Association of Canadian Archivists News & Events

“The Operation of All Wonderfull Things:” Magic and the Occult at McMaster University Library

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:07:31 GMT

You are cordially invited to a free virtual lecture (28^th October, 1:00 PM EST): “The Operation of All Wonderfull Things:” Magic and the Occult at McMaster University Library.

Join Myron Groover (McMaster’s Archives and Rare Books Librarian) for an exploration of the philosophical and practical literature of magic in the Western esoteric tradition. Highlights will include several noteworthy items in McMaster’s collections, including a recently acquired first edition of Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy, an obscure and heavily annotated 19^th-century copy of the Lesser Key of Solomon, and one of only six known manuscripts of the Liber Visionum — a beguiling medieval synthesis of demonology and Marianism so controversial it was officially suppressed in 1323.

This lecture is part of the Archives Alive series, a suite of public-facing talks which is jointly hosted by the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections and McMaster University Alumni.

Best,

Gillian

Gillian Dunks, M.A., M.A.S. (she/her/hers)

Archives Arrangement & Description Librarian

Archives and Research Collections

McMaster University

905-525-9140 x 23361

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

2021 Dodds Prize - Congratulations Melissa Castron!

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:48:30 GMT

I am pleased to announce that Melissa Castron has been awarded the Dodds Prize for 2021 for her article entitled “Colonialism, Computerized: The Canada Land Inventory and the Canada Geographic Information System at Library and Archives Canada.” Melissa Castron is a graduate from the University of Manitoba, and her article was submitted by Professor Greg Bak.

Instituted in 2011, the Dodds Prize recognizes superior research and writing on an archival topic by a student enrolled in a Master's level archival studies program at a Canadian university. The award honours Gordon Dodds (1941–2010), first President of the ACA, and Archivaria's longest-serving general editor. Submissions received for the 2020–21 academic year were reviewed by an adjudication committee comprising Anna Gibson-Hollow, Amy Furness, and Braden Cannon. I thank the committee for their service. Melissa Castron's article will be published in the Spring 2022 issue of Archivaria and the award will be formally presented at the 2021 ACA Award Ceremony. The citation reads:

In her well written and thoroughly researched article, Melissa Castron offers a skillful synthesis of the existing literature in cartographic studies, archival studies – particularly the areas of archival description and preservation – and Indigenous studies, and persuasively demonstrates the inadequacy of prevailing archival concepts and practices related to cartographic records and non-textual materials more generally. Melissa invites us to recognize that as cultural artefacts, maps act as complex recordkeeping technologies, and require that we adopt a transdisciplinary and processual approach in order to reveal their inherent subjectivity and power. By addressing the role played by both cartographic materials and archives in the ongoing dispossession of Indigenous peoples’ lands, Melissa’s article is a thoughtful contribution to the process of reconciliation and decolonization in the Canadian context.

Congratulations, Melissa, on your excellent work.

Shyla Seller, Managing Editor, Archivaria

Federal Government Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:10:50 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

Attached please find the archival community response to the Federal Government Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, submitted by the Canadian Council of Archives and endorsed by the Association of Canadian Archivists and l’Association des archivistes du Québec. A French translation of the submission will be posted when it becomes available.

The submission was prepared by the Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) Statutory Review Working Group - established to examine and address issues related to the Canadian archival community in the current review of the Canadian Copyright Act. The Working Group is composed of:

Nancy Marrelli, Chair

Jean Dryden, appointed by the Association of Canadian Archivists

Ana Rogers-Butterworth, appointed by l’Association des archivistes du Québec

Nancy Marrelli

Special Advisor-Copyright/Conseillère spéciale, Droit d’auteur Board of Directors/Comité de direction Canadian Council of Archives/Conseil Canadien des archives

130 Albert Street, Suite 1912 Ottawa ON K1P 5G4

Tel: (613) 565-5445 Fax: (613) 565-5445 Cell: (514) 804-8118 http://www.archivescanada.ca/

Truth and Reconciliation Activities 2021

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:31:57 GMT

Bringing Our Children Home Series

We invite you to join our live gathering, Bringing Our Children Home series, every Tuesday (4:00 PM PST) and Saturday (10:00 AM PST) to discuss the future of reconciliation.

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WEEK is a 5-day national event that will continue the conversations from Every Child Matters. Important conversations including the truths of the Indigenous treaties, First Nation, Métis and Inuit land claims, and the residential schools system. This online event will provide historical workshops, exclusive video content, and activities for students — all supported by artistic and cultural performances by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists.

Schedule of Public Events

Schedule for Educators

Department of Canadian Heritage - Virtual Announcement June 30, 2021 11:00 am ET

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:38:53 GMT

Good day ACA Members!

