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The Yellow House team is committed to creating comfortable and accountable spaces for students who identify as Queer, and/or Trans, and/or Black, and/or Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (QTBIPoC) to feel safe, to create community, to feel empowered, to celebrate their identity and to flourish. We seek to engage QTBIPoC students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist and colonial ideologies and practices. | |
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A little about the Yellow House Newsletter
Welcome to the Yellow House Student Centre for Equity and Inclusion Newsletter! My name is Tianna Edwards and I am the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Coordinator at Yellow House, I also curate this special newsletter. I started my career in journalism and I am really passionate about storytelling as well as archival practices - especially when it comes to queer and racialized folks. I want students to feel seen and heard! The purpose of the newsletter is to build sentiments of belonging, validate lived experiences and celebrate all of the wonderful students, programs and events associated with the Yellow House and also make sure that folks know what is coming up so they don't miss any opportunities to participate! Enjoy scrolling through this joyful update from the Yellow House Team, artwork by student staff Neza Mugabe and Kizzie Johnson.
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Throwback: Orientation and Welcome | |
Yellow House Welcome: We had our welcome on the lawn to kick off the school year with snacks curated by the QTBIPoC grocery list - they were a hit! We loved meeting you all. A big thank you to those who stopped in and contributed to the back drop for the portrait for the Black Welcome. | Black Welcome: Our second annual Black Welcome featured delicious food by Jerkebago, music by DJ Zari and portrait sessions with photographer King-David (@kingdavid.oa). A big thank you to all who dropped in and grabbed a bite and took a pic! | |
We were proud to offer the Queer Walking Tours that allowed folks to read and view archival images that highlight 2SLGBTQ+ relevant historic spaces, and important spaces today. Walking Tours have wrapped but there is still an opportunity to learn about Queer histories on campus! Did you know? 51 Bader Lane was once named The Grey House, and it housed many of Queen’s student clubs. The student clubs were not only connected by sharing the house, but they were also connected by their mandate to help and empower marginalized students. One of the main clubs was the Queens Homophile Association (QHA)- the first Queer student club at Queens! Check out the Queer Walking Tours booklet. Have something you'd like to add? Please email yellowhouse@queensu.ca. | |
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Next Up! Check out the programs and events coming up in November
and December
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Roots and Recipes: Shakshuka Nov 21-22
Shakshuka has a contested history, but it is commonly believed that the dish originated in Tunisia and bordering regions of Algeria and Libya. The word Shakshuka comes from the Tamazight word shak-shak, which translates to all mixed up. The Tamazight language was spoked by the Amazigh people, residing in the Amazigh triangle, which consists of eastern Algeria, southern Tunisia, and northwestern Libya. You can make your own Shakshuka at home with our meal kit! Register here and pick up on Nov 21 or 22. Learn more about Roots and Recipes programming.
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Blacklight with Professor Dr. Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin, Nov 20 @ 6:30
Are you considering graduate school? Are you in the middle of grad school applications and feel overwhelmed? This session is for you! Dr. Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin will be at our Rideau location, 207 Stuart - third floor on November 20 @ 6:30 to casually discuss applications, bursaries, scholarships. Come with questions! Stay for food. This event is in collaboration with the Queen's Black Academic Society and will be catered by Ella's Cuisine, Nigerian bites. Learn more on events like this at the Black @ Queen's web page.
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Applications for Gender Diverse Wellness Retreat Open late November
Yellow House and Student Wellness Services second annual Gender Diverse Wellness Retreat will be held from April 25th-27th this year at Elbow Lake. Designed and facilitated by gender diverse staff, students, and community the retreat will involve activities such as canoeing, meditation, song circles, hikes, art activities, and more- all designed to create space to connect, reflect, and celebrate gender diversity. Applications open late November. Follow us on Instagram for updates, and email kel.martin@queensu.ca with any questions.
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Rhythm Cycle Round 2! November 30
This is a great opportunity to get off of campus and in the community. Meet at our Rideau location at 11:15 if you'd like free transportation to local Black-owned business, Pedal Works Cafe and Studio. Expect a 45 minute spin class followed by a latte or smoothie on us! Register here.
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On the House: BIPoC Fashion Walk, Nov 26,
5-8pm
BIPoC students are invited to get your nails and make up done free of charge, and model an outfit of your own or choose an item from the community closet. On the House is a free community closet open to any students who are BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Learn more!
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Queering Barbie, Nov 29 3:30-5:30
Open to 2sLGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty and invited guests. Join us at the Rideau Building, 207 Stuart street, third floor, as we craft with dolls and learn about queer and trans doll history from Susan K, and modify rescued thrifted dolls!
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Program spotlight: Brand new program, Black @ Queen's | |
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence (GLAAD, 2022). During this time gender diverse community and allies gather together to recognize those lost through a vigil. Gender diverse students and invited loved ones are welcome to join us on Nov 20th for a pre-vigil gathering at 140 Stuart Street from 4-5:30pm. Optional join your peers in travelling to and attending the community TDOR vigil hosted by EQuIP and TransFamily Kingston at City Hall Market Square Amphitheatre from 6-7:30pm. | | | |
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Creativity Corner: Alyssa Vernon of
Queer Collage Collective
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Illustration by Neza Mugabe
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Meet Anne Fu
Anne Fu is a 4th year Health Science student involved in many advocacy initiatives on campus - Anne has served as the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Outreach & Operations Student Lead at the Student Experience Office, the co-chair of the Education on Queer Issues Project and currently as the Commissioner of Environmental Sustainability at the AMS. Learn what makes Anne passionate about what they do, their advice to students wanting to get more involved and what they hope to see change about university culture. Check out our Instagram to learn more!
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