Without our rich heritage, what would we be?
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed this week - February 3-9 - as Archives Week in the province.
The Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA) is hosting a week-long series of events around the province in honour of our heritage and the work that has gone into the preservation of that heritage.
"I am pleased we are able to celebrate the tremendous effort that goes into preserving and sharing our province's rich history," Central Services Minister Nancy Heppner says.
"The celebration of Archives Week enables our citizens to learn more about the role archives play in our society and the stewardship of our history."
As part of her Central Services portfolio, Minister Heppner is responsible for the Saskatchewan Archives Board, a member of the SCAA.
The Saskatchewan Archives provide a well-documented record of all aspects of provincial life and memories of Saskatchewan's many achievements.
"Preserving our past is important and essential work," SCAA Executive Director Audrey Price adds.
"We're pleased to have this opportunity to demonstrate our work, and to educate citizens on the importance of it. I encourage everyone to learn more about our province's history by visiting the archives."
The first celebration of Archives Week took place February 2006, and has become an annual event, celebrated during the first week of February each year. The week is designated in honour of Edmund Oliver, who was the first professor of history at the University of Saskatchewan, and is regarded as the founder of a meaningful archival collection for the province. Archives Week takes place during his birth date, February 8.
Events will be held across the province, from Shaunavon to Humboldt to La Ronge, as well as in Regina and Saskatoon. Events will include open house evenings at various institutions around the province, exhibits and workshops, celebrity reading events, and film nights featuring productions from the provincial archives.
For a complete listing of events taking place, please visit www.scaa.sk.ca.