Please consider accepting the invitation issued from the Department of Canadian Heritage for a virtual event & announcement on June 30th at 11am Eastern / 8am Pacific re: Canada’s post-pandemic recovery and Budget 2021 funding for museums and heritage organizations. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage will be in attendance.

There will also be a live, moderated Q&A but questions are encouraged in advance. Please send questions by Friday, June 25, 2021, 5 p.m. EDT / 2pm PST to: PCH.map-pam.PCH@canada.ca

Event/Announcement registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6i8c3KrSQbuMMioUTxsTig

We need as many members in attendance and thoughtful questions submitted as possible in order to fulsomely represent Canada’s many archival communities. We need to rally to let Minister Guilbeault know WE require financial support to care for our nation’s documentary heritage just as much as our library and museum colleagues.

Time to represent folks!

Warmest regards,

Erica Hernandez-Read

President

Association of Canadian Archivists

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Join the Department of Canadian Heritage, and Isha Khan, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, for An announcement from the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage:

Canada’s post-pandemic recovery and Budget 2021 funding for museums and heritage organizations

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT

There will also be a moderated live Q&A session

To register, please visit: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6i8c3KrSQbuMMioUTxsTig

[While there will be a live Q&A, you are encouraged to submit your questions for Minister Guilbeault in advance by Friday, June 25, 2021, 5 p.m. EDT to: PCH.map-pam.PCH@canada.ca]

Simultaneous interpretation and live captioning will be available in both official languages throughout the meeting.

If you are having technical difficulties, please contact:

Sébastien Ranger, 819-271-9373, sebastien.ranger@canada.ca<mailto:sebastien.ranger@canada.ca>

Simon Daoust, 819-431-2748, simon.daoust@canada.ca<mailto:simon.daoust@canada.ca>

See you then!

A Consultation on How to Implement an Extended General Term of Copyright

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:51:55 GMT

As you know, on February 11, 2021 the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, launched A Consultation on How to Implement an Extended General Term of Copyright Protection in Canada.

Please note that the submissions received through the consultation have been made available online in an accessible format at the following location: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/693.nsf/eng/h_00193.html

The government values and welcomes your participation in this process.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Miller

Director General,

Marketplace Framework Policy Branch

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Owen Ripley

Director General,

Broadcasting, Copyright and Creative Marketplace Branch

Canadian Heritage

Invitation to free lecture on Kelmscott Press

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:50:17 GMT

Dear colleagues,

You are cordially invited to a free upcoming virtual lecture (23rd June, 12:30 PM EST): "The Whole Scheme of the Book:" William Morris and the Kelmscott Press.

Join Myron Groover (McMaster’s Archives and Rare Books Librarian) for an exploration of the works of the Kelmscott Press. Established in 1891, the output of the Press is now recognized as a high point of aesthetic and philosophical attainment for the Arts and Crafts movement. McMaster is fortunate to hold a number of Kelmscott works in its collections, including a sumptuous pigskin-bound copy of its masterpiece, the Kelmscott Chaucer.

This lecture is part of our ongoing Archives Alive series. This series of public-facing talks about our collections is jointly hosted by the William Ready Division of Archives & Research Collections and McMaster University Alumni.

Register using this link. A full description of the event follows this message. Please feel free to share this invitation with other interested parties.

Best,

Gillian

Gillian Dunks, M.A., M.A.S. (she/her/hers)

Archives Arrangement & Description Librarian

Archives and Research Collections

McMaster University

905-525-9140 x 23361

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement

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Established in 1891, the Kelmscott Press was the last great project of William Morris. Conceived as a deliberate return to the technologies and processes of an earlier era of printing, the Press brought together an astonishingly gifted community of artists and artisans in a self-conscious attempt to produce "the ideal book." Its output — 53 books in total, each in a limited print run — represents a high point of aesthetic and philosophical attainment for the Arts and Crafts movement. The work of the Press went on to have a profound influence on both printing and the decorative arts, and its founding is traditionally considered the starting point for the small and fine press movement.

McMaster is fortunate to hold several volumes from the Press — including a sumptuous copy of its masterpiece, the Kelmscott Chaucer. On June 23^rd, in recognition of International Kelmscott Press Day, join Myron Groover (McMaster's Archives and Rare Books Librarian) for an exploration of the Kelmscott Press, its historical and aesthetic context, and McMaster's own collection of Kelmscott editions.

