As members or past participants, you're invited to the
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Libraries matter. Your voice matters.
Prepare for a Canadian Library Association event like no other!
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As CLA winds down and the new Canadian Federation of Library Associations starts up, the June 1-3, 2016 meeting in Ottawa will be
a watershed gathering.
This will not be another conference of talking heads and uncertain outcomes. Instead, we are hosting a forum centered on a key set
of library issues of national importance.
Participate with colleagues from across Canada and around the world in focused dialogues and help craft outcomes that will advance
the state of libraries and the emerging Federation. In sessions designed to inform and engage, those attending will consider some of the most critical challenges facing libraries in Canada.
This is an action oriented policy and advocacy forum. You will be challenged through discussion and debate, and your contributions
will advance libraries in Canada.
We will celebrate the legacy of CLA and we will stimulate a new era of engagement, focus, vitality, and impact. As a community we are embarking on a new path.
Help chart the way.
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The 2016 CLA National Forum presents:
Chief Wilton Littlechild: Truth and Reconciliation of Canada
Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild, is one of the three commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He is also a respected lawyer, advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, avidly promoting self-determination and Treaty implementation.
Dr. Littlechild has served as the Chairperson for the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform in Saskatchewan.
Join us during our opening plenary session on June 1st as Chief Littlechild shares the journey to reconciliation through education.
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Closing Keynote Luncheon
Globally, memory institutions are recognizing the importance of making their analogue collections available online. In order to ensure our efforts are as efficient
as possible, broad digitization strategies are being developed all around the world. Canada itself is putting in place a national heritage digitization strategy, which will bring together archives, libraries, museums and galleries, associations, non-profit
organizations, corporations, and other interested parties to coordinate the digitization for discovery, access and preservation of Canadian analogue cultural heritage.
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2016 Closing Session Sponsor
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On the occasion of the official launch of this Canada's national heritage digitization strategy, Library and Archives Canada has brought
together speakers who can provide advice about different aspects of digitization from the perspective of their organizations.
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Program highlights, session descriptions and speaker profiles can all be found on the website, visit the
program page for links to all!
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CLA Book Awards Luncheon
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2016 Book Awards Sponsored by Library Services Centre
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Literary and graphic excellence in books for children and young adults is encouraged and promoted through the Book Awards program
of the Canadian Library Association. Join us as we publicly honour the recipients of these 3 prestigious awards sponsored by Library Services Centre. Tickets are $30 for Forum registrants or $40 for guests. Link for tickets found on the registration page.
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Forum Venue
The Forum will be held at the Delta Ottawa City Centre. Information on reservations for accommodations or other travel discounts can be found
here.
Room block ends April 29th so book in advance to ensure availability!
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