Welcome to the Queen's University Association for Queer Employee's (QUAQE) Employee Resource Group (ERG).
QUAQE's purpose is to:
- Supply information and resources for Two-spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (2SLGBTQ+) employees of Queen’s at varying career and queer stages (new employees, newly queer/coming out employees, long-term employees, past employees).
- Developing a community from which to organize and advocate.
- Building a robust social and supportive community for Queer Employees at Queen’s which will act as a recruitment and retention strategy.
- Partnering with other ERG’s through mentorship activities for career advancement, networking, and community supports (recognizing our intersectionality as employees).
- Provide professional development support to 2SLGTBQ+ employees through guest speakers, networking, and skills.
We will be adding more information soon, so please check back!
In the summer of 2025, the Matariki Network announced Queen’s University would be the recipient of several of its Engagement Grants. One of which, ‘Stories of Belonging and Social Connection: A Micro-video Series Introducing Employee Resource Groups,’ was recently launched and features a series of videos spotlighting the university’s Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and how they connect to the broader themes of belonging, social connection, inclusion, and employee wellbeing at Queen’s. The video project, shot and edited by Queen’s students, was in conjunction with partners from the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa).
Video production supported by Queen’s Film and Media student contributors Ataa Amoah-Bediako, Sophie Gill, Claire Judice, Elliot Norman, and Cherry Zhang.
WATCH VIDEO: Queen’s University Association for Queer EmployeesHow to Join:
If you are an employee at Queen's University and a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, you should join QUAQE through its MS Teams. The best way to facilitate this is to email quaqe@queensu.ca to request access.
