In today’s episode I’m talking about archival pandemic backlogs and pressure points that COVID-19 have created in archival settings. Mentioned in this episode:-Samantha Thompson, “Why don’t archivists digitize everything?“ Download or Listen Now: Transcript of episode 82.…
March 8, 2021
The Archives Association of Ontario is hosting the 2021 Annual Conference virtually from May 11-14, 2021. With the theme of “Doing The Work: From Colonial Pasts to Inclusive Futures”, the 2021 conference will offer archival workers and allied professionals the…
March 3, 2021
In today’s episode I’m talking about unfinished objects and that pile of unfinished writing projects so many of us have on our computers. Mentioned in this episode: –Thinking Rock Community Arts Download or Listen Now: Transcript of episode 81.…
February 24, 2021
In today’s episode I talk about the practice of having no meeting days and how that has helped with managing my workload. I also share some of my meeting pet peeves. Download or Listen Now: See the transcript of episode…
February 23, 2021
My latest article, written with Skylee-Storm Hogan is now out in the International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion. Our article, “Laughter Filled the Space: Challenging Euro-Centric Archival Spaces” looks at the physical spaces of archives and the ways in…
February 8, 2021
In today’s episode I talk about technology blips, technology fails, and recovering from these unexpected challenges. I draw on a couple of epic fail experiences recently and talk about getting through them. Download or Listen Now: See the transcript of…
January 25, 2021
In today’s episode I’m talking about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work, also known as EDI work, and protecting yourself from burning out while engaged in this work. This episode is based on my experience engaged in EDI work connected to…
January 19, 2021
In today’s episode I’m talking about managing chronic pain, archival labour, and working from home. This episode is based on my experiences working from home since March 2020 and rooted in my pain realities, so your mileage with it may…
January 13, 2021
On February 18th at noon ET Skylee-Storm Hogan and I are going to be talking about artwork made by Residential School students and the implications of sharing this artwork today. Our conversation will be moderated by Maddy Bifano. This webinar…
January 12, 2021
In today’s episode I’m talking all about book proposals. I reflect on the two book proposals I had accepted in 2020 and share some general tips I learned from that process. Mentioned in this episode: -Katie Linder, YGT Podcast “Writing…
