Keeping Our Stories Alive: Processing LGBTQ2S Histories with Jeffrey Canton (In-Person)

This course is presented in partnership with The ArQuives. The ArQuives is Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives, formerly known as the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, is a Canadian non-profit organization, founded in 1973 as the Canadian Gay Liberation Movement Archives. The ArQuives is located at 34 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1N1. 

This course is being presented in person at The ArQuives during the following dates and times. 

Friday, August 18 (6 pm- 10 pm)
Saturday, August 19 (10 am-4 pm)
Sunday, August 20 (12 pm- 5 pm)

Preserving personal stories of unique experiences of being LGBTQ2S is one of the most important ways that we can contribute to the history of the Queer community in Canada. This course offers participants techniques to take a memory or anecdote about their experience as LGBTQ2S and craft it into a polished performance piece. Participants will learn how to shape and enhance their story and give it the power it deserves as a contribution to our history as LGBTQ2S. Participants will be encouraged to donate their stories to The ArQuives as well as participate in a final concert where participants will share with their guests.

About Jeffrey Canton

Jeffrey Canton, a storyteller of traditional and personal tales for over three decades, identifies as LGBTQ and much of his work focuses on his intersectional identity. He is a core member of Queers in Your Ears, Toronto's oldest LGBTQ2S storytelling collective. Jeffrey has trained at the Toronto Biennial of Art in conflict resolution, anti-oppression and anti-racism, and uses this training to create a safe space for all participants.

The last day to register for this class is Monday, August 14th at 5 pm.