What We Have Lost: What We Stand to  Lose

The Future of Archives and Archivists in Canada

Wednesday January 16, 2013

7.00 PM

City of Ottawa Archives

Room 115

100 Tallwood Drive

Ottawa

Since the 1970s an archival system has been built up in Canada and now it is threatened by recent funding cuts and program decisions at the federal level. This panel will examine the future of archives and archivists in Canada in the light of the decisions Ottawa has taken.

Our Panelists will address the following topics

The effects of the disappearance of the  National Archival Development Program Patti Harper, Department Head, Archives and Research Collections, Carleton University

 

The new Library and Archives Canada: will it be able to serve its constituencies?  James L.  Turk, Executive Director, Canadian Association of University Teachers.

 

The new archivist: is digital and web all we need to know? Jim Burant, Adjunct professor (Art History) at Carleton University and former manager of Art and Photography Archives at Library and Archives Canada and Laurie Dougherty, Archivist of the Arnprior McNab/Braeside Archives

A question and answer period will follow the presentations.

Event sponsored by the Eastern Ontario Chapter Archives Association of Ontario.

For more information: John Smart jsmart@rogers.com

Christmas Past Comes Alive

ARCHIVES ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (AAO-East/Est)

EASTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER

PRESENTS

Christmas Past Comes Alive 

Wednesday December 5th, 2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

City of Ottawa Archives, Ottawa

100 Tallwood Drive (corner of Woodroffe Ave. and Tallwood Dr.)

 

The AAO Eastern Ontario Chapter is pleased to partner for a second year with the Ottawa Storytellers, and this year, it's for an evening of Christmas stories. Storytellers Leah Sander and Kim Kilpatrick will tell Christmas stories, based on personal memories or historical events, and share the process of constructing and telling a story.

Join us in exploring common interests between archives and storytelling.

Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

City of Ottawa Archives

Ottawa, ON K2G 4R7

 

Our “Christmas Past Comes Alive”

Storytellers

 

Kim Kilpatrick

Kim is known for autobiographical material - humourous, entertaining, and engaging stories about living as a person who is blind, as well as folk tales and some historical material.

Kim has over ten years of experience as a storyteller and has performed regularly on the NAC fourth Stage since 2004, as well as at storytelling festivals in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Saint Mary’s. She is a MASC artist in schools and for seniors and also performs in cafes, pubs, museums, parks, and at story slams.

Leah Sander

Leah Sander has been an archivist at Library and Archives Canada since 2007. Her prior archival experience includes the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, in Manitoba (2003-2007) and the National Archives of Scotland (2001-2002).

Being part of a family that communicated through stories, Leah has always been interested in storytelling. In fact, stories are what drew her to the archival profession. In 2007, she took a beginner’s storytelling workshop with Ottawa Storytellers and has been telling stories in the area ever since. Because of her professional interests, many of her stories are historical in nature, but she does enjoy a good folktale too.


How to get to the City of Ottawa Archives:

Taking the bus - the 95 bus stops on Woodruffe directly in front of the Archives.  The building is a yellow panelled building with dark grey/brown brick.  It has lots of big windows and out front is a sculpture of a metal house on long metal stilts in the middle of a tall grass garden.  Alternatively get off at Baseline station, it is about a ten minute walk.

For drivers, the City Archives is located in Nepean near Algonquin College, please see the google map below (100 Tallwood Drive):



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AAO East/Est Chapter

Hello AAO East/Est Chapter members!

The seasons have turned and fall is once again upon us.  Join us to celebrate the harvest of another year with food, drinks and good cheer!

If you are a college, university student or new professional come join us, network and learn about the archives field.

Where: Royal Oak, 221 Echo Drive on the canal, the side room (main floor).

When: Thursday, Oct 11, 7:00pm

Sincerely,

John D. Lund, Chair,

AAO East/Est Chapter

The AAO East/Est Chapter Executive would like to invite you to an exciting event being put on by the City of Ottawa Archives - "My Ottawa / Ma Ville, Yousuf Karsh."  The City of Ottawa Archives is presenting an exhibit of Yousuf Karsh original signed photographs from their holdings.

Opening reception: Friday, September 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Vermissage: le vendredi 28 septembre de 17 h 30 à 19 h30.

Gallery 112 / Galerie 112, 100 Tallwood Drive / 100 prom, Tallwood.

Please also keep an eye out for an announcement shortly regarding our Fall Welcome Back Social for Chapter members and friends.

Come to the Canadian Conservation Institute for the AAO East / Est Annual General Meeting on Thursday 10 May 2012, 6:30-9pm

Reminder: Your RSVP is necessary as your name will be needed for the security guest list. Please RSVP online or send an e-mail to aaoeast@gmail.com by 8 May 2012.

