Myseum of Toronto and The ArQuives invite you to join us for a roundtable discussion about trans activism in Toronto between the 60s + 90s.

This inter-generational panel of experts, community members and activists will explore the history of community, resistance, and care under extreme circumstances.

This roundtable will explore the implications and impact of communities whose members have to act as their own advocates in the face of violence, oppression, and adversity.

This roundtable discussion is an associated with the ActiVisions exhibition within Mysuem’s Intersections Festival, a free city-wide festival running April 15th to 30th.

More about ActiVisions

In this one-of-a-kind exhibition, The ArQuives opens their doors for the public to experience their extensive Trans Collections. Curated by Tobaron Waxman, this exhibition explores a selection of trans histories of resilience in Toronto from the 1950s to the 1990s

Waxman offers a unique lens into Toronto’s trans community histories, focusing on the fight for access to trans-aware health care, language, imagery, and mutual aid. The ArQuives Trans Collections collects memories, art, and documents to share histories of community activism and trans triumphs under extreme circumstances.

The ArQuives’ Trans Collection is a resource and catalyst for those who strive for a future world where LGBTQ2+ people are accepted, valued, and celebrated.