NicoUpdate for August: July was a lot of fun! I wrapped up five community consultations with at least three more planned for the fall, made progress on two archival projects, and I’m hoping to get back into a regular rhythm with these newsletters.
Update for August 2026
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About the Author: Nico
Nico Mara-McKay (they/iel) is a historian, writer, editor, and occasional curator whose work focuses on histories of gender and sexuality through lenses of embodiment and identity. They write about queer and trans history, culture, and community at nicomaramckay.com and ephemeralrecord.com, and share updates on Bluesky @nicomaramckay.com.
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Update for September 2026
Update for September: August vacation, along with updates on ongoing projects, including a series of reviews for the Ephemeral Record Patreon.
Update for July 2026
An update, because June was busier than expected! Queer Canada will be continuing on a more sustainable schedule. I'm travelling across Canada for community consultations, and I have two new exciting archival projects to share.
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