The ArQuives
@arquives.ca
Canada’s largest independent 2SLGBTQIA+ archives
Telling your stories to help preserve history 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
www.arquives.ca
https://linktr.ee/ArQuives
Telling your stories to help preserve history 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
www.arquives.ca
https://linktr.ee/ArQuives
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.
https://ow.ly/4kNZ50Y3Pb4
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.
https://ow.ly/4kNZ50Y3Pb4
January 26, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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.
https://ow.ly/4kNZ50Y3Pb4
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.
https://ow.ly/4kNZ50Y3Pb4
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 🌈
https://ow.ly/vrrg50Y0npJ
https://ow.ly/vrrg50Y0npJ
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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 🌈
https://ow.ly/vrrg50Y0npJ
https://ow.ly/vrrg50Y0npJ
“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.
https://ow.ly/AKy050XY8PH
Original photo by Norman Taylor, illustration by Mathias Ball.
David K. Seitz shares a reflection on his continued journey uncovering the life and impact of artist–activist Pei-Hsien Lim.
https://ow.ly/AKy050XY8PH
Original photo by Norman Taylor, illustration by Mathias Ball.
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
“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.
https://ow.ly/AKy050XY8PH
Original photo by Norman Taylor, illustration by Mathias Ball.
David K. Seitz shares a reflection on his continued journey uncovering the life and impact of artist–activist Pei-Hsien Lim.
https://ow.ly/AKy050XY8PH
Original photo by Norman Taylor, illustration by Mathias Ball.
Thursday, January 22: Join us for our next queer trivia night at Church St. Garage, Toronto! First question at 6.30pm.
https://arquives.ca/event/queer-trivia-night-the-year-in-queer/
https://arquives.ca/event/queer-trivia-night-the-year-in-queer/
Queer Trivia Night - The Year in Queer – The ArQuives
Join us for our next queer trivia night at Glad Day Bookshop! First question at 7pm. Come early to ensure you get a seat!
arquives.ca
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 22: Join us for our next queer trivia night at Church St. Garage, Toronto! First question at 6.30pm.
https://arquives.ca/event/queer-trivia-night-the-year-in-queer/
https://arquives.ca/event/queer-trivia-night-the-year-in-queer/
Join us in 2026 for tours of The ArQuives house! 🏠
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | 6:00PM
https://ow.ly/qem750XKvNG
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00PM
https://ow.ly/Tycj50XKvNH
Please note that The ArQuives is a masked space.
More information on finding and accessing our building: https://ow.ly/RBQA50XKvNI
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | 6:00PM
https://ow.ly/qem750XKvNG
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00PM
https://ow.ly/Tycj50XKvNH
Please note that The ArQuives is a masked space.
More information on finding and accessing our building: https://ow.ly/RBQA50XKvNI
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us in 2026 for tours of The ArQuives house! 🏠
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | 6:00PM
https://ow.ly/qem750XKvNG
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00PM
https://ow.ly/Tycj50XKvNH
Please note that The ArQuives is a masked space.
More information on finding and accessing our building: https://ow.ly/RBQA50XKvNI
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | 6:00PM
https://ow.ly/qem750XKvNG
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00PM
https://ow.ly/Tycj50XKvNH
Please note that The ArQuives is a masked space.
More information on finding and accessing our building: https://ow.ly/RBQA50XKvNI
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!
Visit collections.arquives.ca to search our archives, newspaper index, vertical files, library catalogue, art, and artifacts!
December 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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!
Visit collections.arquives.ca to search our archives, newspaper index, vertical files, library catalogue, art, and artifacts!
