The ArQuives

@arquives.ca

365 Followers 1 Following

Canada’s largest independent 2SLGBTQIA+ archives Telling your stories to help preserve history 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ www.arquives.ca https://linktr.ee/ArQuives

Black carabiner with "ArQuives" branding, a book with badges and a tote bag that read "Keeping Our Stories Alive."
Yellow to green gradient background with the text: Community Ties: Our Future Together. The post advertises the community conversation taking place in Vancouver on Monday, 27 July from 6-8 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.
Yellow to green gradient background with the text: Community Ties: Our Future Together. The post advertises the community conversation taking place in Vancouver on Sunday, 26 July 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.
Yellow to green gradient background with the text: Community Ties: Our Future Together. The post advertises the community conversation taking place in Saskatoon on Saturday, 25 July 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.
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
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
Cover of AE: The Open Persuader by Auctor Ignotus, set against a colourful cosmic background promoting queer speculative fiction in The ArQuives collection.
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
Cover and inside page of the Trans Collections Guide, a research resource for exploring trans histories at The ArQuives.
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.
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
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.
The ArQuives Queer Trivia Night. Theme: Queer love. Thursday, February 26. 6:30pm. Church St. Garage, Toronto.
Illustration of a brick building with rainbow awnings. Join us on January 14 and 31 for house tours. Registration required. Visit arquives.ca
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.
Since 1973, The ArQuives have been the keepers of the stories we must never forget. From the We Demand march to the fight for marriage equality, and everything in between. We’ve been here to collect, recover and preserve the history of the queer and trans community that we know and love… but that work doesn’t happen without your support. This holiday season we need your gift, so we can help protect and document what matters most - your presents. Their past is our present. This holiday season, we’re asking for gifts to continue preserving our stories. To donate to The ArQuives, visit arquives.ca/donate
Maggie's: 40 years of sex worker activism in Toronto Digital Exhibition
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.
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
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in St. John’s on 27 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Signal Hill National Historic Site appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Halifax on 25 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Town Clock appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Fredericton on 23 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Fredericton City Hall appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Yellowknife on 13 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Aurora Village appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Whitehorse on 11 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Vancouver on 9 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Vancouver Lookout appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Edmonton on 8 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Art Gallery of Alberta appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Calgary on 6 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Calgary Tower appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Saskatoon on 4 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of Delta Hotels Bessborough appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Winnipeg on 2 March 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Montréal on 27 February 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of the Olympic Stadium appears at the bottom of the image.
A pink and orange gradient background with text that reads: We’re coming to your city! The ArQuives is hosting an intimate community conversation in Ottawa on 25 February 2025. To participate, please visit: arquives.ca/community-ties/. A line drawing of the Parliament Building appears at the bottom of the image.
Purple and blue background with text Community Ties: Our Future Together. The ArQuives is hosting community conversations to learn how we can better meet the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks across Canada. February and March 2025 we’re heading to Calgary, Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, St. John’s, Vancouver, Whitehorse, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife. To learn more, visit: arquives.ca/community-ties Line drawings of buildings in Canadian cities line the bottom of the image.
Asian people walking in a parade in one photo and a group of men smiling at the camera in another photo. A film strip can be seen on the right. Text reads Trans & Asian? and an arrow that points to more text that reads Be included in an exhibit at The ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives! Form open: February 3rd to March 7th.