Archival Community Response to “A Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Online Intermediaries”

Mon, 31 May 2021 20:09:53 GMT

INTRODUCTION

This submission is made on behalf of the Canadian Council of Archives in response to the Government of Canada’s consultation paper on a Modern Copyright Framework for Online Intermediaries. The submission has been fully endorsed by l’Association des archivistes du Québec, and the Association of Canadian Archivists.

Copyright is of great importance to the archival community. We are pleased to participate in this consultation and we look forward to a further opportunity to comment on and respond to all related legislative initiatives.

Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) Statutory Review Working Group
Email: Nancy.Marrelli@concordia.ca

2021 Dodds Prize invitation to submit, Deadline: June 30, 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:34:46 GMT

The Dodds Prize recognizes superior research and writing on an archival topic by a student enrolled in a Master's level archival studies program at a Canadian university.

To be considered, a faculty member or instructor associated with the program must submit a student paper and verify that it was written within the context of an archival studies program between May 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021. Submissions must be received by June 30, 2021. Papers written in French or English are eligible.

The submission form and procedures are available at:

https://archivists.ca/resources/Documents/ACA-Publications/Archivaria/dodds_prize_form_2021.pdf

Papers must be between 5,000 and 8,000 words and written on an archival topic (broadly understood).

Submissions will be judged by the Dodds Prize Adjudication Committee on the quality of their scholarship, creativity and clarity of writing. The Adjudication Committee comprises the General Editor of Archivaria (or delegate), the ACA Board Liaison to Archivaria (or delegate) and two additional ACA members chosen annually by the General Editor. Delegates will be used in cases where a conflict of interest exists.

Winners will receive a certificate, a cash prize, publication of the winning entry in Archivaria and a listing on the ACA website.

For more information, see: https://archivaria.ca/index.php/archivaria/awards

https://archivaria.ca/index.php/archivaria/awards/gordon-dodds-prize-winners

Please contact me with any questions.

Shyla Seller

Managing Editor, Archivaria

SAA: Future of Archives: Collecting in Times of Crisis, May 25

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:56:25 GMT

Join the co-chairs of the Crisis, Disaster, and Tragedy Response Working Group of the Society of American Archivists, Kara McClurken and Vanessa St. Oegger-Menn, and Carol Summerfield, Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff History Center, as they discuss the ethics, legalities, and complications of archival work in critical times.

Chris Cummings, Founder and CEO of Pass It Down, will host this fireside chat about how archivists are handling the challenges of collecting in response to contemporary events. Themes discussed will include: crowdsourcing collections, working with communities, the ethics of donating/collecting sensitive material, and trauma-informed care for archival staff and researchers.

REGISTER: INDIGENOUS DATA PROTOCOLS WITH KAYLA LAR-SON May 25th

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:07:08 GMT

TUESDAY MAY 25, 2021 | 1-2PM EST | ZOOM

INDIGENOUS DATA PROTOCOLS WITH KAYLA LAR-SON

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

In this talk we will explore the topic of Indigenous data sovereignty, Indigenous data protocols and what they mean for practitioners working with Indigenous data. We will also begin to discover real applications of tools that support Indigenous data sovereignty, and learn how we can begin to advocate for more ethical data practices.

Kayla Lar-Son is Metis and Ukranian settler ancestry, originally from Treaty Six territory, Tofield, Alberta. She currently resides on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. At UBC Kayla is the Indigenous Programs and services librarian at the Xwi7xwa Library, and is the program manager librarian for the Indigitization program. Kayla is also a co-host of masinahikan iskwêwak the Book Women Podcast.

Community Archivist
Yukon Council Archives
yukoncnclarch@gmail.com
www.yukoncouncilofarchives.ca

New book: Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies

Thu, 06 May 2021 19:52:07 GMT

Have you ever wondered how record-keeping began?

A new book by Geoffrey Yeo, Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies, investigates the beginnings of human recording practices and provides a survey of early record-making and record-keeping in societies across the world. It investigates the ways in which human activities were recorded in different settings using different methods and technologies.

Many archivists are familiar with Ernst Posner’s Archives in the Ancient World, published in 1972; but this book is substantially different. Posner began his story with the invention of writing about 5000 years ago, but the first records were made long before writing came into use, and Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies explores non-written as well as written records. Posner’s study was limited to Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, but Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies also investigates record-making and record-keeping in many other parts of the world, particularly China and the pre-Hispanic Americas. Research into early recording practices has advanced considerably in recent decades, and the book draws on recent scholarship in archaeology and anthropology, as well as recent thinking in archival science.

Based on analysis of literature from a wide range of disciplines, Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies offers a distinctive perspective on early archives. It aims, not merely to describe the variety of recording methods and practices used in different societies at different times, but also to engage with a range of questions about the contexts in which those practices arose and the ways in which we might understand and interpret them.

Geoffrey Yeo is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Information Studies at University College London in the UK, a member of the editorial board of Archivaria, and a former Visiting Professor at the University of British Columbia.

The book is available in hard covers and also as an e-book. For more details, see https://www.routledge.com/Record-Making-and-Record-Keeping-in-Early-Societies/Yeo/p/book/9780367150471

New Digital Research Infrastructure Organization Virtual Town Halls, Registration Open until April 30, 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:09:23 GMT

Gratefully acknowledging that we live, work and learn on the unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh.

The town halls are being conducted by the New Digital Research Infrastructure Organization (NDRIO) ̶ a national not-for-profit organization funded by the federal department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. As background, NDIRO was created in 2020 to harmonize and improve access to digital tools and services for Canadian researchers. They will coordinate and fund activities in advanced research computing (ARC), research data management (RDM) and research software (RS) components of the data research infrastructure (DRI) strategy.

Developments under consideration by NDRIO could have a negative or positive impact on First Nations data sovereignty. First Nations participation in the town halls will help alert NDRIO to the implications of new digital tools and services to the First Nations Principles of OCAP®. The participants will have an opportunity to share their insights and concerns with NDRIO as they consider what activities to prioritize and how to structure its operations.

The town halls will be held between May 4-7, 2021 and will be in English and French in separate meetings. Further information and registration links are available at this website: https://engagedri.ca/canadian-digital-research-infrastructure-needs-assessment/virtual-town-halls. Registration is only open until April 30, 2021.

For your information, FNIGC is participating in its technical capacity on the NDRIO Data Management Working Group, which is analyzing the state of digital research infrastructure, gathering ideas and suggestions for possible improvements, and helping to inform the development of NDRIO’s strategic plans. The FNIGC submitted a paper to NDRIO about issues that may concern First Nations respecting the need for collaboration and co-development with First Nations on the digital research infrastructure. That document is available at https://engagedri.ca/assets/documents/whitepapers/The-Need-for-First-Nations-Collaboration-and-Co-development-in-Digital-Research-Infrastructure-DRI.pdf

Topics to be discussed at the town halls include:

May 4 - Awareness and Accessibility:

Awareness of existing digital research infrastructure and services available to all researchers in Canada
How to improve access to funding (e.g., more equitable funding allocation)
Bilingualism/Internationalization
Accessibility to digital research infrastructure to all researchers, regardless of disability type or severity of impairment

May 5 - Governance and Policy:

Collaboration and trusted relationships with Indigenous Peoples, including Indigenous data sovereignty
Jurisdictional, legislative, and regulatory barriers to sharing Personally Identifiable Information and health data
Collaboration with industry and private sector
Open science mandates
Data privacy

May 6 - Operations:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion across researchers, research disciplines, institution, and geography
Collaboration with the Tri-Agency and Service Providers (national and regional)
Community engagement
International engagement
Centralization vs. distribution of infrastructure, including Commercial Cloud and High-Performance Computing Operations
Identity management and cybersecurity
Key performance indicators

May 7 - Support:

Education, training and retention of Highly Qualified Personnel
Stratified support: from national services to institutional support

Please contact NDRIO-NOIRN@EngageDRI.ca if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Dewar, PhD

Chief Executive Officer | Chef de la direction

First Nations Information Governance Centre | Centre de gouvernance de l’information des Premières Nations

T: 613-733-1916, x 1010 or toll-free at 866-997-6248

Head office: 341 Island Road, Unit D, Akwesasne, ON K6H 5R7

Ottawa office: 180 Elgin Street, Suite 1200, Ottawa, ON K2P 2K6

fnigc.ca

CCPERB Guide for Monetary Appraisals / Guide pour les évaluations monétaires de la CCEEBC

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:14:52 GMT

Dear Colleagues:

I hope this message finds you well.

Most of you are probably already aware of recent changes that have been made by CCPERB to its Guide for Monetary Appraisals.

Attached is CCA’s brief (April 2021) and our letter sent on February 17, 2021 to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. To read CCPERB’s Communication to Archival Stakeholders and the revised Guide for Monetary Appraisals, please visit: https://canadiancouncilofarchives.ca/ccperb-cceebc/.

The changes made by CCPERB have serious implications on the acquisition of archival fonds and we need to ensure that decision makers are aware of the detrimental effects of CCPERB’s actions. This is an issue that requires immediate action and, as national and regional organizations representing keepers of documentary heritage, we are hoping that you will:

Write a letter to the Minister of Canadian Heritage to ensure that he is aware of the short-term and long-term impacts on Canada’s documentary heritage [The Honourable Steven Guilbeault P.C.M.P., Minister of Canadian Heritage, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 or Steven.Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca].
Distribute the attached information to your constituents, if appropriate.

