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Title:

Gesgapegiag History Preservation Project

Agreement Number:

LHOV-03-033

Agreement Value:

$45,660.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

The project focuses on preservation and skill building at the Gesgapegiag Interpretation Centre. A small steering committee of four members will be established to guide the project, along with the involvement of eight Elders. Together, they will build a network of resources to support different aspects of the project. Mentors and technical experts will also participate to assist with skill building and training in widely used preservation methods, including media migration, proper storage and handling of materials, document and photograph classification, and the use of software to restore or repair images. The project will prioritize items at risk of being lost and systematically categorize the digital collection.

Organization:

Library and Archives Canada

Expected Results:

Invest in and promote skill capacity for the preservation of local history within the community of Gesgapegiag.

Create publicity/locate and identify the collection(s); through trust and engagement from the community for the project

Consult with resources and engage a digital technician and photographer

Undergo the digitization process with support from respective resources

The community of Gesgapegiag congregates around this initiative and ensures commitment for long-term advocacy and promotion of the community’s preservation framework and future actions

Location:

Gesgapegiag, Quebec, CA G0C 1Y1

Reference Number:

129-2022-2023-Q1-LHOV-03-033

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Micmacs of Gesgapegiag

Program:

Listen, Hear Our Voices

Program Purpose:

Listen, Hear Our Voices supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments and non-profit organizations in: 1) digitizing existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, and 2) building the skills, knowledge and resources to do this work in their communities.