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The Association of Canadian Archivists represents archivists across Canada. Our mission is to provide leadership & community.
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2026 marks the 100th anniversary of what we now recognize as Black History Month and we will be celebrating this centenary for this month's ACA Hashtag Party. On February 26th, share your favourite materials from your collections that celebrate and uplift Black Canadians.
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Are you still finetuning a proposal for the ACA's 2026 Virtual Conference? Reminder: the deadline for submissions has been extended to February 14th! The ACA Program Team invites proposals reflecting upon the theme: Making Archival Theory Relevant to Daily Practice.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Opportunity in Victoria, BC - Digital Records Specialist, University of Victoria Libraries - University Archives
Deadline: February 25, 2026
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Digital Records Specialist; Two-year limited-term, FTE 1.0 (full time) | University of Victoria Libraries - University Archives | Victoria, B.C. | Deadline: Februa...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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The Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) has issued a Call to Action in response to the discontinuation of the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). Please read here: archivists.ca/Latest-News-...
February 6, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Bringing you the latest news from the ACA and our archival community, the newest issue of Scope & Content is here! This issue includes details on upcoming hashtag parties, our 2026 conference, and importantly, a Call to Action regarding the dismantling of the DHCP. archivists.ca/Scope-and-Co....
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February 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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One of a series of photos taken during a literal house move from Palmer Road in Belleville to Shannonville in 1990. #ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesOnTheMove

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One of a series of photographs of a house being moved along Dundas Street in Belleville, Ontario. Taken by Frank O'Connor for the Intelligencer newspaper. An article in the June 9th, 1990 edition of ...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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The #ACAHashtagParty this month is #ArchivesOnTheMove!

This photo is from the Flin Flon Collection, part of the Western Canada Pictorial Index. Photographed by John William "Stan" Smythe, it depicts workers on an electric train used by the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company in Flin Flon, MB.
Image of an electric train and car at Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company (H.B.M.S.), Flin Flon, Manitoba. Two men are pictured on top of the train and another is at the top of a pole, 1930. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Flin Flon Collection [A0799-23863].
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Today's the day!

Join us today for our first hashtag party of 2026: Archives On the Move.
Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag so we can promote your materials. #ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesOnTheMove
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January 29, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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This year, the ACA Program Team invites proposals reflecting upon the theme: Making Archival Theory Relevant to Daily Practice.

The deadline for general proposals is January 31, 2626. Submissions for student proposals will remain open until February 28, 2026 archivists.ca/page-18932.
January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Scope & Content 7.1 : January 2026 is out now! Read along to find out what the Canadian archival community is up to and how you can be involved. To read the current issue or past issues on our website, head to the link in our bio and click on Scope and Content.
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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From holiday travels to daily commutes to visiting donors, transportation is often an important part of our lives and for 2026's first ACA Hashtag Party, we're showcasing that! This month, we'd like to see materials in your archival collections related to transportation.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Are you a student or early career professional interested in joining and discussing this Special Interest Section's current goals and objectives? Join the Students and Early Career Professionals Monthly Meeting on Zoom on 01/19/26 at 1pm ET at the following link archivists.ca/event-6390104.
January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Opportunity in Surrey, BC - Information and Privacy Archivist, Simon Fraser University Archives and Records Management Department
Deadline: January 18, 2026
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Information and Privacy Archivist | Simon Fraser University Archives and Records Management Department | Burnaby, BC | Deadline: January 18, 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Opportunity in Surrey, BC - Functional Analyst 2 (EDRMS), Surrey Police Service
Deadline: January 16, 2026
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Functional Analyst 2 (EDRMS) | Surrey Police Service | Surrey, BC | Deadline: January 16, 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Opportunity in Saskatoon, SK - Archivist, University Archives and Special Collections (Tenure Track)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Archivist | University Archives and Special Collections (Tenure Track) | Saskatoon - SK | Deadline: January 30, 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Opportunity in St. John's, NL - Archivist, Sisters of Mercy Newfoundland
Deadline: January 16 2026
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Archivist | Sisters of Mercy Newfoundland | St. John's - NL | Deadline: January 16 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Opportunity in Toronto, ON - Special Collections Archivist, Toronto Public Library
Extended deadline: January 9, 2025
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Special Collections Archivist | Toronto Public Library | Toronto, ON | Deadline: December 19th 2025
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January 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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New year, new conference! We're excited to share that the conference theme for our upcoming 2026 ACA virtual conference is here! This year we're excited to convene from June 8th-11th for "How Does That Help Me? Making Archival Theory Relevant to Daily Practice".
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January 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Happy New Year from the Association of Canadian Archivists!

We are officially back from our social media break and look forward to sharing news about all things ACA in 2026!
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January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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The ACA wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season!
The Social Media team will be on a posting break until January 2nd, 2026. We will see you then!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Did you know that renewing your 2026 ACA membership early enters you in our annual Early Bird Prize Draw? Renewing before December 31st secures your membership for the full year with extra perks!

For more details and to renew today, please visit archivists.ca/2026-Early-B....
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December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Enrolment for the ACA's 2026 Mentorship Program closes in exactly one week on Dec15th!
Participating in the mentorship program is a wonderfully enriching experience. This year also marks the return of the BIPOC Mentorship option.

For more details and to apply, please visit: archivists.ca/Mentorship
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December 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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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