CCA_MonetaryAppraisalbrief_06.04.21_EN.DOCX
CCA_CCPERB-LetterToHeritageMinister_EN.PDF

It would also be helpful if you could keep us apprised of any actions you decide to take regarding this initiative. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at joanna@archivescanada.ca

Thank you for your assistance!

Sincerely,

Joanna Aiton Kerr

Chair, Canadian Council of Archives

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Chers collègues,

J'espère que tout va bien de votre côté.

La plupart d’entre vous êtes probablement déjà au courant des récents changements apportés par la CCEEBC à son Guide d’évaluation monétaire.

Vous trouverez ci-joint le mémoire du CCA (avril 2021) et notre lettre envoyée au ministre du Patrimoine canadien (17 février 2021). Pour consulter la Communication de la CCEEBC aux intervenants du milieu archivistique ainsi que la nouvelle version du Guide d'évaluation monétaire, visitez https://canadiancouncilofarchives.ca/ccperb-cceebc/.

Les changements apportés par la CCEEBC ont de graves répercussions sur l'acquisition de fonds d'archives et nous devons nous assurer que les décideurs sont conscients des effets négatifs des décisions de la CCEEBC. Il s’agit d’une question qui exige une réplique immédiate et, en tant qu'organisations nationales et régionales représentant les gardiens du patrimoine documentaire, nous espérons que vous voudrez bien :

Écrire une lettre au ministre du Patrimoine canadien pour vous assurer qu’il est au courant des répercussions à court et à long termes sur le patrimoine documentaire du Canada [L’honorable Steven Guilbeault C.P., député Ministre du Patrimoine canadien, Chambre des communes, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 ou Steven.Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca].
Distribuer l'information ci-jointe à vos membres, le cas échéant.

CCA_MonetaryAppraisalbrief_06.04.21_FR.DOCX
CCA_CCPERB-LetterToHeritageMinister_FR.PDF

Nous vous serions également reconnaissants de nous tenir informés de toute action que vous décidez de mener dans le cadre de cette initiative. Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à me contacter à l’adresse joanna@archivescanada.ca.

Merci de votre aide!

Cordialement,

Joanna Aiton Kerr

Présidente, Conseil canadien des archives

Reminder - Archival Screening Night at the ACA Conference - Submissions

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:36:18 GMT

Hello ACA community,

This is just a gentle reminder about our upcoming deadline for proposals for the first ever online Archival Screening Night at the ACA conference!

If you have a recently (or not so recently) digitized treasure that is five minutes or under or can be edited to five minutes - please submit a proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgXtt3WAxCHLSK8gLQl2sCUaBNEYPWHU5ElqrveqTeVMNHyw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here's the original call for proposals for your information:

At the 2021 ACA Conference the Sound and Moving Image SIS will be presenting our first ever online Archival Screening Night - a program of preserved short video and/or film clips plus pre-recorded introductions (5 minutes or less) from archives across Canada. We are now accepting proposals to be part of the program.

If you have a digitized film from a recent discovery or preservation effort you’d like to prepare a short clip from to be screened as part of this program please send us a proposal via this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgXtt3WAxCHLSK8gLQl2sCUaBNEYPWHU5ElqrveqTeVMNHyw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please note we are planning to make this screening open to the public so please be aware of the copyright status for your clip.

Clips can, but do not have to, relate to the conference theme of "Home Improvement: Building archives through change": https://archivists.ca/2021

The screening will take place on the evening of Thursday, June 10th online. There will be a live q&a after the screening. The deadline for submissions is April 15th. You will be informed if your clip is chosen in early May.

Yours truly,

the ACA Sound and Moving Image SIS

Rachel E. Beattie

Assistant Media Archivist

Media Commons Archives, Robarts Library, University of Toronto

Government Consultation on How to Implement its CUMSA Commitment to Extend Canada's General Copyright Term of Protection: March 28, 2021

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:58:41 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

Attached please find the archival community response to the Federal Government Consultation on How to Implement its CUSMA Commitment to Extend Canada’s General Copyright Term of Protection, submitted by the Canadian Council of Archives and endorsed by the Association of Canadian Archivists and l’Association des archivistes du Québec. A French translation of the submission will be posted when it becomes available.

The Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) Statutory Review Working Group was established to examine and address issues related to the Canadian archival community in the current review of the Canadian Copyright Act. The Working Group is composed of:

Nancy Marrelli, Chair

Jean Dryden, appointed by the Association of Canadian Archivists Ana Rogers-Butterworth, appointed by l’Association des archivistes du Québec

CUSMA response March 28_2021.pdf

Free Webinar: "Preserving COVID-19 experiences: an RSC webinar."

