Archives and Colonialism: Reflections on the SLAIS Archives Core

Authors

  • Salma Berrada SLAIS at the University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/sa.v0i3.187939

Keywords:

Decolonizing archives, Indigenization, Whiteness

Abstract

A discussion of the role of archives in sustaining the heritage and living memory of Indigenous communities.

Author Biography

Salma Berrada, SLAIS at the University of British Columbia

Dual MAS/MLIS Candidate at the University of British Columbia.

References

Jean-Pierre Wallot. “Archival Oneness in the Midst of Diversity: A Personal Perspective.” American Archivist, Vol.59. Winter 1996. 28-29

Dr. Spencer Lilley, “Decolonize or indigenize?: Transitionising for the information profession” (presentation, UBC, Vancouver, BC, December 8th, 2015)

McCracken, Krista. “Community Archival Practice: Indigenous Grassroots Collaboration at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.” American Archivist 78 (Spring/Summer 2015).

McRanor, Shauna. “Maintaining the Reliability of Aboriginal Oral Records and Their Material Manifestations: Implications for Archival Practice.” Archivaria 43 (Spring 1997).

Sheen S. Levine and David Stark. “Diversity Makes You Brighter. “ The New York Times. Dec 9th 2015 (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/09/opinion/diversity-makes-you-brighter.html)

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Published

2017-08-01

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Section

Critical Reflection