le mandat des ArQuives est d’acquérir, organiser, et préserver des documents sous toutes formes par et pour les personnes 2SLGBTQIA+ au Canada. Nous offrons de la programmation publique et rendons accessible des informations afin de mieux faire connaître les histoires et la recherche 2SLGBTQIA+.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 06/02/2026

Join us on February 26th for our next queer trivia night at Church St. Garage, Toronto! Theme: QUEER LOVE 💕 First question at 6:30pm. Come early to ensure you get a seat! No cover. No registration required. Masks will be optional. arquives.ca/event/queer-trivia-nigh…

The ArQuives Queer Trivia Night.
Theme: Queer love.
Thursday, February 26.
6:30pm.
Church St. Garage, Toronto.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 02/02/2026

The ArQuives holds an extensive collection documenting Black queer history and activism. Discover Toronto’s iconic Black queer activists you should know! 🖤📚 arquives.ca/black-queer-collections #BlackHistoryMonth #KeepOurStoriesAlive

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 26/01/2026

Register for an afternoon Stitch N' Bitch! 🧵🧶 Bring your own craft or get inspired by The ArQuives textile collection! This workshop focuses on sharing and socializing. 18+ due to the nature of discussions. Bring your own craft supplies. We are a masked space. ow.ly/4kNZ50Y3Pb4

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 20/01/2026

Ian Duncan has been named a recipient of a Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching! Through the Historytellers Project, Grade 10 students delved into The ArQuives to explore overlooked histories of Canada’s diverse queer and trans communities 🌈 ow.ly/vrrg50Y0npJ

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 20/01/2026

“Historical figures decide when they’re done with us.” David K. Seitz shares a reflection on his continued journey uncovering the life and impact of artist–activist Pei-Hsien Lim. ow.ly/AKy050XY8PH Original photo by Norman Taylor, illustration by Mathias Ball.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 24/12/2025

Join us in 2026 for tours of The ArQuives house! 🏠 Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | 6:00PM ow.ly/qem750XKvNG Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00PM ow.ly/Tycj50XKvNH Please note that The ArQuives is a masked space. More information on finding and accessing our building: ow.ly/RBQA50XKvNI

Illustration of a brick building with rainbow awnings. Join us on January 14 and 31 for house tours. Registration required. Visit arquives.ca

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 21/12/2025

Our building will be closed December 24, 2025 to January 1, 2026 (inclusive) but our online collections are available to browse 24/7. Visit collections.arquives.ca to search our archives, newspaper index, vertical files, library catalogue, art, and artifacts!

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 18/12/2025

Call for Proposals / Appel à propositions Deadline: 15 January, 2026 / Date limite: 15 janvier 2026 EN: ow.ly/W5Bj50XKtgB FR: ow.ly/QHoa50XKtgC

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 14/12/2025

The ArQuives invites nominations and applications from individuals across Canada to join our active Board of Directors. Deadline for submissions: February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. www.arquives.ca/call-for-board-members-2026

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 12/12/2025

Founded in 1973, The ArQuives has grown into one of the largest 2SLGBTQIA+ archives in the world. Beginning in 2026, we will offer two research fellowships: The Brian King Research Fellowship and The Alan Miller Research Fellowship. More info: arquives.ca/2026-research-fellowship

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 02/12/2025

We're almost 1/5 towards our goal of raising money this #GivingTuesday! Consider giving the gift of present 🎁 arquives.ca/donate

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 01/12/2025

The ArQuives continues to work to include 2SLGBTQIA+ history in schools to help ensure the stories of those we lost and those who fought for our rights are not forgotten. We hold a number of digital exhibitions and education resources that cover the history of activism critiquing media misreporting.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 21/11/2025

Since 1973, The ArQuives have been the keepers of the stories we must never forget. This holiday season we need your gift, so we can help protect and document what matters most - your presents. 🎁 To donate to The ArQuives, visit arquives.ca/donate

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 20/11/2025

This #TDOR, we remember those lost to anti-trans violence and stand with our trans communities in the face of ongoing injustice. The ArQuives is dedicated to preserving and sharing trans stories for generations to come. Images ow.ly/8VTz50Xt5vo ow.ly/X0Zw50Xt5vn

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 18/11/2025

We’re proud to support the transformation of Rainbow Wing at Toronto’s Rekai Centre into a vibrant living archive. Celebrating resilience, joy, and memory. 🌈📚✨ Read insights from artist Walter Segers and reference archivist Daniel Payne: ow.ly/Xx2s50Xt4VG

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 13/11/2025

Celebrate Trans Awareness Week with The ArQuives Digital Exhibitions. Free all year around 💻 💡 Genderqueer in Canada: ow.ly/ANaC50XoVs9 Gender Review: ow.ly/Njzl50XoVsb Gendertrash: ow.ly/H4gi50XoVs8 Rupert Raj and Trans Activism: ow.ly/WIWY50XoVsa

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 01/11/2025

54 years of The Body Politic! Did you know 135 issues were published and The ArQuives collection holds the complete run of the newspaper?

