Events & Services | Yellow House

Yellow House's events and services are designed for BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ students by BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ students and staff. We honour the intersectionality within equity-deserving communities and welcome students to engage with our programming with their many identities as their full selves.

Throughout the year we offer events and services for a variety of communities, sometimes creating space for students to connect across identities and lived experiences for a wide audience; other times we hold space for specific communities (e.g.: Black student spaces, trans and non-binary student spaces, and so on). Identity is complex, and thus these decisions are made with care alongside the community we are seeking to serve. We make clear in our promotions and programming calendar who the intended audience is and welcome any questions you may have if you are looking to connect with a specific community.

Interested in hosting or co-hosting an event at Yellow House? Reach out to yellowhouse@queensu.ca!

Orientation & Welcome

These events are designed to welcome students to Queen’s community, connect with resources, and build connections.
Highlights:
Pride Community Fair and Sign-Making in June
Information booths during September
Queer Walking Tours - ‘self guided’
Yellow House Welcome - September 18th 11am-3pm at Rideau
Black Welcome - September 25th 6pm-9pm

Affirming Care Initiatives

Wellness focused and tailored for BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ students- often guided by therapists, and counsellors.
Highlights:
Gender Splendor – gender diverse support group
Queer Scribbles – therapeutic creative writing group
Annual Gender Diverse Wellness Retreat (April)

Black at Queen's

A program series for Black students looking to build community and find a sense of belonging at Queen’s.
Highlights:
Black Welcome – event to kick off the school year
Black Light – mentorship, leadership, guidance sessions
Black Swims on Fridays, 4-6, at The Athletics and Recreation Centre
Afro Prism - Black Queer Hangouts sessions

Joy in the Community

This series focuses on joy and low-commitment social events - just show up and be yourself! Student-led and often paired with food, these events aim to connect and foster community, to celebrate and bring joy.
Highlights:
Culture Connect Market
Culture Connect Movement Day
Gender Diverse Song Circle
Roots and Recipes
Solidarity Swims
On The House: Free Community Closet

Supporting Student Activists

This series provides BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ students the opportunity to learn skills and connect with activists who are making changes in their communities.
Highlights:
Imagining Better Futures Reading & Media Guide
Annual Student Activist Appreciation Event

Student Advising

The team at Yellow House are available to provide advising to student clubs and students who are BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+. As a point of contact for connecting with a range of different services and offices, we can help pull together resources, make connections to community organizations, and support navigating institutional barriers during your time at Queen’s.