2009 Archives Conference

The annual Spring Conference held by the Council of Nova Scotia Archives (CNSA) was held in Halifax at the Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management building (NSARM) on University Avenue.  Cathy Gillies, archives co-ordinator for the Chestico Museum, was able to attend.  There were six very informative presentations on archival appraisal, both from a monetary and historical point of view.  Such issues as the ethics of acquiring archival records, relations with donors and whether to include art objects or artifacts within an archives were some of the topics covered.  Cathy, as representative of the museum, was able to participate in the Annual General Meeting of the CNSA.  One of the new exciting ventures to be undertaken by the CNSA is a new website called “Routes to Your Roots” which will be hosted in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage.  This website will cater to the visitor who wants to combine a bit of genealogy with a tour of the province and will direct the visitor to the various archives where specific information can be obtained.