Archives are violent spaces for some, and to expect POC and Indigenous archivists (amongst others) to work in them letalone give their all is a big ask. My respect and solidarity to those who cannot switch off, and to those that even enter #DTAAdelaide2019
Should archival positions only be filled by qualified archivists?? I think it's a lot more complicated than that (exclusivity, uni inaccessibility, experience over quals) but I feel like I'm against the general consensus for this one #hereweare2022
For those who missed the resource links, here are the two main documents I shared. Plus, please read some work by Jessica Tai on empathy in archival description #HereWeAre2022
@DanielCasey_CBR talking about the fine line between personal and private material of those within the public service, and how different access conditions may have an implication on public understanding of this material. So good #HereWeAre2022
Super inspired by @kirstythorpe in this morning's keynote for #HereWeAre2022. Always reminded not to get complacent or shy away when things might get difficult within white archival/institutional paradigms. A perfect start to the conference.
This is appalling & must be reversed. ABC is fundamental to our national historical memory. Something that Liberals, like those on the ABC board, no longer have any interest in. How surprising this decision was delayed until after the election. #SaveOurABC https://t.co/ftySNiODZg
We wish to express our disappointment in the #ABC short sighted decision to abolish 58 archivist & librarian roles @mrowlandsmp @senkatyg @ausarchivists @History_Vic@iasa_web@IAMLAustralia https://t.co/BxFSdoez2n
On Remembrance Day let us not forget the frontier wars, and the many Aboriginal lives lost. the yellow dots show us the massacre sites in Aus.
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We’re excited to announce Wiradjuri poet & filmmaker, Jazz Money, as the recipient of our RE/Vision $25k Commission! Read more here about how Jazz will interpret the national collection, to produce a digital work offering an authentic vision of Australia: https://t.co/jpJaqudnPE