About ACA

Founded in 1975 and incorporated in 1978, the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) is a non-profit organization that represents the needs and interests of archives and records professionals throughout Canada. The ACA provides members with opportunities to network with archives and records professionals across the country, develop professional skills and expertise, and participate in national and international advocacy initiatives.

About ACAF 

The Association of Canadian Archivists Foundation (ACAF) was created and federally incorporated by the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) in June 2006 and has received a Certificate of Continuance under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA) in 2012 for the purpose of fundraising and fund-granting with the specific aim of supporting the educational and research needs of the Canadian archival profession. 

Governance

See current Board of Directors.

Award Recipients

The ACAF has been able to provide a  BIPOC Scholarship awarded to eligible students in partnership and sponsored by Ancestry®.

Each year ACAF Scholarship Endowment Fund supports three students with the Travel Bursary Award to attend the ACA Annual Conference and three students are selected for the Emerging Scholars Award, who present at the ACA Annual Conference.