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Internet Archive Canada and the CGI Network partner to preserve government information

As part of the Democracy’s Library initiative, Internet Archive Canada is collaborating with the Canadian Government Information Digital Preservation Network (CGI-DPN) to ensure comprehensive web preservation of Canada’s government publications. “We are delighted to be able to leverage our efforts on the Democracy’s Library initiative, a joint project with Internet Archive to create free, open, and sustainable … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada and the CGI Network partner to preserve government information

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Seeding the National Indigenous Knowledge Alliance’s (NIKLA) Respectful Terminology Project

Internet Archive Canada is proud to be one of the partners providing seed funding to the Respectful Terminology Platform Project. Read the news release: Seed funding secured for NIKLA’s Respectful Terminologies Project. Please visit the NIKLA website (https://www.nikla-ancla.com/projects) for periodic project updates and upcoming engagement opportunities. NIKLA is currently looking for a Project Coordinator to … Continue reading Seeding the National Indigenous Knowledge Alliance’s (NIKLA) Respectful Terminology Project

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Make Your Voice Heard: Share Your Thoughts on Access and Preservation of Canadian Government Publications through our Survey!

Internet Archive Canada (along with our Canadian partners) is part of the Democracy’s Library initiative to provide free, open and sustainable access to the full range of government research, data and publications necessary for a continued and sound democracy. By completing this survey, stakeholders (like you) will inform our priorities to make this happen.  The … Continue reading Make Your Voice Heard: Share Your Thoughts on Access and Preservation of Canadian Government Publications through our Survey!

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Democracy’s Library Canada at the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference in Toronto

Caption: Amy Buckland, Assistant Deputy Minister, Collections at Library and Archives Canada speaking at OLA Super Conference The Internet Archive has launched its Democracy’s Library initiative in Canada, aiming to ensure free access to government publications for all citizens. These publications provide important information about Canadian life and are a valuable resource not just just … Continue reading Democracy’s Library Canada at the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference in Toronto

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IAC and Fission Codes Host DWeb Social in YVR – January 25th, 2023

The Internet Archive Canada recently sponsored a DWeb meetup in collaboration with Fission, a research lab committed to building a better internet, and their founder Boris Mann. The event brought together experts from the technology industry to explore and discuss the distributed web and topics related to the Fediverse. The evening kicked off with a … Continue reading IAC and Fission Codes Host DWeb Social in YVR – January 25th, 2023

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Open Media Hosts ‘Privacy Week’ Panel at IAC HQ in Vancouver – January 26th, 2023

Open Media, recently hosted a Privacy Week event at the headquarters of Internet Archive Canada in Vancouver. The event brought together four expert panelists to discuss the important topic of surveillance and internet privacy. The discussion focused on the need for increased protection of personal information and the reasons why privacy is becoming a critical … Continue reading Open Media Hosts ‘Privacy Week’ Panel at IAC HQ in Vancouver – January 26th, 2023

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Internet Archive Canada at OLA Superconference

Internet Archive Canada (IAC) is set to attend the upcoming Ontario Library Association (OLA) Superconference in Toronto. They will participate in a panel discussion on Thursday, February 2nd at 2:45 PM in MTCC – 201D and will be entitled “Democracy’s Library: Partnering for Sustainable Digital Access to Canadian Government Publications.” Internet Archive Canada will be … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada at OLA Superconference

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Join us in Vancouver! Democracy’s Library in Conversation with Brewster Kahle

Internet Archive founder and Digital Librarian Brewster Kahle will be discussing the Democracy’s Library initiative to create free, open, and sustainable access to government research and publications. As part of its effort to support the creation and improvement of open-source software and open protocols for a decentralized web, the Filecoin Foundation has awarded a grant … Continue reading Join us in Vancouver! Democracy’s Library in Conversation with Brewster Kahle

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Internet Archive Canada Celebrates the Launch of Democracy’s Library

“Access is the key to understanding. And understanding is the underpinning of democracy.” Leslie Weir, the Librarian and Archivist of Canada, was a featured guest speaker at the Democracy’s Library launch – an initiative to create a free, open collection of government data. Her words were an inspiration, as she deftly outlined some of the … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada Celebrates the Launch of Democracy’s Library