The year 2020 will mark the 15th consecutive year when the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed the first full week of February as Archives Week in the province. Archives Week in Saskatchewan will run from February 2-8.
Archives Week is an annual event showcasing the role archives and archivists play in preserving Saskatchewan's documentary heritage and making the province’s history accessible for the public.
Archives Week 2020 will be celebrated in many various ways in the province, including celebrity reading events, film nights, open houses, exhibits, displays and tours. Workshops at the following locations: Humboldt, La Ronge, North Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Melfort, Lloydminster, St. Isidore de Bellevue, Craik, Wolseley and Shaunavon. Whether it be experiencing the days of a one roomed schoolhouse, re-living the fun days of summer at the lake, building a mountain perhaps, or viewing the famed female fliers of the north; the lives, efforts, and accomplishments of the people of Saskatchewan are shared through the documentary records collected and preserved in the archives of the province.
The Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA) has been at the forefront of developing a cooperative and highly successful archival network in Saskatchewan. Through leadership, support, education and promotion, the SCAA fosters the development, cooperation and advancement of Saskatchewan’s archives and archivists. SCAA encourages the establishment of new archives; promotes and develops standard archival policies and practices; and promotes public understanding and use of archives and historical resources in Saskatchewan.
