Student AffairsOur team is committed to creating comfortable and accountable spaces for students who identify as Black and/or Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (BIPoC), and/or Two-Spirit and/or Lesbian, and/or Gay, and/or Bisexual, and/or Transgender, and/or Queer, and/or Questioning and additional sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTQ+) to feel safer, to create community, to be empowered, to celebrate their identity and to flourish. We seek to engage students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist, and colonial ideologies and practices.
Yellow House Events & Services
Orientation & Welcome
This program is designed to welcome students to Queen’s community, connect with resources, and build connections.
Affirming Care Initiatives
Wellness focused and tailored for BIPoC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ students- often guided by therapists, and counsellors.
Black @ Queen's
A program series for Black students looking to build community and find a sense of belonging at Queen’s.
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.
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.
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.
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Testimonials
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Simi's Favourite Event
The Black Welcome was my favourite event because it was heartwarming to see Black people from all levels at »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ present and taking up space. The group dance and food were also very lovely.
Simi
Student
Axelle's Proud Moment
I originally applied to the YH hoping to become more engaged with other queer students on campus. I haven't been very good at getting involved, and this job has allowed me to meet other queer folks through programming. I've gotten to meet new friends, try new experiences, and get myself out of my house. I am quite introverted, but this job has made me push through that, which I'm grateful for.
Axelle
Student
Lauren's Fondest Memory
I feel so lucky to have a space where I can show up authentically, as well as be vulnerable, and know that everyone else there is coming with a similar mentality. I can't think of another job where I would get to go to a queer movie screening, do research in archives, make buttons, and go to a drag show at a pool.
Lauren
Student
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