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2026 marks 30 years of archiving the web for the Internet Archive. Last October, the Wayback Machine reached a milestone of one TRILLION webpages preserved. This work represents the creative and technical work of millions of people, ensuring that our online history is saved for the future. But how do you visualize a trillion? One … Continue reading Explore 30 Years of the Canadian Web at Vancouver Public Library
Tomorrow evening, we are hosting hosting a panel discussion inspired by Averting the Digital Dark Age by historian Ian Milligan, exploring Canada’s role in preserving our digital memory. Joining him is none other than Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, and the conversation will be guided by journalist Takara Small (CBC / BBC World … Continue reading Panel Discussion: In Honour of Canadian Web Preservation
April 24–25, 2025 | Online + In-Person in Vancouver, BC This spring, government information professionals, librarians, researchers, students, and digital preservationists gathered for GovInfo Day(s) Spring 2025, a two-day hybrid conference focused on the vital theme of long-term and persistent access to government information. Hosted virtually on April 24 and in-person at Internet Archive Canada … Continue reading Reflecting on GovInfo Day(s) Spring 2025 – Championing Access to Government Information
On June 17, the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) hosted an event emphasizing the critical role of digital preservation in safeguarding the cultures, languages, stories, and histories of marginalized communities worldwide. Representatives from the Internet Archive, Internet Archive Canada, Woodland Cultural Centre, the Liberian Learning Center and McMaster University gathered at HPL’s Central Library to discuss … Continue reading Preserving Voices: Internet Archive Canada at Hamilton Public Library
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
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
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
Quietly on November 17, 2022, and appearing online this morning, an Order in Council was issued on behalf of Her Excellency the Governor General, on the recommendation of the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Canadian Heritage to fix December 30, 2022 as the day Bill C-19, Division 16 of Part 5 comes into … Continue reading A Missed Opportunity to Revive Obscure Canadian Literature
This year we will gather virtually and in-person for Library Leaders Forum (LLF). Join us on October 12, 2022 from 1-3 pm ET/ 10am-noon PT for a series of conversations exploring issues related to digital ownership and the future of library collections. Sign up at Eventbrite. Read more about this event and others like Empowering … Continue reading Join Internet Archive and Internet Archive Canada for Library Leaders Forum 2022
Internet Archive Canada is pleased to share that Loren Fantin has joined our team starting September 6, 2022. Loren comes to Internet Archive Canada after many successful years leading OurDigitalWorld as Executive Director. We have admired her grassroots leadership and passion for making cultural heritage accessible – while working with her on initiatives such as … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada Welcomes Loren Fantin as Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives Lead