Agreement Number:
2122-0145
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 24, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is the legal and administrative arm of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Since 1928, the MNA has acted as the representative indigenous government of the Métis Nation within Alberta, based on its inherent right of self-government and self determination. The MNA currently represents over 45,000 identified Métis Citizens across the province of Alberta. The MNA is the representative government of all Metis living within Alberta, and as such, it is crucial that the MNA, as a governing entity, manages and maintains it’s own archive that conforms to existing governmental standards. The attached proposal outlines a strategy for the centralization and digitization of all materials currently possessed by the MNA.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
The Consultation Center of Excellence anticipates an overall reduction in project turnaround time as a direct result of the implementation of an archive system that emphasizes ease of use. Efficiency increases are dependent on the implementation of an effective metadata management system. As such, implementation of an effective metadata management system is a priority for this project.
The Center, based out of Edmonton, will work closely with regional staff throughout the province to facilitate the collection of all relevant documentation. The collection phase is expected to involve ten participants operating out of both Head Office and the Regions.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5G 0X5
Reference Number:
129-2021-2022-Q2-00001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Metis Nation of Alberta
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.