May 2012
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Association of Canadian Archivists on the NADP and... →
The Association of Canadian Archivists has made their letters to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages available on the ACA website. There are two separate letters, one each to address the National Archival Development Program cut and the Library and Archives Canada cuts.
May 17th
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“It is important to remember that this is a fight not only about funding, but...”
– Some inspiring words for the archival community of Canada in the midst of the fight for funding and the fight to maintain community. Many thanks to archivist Cheryl Avery for allowing us to re-post her words here.
May 16th
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Senate of Canada & NADP / Sénat du Canada & PNDA
On 10 May 2012 the Senate of Canada discussed the elimination of the National Archival Development Program. You can find the record of the debate here (in English). Le 10 mai 2012, le Sénat du Canada ont discuté de l’élimination du Programme national de développement des archives. Vous pouvez trouver le compte rendu du débat ici (en français).
May 16th
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Canadian archives cuts have ripple effects →
A great post on the ArchivesGrid blog regarding artists use of Manitoba Archives to enrich the local art scene and the need of the NADP and CCA to allow artists to use the archives to draw inspiration for their works.
May 16th
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Anonymous asked: How can archivists and archives lovers outside Canada help you guys out?
May 16th
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Graduate Students in History Oppose Federal Cuts →
The Graduate History Students’ Association at York University has gathered together to cry out against the recent federal cuts to “institutions and programs that support the preservation, research, and accessibility of our country’s collective past.” The statement & call to action provides an excellent list of resources to help others inform themselves about the cuts...
May 16th
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National Archival Development Program (NADP) Cuts... →
A wonderful blog post about how the NADP has helped the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia and what the cuts mean for the institution.
May 16th
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Sauvons le PNDA  →
La présidente du Réseau des services d’archives du Québec a envoyé une infolettre rassemblant toutes les information sur l’abolition du PNDA. Si-vous-plaît visitez le site web du RAQ pour plus d’informations: http://www.raq.qc.ca/ The president of the Réseau des services d’archives du Québec has put together and Infolettre outlining all the cuts being made to the NADP.   ...
May 15th
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Élimination du Programme national de Développement... →
Les archives du Séminaires St-Joseph à Trois-Rivières présentées au téléjournal/Mauricie. Ils ont parlé au sujet de l’élimination du Programme national de Développement des archives. On commence à 6min40.
May 15th
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Anonymous asked: Is there an organized approach to travel to Ottawa being planned - school bus for southwestern Ontario, etc.?
May 15th
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This Week in Heritage / Patrimoine Hebdomadaire →
Le Conseil des organismes du patrimoine d’Ottawa a inclus la Marche des archivistes vers Ottawa dans leur dernier communiqué! The Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa has included the Archivists’ On to Ottawa trek in their latest newsletter!
May 15th
SAA Opposes Elimination of Canadian Archives... →
May 11, 2012—SAA has sent a letter to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages opposing an April 30 decision by Library and Archives Canada to eliminate the National Archival Development Program and the Canadian Council on Archives. 
May 12th
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Ottawa Trek Schedule Now Available!
The schedule for the 28 May 2012 Ottawa Archivists’ Trek activities is now available! Please select the Details/Détails & Action tab at the top of our site to view. Aussi disponible en français à la même page.
May 12th
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Attacking the Foundations of Canada's History and... →
An excellent piece by Eric Sager of the University of Victoria, published May 11 by the Times Colonist. The piece discusses the recent federal government cuts to archives, parks, and culture - and the impacts for Canada. Sager gives a name to this activity too - Harperizing Canada’s history and heritage.
May 11th
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Inspiration at the Archives →
The link above will take you to a CBC Manitoba article about the May 10th Manitoba Day Awards, which honours users of Manitoba archives who have taken records and made use of them in their community, their country, and the world. This year’s honourees included people working on community history projects, academic books, films, and Canadian recording artist John K. Samson. Sampson, along...
May 11th
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May 10th
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At the Risk of Failing All Canadians →
A letter-to-the-editor published by The News Review of Yorkton, written by Larry Birkbeck of Regina. Provides a concise but pointed response to the federal cuts to Library and Archives Canada.
May 10th
Deceptive and misguided: LAC RPP 2012-2013 →
A wonderful article by John D. Reid about recent cuts and the release of the Library and Archives Canada 2012-2013 Report on Plans and Priorities.
May 10th
Anonymous asked: I would like to participate in someway, but will not be able to travel to Ottawa. I am in Toronto. Has an event been planned in the Toronto area?
May 10th
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Archivistes et supporteurs: des Marches dans les...
Participez-vous à l’organisation d’une marche dans votre région ? Participez-vous à un événement ou désirez-vous participer à un tel événement ? Aimeriez-vous que quelque chose se passe dans votre région, mais vous ne savez pas qui contacter ou par où commencer ? Nous aimerions constituer une liste  des villes où des marches ou rassemblements auront lieu le 28 mai 2012...
May 9th
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