Call for Proposals / Appel à propositions
Deadline: 15 January, 2026 / Date limite: 15 janvier 2026
EN: https://ow.ly/W5Bj50XKtgB
FR: https://ow.ly/QHoa50XKtgC
Deadline: 15 January, 2026 / Date limite: 15 janvier 2026
EN: https://ow.ly/W5Bj50XKtgB
FR: https://ow.ly/QHoa50XKtgC
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Call for Proposals / Appel à propositions
Deadline: 15 January, 2026 / Date limite: 15 janvier 2026
EN: https://ow.ly/W5Bj50XKtgB
FR: https://ow.ly/QHoa50XKtgC
Deadline: 15 January, 2026 / Date limite: 15 janvier 2026
EN: https://ow.ly/W5Bj50XKtgB
FR: https://ow.ly/QHoa50XKtgC
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
Deadline for submissions: February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
www.arquives.ca/call-for-board-members-2026
December 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
Deadline for submissions: February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
www.arquives.ca/call-for-board-members-2026
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: https://arquives.ca/2026-research-fellowship/
More info: https://arquives.ca/2026-research-fellowship/
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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: https://arquives.ca/2026-research-fellowship/
More info: https://arquives.ca/2026-research-fellowship/
The ArQuives is thrilled to announce that nominations are open for new inductees to our National Portrait Collection. We invite submissions for individuals whose work, art, activism, or leadership has made a meaningful impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across the country.
arquives.ca/npc-2026-cal...
arquives.ca/npc-2026-cal...
National Portrait Collection Opens Call for Nominations - The ArQuives
The ArQuives is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for new inductees to our National Portrait Collection (NPC). We invite submissions for individuals whose work, art, activism, or lead...
arquives.ca
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The ArQuives is thrilled to announce that nominations are open for new inductees to our National Portrait Collection. We invite submissions for individuals whose work, art, activism, or leadership has made a meaningful impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across the country.
arquives.ca/npc-2026-cal...
arquives.ca/npc-2026-cal...
We're almost 1/5 towards our goal of raising money this #GivingTuesday! Consider giving the gift of present 🎁 arquives.ca/donate
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We're almost 1/5 towards our goal of raising money this #GivingTuesday! Consider giving the gift of present 🎁 arquives.ca/donate
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.
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.
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
To donate to The ArQuives, visit arquives.ca/donate
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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
To donate to The ArQuives, visit arquives.ca/donate
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.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
https://ow.ly/8VTz50Xt5vo
https://ow.ly/X0Zw50Xt5vn
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https://ow.ly/8VTz50Xt5vo
https://ow.ly/X0Zw50Xt5vn
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: https://ow.ly/Xx2s50Xt4VG
Read insights from artist Walter Segers and reference archivist Daniel Payne: https://ow.ly/Xx2s50Xt4VG
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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: https://ow.ly/Xx2s50Xt4VG
Read insights from artist Walter Segers and reference archivist Daniel Payne: https://ow.ly/Xx2s50Xt4VG
Celebrate Trans Awareness Week with The ArQuives Digital Exhibitions. Free all year around 💻 💡
Genderqueer in Canada: https://ow.ly/ANaC50XoVs9
Gender Review: https://ow.ly/Njzl50XoVsb
Gendertrash: https://ow.ly/H4gi50XoVs8
Rupert Raj and Trans Activism: https://ow.ly/WIWY50XoVsa
Genderqueer in Canada: https://ow.ly/ANaC50XoVs9
Gender Review: https://ow.ly/Njzl50XoVsb
Gendertrash: https://ow.ly/H4gi50XoVs8
Rupert Raj and Trans Activism: https://ow.ly/WIWY50XoVsa
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Celebrate Trans Awareness Week with The ArQuives Digital Exhibitions. Free all year around 💻 💡
Genderqueer in Canada: https://ow.ly/ANaC50XoVs9
Gender Review: https://ow.ly/Njzl50XoVsb
Gendertrash: https://ow.ly/H4gi50XoVs8
Rupert Raj and Trans Activism: https://ow.ly/WIWY50XoVsa
Genderqueer in Canada: https://ow.ly/ANaC50XoVs9
Gender Review: https://ow.ly/Njzl50XoVsb
Gendertrash: https://ow.ly/H4gi50XoVs8
Rupert Raj and Trans Activism: https://ow.ly/WIWY50XoVsa
We're hiring a Digital Archivist. You'll be responsible for leading our CLIR digitization project, including creating digital surrogates from select fonds, and arranging and describing digitization and born-digital collections.
