In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre invites and encourages all to watch their short documentary film titled “A Cup of Cold Water.”

This moving documentary, produced by the amazing folks at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC), looks at the years of advocacy work undertaken by Alfred J. Kirkness in the 1960s and 70s when he lobbied various levels of Manitoba government to take responsibility for the care of the multiple unmarked graves at the Brandon Residential School. His persistent letter writing campaign was rediscovered through the detailed archival research efforts of Archivists Anne Lindsay and David Cuthbert and has more recently been used by the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to locate and identify the children who lost their lives while in the care of the Brandon Residential School.

Video link:  https://vimeo.com/863594400?share=copy

Password: alfred

Bridging the Gap – The Current State of Historical Societies in Canada

In the context of the 100^th anniversary of the Canadian Historical Association (CHA) in 2022, and in the wake of the research project Agents mémoriels, un engagement d’hier à aujourd’hui, the CHA and the Fédération Histoire Québec (FHQ) took the opportunity to launch exchanges on the shared contribution to historical knowledge of the various historical societies in Canada.

A first webinar, bringing together seven organizations, took place in February 2023. At a follow-up meeting in May 2023, it was agreed to produce a current state of historical societies in Canada.  A steering committee made up of the CHA, the FHQ, the Institut d’histoire de l’Amérique française (IHAF) and the British Columbia Historical Federation (BCFHS) was then set up to coordinate its production.

Published digitally in June 2024, the report presents data from a survey of 14 Canadian historical societies, both professional and citizen-based, pan-Canadian as well as provincial and territorial. In addition to overall observations, the report presents responses according to five themes:

1. Mission, objectives and organizational history
2. Organizational life
3. Achievements
4. Collaborations
5. Challenges and outlook

The report was the subject of a presentation at the Canadian Historical Association’s annual meeting in Montreal in June 2024, a recording of which can be found on the CHA’s YouTube channel.

We encourage you to read the report and share it as widely as possible. We also invite you to share this press release as widely as possible.

The report is available online:

• Full version: Bridging the Gap – The current state of historical societies in Canada
• Abridged version: Bridging the Gap – The current state of historical societies in Canada

To find out more about this initiative, visit Bridging the Gap – The State of Canada’s Historical Societies.

The Steering Committee
Rosa Flinton-Brown, President                                  Jean-Louis Vallée, President
British Columbia Historical Federation                    Fédération Histoire Québec

Thomas Wien, President                                            Donald Wright, President
Institut d’histoire de l’Amérique française             Canadian Historical Association

Contact – cha-shc@cha-shc.ca

Join Dr. Wilton Littlechild, PEB '67, MA '75 LLB '76, LLD (Hon.) '07, as he outlines the development history and current activities related to the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages within the framework of the United Nations' Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032). It highlights global efforts, including conferences, policy developments, educational programs, and community projects. 

The proposal advocates for an Indigenous-led resolution at the United Nations to establish an International Convention on Indigenous Languages. This legally binding convention would aim to ensure legal protection, mobilize resources, integrate Indigenous languages into educational systems, and preserve cultural heritage.

September 24, 2024, 12-1pm MT

Free

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/augustana/indigenous-speaker-series/wilton-littlechild.html

We are pleased to invite you to @Risk North 3: Safeguarding the Canadian Digital Record, a 1.5-day open summit co-hosted by CARL and key partners including the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, Library and Archives Canada, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Internet Archive Canada, Digital Research Alliance of Canada, and the Digital Preservation Coalition.

Dates: November 21-22, 2024

Location: Library and Archives Canada, 550 Bd de la Cité, Gatineau, QC, J8T 0A7 This event will focus on the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in digital preservation within the Canadian context. It will feature a keynote address, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and ample networking opportunities. Networking events, including a reception and an optional tour of the Library and Archives Canada’s Gatineau Preservation Centre, are also included in the program.

To register for the @Risk North 3 summit, please complete the <https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/risk-north-3-registration> Registration Form<https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/risk-north-3-registration>, including payment, by Friday, November 15th, 2024. We encourage 1-3 representatives per organization to attend, as registration is limited to 100 attendees, and is open outside of CARL member institutions.

Additionally, we ask that you take a few moments to complete a brief <https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/risk-north-3-community-survey> 5-question survey<https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/risk-north-3-community-survey> to share your perspectives and priorities in digital preservation, which will help shape the summit and future national strategies.

For more information, visit the <https://www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-page/risk-north-3-safeguarding-the-canadian-digital-record/> Event Webpage<https://www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-page/risk-north-3-safeguarding-the-canadian-digital-record/>, which includes registration, accommodation, and a <https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/@Risk-North-3-Program-2024.pdf> Preliminary Program.<https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/@Risk-North-3-Program-2024.pdf>

 

The Government of Canada is looking for candidates to become representatives of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (the Board). A national campaign was launched to create a pool of qualified candidates for all provinces and territories while prioritizing Manitoba where the position of representative is currently vacant. Candidates from other provinces and territories may be added to a roster of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

We encourage candidates to apply now. Submitted applications will be evaluated from August 27, 2024.

The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada is responsible for advising the Minister responsible for  Parks Canada on the designation of places, persons and events that have marked and shaped the history of Canada.

