The ArQuives

Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives. We keep our stories alive! #LGBTQ2 #LGBTHistory #TransHistory #QueerHistory

[The ArQuives @TheArQuives]

The ArQuives aspires to be a significant resource and catalyst for those who strive for a future world where LGBTQ2+ people are accepted, valued, and celebrated. Find us on other platforms and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with events: https://t.co/4voIPRdCqB

[Queer History Month Canada @2SQHMCan]

We asked the Executive Director of the @theArQuives - Raegan Swanson - how long she has been working at the archives.

The interview was filmed by Sophie Argyle.

@archivistsdotca

#arquives #LGBThistory #queerhistory #histsex #2SLGBTQIA #2SQHMCan #queerhistorymonth

[Queer History Month Canada @2SQHMCan]

Daniel Payne (he/him) - Reference Archivist from @TheArQuives tell us about the genesis of this Archive.
You can email Daniel at [email protected] for information about visiting The ArQuives’ collection for research.
#arquives #LGBThistory #queerhistory #histsex #2SQHMCan

[Cornell University Press @CornellPress]

Join PINK TRIANGLE LEGACIES author @wjnewsome to learn the history of the #LGBTQ2+ community’s original pride symbol.

Tues., Oct. 24th at 7 - 8 pm ET (Virtual) @TheArQuives

#QueerHistory #PinkTriangleLegacies

Registration: https://t.co/6jKfyNQq56

[Xtra @XtraMagazine]

"Still Brazen" launches tomorrow, with an in-person listening party at @TheArQuives in Toronto! @webspookie writes:

https://t.co/LGM9y7o3zJ

[Patrick Keilty @PatrickKeilty]

I am incredibly excited about this upcoming exhibit @TheArQuives "Len and Cub: A Queer History," featuring one of the oldest known surviving photographic records of a same-sex couple in the Maritimes. It's on display all of November! https://t.co/k3nWyCtt6L

[Archive/Counter-Archive @Counter_Archive]

Tune in Oct 12 at 7:00 PM EST for an online talk with Jordan King and Dallas Fellini hosted by @TheArQuives! This discussion will explore the process of navigating difficult language when curating from queer and trans archives.

Register for the event:
https://t.co/F0PFCwcpuJ

[LGBTQ Oral History Digital Collaboratory @LGBTQHistory]

Blog alert! This week, the Collab chats with Jordan King about her experience curating “ONSTAGE/OFFSTAGE” — a new exhibit opening this month @thearquives in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Check it out: https://t.co/sxdnCDhvOa #queerhistory #transhistory

[Archive/Counter-Archive @Counter_Archive]

Next week! ONSTAGE/OFFSTAGE
Sept 21 at 7PM @TheArQuives

Jordan King presents an exhibition that explores the ways stage performance in nightclubs, cabarets and drag venues offered opportunity for self-actualization for gender fluid, trans and gender non-binary individuals.

[Pride Toronto @PrideToronto]

“Jearld Moldenhauer spoke to https://t.co/4R9Eg3QSCD about CHAT [Community Homophile Association of Toronto] detailed the 1st pride week in 1972. "'As the group marched up University, defying the city, “unmarked police cars, with cameras [took] pictures...”— @TheArQuives

[Pride Toronto @PrideToronto]

The 1st Pride picnic in Toronto was held on August 1, 1971, at Hanlan’s Point. Organized by the Community Homophile Association of Toronto (CHAT) and Toronto Gay Action. The ad above, archived by @TheArQuives encouraged folks to bring “footballs or whatever else turns you on.”

[Hot Docs Cinema @HotDocsCinema]

In a conversation with @theluluwei and producer Jenn Mason moderated by @GabrielleZilkha, delve into how @C1Foundation has been the quiet force behind many modern pillars of Toronto queer life, including @The519, @InsideOutTO, @buddiesTO & @TheArQuives.

https://t.co/GVntDN4H3m

[Archive/Counter-Archive @Counter_Archive]

We're excited to share an upcoming exhibition by Artist in Residence at @TheArQuives, Jordan King, titled Onstage/Offstage!

For more details and tickets to the free exhibit opening and reception on September 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm: https://t.co/NBpGeaiYs2

[Jeffrey Canton @jeffrey_canton]

Aug 18-20, I’m giving an in-person course for @storytelling_TO w/@TheArQuives, Keeping Our Stories Alive. Participants will learn to shape a personal story & give it the power it deserves as a contribution to our history as LGBTQ2S
Register at: https://t.co/js2W8nEAok

[The ArQuives @TheArQuives]

Almerinda is a Portuguese lesbian film and video artist, Director of the documentary "Dykes in the Streets" (2019), and community advocate. Join Almerinda and become a supporter of The ArQuives! You can help us to keep sharing our stories!

Support here: https://t.co/qVt42DQEk7

[The ArQuives @TheArQuives]

Win the GRAND PRIZE in The ArQuives' Pride Giveaway!

A chance to WIN a Deluxe 50th Anniversary Swag Bag, including a hardcover copy of "Out North" - our gorgeous book about Canadian queer history!

To enter, share a Pride pic OR a few words about a favourite Pride memory...

[The ArQuives @TheArQuives]

Diane Kilby is a 2SLGBTQ+ Senator of the MNO-Grand River Métis Council and a proud supporter of The ArQuives. Thanks Diane!

Our goal is to raise $75K for our Pride campaign and we hope you'll support The ArQuives' work to share more queer stories! https://t.co/BVbYrRV3n5

[The ArQuives @TheArQuives]

Time for Round 2! Congratulations to last week's winner!

This week win an Enamel Pin to mark our 50th Anniversary, which you can sport on The ArQuives' 100% canvas tote! To enter, reply by telling us what makes you proud: "Something that makes me feel PROUD is... "

Good Luck!

[The ArQuives @TheArQuives]

John Greyson is a director/producer/writer, film and video artist, and activist. Thanks for your continued support, John! In the spirit of Pride Month, you can support The ArQuives' work to share more queer stories ! Follow link: https://t.co/b1wBt6MD8a