Guest Speaker Special Interest Section Archives of Religious Organizations

Guest Speaker, Special Interest Section Archives of Religious Organizations

"How religious archives can support the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation"

Raymond Frogner, Head of Archives, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Rescheduled from May 2, 2022 to June 6, 2022

Time:  3:00 - 4:00 PM ET/ 12:00 - 3:00 PM PT

This 30 minute talk will be followed by a brief question and answer period.

New professionals and students are encouraged to attend.

Raymond Frogner is the Head of Archives. Born in Port Alberni, British Columbia Raymond received his Master of Arts degree in Labour History form the University of Victoria and a Master of Archival Studies degree from University of British Columbia. His graduate work focused on archives and Indigenous identity. He continues to research and publish on archival issues with a focus on Indigenous societies, identity and memory. Raymond joined NCTR in 2016 as the Head of Archives. Raymond is responsible to respectfully honour, safeguard and when appropriate, make available the records acquired by the TRC and additional records of enduring value for Indigenous peoples.