Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) 2026 Virtual Conference
Date
June 8, 2026 June 11, 2026
Location
Online
Details
Website: https://archivists.ca/Future-Conferences
Theme: How Does That Help Me? Making Archival Theory Relevant to Daily Practice
The ACA hosts an annual conference throughout Canada. The conference consists of panel and individual presentations, workshops and lightning talks and is a great opportunity for archivists to talk about projects and meet other professionals.
In 2026 the Association of Canadian Archivists will be holding a virtual conference from the 8th to the 11th of June.
For archivists handling the everyday operations of today’s archives, the connection to archival theory and academic concepts learned at school or read in academic publications can be somewhat tenuous. Particularly in smaller organizations where limitations of staff and resources can necessitate practical, creative, and out-of-the-box solutions, the abstract role of archival theory can be hard to discern. This year’s ACA conference explores the connections (and disconnections) between theories of archival practice and the daily realities and challenges archivists face. We hope to hear about the work being done by archivists across (and beyond) the discipline to address challenges particular to circumstance, whether it be engaging systematically marginalized communities, preservation on a budget, or implementing the Reconciliation Framework released by the Steering Committee on Canada’s Archives.
