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February-March 2005 Page 1 February BULLETIN 2005 building better archives programs. President’s message “Theory and Practice” is the Conference “...we look to ensure ACA’s service theme and it is most appropriate at this time in our evolution. All of us, from the is relevant for the future.” lone ranger in a small archives to the pro- fessional practicing our trade for a large government institution have grappled Over the next few weeks the Association The future delivery of services depends on throughout our careers with issues related of Canadian Archivists (ACA) your input. In a spirit of collaboration and to theory and practice. The speed with membership, past members, and collegial critical analysis we can build an which the electronic medium is progress- individuals working in the archival association worthy of the archival ing necessitates discussion on theory and community will be invited to participate in community for years to come. We have its application. Our Program Committee a survey of member needs. Consultants served our membership well for 30 years have put together an excellent program selected after a careful analysis and and we look to ensure our service is rele- which will engender dialogue on the mat- selection process will conduct the survey. vant for the future. ter and give us tools to use while execut- Your participation is important for the ing our work. The roster of sessions and success of our Review and Renewal I extend to you a hearty invitation to par- speakers is impressive. An excellent pro- project. ticipate in our 30th Anniversary Confer- gram for our Institute will be delivered. ence, held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. “Leadership for the Archival Profession” As outlined in past Bulletins, we plan to Saskatoon is an attractive site for a Con- is a most appropriate theme and an educa- review ACA structure and operations to ference and I am sure those attending will tion subject required by many. Details are determine the effectiveness of current have fond memories of this event. available on our website. programs. All aspects of the Association’s goals, structure, policies, ACA is celebrating 30 years of a mission roles, procedures and practices will be to serve a vibrant professional member- I look forward to seeing you in Saskatoon. reviewed. The survey process will invite ship. Over the years we as a community Our conference is a wonderful platform to each and every member to reflect on our at times succeeding, at time struggling, engender discussion and your input will be association’s past, present, and future, and have always rallied to find solutions, es- welcome. I congratulate and thank all to contribute to building a better ACA to tablish worthy programs, and debate our who are involved in making our 30th Anni- serve you. The goal is to identify the common issues in a spirit of constructive versary Conference and Institute sure bets needs of the membership, which can be analysis. Our Conference invites us to to be resounding successes. Conference served on an efficient and economic express our spirit of collaboration and pro- committees’ work is not easy and is cru- manner by the ACA. Please participate. vides a platform to continue the work of cial. Efforts in this regard are not taken for granted. On behalf of ACA’s leader- ship team I thank all those who have What’s inside agreed to serve as speakers and chairs. Together let us celebrate our past achieve- • President’s message....................................................... Page 1 ments and unite in a collegial spirit to • Call for Nominations ................................................. ....Page 2 build a bright future for ACA and our pro- • 2005 Conference program.............................................. Page 6 fession. • Pre-Conference workshops ............................................Page 11 • Conference Social Events ............................................. Page 12 Respectfully submitted, • The fonds of the greatest Canadian (cont'd)................... Page 18 Marc Lerman • SISAA News.................................................................. Page 14 ACA President • Editor’s last word .......................................................... Page 5 Page 2 February-March 2005 Membership recognition award nominations also sought ACA seeks Vice-President and Director without Portfolio for 2005-2007 term. Michael Gourlie, Chair of the Nominations, Elections & Awards the ACA or related organization or organizations. Committee is pleased to invite ACA members to submit nomina- 3. Nominee has demonstrated writing of superior quality tions for the Associations annual awards program as well as for and usefulness in advancing the archival profession in consideration to Board positions as identified below: particular or the archival community in general. 4. Current members of the Board of Directors and P&P, Your nomination(s) should be forwarded to Michael’s attention, and Association employees are not eligible. at the following addresses: Each nomination must include the completed form, a curriculum By mail: vitae, plus three letters of support from members in good Michael Gourlie standing. 827-10160 114 St Membership Recognition Award Edmonton, AB T5K 2L2 By e-mail [email protected] is to honour any member of the Association who has made and continues to make significant contributions to the ACA and to Nominations are being solicited for ACA Awards: the development of the archival profession. Any members in • Honorary membership good standing of the ACA may nominate any member of the • Member recognition award professional category of the ACA. Nominations are requested for two Board positions: Objectives: • Vice President 1. to recognize and encourage the professional achievements, contributions and excellence of ACA • Director without Portfolio members in the field of archival administration. The following information is presented from the ACA Policy & 2. to raise the standard of practice within the profession by Procedures Manual: recognizing and rewarding excellence. 3. to increase support for the aims and objectives of the ACA by recognizing and encouraging outstanding contributions and, Honourary members 4. to stimulate interest in the archival profession in Canada by acknowledging publicly the contributions made by shall be those persons nominated by the directors and appointed individual archivists. at the annual meeting of members of the Corporation whom the Corporation wishes to honour for their distinguished service to Criteria: the archival profession. 1. Nominee has been a professional member of the ACA for a minimum of 7 years. The key factor in this award is "distinguished service" which 2. Nominee holds the appropriate academic education and implies a long term commitment on the part of the individual that professional and technical training relevant to the has resulted in a measurable, perhaps permanent impact on the archival profession. archival community. Nominations are made by the membership 3. Nominee has at least 7 years of professional archival at large and that the final nomination(s) be recommended by the experience, including evidence of professional Nominations, Elections, and Awards Committee to the Board of responsibility. Directors in time for its spring meeting. Nominees would be 4. Nominee has contributed to the profession through eligible for consideration for two years, after which the active participation in the ACA or on behalf of the ACA nomination becomes null and void. or through initiative, resourcefulness and commitment. Criteria: 5. Nominee has contributed to the corpus of professional 1. Nominations are open to any citizen of Canada or the archival literature. United States. 6. Current members of the Board of Directors and P & P , 2. Nominee has demonstrated distinguished service to the employees of the Association are not eligible. Canadian archival community through participation in (Continued on page 3) February-March 2005 Page 3 See You in Saskatoon - ACA 2005! Saskatoon, always our “Paris of the Prairies,” and now our “City nominees Guy Vanderhaeghe and Sharon Butala, mystery writers of Light” as home of the Canadian Light Source, readies itself Gail Bowen and Anthony Bidulka, and the Amati Quartet for an for ACA 2005. Whether your taste leans to the cultural or scien- evening of literature and music at the historic Saskatoon Club. tific, we have events which are sure to please. Join us for an ex- Tour the Synchrotron or tour the city for a unique glimpse into perience loaded with local flavour! either our future or our heritage. Come stay in our castle, the queenly See you here! Delta Bessborough! Travel the path of Riel and Dumont and visit the scenes of the 1885 Northwest Resis- tance. Play ball in Kinsmen Park or walk our award-winning Meewasin Sign outside the town of Radville, Trail, then head over to the Great Saskatchewan (not to be confused Western Brewery for outrageously with Archive, Saskatchewan). Image inexpensive beer and a night of rol- courtesy Radville Economic lick – all in support of a good archi- Development Committee. val cause! Next, join local Gover- nor-General award winners/ Saskatoon facts – Everything you have always wanted to know about a place that may only be flat in your mind. On-line Maps: History: Name: http://www.saskatoon.com/map.php http://scaa.usask.ca/gallery/saskatoon/ From the Cree mis-sask-quah-toomina, Not quite sure where Saskatoon is in the (Courtesy City of Saskatoon Archives & their name for