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The Association of Canadian Archivists represents archivists across Canada. Our mission is to provide leadership & community.
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We're looking for volunteers! This is a great opportunity to meet colleagues across the country and help create the strategic direction of the Association.

For details on our committee vacancies and volunteer opportunities, please visit the ACA website.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The #ACAhashtagparty for this month is #ArchivesEnclosures!

This special box is part of the Women's Kit, from the Dr. Fiona Joy Green fonds. The kit was developed by Pamela Harris and Becky Kane with numerous contributors and features materials on Feminism and Women's Rights.
Image of the lid of the Women's Kit box. Includes a hand drawn image of a women holding a sign stating the title of the kit. University of Winnipeg Archives, Dr. Fiona Joy Green fonds [06.016]. Image of one side of the Women's Kit box. Includes hand drawn images of a women of different ages and backgrounds holding hands. University of Winnipeg Archives, Dr. Fiona Joy Green fonds [06.016]. Image contents the Women's Kit box. Includes a variety of writings and materials relating to Feminism and Women's Rights. University of Winnipeg Archives, Dr. Fiona Joy Green fonds [06.016]. Image of the inside lid of the Women's Kit box. Includes an attached document explaining the kit and crediting its contributors. University of Winnipeg Archives, Dr. Fiona Joy Green fonds [06.016].
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Enclosures are structures that protect archival materials from damage caused by environmental influences. In years gone by, this one was made for us by conservators at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. #ArchivesEnclosures #ACAHashtagParty
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Today's the day for another ACA Hashtag Party, and today we're exploring some of the materials around archival materials! Occasionally, archival materials get donated to us inside of enclosures that are themselves somewhat archival, or at least unique, interesting, and maybe even beautiful.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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The ACA's Mentorship Program is now open for enrollment. Whether you're an emerging professional or a seasoned archivist, participating in the mentorship program is a wonderfully enriching experience!

Registration closes on December 15th. For more details, visit archivists.ca/Mentorship.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The ACA's Special Interest Section for Indigenous Archives (SISIA) invites fellow First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural memory keepers, record managers, organization, and community-based archivists to join them on the November 28th meeting.
To register, please visit archivists.ca/event-6317573.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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For this month’s ACA Hashtag Party, we want to see your favourite enclosure that came to you as a vessel for historical materials. #ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesEnclosures
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November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Following its success last year, the ACA Mentorship Program is happy to re-launch the BIPOC Mentorship Program.
Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) are welcome to opt-in to the program as mentors or mentees. Mentees may choose to be paired with a BIPOC mentor or not.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Opportunity in Stony Plain, AB - Records & Information Manager, Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association
Deadline: November 27, 2025
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Records & Information Manager | Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association - Stony Plain, Alberta | Deadline: Nov. 27, 2025
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November 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Enrolment for the 2026 Mentorship Program is now open! This program is a great way to get connected with other archivists and expand your professional relationships. Enrolment closes on December 15th. For more details visit archivists.ca/Mentorship.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Opportunity in Toronto, ON - Digital Archivist, The ArQuives
Deadline: December 2, 2025
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Digital Archivist | The ArQuives - Toronto, ON | Deadline: December 2
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November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Opportunity in New Westminster, BC - Records Archivist, Health Sciences Association of BC
Deadline: December 7, 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Opportunity in Vancouver, BC - Executive Director, Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia
Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Executive Director | Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia - Vancouver, BC | Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate Found
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November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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The latest issue of the ACA's monthly newsletter, Scope & Content, is now available straight to your inboxes or on the ACA website! In this issue, you can find info on upcoming ACA events, our forthcoming mentorship program, grants for archival programs, and more! archivists.ca/Scope-and-Co...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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As our 50th anniversary comes to an end, the PDC invites you to attend a panel discussion with five archivists to reflect on the past and present state of archives in Canada, while considering some of their hopes for our profession.

To register, please visit archivists.ca/event-6411193.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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While a national organization, CWPC maintained a strong presence in Manitoba after the opening of a Winnipeg branch in 1907. Notable members of the branch include; Cora Hind, Francis and Lillian Beynon, Kate Simpson Hayes, and Nellie McClung.
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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This month's #ACAhashtagparty is #ArchivesWomensHistory!

These images depict the Canadian Women's Press Club (CWPC). From 1904 to the early 1990's, it was a organization of Canadian journalists that prior to 1971 was only open to women. In 1971 the group was renamed to The Media Club of Canada.
Image depicting a pen and ink sketch of the Canadian Women's Press Club, n.d. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Women’s Studies Collection [A0870-25963]. Image depicting a group photograph of the attendees of the 1906 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Women's Press Club held in Winnipeg, 1906. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Women’s Studies Collection [A0870-25964].
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Dr. Joan Bronskill (1924-1978) at her microscope in the Entomological Research Institute in Belleville. She was a founder of the Quinte Ballet School, a member of the Belleville Theatre Guild, and a charter member of the Quinte Arts Council. #ArchivesWomensHistory www.flickr.com/photos/cabhc...
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Dr. Joan Bronskill, working at her microscope in the Canadian Department of Agriculture's Entomology Laboratory in Belleville, Ontario. Photograph taken for the Intelligencer newspaper.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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It's another ACA Hashtag Party, and today we're helping to celebrate Women's History Month in Canada! #ArchivesWomensHistory
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October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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As the 50th Anniversary of the ACA comes to an end, our Professional Development Committee invites you to attend a panel discussion with five archivists reflecting on the past, present, and future of archives in Canada.

To register, please visit archivists.ca/event-6411193.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Opportunity in Victoria, BC - Archival Projects Coordinator, Panneton & Associates
Deadline: November 7, 2025
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Archival Projects Coordinator | Panneton & Associates - Victoria, BC | Deadline: November 7, 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Opportunité à Sudbury, ON - Archiviste universitaire, Université Laurentienne
La Date Limite: November 15, 2025 ou jusqu'à ce que le poste soit pourvu
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October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Opportunity in Sudbury, ON - Institutional Archivist, Laurentian University
Deadline: November 15, 2025 or until position is filled
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Institutional Archivist | Laurentian University - Sudbury, ON | Deadline: November 15, 2025 or until position is filled
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October 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Opportunity in Victoria, BC - Chief Executive Officer, Royal BC Museum
Deadline: December 2, 2025
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Chief Executive Officer | Royal BC Museum - Victoria, BC | Deadline: December 2, 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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What does a municipal archivist do in a typical day? #AskAnArchivist
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM