In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm chatting about my recent experience using Omeka to develop online exhibitions to be used as educational outreach tools. Mentioned in this episode: -Omeka Content Management System Download or Listen Now: Transcript of Episode 86.
Digital History Tools: Making Timelines
My latest post, "Digital History Tools: Making Timelines" can be found over on Activehistory.ca. This post looks at my process for learning how to make interactive timelines and using Knight Lab Timeline JS.
Ep 85: Transcription Reflections
In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm chatting about the transcription of archival videos and archival handwritten documents. I touch on some process for transcription and challenges associated with transcription. Download or Listen Now: Transcript of Episode 85.
EP 84: Online Space Building
In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm talking about generative and caring online spaces. I reflect on some of my favourite parts of online communities and share space facilitation techniques I like. Mentioned in this episode:-Thinking Rock Community Arts Download or Listen Now: Transcript of Episode 84.
Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce
The Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce created by the Steering Committee on Canada's Archives, Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Taskforce (TRC-TF) is now available. Based on five years of research, work, and collaboration between archivists and Indigenous communities this document provides a … Continue reading Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce
Queer Crafting Circle
Queer Crafting Circle is making a comeback in March. This community space is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ folks and to any kind of making. Join us on March 3rd at 7pm ET for laugher, making, and conversation in a queer space. Zoom Meeting ID: 846 455 3116
Podcast EP 83: Admin Reflections
The podcast is back! This first episode is tiny - but I have more planned and appreciate the ongoing support of this project. Episode 83 looks back at my 2021 experience working in an admin role and lessons learned from that. Download or Listen now: Episode 83 Transcript.
Community Builders Award
I'm honoured to share that I won the inaugural Community Builders Award for education. Put on by SooToday, the awards recognize local community contributions in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I'm really humbled by this recognition. You can see the full news story and video here.
Community First: Indigenous Community-Based Archival Provenance
My latest article co-written with Skylee-Storm Hogan is out. Titled, "Community First: Indigenous Community-Based Archival Provenance" this article appears in a special issue of Across the Disciplines, focused on unsettling archives. Here's the abstract of our article:Archives contain records that document the lives, cultures, and histories of Indigenous communities that are often organized within a … Continue reading Community First: Indigenous Community-Based Archival Provenance
Community Practice & Community Archives at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
On November 9th at 2pm ET I'll presenting "Community Practice & Community Archives at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre" in partnership with the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA). I'm really grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with MiCA and looking forward to the conversation with Moska Rokay as part of the event. This talk is … Continue reading Community Practice & Community Archives at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre