Association of Canadian Archivists

We are seeking new members to join the Professional Development Committee and help shape workshops, webinars and other learning opportunities for Canada’s archival community. To express your interest, please contact programs[at]https://archivists.ca.

Digital preservation sustainability learning opportunity! @archivistsdotca.bsky.social is offering an online workshop, "Embedding Sustainability into your Digital Preservation Plan using the Levels of Preservation Commitment" Registration and additional information: archivists.ca/event-6825851

Opportunity in Hamilton, ON - Library Assistant, Archives & Research Collections | McMaster University Library Deadline: November 2, 2026 archivists.ca/Job-Opportun...

Opportunity in Toronto, ON - Adjunct Archivist, Irving Abella Fonds | Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections at York University Libraries Deadline: November 2, 2026 archivists.ca/Job-Opportun...

We’re hiring! The Association of Canadian Archivists is looking for a part-time Executive Operations Assistant to support our day-to-day operations. The deadline to apply is October 25, 2026. Learn more here: archivists.ca/Latest-News-....

What is an #archives? What does an #archivist do? The #LogCabinMuseumAndArchives are ready to answer those questions and more! Send us your questions here, and we'll reply - today until 230pm! #LogCabinMuseum

It is Ask An Archivist Day! An initiative started by the Association of American Archivists that has since expanded and involves participation of archivists from around the world. Join us today, by asking and answering questions all day. Just follow the hashtag #AskAnArchivistDay

The Communications Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in the production of In the Field, the ACA blog. Please send any questions to Isabel Carlin at blog[at]https://archivists.ca. To apply, please complete a volunteer form: archivists.ca/ACA-Voluntee....

Big news! The theme of our upcoming 2027 ACA Conference in Winnipeg will be Interwoven: Archives in Relationships! To learn more about our theme, venue, and the now open call for proposals, please visit archivists.ca/page-18951.

The ACA and @cchac.bsky.social have written to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to raise concerns about the growing impact of Bill C-3 and citizenship-by-descent requests on archival institutions across Canada. Read here: archivists.ca/Latest-News-....

For this month's ACA Hashtag Party, we're convening for Archives Legends! What are the local histories, historical figures, or even ghost stories in your archival collections? Join us on October 29th! Tag us and use the hashtag and we'll share your posts! #ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesLegends

The Membership Committee is seeking new volunteers! Help promote membership in the ACA, works on new services and benefits for members, and coordinates the popular Mentorship Program which connects those new to the profession with more seasoned archivists. Apply here: archivists.ca/ACA-Voluntee....

Extra! Extra! The latest issue of Scope & Content should have arrived in your inboxes! This digest offers all the latest news from the Canadian archival community. Learn about upcoming workshops, volunteer opportunities, and the chance to host a future ACA conference in your city!

Join the ACA for a practical virtual workshop led by Jack O'Grady. Learn how to adapt MIT's Levels of Preservation Commitment methodology into your archive's digital preservation strategy. Workshop via Zoom on October 27th from 2-3:30 PM ET To register, please visit archivists.ca/event-6825851

Opportunity in New Westminster, B.C. - Deputy Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage | City of New Westminster Deadline: October 13, 2026 archivists.ca/Job-Opportun...

Next week! Join us for an essential workshop with Eira Tansey exploring how climate change has affected and will alter the work of Canadian archivists. Register now: archivists.ca/event-6791065.

On October 13th, join the Canadian Cultural Heritage Advocacy Committee for a free advocacy webinar: Making the Case for Archives: Funding, Coalitions, and Elected Officials. Register here: archivescanada-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi....

It offers a unique record of more than 150 years of municipal history.: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina... #ArchivesUniqueItems

This illustration marks the death of Queen Victoria & the ascension of King Edward VII in 1901 on the City of Halifax’s aldermanic scroll. An extraordinary 6.5 metres, it contains signed oaths of office of every Halifax alderman from the city’s incorporation in 1841 through to amalgamation in 1996.

Today's the day! All day, join us for September's ACA Hashtag Party: Archives Protests. Today's theme calls for materials related to public demonstrations and protests to enact change. Don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag and we'll re-share your posts. #ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesProtests

The ACA Access & Privacy Special Interest Section will be holding a meeting for anyone interested on Tuesday September 29th at 1pm ET. To RSVP, visit archivists.ca/event-6826302.