More info/apply: https://arquives.ca/job-posting-clir-digital-archivist
More info/apply: https://arquives.ca/job-posting-clir-digital-archivist
Job Posting: CLIR Project Digital Archivist – The ArQuives
Located in Toronto, Ontario, The ArQuives is one of the largest 2SLGBTQIA+ archives in the [...]
arquives.ca
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We're hiring a Digital Archivist. You'll be responsible for leading our CLIR digitization project, including creating digital surrogates from select fonds, and arranging and describing digitization and born-digital collections.
More info/apply: https://arquives.ca/job-posting-clir-digital-archivist
More info/apply: https://arquives.ca/job-posting-clir-digital-archivist
Queer Britain | November 24 | The ArQuives
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.
Registration required: https://arquives.ca/event/queer-britain-culture-community-and-creativity/
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.
Registration required: https://arquives.ca/event/queer-britain-culture-community-and-creativity/
Queer Britain: Culture, Community, and Creativity – The ArQuives
Join Emily Garside, queer author and tutor at London’s Bishopsgate Institute, for a journey through [...]
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Queer Britain | November 24 | The ArQuives
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.
Registration required: https://arquives.ca/event/queer-britain-culture-community-and-creativity/
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.
Registration required: https://arquives.ca/event/queer-britain-culture-community-and-creativity/
54 years of The Body Politic! Did you know 135 issues were published and The ArQuives collection holds the complete run of the newspaper?
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
54 years of The Body Politic! Did you know 135 issues were published and The ArQuives collection holds the complete run of the newspaper?
Thrilled to share a new digital exhibition
No Bad Blood: A History of 2SLGBTQIA+ Blood and Plasma Donations in Canada
https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhibits/show/no-bad-blood-a-history-of-lgbt
No Bad Blood: A History of 2SLGBTQIA+ Blood and Plasma Donations in Canada
https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhibits/show/no-bad-blood-a-history-of-lgbt
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thrilled to share a new digital exhibition
No Bad Blood: A History of 2SLGBTQIA+ Blood and Plasma Donations in Canada
https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhibits/show/no-bad-blood-a-history-of-lgbt
No Bad Blood: A History of 2SLGBTQIA+ Blood and Plasma Donations in Canada
https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhibits/show/no-bad-blood-a-history-of-lgbt
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. https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhibits/show/community-ties/introduction
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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. https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/exhibits/show/community-ties/introduction
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: https://arquives.ca/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-with-the-arquives/
Discover how to use rich primary materials from The ArQuives to bring 2SLGBTQIA+ histories into your lessons, discussions, and assignments.
Register: https://arquives.ca/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-with-the-arquives/
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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: https://arquives.ca/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-with-the-arquives/
Discover how to use rich primary materials from The ArQuives to bring 2SLGBTQIA+ histories into your lessons, discussions, and assignments.
Register: https://arquives.ca/activating-queer-history-in-the-classroom-with-the-arquives/
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!
https://arquives.ca/event/zine-workshop-november-2025/
https://arquives.ca/event/zine-workshop-november-2025/
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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!
https://arquives.ca/event/zine-workshop-november-2025/
https://arquives.ca/event/zine-workshop-november-2025/
For Asexual Awareness Week, The ArQuives invites you to browse digitized zines!
https://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).
https://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).
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
For Asexual Awareness Week, The ArQuives invites you to browse digitized zines!
https://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).
https://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).
Our house is open for tours next month! 🏠
Tue, Nov, 2025 | 6:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-11-2025/
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 | 1:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-16-2025/
Registration required. PWYC. The ArQuives is a masked space.
Tue, Nov, 2025 | 6:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-11-2025/
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 | 1:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-16-2025/
Registration required. PWYC. The ArQuives is a masked space.
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our house is open for tours next month! 🏠
Tue, Nov, 2025 | 6:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-11-2025/
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 | 1:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-16-2025/
Registration required. PWYC. The ArQuives is a masked space.
Tue, Nov, 2025 | 6:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-11-2025/
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 | 1:00PM
https://arquives.ca/event/the-arquives-house-tour-november-16-2025/
Registration required. PWYC. The ArQuives is a masked space.