Title:
Development of standards of practice and sound management for the Bellevue archives.
Agreement Number:
2324-0026
Agreement Value:
$14,057.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
Incorporated in 1999, Archives de Bellevue Inc. (ABI) compiles the Francophone documentary heritage of the St. Isidore-de-Bellevue region (Batoche, St. Louis, Domremy, Duck Lake, Hoey). The 24 linear metres of Francophone and Métis archives include 49 individual fonds and nine organization fonds, as well as religious archives. Activities include evaluation and consultation meetings, development of tools (acquisition policy; processing, description and classification procedures; preservation policy and contingency plan; accessibility plan), training in procedures and tools and design of an informative website.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Expected short-term results include the implementation of good practices, professional guidance and archiving and management tools adapted to the Bellevue context. Expected medium term results include that archives will be improved, volunteers trained, there will be sound governance for the organization and improved access to services for donors and users. In the long term, this project is a foundational project that will allow the ABI to consolidate other needs through future projects such as space, increased access with digitization and recruitment of volunteers and staff.
Location:
St. Isidore de Bellevue, Saskatchewan, CA S0K 3Y0
Reference Number:
129-2023-2024-Q1-00013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
868146275
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Archives de Bellevue Inc.
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.