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:41:09 GMT

You are invited to attend a free Royal Society of Canada webinar Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 12:00 PM CT

The panelists are Esyllt Jones, Professor of History and Dean of Studies at St. John's College, University of Manitoba, Ian Milligan, Associate Professor of History, University of Waterloo, Kwame McKenzie, CEO, Wellesley Institute, and Cheryl Prescod, Executive Director at Black Creek Community Health Center.

The Panelists will be exploring themes of the recently released RSC policy briefing "Remembering Is a Form of Honouring: Preserving the COVID-19 Archival Record" available here: https://rsc-src.ca/en/research-and-reports/covid-19-policy-briefing-recent/archiving-research/remembering-is-form The webinar will consider the necessity to remember "the racialized, working people, and those living ordinary lives in extraordinary times" particularly during this pandemic.

Tuesday: March 30, 2021

12 PM - 1 PM Central Standard Time (daylight savings)

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preserving-covid-19-experiences-an-rsc-webinar-tickets-146395931171

Young Canada Works - Deadline Extended to February 5, 2021

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:21:31 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

The Young Canada Works (YCW) deadline for student jobs has been extended to Friday, February 5th, 2021. The internship deadline is not far behind!

Have you been challenged to design a project or to create a student or internship opportunity? Have you been struggling to increase your online presence during the pandemic? The pandemic has forced us all to adapt and be flexible. This has provided opportunities to work on-site, remotely, full-time, part-time or some combination of all of the above.

Below are a few examples of projects that were completed in 2020:

• An Ontario library hired students to improve their video accessibility and to produce closed captioning.

• A New Brunswick archives hired students from Ottawa and Montreal to work remotely through DropBox to create archival descriptions for recordings.

• An Alberta library transitioned their reading program from in-person to virtual delivery, offering an engaging program through social media that attracted new users.

• Several archival institutions were able to focus on their online presence and they produced engaging content that leveraged the talents of their YCW students.

CCA will be offering two information sessions for employers that would like to submit YCW student applications by February 5th. We will explore the key components of the application and assessment criteria, changes to the funding guidelines for 2021-2022, and we will discuss tips and options for adapting your YCW application within the current public health restrictions. Simultaneous interpretation will be available.

Advanced registration is required. To register for these sessions please visit:

Session 1 - Jan 27th at 1pm EST Registration

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y9uQtiN9SeeMuZKA5P1h5Q

Session 2 - Jan 29 at Noon EST Registration

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rNwgEuA_RXKx4Tu7IDwUiQ

To submit questions for the sessions, please email: ycw_jct@archivescanada.ca

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

ACA Equity Task Force: Equity Statement and Commitments

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Following the ACA annual conference, the Equity Task Force continued their work planned for 2020-2021. The Task Force submitted their work early and the ACA Board of Directors held a special meeting in September and approved these Equity Commitments.

The ACA will continue to report on the status of these Commitments and regularly review and reassess equity work as a critical component of current and future strategic planning.

We thank members of the ACA’s Equity Task Force for their contributions and expertise in helping the association incorporate equity into its current and future work

ACA Board of Directors

Communiqué Canadian Council of Archives, l’Association des archivistes du Québec, Association of Canadian Archivists Canadian Archivists Applaud the INDU report on the Statutory Review of the Copyright Act Ottawa, July 19, 2019

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:20:24 GMT

The Canadian Council of Archives, the Association des archivistes du Québec, and the Association of Canadian Archivists congratulate the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) for its Report 16: Statutory Review of the Copyright Act. We also applaud the INDU Committee’s statement affirming the INDU report as the authoritative review of the Copyright Act, and noting why it declined to consider the Shifting Paradigms document prepared by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Copyright is an important issue for many Canadians, as evidenced by the volume of written and oral submissions received in the process of the Statutory Review. Making sense of all this information was a daunting task. The report is an excellent example of what a report on a public consultation should be.

While we do not agree with all the report’s recommendations, we are extremely pleased with the objective tone and style of the report, particularly its careful and nuanced analysis and presentation of the arguments on all sides of each question, leading to a reasoned recommendation.

The report includes many recommendations that are of primary concern to archives and archivists. We especially welcome the following:

· the recognition of the need to allow for circumvention of technological protection measures for non-infringing purposes,
· the recognition that there is broad consensus on the need to reform Crown Copyright,
· the facilitation of text and data mining for research and analysis,
· the suggestion that in the event of copyright term extension from 50 to 70 years after the death of the creator, the extended protection could be subject to formalities such as registration,
· making the fair dealing purposes illustrative rather than exhaustive, and
· further review of fair dealing after new and authoritative information is obtained.

