What is the TQC?

The Trent Queer Collective was founded in 1987 as the "Trent Lesbian and Gay Collective." We exist to provide a safe space, resources, and social opportunities for MGSRI (Marginalized Gender/Sexuality/Romantic Identities) students.

The Trent Queer Collective strives to build and strengthen an active, visible and inclusive Queer community at Trent University and in the wider Peterborough area by connecting people to each other, to supportive networks, to information resources, and to Queer media. We seek to provide support and promote acceptance through the creation of safe social spaces that are free of judgment and prejudice against any group or individual. The Trent Queer Collective encourages and celebrates diversity, equality, positivity, understanding, inclusivity and fun.

Humble Beginnings

The Trent Homophile Association, the first Trent-associated queer group, was founded in 1977. In 1987, the Trent Lesbian and Gay Collective was founded in place of the THA. The Trent Queer Collective emerged out of the TLGC in the late 90's. For thirty years, the TQC has existed to celebrate queer identities as well as provide resources, safer space and social opportunities for queer and trans people and their allies.

The TQC office has been located in Sadleir House (room 208) since its move from Stratton House in the Fall of 2004. The TQC operates on a student levy of $1.67 per year from each undergraduate Trent student, as well as funds raised throughout the year.

What We Do

The Trent Queer Collective strives to build and strengthen an active, visible and inclusive Queer community at Trent University and in the wider Peterborough area by connecting people to each other, to supportive networks, to information resources, and to Queer media. We seek to provide support and promote acceptance through the creation of safe social spaces that are free of judgement and prejudice against any group or individual. The Trent Queer Collective encourages and celebrates diversity, equality, positivity, understanding, inclusivity and fun.

 Some examples of past events include:

  • Pizza Pride Day: Subsidized pizza lunch and Queer trivia

  • Queer Prom: First hosted in April 2022, with hopefully many more to come!

  • March Mingle: A full week of fun, including events like Speed Friending, Tarot Tuesday, and Videogame Night

  • The Queer Cinema

  • Queer Gears/Open Meetings

  • Sober Socials: Potlucks, paint nights, open mics, DnD, and more!

  • Beers 4 Queers: Grab a beverage and stick around for some good company and good conversation. It's a great way to meet new people in your community!

  • Drag Show & Cabaret