The Board is made up of one representative from each province and territory, as well as one representative from Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Museum of History and the Parks Canada Agency. Additional information about the Board is available at: National historic designations (canada.ca)

A member of the Board must reside in the province or territory they represent. They must also be willing to:

• take part in the evaluation process and make recommendations to the Minister who has the authority to designate sites, events or persons of national historic significance;
• advise the Minister on the Heritage Railway Stations Program, the National Program for the Grave Sites of Canadian Prime Ministers and the Heritage Lighthouses of Canada Program;
• participate in Full Board meetings held twice a year and ‘as and when required’ in relation to the Board’s committees;
• communicate the Board position on specific heritage issues at public meetings, interviews with media, and in communications with groups and individuals;
• serve as Master of Ceremonies at Board commemorative plaque unveiling ceremonies and represent the Board at other events when requested to do so; and
• monitor heritage issues or initiatives within your province or territory and provide advice to Parks Canada officials and the Board on such matters as required.

Further information on the process and a link to the application form can be found here: Member - Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Thank you for your help and should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Émie Labrecque, Acting advisor, Heritage Designation Programs at emie.labrecque@pc.gc.ca. 

Sincerely,

Secretariat

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC)

Parks Canada / Government of Canada

30 Victoria Street, (P3-03-M), Gatineau, QC  J8X 0B3

clmhc-hsmbc@pc.gc.ca

www.parkscanada.gc.ca

On behalf of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan Board of Directors and the Provincial Archivist:

I invite you to read our annual report on our website:
Annual Report for April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024

The Provincial Archives collects, preserves, and makes accessible for research the province’s historical records from government and individuals, organizations, businesses, and associations. The Archives also provide expertise and advice to the government about records and information management, policy standards, and the development of sound record-keeping practices in the public sector.

As the custodian of the documentary heritage of Saskatchewan, the Archives connects with the public, organizations, and government to make the provinces’ rich collections engaging and accessible through online and in-person discovery.

I hope you will enjoy reading about the many strategic plan activities and events undertaken by the Archives over the past year.

Sincerely,

Carol Radford-Grant
Provincial Archivist

As you may be aware, the Philippines was recently hit with a serious typhoon that has put Manila in a state of calamity. While the Philippines frequently experiences typhoons, Typhoon Carina is unique for its serious devastation, and the vulnerability of Philippine infrastructure caused by recent years of government neglect and intensifying resource extraction in the country (including by Canadian mining companies). You can learn more about the context and impact of Typhoon Carina from BAYAN Canada’s social media page.

The Philippine Libraries Association Inc. is collecting donations to support librarians, archivists, and other information professionals in the Philippines impacted by Typhoon Carina. They have a Google form for donors. I kindly request that you share this link and the BAYAN Canada social media post in your networks.

The Association of Canadian Archivists is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Submissions for the ACA 50^th Anniversary logo. This logo will be used by the Association during the ACA’s 50^th anniversary celebrations in 2025. The logo will mainly be used online (website, Scope and Content, and social media) with some potential use in print. There are no existing brand elements that must be included in the logo.  

Submission: Please send your submission to Dr. Gillian I. Leitch, Executive Director, at Executive.Director@archivists.ca. Include your name, email address, a short paragraph about your design,your preferred Creative Commons license option (recommended: CC BY-ND 4.0),and your 50^th anniversary logo. 

Technical requirements: Dimensions of the logo should be 1600x1600 pixels and submitted in PNG format.  

Deadline for submissions: Sunday, October 20, 2024 

Determination of Winner: The Association of Canadian Archivists Board of Directors will review the submissions and select logos for the contest.Association of Canadian Archivists Members will electronically vote to select the winning logo. In the event of a tie, the Association of Canadian Archivists Board of Directors will determine the winner. 

The winning submission will be awarded a free one-year membership to the Association of Canadian Archivists. Only one prize is available. There is no monetary compensation for creating or putting forward a submission for this call. 

My name is Reiko Pleau and I’m writing as a student member of the ACA, because I am currently recruiting survey participants for a research study on digital storage, as part of an internship I am completing at 221A’s Node Library, throught the Mitacs Accelerate program, and under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Lemieux of UBC's iSchool and Blockchain@UBC.

Details:

As part of its pilot phase, the Node Library is engaging in the research and development of a digital storage system prototype utilizing the network infrastructure of decentralized protocols.

We’re conducting a short (5-10 minutes) anonymous survey to understand how arts and cultural heritage workers use digital storage technologies in order to inform the development of a web3 storage system for our sector.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the survey by August 5, 2024!

Survey link: https://221a.ca/event/survey-digital-preservation-of-cultural-assets/

 

Thank you for your consideration!

Warmly,

Reiko Pleau

UBC MAS 2024

Blockchain@UBC Graduate

221A Node Library Research Intern

rpleau@student.ubc.ca

This is our monthly call for content for Scope and Content: The ACA Newsletter. The next issue will be published on Thursday, August 1, and the content submission deadline is Friday, July 26! Submissions can be sent to this email address. 

What is it? Scope and Content is a news digest, or round-up of news about business, activities, events, initiatives, and calls for participation relevant to the ACA. It is sent directly to ACA members' email inboxes. Its goal is to ensure that readers know what the ACA is up to and have opportunities to engage.

What do we want from you? 

Send us info (and especially links!) to any news from your committee/group. That might include: 

·                     Workshops; 

·                     Group meet-ups; 

·                     Conference-related news; 

·                     Calls for volunteers; 

·                     New or completed initiatives; 

·                     and more! 

Give us the summary version and the link to where folks can learn more. Images are also encouraged! 

If info needs to be added or changed on the ACA website, please let Gillian know. 

What about non-ACA business? If you want to include something about archives/archivists in the news, conferences, initiatives/projects by other groups, etc., please forward those along as well! We will highlight them in the Archival Community News and Archivists in the News sections.

Looking forward to hearing from you!