Tourism, Culture and Recreation
November 15, 2010
November 15-21 Proclaimed Archives Week
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, has joined with the Association of Newfoundland
and Labrador Archives (ANLA) to proclaim this week (November 15-21) as
Archives Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.
"Archival records represent our collective history,
and we commend the people who work tirelessly to preserve the
documentation of our past so that present and future generations can
have access to it," said Minister French. "Archives Week is a time to
highlight the work of professional archivists, and community-based
volunteers, and to encourage the public to check out what is available —
on site and online — to help in their research and their efforts to
learn more about our fascinating history."
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provides $50,000 in operational support to
ANLA through the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) to assist
with the delivery of programs and services to its members across the
province.
"We appreciate the Provincial Government's financial
support so that the responsibilities of preserving and making available
the documentary heritage of our province can be fulfilled," said ANLA
President Stephanie Harlick. "This year, during Archives Week, there
will be several events taking place to celebrate the occasion, including
lectures and open houses."
For further information on the Association of
Newfoundland and Labrador Archives, and Archives Week activities, visit:
www.anla.nf.ca
Since 1983, ANLA has been active in providing and
promoting education and training for archivists, providing advisory
services, administering grants, publishing a regular newsletter, and
promoting public awareness of the value of the province's archival
records.
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Stephanie Harlick, President, Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives (ANLA) and the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, were recently joined by members of the ANLA executive and archives community to proclaim November 15-21 as Archives Week. From back left are: Colleen Quigley, Chair, ANLA Education Committee; Jenny Seeman, Vice-President, ANLA; Greg Walsh, Provincial Archivist; Jerry Dick, Director, Heritage Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, and Mary Ellen Wright, Professional Development and Outreach Officer, ANLA.
Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
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Mary Ellen Wright
Professional Development Officer
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives (ANLA)
709-726-2867
anla@nf.aibn.com
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