Working on another art heist video for the CBC, which has been turning up very little. But a personal connection was able to share a finding aid that included this little piece. Truly cannot express the joy I feel at reading that.

Reminded of the time I was working in Nova Scotia and shocked some British colleagues by telling them that it was -40c. Anyways, here's a glimpse at how much snow we've been getting today. Not even close to relenting.

Wrote a thing.

Discovered that the iconic but oft forgotten Canadian sketch parody show History Bites did an episode on Chevalier D'eon. I just know that I'll end up cringing through most of it, especially since it is titled "The Duelling Transvestite" 😬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtBr...

Alex Pretti, a 37-year old nurse, was just murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. We must organize and build solidarity across borders to #AbolishICE. First up - BC billionaire Jim Pattison owns a US warehouse that will soon be turned into an ICE processing facility. Tell Eby to shut down the deal. #bcpoli

I've been watching what's happening in Minneapolis and I don't know what to say. Two American citizens killed by ICE in three weeks. Countless more who are not citizens. People afraid to leave their homes. For those of us not living in Minnesota, are some things we can actually do:

In case you missed it, I wrote about the first legal gay marriage last week! It is a fascinating story that is worth sharing!

NEW! For today's Saturday Star, I wrote an opinion piece on the value of historical plaques that commemorate events such as the story of Conrad the Raccoon - they are good community investments for so many reasons! #TOHistory #history www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Signs about the history of slavery in the U.S. and the 9 people George Washington enslaved are being removed right now at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, across from Independence Hall, months after the Trump administration threatend to do so. How far we have not come in 250 years.

In case you missed it, I wrote about the first legal gay marriage last week! It is a fascinating story that is worth sharing!

museums are cool because the people who work there are like look at this neat thing and you're like wow that is neat and you just do it over and over again until it is time to go

I cited this when my workplace was denying my partner insurance because the policy excluded same-sex couples. This helped bring much more change than it gets credit for.

Today marks 25 years since North America's first legal gay marriage! On this day, Reverend Brent Hawkes of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto got around the legal definition of marriage to officially marry two gay couples. I wrote about the story on my website.

This is a great account of the fuller story behind today's #TodayInQueerHistory post :)

This is a great article about effective activism:

Today marks 25 years since North America's first legal gay marriage! On this day, Reverend Brent Hawkes of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto got around the legal definition of marriage to officially marry two gay couples. I wrote about the story on my website.

Was doing some research at the Art Gallery of Ontario today and came across these drawings by Paraskeva Clark in 1941 for New World Illustrated. They wonderfully lampoon Toronto the Good.

Was doing some research at the Art Gallery of Ontario today and came across these drawings by Paraskeva Clark in 1941 for New World Illustrated. They wonderfully lampoon Toronto the Good.

Twenty-five years after the Vancouver bookstore’s win against Canada Customs, the struggle for the freedom to read isn’t over

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Wow, there went 365 days of sharing queer history a day at a time! I discovered that you lot LOVE hearing about Lesbian Activists, trans trailblazers and the quiet philanthropy of beloved pop icons. Here's the whole year in 60 seconds.

I saw two vintage queer pins show up on Facebook marketplace the other night and had to snatch them up immediately. One cross city trip and a toonie later, they are mine!

I saw two vintage queer pins show up on Facebook marketplace the other night and had to snatch them up immediately. One cross city trip and a toonie later, they are mine!

People without History are Dust. Drawing on extensive archival research, this groundbreaking book uncovers the overlooked stories of Queer Jews in the Holocaust, deepening our understanding of identity, survival, and memory. Read more: bit.ly/483yOtz #QueerStudies @ankahajkova.bsky.social

I've had a fun morning of multiple Canadian queer history rabbit holes. Here's some photos I loved, taken by Charlie Dobie, representing Gay Pride and Gay Wrath in 1983 and 81 respectively.

I've had a fun morning of multiple Canadian queer history rabbit holes. Here's some photos I loved, taken by Charlie Dobie, representing Gay Pride and Gay Wrath in 1983 and 81 respectively.

It is a real shame that the Canadian Encyclopedia does not include the story behind Ontario's gay marriage legislation. In Dec 2000, the MCCT publicly read the banns, an obscure but legal form of marriage. Since there were no objections, they married two couples in January.

Love to see the Sedgwick County Zoo putting out a good explainer on why GenAI slop videos of animals are a problem & how to identify them! It’s succinct, easy to read, and doesn’t shame people for not knowing better. A+ useful link to share with family and friends. scz.org/blog/the-rea...

I've kept updating this list which is at 650+ titles now. There's been so much cultural production by trans and gender diverse individuals and it gets so little recognition beyond the time of its release.

New video! Today, I am discussing the pros and cons of free #museum admission. Let me know what you think in the comments! youtu.be/crX05RyPK6w?...

Time Magazine quoting a @thebeaverton.com article about the US shooting a "patriot missile" at Parliament Hill like it's something Pete Hoekstra actually said might be my favourite moment of the week. Congrats, @ianmmacintyre.bsky.social, you very serious reporter! www.cbc.ca/news/world/b...

I posted about going on a museum studies field trip on a transgender subreddit and someone asked how museums were about trans issues. I didn't have an answer but I wanted to find out, so I started researching it.

This Trans Day Of Remembrance, I’m happy that I’m still here despite it all and sad for my siblings who didn’t make it this far

Made it to the front page of CBC!! www.cbc.ca/arts/skyligh...

good creative ideas are always infuriating because they inevitably mean more work

Check out this video I made in collaboration with CBC Arts! 🎨 If you like it, please leave a comment sharing your thoughts as I would not only love to hear from you, but if CBC sees the engagement, they will consider working with me again!! youtu.be/ePxc1VjEXXM?...

Beyond excited to share this video I worked on with @christeah.bsky.social and the CBC! The Skylight Caper is the largest art heist in Canadian history, and yet it is not well known. Learn why by following the link below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePxc...

So incredibly grateful that I got to attend the book launch for the new edition of Gendertrash from Hell. The energy fills me with so much emotion that it is difficult to put into words. Excited to finally read Gendertrash as well, now that I have a physical copy! A read is long overdue.

Beyond excited to share this video I worked on with @christeah.bsky.social and the CBC! The Skylight Caper is the largest art heist in Canadian history, and yet it is not well known. Learn why by following the link below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePxc...

Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry

The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast' 10/10 response, no notes

Another article I wrote for Defining Moments Canada is online! I was commissioned to write about the history of the ArQuives, Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives, through its various offices across Toronto. Really proud of this piece; I like to think of it as a pseudo-exhibition! Please check it out!

How can museums stand in solidarity with their local transgender communities? “I think the biggest thing is opening their doors to us,” said trans activist Arlo West. “When museums stand up and say, ‘We support trans people,’ it sends a powerful message.” www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...

Another article I wrote for Defining Moments Canada is online! I was commissioned to write about the history of the ArQuives, Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives, through its various offices across Toronto. Really proud of this piece; I like to think of it as a pseudo-exhibition! Please check it out!

I love buying used books because it often means I'll get a small inscription from the previous owner. Like a thread connecting queer communities across time.

Happy Anita Bryant Humiliation Day

It is the last few days to submit for our special issue on Trans Museology! Deadline is midnight on October 15th. Be sure to get your abstracts to us and be part of this exciting journal issue!

It is the last few days to submit for our special issue on Trans Museology! Deadline is midnight on October 15th. Be sure to get your abstracts to us and be part of this exciting journal issue!

Useful tip for all the Canadians with student loans! Did you know that you can make your student loans interest free?

When you go to a wedding next to a railway museum, you are obligated to get some photos on the trains.