Have you heard about the Archives Association of Ontario's 2012 at Toronto??? Themed 'Conflict and Commemoration' this will be the premier event for archivists in Ontario. 

Happening June 13-15 at the newly opened Centre at the historic Cathedral Church of St. James in the heart of the Old Town delegates will be able to avail themselves of these opportunities....

*Two full days of lectures and seminars presented by professionals, advocates, and academics. Sessions include:

-Community commemoration projects
-The role of religious archives in documenting conflict
-Social media as a tool for commemoration
-War and conflict as documented in personal papers
-Using records of conflict in the classroom
-Ethical considerations in documenting conflict

*a pre-Conference workshop at Robarts Library entitled 'Oral History: The ABC's'...

*a gala opening reception hosted by Ancestry.ca...

*a preview of an exhibition of paintings and sculptures mounted by the Ontario Society of Artists in celebration of their 140th anniversary. Buy the commemorative catalogue, too! 

*ascend one of the highest church spires in Canada and tour one of Ontario's most historic sites

*join the City of Toronto for its official Bicentennial observance of the outbreak of the War of 1812 at an all-night vigil in the Cathedral

*explore our vendors area

*meet, learn, and explore with colleagues and friends!

*enjoy a sumptuous awards banquet recognising the finest achievements in the archives profession in the last year

*participate in an official ARCHEION at-home

The Conference hotel is booked, right around the corner from the Cathedral, the schedules are taking shape and word is spreading!

Join us in June! Registration opens soon. 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Be in touch. 

The AAO Conference 2012 Team. 

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