Proposals are invited for an upcoming Queer and Trans history and archives conference to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 15-17, 2026. Scholars, activists, archivists, educators and community members working on Queer or Trans history in Canada are encouraged to apply.
The conference will explore how 2SLGBTQIA+ archives contribute to a broader understanding of Canadian history. Through public events and workshops, it will also help bridge gaps between academia, activism, and communities amid increased threats to our communities. Submissions in both French and English are encouraged.
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2026
We especially encourage approaches that take into consideration the diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities or trouble our understanding of archival methods, history, or nationalism. Papers by and from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, Black, people of colour, Acadian, veterans, or persons with disabilities are especially welcome. Proposals are also welcome from students, new graduates, academics, emerging scholars, or those associated with underrepresented institutions or collections, and grassroots historians and curators. 2SLGBTQIA+ community members outside of academia or the heritage sector are strongly encouraged to submit.
The conference planning committee is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming conference that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. If you require any accommodation to participate in this call for papers, please contact qhistories2026@gmail.com. There will also be a virtual Q&A session on January 7, 2026 (6pm AST; please email for an invitation) to guide anyone unfamiliar with submitting a proposal through this process. Conference registration will open at the end of January 2026.
More information available at:
https://arquives.ca/call-for-proposals-from-marginalization-to-visibility/