Archives 101: Archival Practice with Indigenous Organizations

The AABC is pleased to present the workshop “Archives 101: Archival Practice with Indigenous Organizations”. 

With the support of Library and Archives Canada Documentary Heritage Communities Program, there will be four offerings of this workshop scheduled between 2025 - 2027:

• Workshop 1, Nov - Dec 2025 (online, completed)
• Workshop 2, May - June 2026 (online, completed)

• Workshop 3, October 6-7, 2026, in-person workshop, Westbank, BC (registration closed, workshop full)

• Workshop 4, Feb - March 2027 (online, registration open)

Please share this training opportunity within your networks and with those who may be interested in attending!

Current Workshop Offering (in-person):

Dates: October 6 - 7, 2026

Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm PST

Location: 1920 Quail Lane, Westbank, West Kelowna, BC 

Registration deadline: Closed (registration full as of Sept. 16, 2026)

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Upcoming Workshop Offering (online): *note: this will be the last workshop offering as supported by this grant project

Dates: February 9 - 19, 2027

Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm PST

Location: online via Zoom

Cost: $55.00 CAD per person

Registration deadline: Feb 1, 2027

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The AABC is pleased to present the workshop “Archives 101: Archival Practice with Indigenous Organizations”. With the support of the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP), registration is now open.

Workshop Schedule:

This workshop will be held over 7 online sessions:

February 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2027 (9:30am – 12:30pm PST)

Workshop overview:

The workshop “Archives 101: Archival Practice with Indigenous Organizations” will be of interest to Tribal/First Nations Government administrators, archivists, cultural memory keepers, community members, and students working to support and develop Indigenous archives programs. The workshop will provide an introduction to archival theory and best practices that participants will be able to use on a daily basis.

Participants will learn:

- how to create a foundation for developing their archives program and strategies for the practical management and appraisal of records;

- how to provide collaborative Indigenous and western access protocols;

- how to process and maintain access to records created on different media formats (textual records, audio-visual, sound recordings and electronic records);

- best practices for disaster planning;

- where to find archival resources and different funding opportunities available for Indigenous organizations.

Woven throughout the discussion topics will be reflections on how western archival practices can be balanced and integrated to support Indigenous practices and protocols of knowledge sharing.

Upon registration, participants will be asked to complete a brief survey to identify training interests and questions that will be incorporated into the workshop materials and discussions.

Instructors:

The workshops will be delivered by the AABC’s Education and Advisory Services Coordinator, Lisa Glandt, and the workshop Indigenous Co-trainer, Hailey Eli. Lisa and Hailey are excited to bring their collective learned and lived experiences to the workshop training. 

Format:

The workshop will be delivered using Zoom webinar software. Zoom is free to download and links will be provided to participants before the workshop starts. Participants will need access to a computer with sound/speakers to view the PowerPoint training slides and participate in discussions.

Workshop Materials:

Participants will receive copies of the presentation slides and relevant handouts and resources before the workshop starts. It is recommended that participants attend all sessions in order to fully complete the workshop.

If you have any questions about the workshops, please don't hesitate to contact Lisa (aabc.advisor@aabc.ca) or Hailey (trainerdhcp@aabc.ca).