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 29/10/2025

Thrilled to share a new digital exhibition No Bad Blood: A History of 2SLGBTQIA+ Blood and Plasma Donations in Canada digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhi…

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 27/10/2025

We're excited to announce the launch of Community Ties: Our Future Together, a digital exhibition created with support from Women and Gender Equality Canada. digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhi…

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 24/10/2025

Free online workshops for high school educators across Canada! 🎓 Discover how to use rich primary materials from The ArQuives to bring 2SLGBTQIA+ histories into your lessons, discussions, and assignments. Register: arquives.ca/activating-queer-histor…

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 22/10/2025

In celebration of the recent release of the first print collection of Gendertrash from Hell, this workshop will focus on the history of Mirha-Soleil Ross’ zine. Participants will also learn how to create and reproduce their very own zines! arquives.ca/event/zine-workshop-nov…

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 20/10/2025

For Asexual Awareness Week, The ArQuives invites you to browse digitized zines! ow.ly/CeGN50X9lmi Zines: F-ACE-ing Silence, Issue 3, edited by "Omnes et Nihil" (2015). "Mage," Asexual Feminism (2010). Asexuality: Coming to Terms, edited by Ennis and Kelly, Ace Toronto (2014).

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 13/10/2025

Our house is open for tours next month! 🏠 Tue, Nov, 2025 | 6:00PM arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-hous… Sun, Nov 16, 2025 | 1:00PM arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-hous… Registration required. PWYC. The ArQuives is a masked space.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 08/10/2025

Filmmaker Michelle Mohabeer’s powerful works reclaim space and challenge dominant narratives for queer, feminist, and diasporic voices in Canadian film history. Trace her groundbreaking journey featuring rare gems from our AV collection. ow.ly/71Ih50X6tti Image: michellemohabeer.com

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 03/10/2025

Our new digital exhibit “Maggie's: 4 Decades of Sex Worker Activism in Toronto” discusses the history of Maggie's Toronto Sex Worker Action Project, a local activist group and registered charity with a 40-year presence in Toronto. digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhi…

Maggie's: 40 years of sex worker activism in Toronto Digital Exhibition

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 26/07/2025

The ArQuives is conducting a national survey to better understand the diverse lived experiences of queer and trans people across the country! English: form.jotform.com/250896546702... French: form.jotform.com/250896203847... #KeepingOurStoriesAlive #2SLGBTQIA #Canada

The ArQuives wants to learn more about you and how we can help support 2SLBGTQIA+ communities across Canada.

The ArQuives is conducting a national survey to better understand the diverse lived experiences of queer and trans people across the country. By sharing your story, you're helping preserve our histories, shape future programming, and ensure that our communities are represented with integrity and care.

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 30/06/2025

We all have a story. The ArQuives is committed to making 2SLGBTQIA+ history accessible to everyone. ✨ You Can Make an Impact Today, by Becoming a Guardian of The ArQuives! ✨ This summer, we have swag up for grabs to all NEW monthly donors! www.arquives.ca/foreveryqueerfuture

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 02/05/2025

Please join us for the opening reception of Of Kin and Other Impossible Homes May 29, 2025, 6-8pm, The ArQuives Open to the public: Fridays 4pm – 8pm Saturdays 11am – 3pm Sundays 11am – 3pm Exhibitions runs until July 11, 2025 arquives.ca/event/of-kin-and-other-impossible-homes

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The ArQuives @arquives.ca · 22/04/2025

The ArQuives is conducting a national survey to better understand the diverse lived experiences of queer and trans people across the country! EN: form.jotform.com/250896546702... FR: form.jotform.com/250896203847... #KeepingOurStoriesAlive #2SLGBTQIA #Canada

Purple to blue gradient background with the text: We want to hear from you! The ArQuives wants to learn more about you and how we can help support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada. QR code links to: https://form.jotform.com/250896546702061

Fond dégradé de violet à bleu avec le texte : Nous voulons vous entendre ! Les ArQuives veulent en savoir plus sur vous et sur la façon dont nous pouvons aider à soutenir les communautés 2SLGBTQIA+ à travers le Canada. Le code QR renvoie à: https://form.jotform.com/250896203847263

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