Registration is open for Faculty Learning Community: Advancing Equity in the Classroom.
Sessions begin January 2027.
Queer History Month aims to raise awareness, advance education, and increase visibility of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities by recognizing their history and contributions, building bridges, and bringing together McGill students, staff, faculty, and alumni and community members within and beyond Montréal.
Scroll through this page to see all the events on offer from the Equity team at McGill. If you see an event that interests you, click the "register" to learn more and reserve your spot!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Two-Spirit, Trans, and Nonbinary in Academia
Panelists: Dr. Jae Ford; Raiya Taha Thomure; Hazel Ali Zaman-Gonzalez Ph.D | Moderator: Craig Sky
This virtual panel discussion brings together Two-Spirit, trans, and nonbinary panelists from Turtle Island (North America) to discuss their experiences in academia and share successes and strategies. This is a closed event, open only to students, staff, faculty, and the wider public who self-identify as Two-Spirit, trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, agender, and/or other gender-nonconforming identities.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Opening Ceremony and Keynote
Keynote by Dr. James A. Makokis
A proud Cree, Two-Spirit physician from the Saddle Lake First Nation in Northern Alberta, Dr. Makokis is a leading figure in North American healthcare, renowned for pioneering one of the most progressive family medical clinics committed to serving both the 2S/LGBTQIA+ and First Nation peoples across Canada.
Thursday, October 24, 2025
Return of the Rainbow
McGill's Homecoming for current and past 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty
Since 2001, this annual celebration has offered an opportunity for queer members of the McGill community to share and hear meaningful stories of intergenerational queerness at McGill over cocktails.