We particularly welcome the acknowledgement of the urgent need for recognition and protection of Indigenous Knowledge. We hope that the Government will make a firm commitment to providing adequate resources and clear timelines to proceed without delay.

While we understand that these are only recommendations, we believe the report will provide a well-considered roadmap for future amendments to the Copyright Act so it better serves all Canadians. We are prepared to actively engage in the discussions that are part of the process of implementing the recommendations in the Report that are of great concern to archives.

Joint Crown Copyright Letter (EN)

Lettre sur le droit d'auteur

Communiqué

Conseil canadien des archives, Association des archivistes du Québec, Association canadienne des archivistes

Les archivistes canadiens applaudissent le rapport de l'INDU sur l'examen statutaire de la loi sur le droit d'auteur

Ottawa, le 19 juillet 2019

Le Conseil canadien des archives, l'Association des archivistes du Québec et l'Association canadienne des archivistes félicitent le Comité permanent de l'industrie, des sciences et de la technologie (INDU) pour son Rapport 16: Examen prévu par la Loi de la Loi sur le droit d'auteur. Nous nous félicitons également de la déclaration du Comité INDU affirmant que le rapport INDU constitue un examen qui fait autorité de la Loi sur le droit d’auteur tout en indiquant pourquoi il a refusé d’examiner le document intitulé Paradigmes changeants préparé par le Comité permanent du patrimoine canadien. Le droit d'auteur est une question importante pour de nombreux Canadiens, comme en témoigne le nombre d'observations écrites et orales reçues au cours du processus d'examen statutaire. Donner un sens à toutes ces informations était une tâche ardue. Le rapport est un excellent exemple de ce qu'un rapport sur une consultation publique devrait être.

Nous ne sommes pas d’accord avec toutes les recommandations du rapport, mais nous sommes extrêmement satisfaits du ton et du style objectif du rapport, en particulier de son analyse minutieuse et nuancée et de la présentation des arguments de tous les côtés de chaque question, ce qui a conduit à une recommandation raisonnée.

Le rapport comprend de nombreuses recommandations qui intéressent principalement les archives et les archivistes. Plus particulièrement, nous recevons positivement ce qui suit:

· la reconnaissance de la nécessité de permettre le contournement des mesures de protection techniques à des fins qui ne portent pas atteintes au droit d’auteur,
· la reconnaissance d’un large consensus sur la nécessité de réformer le droit d’auteur de la Couronne,
· la facilitation de l'extraction de textes et des données à des fins de recherche et d'analyse,
· la suggestion qu'en cas d'extension de la durée du droit d'auteur de 50 à 70 ans après le décès du créateur, la protection étendue pourrait être soumise à des formalités telles que l'enregistrement,
· faire en sorte que les objectifs d'utilisation équitable soient plus illustratifs qu’exhaustifs, et
· la possibilité de conduire un nouvel examen de l'utilisation équitable après l'obtention d'informations nouvelles et faisant autorité.

Nous accueillons positivement la reconnaissance du besoin urgent de reconnaissance et de protection du savoir autochtone. Nous espérons que le gouvernement s'engagera fermement à fournir les ressources adéquates et des délais précis pour procéder sans délai.

Bien que nous comprenons qu’il ne s’agit là que de recommandations, nous croyons que le rapport fournira une feuille de route bien réfléchie pour les modifications futures de la Loi sur le droit d'auteur dans le but de mieux servir tous les Canadiens. Nous sommes prêts à participer activement aux discussions qui feront partie du processus de mise en œuvre des nombreuses recommandations du rapport qui sont une grande préoccupation pour la communauté archivistique.

Update: ACA's Strategic Plan and Progress toward A Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Dear ACA Members,

We would like to provide an update on the status of the ACA’s strategic plan and, in particular, report on progress toward the development of a Diversity & Inclusion Action plan.

To provide some context, the strategic plan identifies diversity and inclusion as a key strategic priority based on input from more than 200 members. The term diversity and inclusion (D&I) has been used since the mid-2000s to express a desire for more racial and ethnic representation. It has expanded over time to include LGBTQ2+ representation. Diversity can be quantified with demographic identifiers, such as race, ethnicity, citizenship status, gender, sexuality, ability, religious and spiritual values, age, and education. Inclusion cannot be quantified; it is a sense of belonging that is developed over time.

