A Moment of Recognition — and What Comes Next at the Collab
One project honoured. Another just beginning. A snapshot of recognition, momentum, and what’s next at the Collaboratory.
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Project Incoming: The Drag Kings Oral History Project Begins
Drag kings have shaped queer history for decades, and the Drag Kings Oral History Project (DKOHP) is bringing their stories to light! Through interviews, ephemera, and community collaboration, we’re documenting performers, scenes, and legacies across Canada and the US.
We’re Hiring! Two New Work Study Positions at the Collaboratory
Passionate about queer and trans history? The Collaboratory has two new UofT work study positions — a Social Media Manager and an Oral History Research Assistant — ready for students who want to turn their skills into action.
Remembering the Sugar Shack: A Sneak Peek Q&A
Remembering the Sugar Shack offers a powerful look back at a radical, QTBIPOC-led bathhouse night that redefined Toronto’s queer pleasure politics in the early 2000s. Through intimate reflections from organizers and attendees, this Q&A unpacks how the Sugar Shack challenged white dominance in queer spaces and centered joy, consent, and erotic freedom. A teaser for the June 10 event, this post invites readers to remember—and imagine—what liberatory sex-positive space can look like today.
“histories ‘from below’”: A Conversation with Dr. Lucas Wilson
In this conversation with Dr. Lucas Wilson, a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga, we dive into his bold shift from Holocaust studies to queer history. Luke shares how his personal journey—from surviving conversion therapy at an evangelical university to embracing his queer identity—now fuels his groundbreaking research into white Christian nationalism and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities, offering a powerful voice against oppressive systems.
“Bisexual History is Queer History”: A Conversation with Gabryelle Iaconetti
Meet Gabryelle Iaconetti, a passionate historian dedicated to preserving the rich and often overlooked narratives of bisexual activism in Canada. From their journey into queer history during the pandemic to her doctoral research on bisexual support groups in smaller Ontario cities, Gabryelle's work reveals the powerful connection between bisexual history and queer history. Explore the unexpected joys of oral history and discover how tangible pieces of Toronto’s past have deepened her research.