Project description: Queer McGill has operated at McGill in various forms since the early 1970’s, and has played its own particular role in queer history. Being able to access and reflect on this aspect of our local queer history would be incredibly meaningful to present and future generations of queers and activists.

We would like a detailed history of Queer McGill, starting with how its predecessor organization Gay McGill came to be, and discussing the group’s changing role within the McGill, Montreal, Quebec, and Canadian contexts up until the present day. This document would be used both on the part of our organization and reproduced for public/academic use.

Final product: Written report in narrative style: academic research and citations are required, but should ideally be readable and accessible. Visual presentation tools such as timelines would also be appreciated.

Skills required: The student should have appropriate research skills and interest in/understanding of queer issues. English proficiency required, French proficiency preferred.

About the organization: Queer McGill (QM) is a non-profit organization under the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU) which promotes politically and socially the well-being of queer people and allies. QM provides resources to this end and provides spaces in which to speak safely about queer identity and other topics.

http://queermcgill.ca/en/index.php