We’re building a usable past for LGBTQ+ people today.
What We Do
Founded in 2014 by Professor Elspeth Brown at the University of Toronto, the Collaboratory is a public and digital humanities initiative.
A curated look at our collaborative research initiatives.
Documenting drag king cultures across Canada and the United States through performance, embodiment, and community memory.
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Preserving the rise, culture, and legacy of Toronto’s preeminent queer women’s and trans bathhouse.
Learn MoreReflections on LGBTQ2+ public and digital history, creative interventions, and the people who make them happen. Catch-up on latest news, explore special series, or dive into our full archive.
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