Association of Canadian Archivists

10/08/2026

For this month's ACA Hashtag Party, we're convening for Archives Legends! What are the local histories, historical figures, or even ghost stories represented in your archival collections?

Join us by sharing materials on social media on October 29th! And don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag so we can re-share your posts!



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10/07/2026

Reminder! There's just one week to go until we present "Evidence to Influence: Using Data and Stories for Advocacy," led by Rishia Burke. Registration for this virtual workshop is FREE to ACA Members.

Strong advocacy depends on both evidence and a compelling narrative. Through this interactive workshop and practical exercises, participants will learn how to combine data and storytelling to create engaging advocacy narratives that engage decision-makers, influence policy, and inspire action. Participants will leave with tools and strategies to communicate their organization's impact with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

Register now: https://archivists.ca/event-6790948.

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10/06/2026

The Membership Committee is seeking new volunteers! This Committee promotes 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.

If this sounds like something in which you would like to be involved in, please submit an online application through our volunteer form: https://archivists.ca/ACA-Volunteer-Form.

If you would like to learn more about the Membership Committee before you put your name forward or have questions about Committee activities, please contact Curtis Frederick, Committee Chair, at membershipchair[at]archivists.ca. Thank you for considering joining!

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10/02/2026

Extra! Extra! The latest issue of Scope & Content should now be in your inboxes! As the ACA Newsletter, this digest offers all the latest news from the Canadian archival community. Read for details on upcoming workshops, volunteer opportunities, and the chance to host a future ACA conference in your city!

Not yet subscribed? Get a sense of Scope & Content by reading through our back catalogue: https://archivists.ca/Scope-and-Content-Monthly-ACA-Newsletter.

Note: This post has been edited to correct the misnumbering of this issue.

10/01/2026

How do we balance long-term digital preservation with environmental sustainability? Join the Association of Canadian Archivists for a practical virtual workshop led by Jack O'Grady (Hamilton Public Library).

Learn how to adapt MIT's Levels of Preservation Commitment methodology to evaluate resource costs, make intentional appraisal choices, and build environmental sustainability directly into your archive's digital preservation strategy.

This workshop will be held virtually via Zoom on October 27th from 2-3:30 PM ET.

For more details and to register, please visit https://archivists.ca/event-6825851.

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09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Association of Canadian Archivists is sharing our Residential School Denialism Statement.

The ACA firmly stands against residential school denialism and wholly endorses the recommendations made by the TRC’s Calls to Action, the Reconciliation Framework, and the needs of impacted communities.

We thank the Indigenous Matters Committee for their work in developing this statement.

The statement can be found in full on our website: www.archivists.ca/Latest-News-Announcements/13723853

09/29/2026

Next week!

Join us for an essential workshop with Eira Tansey exploring how climate change has affected and will alter the work of archivists. This session will reflect upon the Canadian archival context and participants will engage with mitigation and adaptation issues specific to archives.

Eira Tansey is an archivist, researcher, and consultant based in her hometown of Cincinnati/the Ohio River watershed. As the founder of Memory Rising, she has worked with clients including the Council of State Archivists, METRO, the Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network, the Digital Preservation Coalition, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Register now: https://archivists.ca/event-6791065.

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09/29/2026

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

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09/29/2026

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.

Presented by John Chrastka, founder and executive director of EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute - a public policy and tax policy think tank for libraries - this session will introduce a practical approach to advocacy and casemaking for archives at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. Drawing on EveryLibrary’s experience in the U.S. with library funding, coalition development, and engagement with elected officials, we will explore how archives can move beyond general appeals about their importance and develop arguments that connect archival work to the priorities, responsibilities, and constituencies of decision-makers.

Learn more here: https://archivists.ca/event-6826891.

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09/28/2026