Located at 1030 Innes Road at the corner of St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON,  K1A 0M5

Doors open at 6:30pm for light refreshments and a chance to mingle.

There is ample parking, and the facility is wheelchair accessible.

This is a unique opportunity to visit this facility.  Canadian Conservation Institute preservation specialists are preparing a presentation specifically for this evening that is geared towards those interested in the preservation of archival and museum items.  As well you will learn about opportunities for continued professional development through the institute’s internship program and its many publications.  

For updates and further details including directions keep posted to this blog's home and events pages!

Exciting News from the AAO East/Est Executive

Thursday 10 May 2012 is an important date in the AAO East/Est calendar.

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place at the Canadian Conservation Institute on Innes Road in Ottawa, Ontario from 6:30-9 pm.  This is a unique opportunity for our members to get the inside scoop on this important organization whose conservation research results in publications and products important to archives and museums in Canada.

Importantly, the following Chapter business will also be part of the AGM:

1)      Acceptance in principle of a constitution for AAO East/Est
A draft of the proposed constitution which reflects the current and future needs of the chapter is available upon request.  We are asking that members review this document prior to the AGM and send their written comments to the executive.  For a copy of this document please email the executive at aaoeaast@gmail.com .  We will be accepting comments on or before 8 May 2012.

2)      2012 Election for the Executive Offices for the Chapter
AAO East/Est is hereby giving notice that the nominations for its 2012 executive offices are now open.  We encourage anyone who has an interest in serving on the Chapter executive to contact the Nominations Chair, Margaret Dixon at mjdxn@yahoo.com   For a more detailed announcement,  please go to the Events Page on the Chapter`s blog at: http://www.aaoeast.blogspot.com

3)      Reports on the finances, activities and accomplishments of the Chapter’s during 2011-2012, as well as a proposed budget for 2012-2013. To be distributed. 

4)      Information on the 2013 AAO conference to be held in Ottawa

Light refreshments will be served.

Parking is available.
More details will follow closer to the date. 
Keep posted to our blog.

Save the Date -- AGM

Mark your calendars for Thursday May 10th, 2012.  This year we will be holding our Annual General Meeting at the Canadian Conservation Institute on Innes Rd. in Ottawa, ON.  The event will take place from 7-9 pm and will include a presentation from CCI staff and information about the 2013 AAO conference, which will be taking place in Ottawa.

Details to follow.  We look forward to seeing you there!

AAO East-Est participated in Heritage Day Celebrations

Hundreds of people attended the Heritage Day celebrations at Ottawa City Hall on Tuesday 21 February 2012.  This annual event is a unique opportunity to raise public awareness and interest in the activities and purposes of organizations dedicated to the preservation of heritage.  Among the participants were representatives of museums, historical societies, archives and preservation institutes.  And of course, the Archives Association of Ontario Eastern Chapter was there to represent its member archives and archival professionals. 
 



Margaret Dixon (President) wears a period
costume inspired by archival sources.



Brian Beaven (Past President) proudly
 wears the kilt of his Scottish ancestors. 

 

Theresa Sorel (Treasurer) has a bit of fun as she
greets the crowd in period dress.




Call for Documents

Our francophone colleagues in the group, Archives à voix haute des deux rives de l’Outaouais, host community events that showcase archival material in the French language preserved in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Each event features archival documents that are contextualized to the audience around a common theme. 

Archives à voix haute des deux rives de l'Outaouis is looking to expand its pool of archival documents  (especially on the Ontario side) and to reach new audiences.  Check out the call for documents on the Community page for more information.

AAO 2013 Conference Planning Meeting on Wednesday 18 January 2012

Did you know that Ottawa has been selected as the site for the 2013 AAO Conference?  AAO-East Executive submitted a proposal that convinced the AAO Board that Ottawa was the place to be in 2013.   Now we need to figure out what needs to be done to get the show on the road!  To that end AAO-East is hosting an open meeting to discuss the planning and the logistics for organizing the conference.

When:                  Wednesday 18 January 2012, 6-7:30pm

Where:                 395 Wellington Street, Room 156, Ottawa, ON

Agenda:               Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Conference Planning from AAO Board perspective

Review of AAO-East proposal and feedback from AAO Board

Next Steps

This is the first meeting to be held for the purpose of planning the 2013 Conference since the announcement was made by the AAO Board in late 2011.  This will be an important meeting because we are trying to get an indication of the level of interest of AAO members and friends before we form committees, decide on venues, confirm the programme, etc.

This meeting is open to all those who have an interest in being involved in the planning and logistics for the 2013 Conference. 

Please see attached, the original 2013 Conference proposal submitted by the AAO-East Executive to the AAO Board.  If you have any difficulties in opening the attachment, please let us know.

Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

AAO-East Executive