Out North: An Archive of Queer Activism and Kinship in Canada by Craig Jennex and Nisha Eswaran (review).

"Out North: An Archive of Queer Activism and Kinship in Canada" by Craig Jennex and Nisha Eswaran showcases materials from the ArQuives, the world's largest independent queer archive located in Toronto, Canada. The book provides an overview of Canadian queer life from the mid-twentieth century to the present, featuring photographs, letters, diary entries, newspaper accounts, and more. It is organized into four parts, each covering a different time period and exploring various aspects of queer activism. The book aims to make these materials available and highlight diverse forms of queer experience and kinship. However, it is noted that the book could have given more attention to the social and cultural consequences of certain archival holdings, such as pornography, and could have further addressed issues of racism and ableism within the queer community. Overall, "Out North" serves as a valuable resource for activists and scholars interested in Canadian queer history, and it encourages a reevaluation of contemporary queer politics and a celebration of diverse histories and stories. [Extracted from the article]