The ACA is actively exploring strategies for growing diversity and creating a more inclusive association. To this end, the ACA is committed to:

Developing a rolling four-year D&I Action Plan that reinforces ACA’s commitment to developing a more diverse and inclusive association;
Discussing frameworks, strategies, initiatives, programs, and actions that ACA could proactively implement to address issues of inclusion, access, diversity, multiculturalism, and regional, national, global and intercultural engagement;
Creating avenues for member and non-member input, feedback, and dialogue on the implementation of the action plan; and
Remaining attuned to national trends, local and community dynamics, uncertain professional futures, broad assessment measures, and reasonable timelines for implementation.

We have developed a vision statement for the D&I Action Plan:

“The Association of Canadian Archivists is committed to delivering creative, vital, comprehensive and engaging programming for archives and records professionals at all stages of their careers. We promote civility and respect for the dignity and potential of each member. We seek to advance the understanding of diverse perspectives. We value and promote collegial relationships and mutual respect among all members regardless of backgrounds and viewpoints. We acknowledge and seek to address the needs of underrepresented members, particularly Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) and LGBTQ2+, even as we strive to provide access and opportunities for all members in ways that are culturally relevant and responsible.”

In addition, we will be actively seeking members to participate in a standing committee on Diversity and Inclusion this Fall. Please stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Considering this work, we are also developing a new strategic communication plan that will look at how best ACA can communicate with members and non-members. Presently, members receive communication through direct email, including occasional Bulletins. We are also active on Twitter and Facebook. In addition, the ACA frequently communicates with non-members on this Arcan-L and other archives and records listservs. The strategic plan will consider the appropriateness of these channels to ensure that they align with our own Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Thank you for your patience with the development of the ACA D&I Action Plan. We remain committed to this important initiative and recognize that real change requires labour, thoughtful discussion, financial investment, and time.

On behalf of the ACA,

Loryl MacDonald, President

Rebecka Sheffield, Vice President

Jonathan Dorey, Treasurer

Jane Morrison, Secretary

Jennifer Mohan, Director at Large

Luciana Duranti, Director at Large

Summer Holidays: ACA Office Closed August 7th to 18th, 2019

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:07:26 GMT

The ACA Office will be closed from Wednesday August 7th and will open again on the 19th of August.

Association of Canadian Archivists' statement on the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:00:50 GMT

The Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) fully supports the Calls for Justice issued by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released June 3, 2019.

These 231 legal imperatives call upon all governments (federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous), institutions, and individuals to acknowledge and maintain a permanent commitment to upholding all human and Indigenous rights instruments to end and redress the identified cycle of genocide and to ensure the rights of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people to culture, health, safety, and justice.

The ACA is committed to working collaboratively with Indigenous heritage organizations to lobby all governments for the resources and permanent funding required to protect and promote the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to their cultures and languages as protected by Section 35 of the Constitution of Canada.

Furthermore, recognizing the power of archival records, and the responsibility of archivists to ensure no-barrier access for victims to records about themselves as created by state, military, intelligence, and police services, the ACA calls upon all archivists to identify and work to dismantle existing colonial-based archival structures and processes in order to both heed these Calls to Justice and to incorporate the Calls to Action as identified in the Summary of the Final Report of Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Deadline: June 30, 2019 Dodds Prize Nominations

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:38:16 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

This message is a last-minute reminder to archival educators to submit student papers for consideration for the Dodds Prize.

The Dodds Prize recognizes superior research and writing on an archival topic by a student enrolled in a Master's level archival studies program at a Canadian university.

To be considered, a faculty member or instructor associated with the program must submit the student paper to verify that it was written within the context of an archival studies program between May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019. Submissions must be received by June 30, 2019.

The submission form and procedures are available at:

https://archivaria.ca/index.php/archivaria/pages/view/archivaria-awards#Dodds-submission<https://archivaria.ca/index.php/archivaria/pages/view/archivaria-awards#Dodds-submission>

Winners will receive a certificate, a cash prize, publication of the winning entry in Archivaria and a listing on the ACA website.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact me.

All the best,

Shyla Seller

Managing Editor, Archivaria

Online Voting Results: Board of Director Positions and Education Guidelines

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:54:59 GMT

The results of our online vote to confirm this year's slate of Board candidates and to consider, Guidelines for a Graduate Program in Archival Studies, have been submitted to the ACA by HypverVote.

The results are as follows:

Rebecka Sheffield, Vice President: confirmed

Jane Morrison, Secretary: confirmed

Jeremy Heil, Director-at-Large: confirmed

Guidelines for a Graduate Program in Archival Studies: confirmed

The voter turn-out for this online ballot was 40% of the voting membership. Thank you again for your participation.

If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact me at the office as we are continuing to work to improve the system and communications.

Sincerely,

Jo McCutcheon, ACA Executive Director