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News tagged: Indigenous Peoples

Official Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Version of Star Wars: A New Hope Being Created

“Gi-ga-miinigoowiz Mamaandaawiziwin” (“May the Force be with you”).

News December 18, 2023 


Release of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Subject Headings

The goal of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Subject Headings (SK ISH) project was to work with Indigenous Peoples and groups to determine what terms are preferred and then translate those terms into subject headings to be used by libraries in the province.

News November 13, 2023 


Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas

High-speed Internet and mobile cellular connectivity is not available for Canadians in many rural, remote, and First Nations communities, affecting their ability to access online services and participate in the digital economy.

News March 27, 2023 


Media Release: Ex Libris Association Indigenous Student Bursary

The Ex Libris Association (ELA) announces the launch of its Indigenous Student Bursary to encourage more Indigenous voices among staff in all types of libraries.

News March 13, 2023 


Invitation to Join Indigenous Collections Management Listserv

“The intention of this pan-Canadian list is to provide a venue to bring individuals together to address and discuss topics relating to Indigenous collections acquisitions, policy making, and best practices.”

News March 5, 2023 


Library and GLAM Sector Submissions to 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations

Library and GLAM sector organizations call for federal support for access to e-content, municipal funding, accessible reading material, funding for Library and Archives Canada, Open Educational Resources (OER), and Canadian publishers and booksellers.

News January 30, 2023 


CFLA Calls for the Release of all Outstanding Residential School Records

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) today issued a statement calling for the release of all outstanding residential school records held by the Catholic Church and various levels of government.

News September 29, 2022 


Exploration of the Impact of Canada’s Information Management Regime on First Nations Data Sovereignty

The discussion paper from the First Nations Information Governance Centre explores the conflicts between the current Canadian information management regime and First Nations data sovereignty and offers suggestions for further exploration that may offer short‑term and long‑term improvements of the system.

News August 30, 2022 


Recent Library of Parliament Research Publications (March 2022)

The Library of Parliament has recently released a number of research publications on topics of interest to the library and information management community.

News March 1, 2022 


A Reconciliation Framework for the Canadian Archival Community

This framework provides a road map of sorts, setting out a vision, foundational principles, and a transformative path forward for the archives profession in Canada.

News February 24, 2022