Tonight, all welcome, in person in Ottawa or online. Information & registration here: carleton.ca/history/even... @carleton.ca @carletonfass.bsky.social @bibliotheque-archives.canada.ca @library-archives.canada.ca @archivistesqc.bsky.social @archivistsdotca.bsky.social

Congratulations to Emma Quan, winner of the 2026 Dodds Prize for her paper “Archiving the Infant Body: Inscription, Affect and Maternal Documentation in a 1906 Baby Record Book.” Emma’s paper will be published in the Spring 2027 issue of Archivaria.

Opportunity in St. Thomas, ON - Manager, Records & Privacy Compliance | Southwestern Public Health Deadline: September 22, 2026 archivists.ca/Job-Opportun...

The ACA Communications Committee is looking for volunteers to join our social media team! This role is perfect for folks with an eye for design looking to join a team of colleagues based around the country. To apply, please complete a volunteer form: archivists.ca/ACA-Voluntee....

Want to communicate your organization's impact with clarity, credibility, and purpose? Join us on October 14th for Evidence to Influence: Using Data and Stories for Advocacy, an interactive virtual workshop led by Rishia Burke. To reserve your spot, please visit archivists.ca/event-6790948.

Presented in a hybrid format and convened by Sali Lafrenie (LAC), RSVP to attend the fall Shannon Lectures series: carleton.ca/history/shan....

The ACA would like to hear from you: where do YOU think ACA 2029 should be held? We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the location of our 2029 in-person conference. For more details, please visit archivists.ca/Future-Confe....

Extra! Extra! The latest issue of Scope & Content should have arrived in your inboxes! Read for details on upcoming workshops, our call for proposals for our next in-person conference, and other exciting opportunities. archivists.ca/Scope-and-Co....

Climate change is already transforming the archival landscape, impacting not only physical collections and facilities, but also staff and researchers alike. Join us on October 6th for a workshop led by archival consultant and researcher Eira Tansey to learn more. archivists.ca/event-6791065

Did you ever play the Game of Halifax from 1984? The #HfxArchives copy is part of the Lou Collins collection, as he provided historical notes for the game produced by the Auxiliary of the Izaak Walton Killam Hospital for Children. Find more info: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina... #ArchivesPlay

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesPlay! From the University Relations Communications Photograph collection, this 1997 photo shows some of student life on the UW campus. The students seem absorbed by the mind boggling effects of 90's video-game consoles.

This month's #ACAHashtagParty with @archivistsdotca.bsky.social is #archivesplay. Sometimes research is all fun and games! Whether you are researching childlore, your community, or revisiting childhood memories, there are plenty of materials to explore in MUNFLA's collections.

Today's the day! All day, join us for August's ACA Hashtag Party: Archives Play by sharing materials from your archives related to fun and games! And don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag and we'll re-share your posts. #ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesPlay

'll be hosting a talk/workshop titled "I hope I can find myself in here: Examining Accessibility at Carleton University’s Audio-Visual Resource Centre" at Carleton University on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 9-11 am. The in-person talk is open to the public. carleton.ca/filmstudies/...

Following our AGM on June 17, we are delighted to welcome three new members to the Board of Directors. We are deeply grateful to all members of the Board for the time, expertise, and dedication they contribute to the ACA and its membership.  To learn more, visit archivists.ca/ACA-Board-of....

ACA President Alyssa Hyduk and Executive Director Mab Coates-Davies recently spoke with CBC about the increase in citizenship-by-descent records requests and their impact on archives already facing limited staffing, growing backlogs and reduced funding. Read here: www.cbc.ca/news/politic....

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to volunteer with the Communications Committee, Financial Review Committee, and the ACA Foundation. If you are interested in volunteering, please apply by visiting archivists_ca.formstack.com/forms/aca_vo....

New on In the Field! Curtis Frederick, University Records Archivist at the University of Calgary Archives and Special Collections, shares "How Records Data Management Requirements Will Raise Questions About Archives". Read here: archivists.ca/Blog/13666028.