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 ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´. The video project, shot and edited by ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ students, was in conjunction with partners from the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa).
Video production supported by ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ Film and Media student contributors Ataa Amoah-Bediako, Sophie Gill, Claire Judice, Elliot Norman, and Cherry Zhang.
How 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.
