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Library and Archives Canada preserves your documentary heritage.
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En Français : @bibliotheque-archives.canada.ca
Terms and conditions: http://ow.ly/PSbf50Kw33P
En Français : @bibliotheque-archives.canada.ca
Join us in the National Capital Region on November 29 to learn the art of hand lettering on a greeting card!
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Join us in the National Capital Region on November 29 to learn the art of hand lettering on a greeting card!
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Join us in Ottawa on December 4 for the launch of Donald Murray’s book and a lively discussion about the life and career of Canadian hockey legend Howie Morenz.
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join us in Ottawa on December 4 for the launch of Donald Murray’s book and a lively discussion about the life and career of Canadian hockey legend Howie Morenz.
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Make your voice count — join LAC’s Youth Advisory Council!
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Make your voice count — join LAC’s Youth Advisory Council!
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Be sure to browse Aurora (bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...) and our Collection Search (recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/sea...) to explore the incredible creations of talented Canadians!
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Be sure to browse Aurora (bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...) and our Collection Search (recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/sea...) to explore the incredible creations of talented Canadians!
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So, what’s your hidden talent? (Ours might just be coming up with cool stuff for social media!) Let us know! We’d love to hear your stories!
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
So, what’s your hidden talent? (Ours might just be coming up with cool stuff for social media!) Let us know! We’d love to hear your stories!
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We’re grateful to the many uniquely talented people throughout the generations whose creativity fills our collections and library. From painting and photography to ballet, music and theatre, their talents help tell Canada’s story.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We’re grateful to the many uniquely talented people throughout the generations whose creativity fills our collections and library. From painting and photography to ballet, music and theatre, their talents help tell Canada’s story.
📷 4369738 2/4
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Today, let’s celebrate hidden talents! It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you’re doing it!
It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
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It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
📷 5188948 1/4
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today, let’s celebrate hidden talents! It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you’re doing it!
It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
📷 5188948 1/4
It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
📷 5188948 1/4
Join us in Ottawa tonight for the launch of We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture, by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join us in Ottawa tonight for the launch of We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture, by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Today, we are happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi for the launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.”
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today, we are happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi for the launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.”
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
We’re proud to safeguard the stories, letters, photographs, and records that honour the legacies of seniors throughout Canadian history.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
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#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re proud to safeguard the stories, letters, photographs, and records that honour the legacies of seniors throughout Canadian history.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
On November 19, join us in Ottawa for the launch of “We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture” by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On November 19, join us in Ottawa for the launch of “We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture” by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
We’re honoured to have the national collection represented through Eric’s striking art. If you’re in the NCR, catch these works on display in the lobby at 395 Wellington, Ottawa!
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re honoured to have the national collection represented through Eric’s striking art. If you’re in the NCR, catch these works on display in the lobby at 395 Wellington, Ottawa!
“Constellations – The Flow of Belonging” transforms LAC’s transcribed census data into a vibrant narrative, visualizing Canada as a fluid constellation of families, relationships, and connections across the land.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Constellations – The Flow of Belonging” transforms LAC’s transcribed census data into a vibrant narrative, visualizing Canada as a fluid constellation of families, relationships, and connections across the land.
“Echoes of Silence & Surveillance” is a generative motion graphics piece drawing from the Register of Chinese Immigrants to Canada (1886–1949). It exposes the systemic surveillance embedded in Canada’s discriminatory immigration policies.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Echoes of Silence & Surveillance” is a generative motion graphics piece drawing from the Register of Chinese Immigrants to Canada (1886–1949). It exposes the systemic surveillance embedded in Canada’s discriminatory immigration policies.
“Looking Within the Shadows: Repeal and Beyond” is a mural inspired by the Chinese Exclusion Act and Eric’s conversations with members of the Chinese Canadian community. It features Douglas Jung, Canada’s first Chinese Canadian MP.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Looking Within the Shadows: Repeal and Beyond” is a mural inspired by the Chinese Exclusion Act and Eric’s conversations with members of the Chinese Canadian community. It features Douglas Jung, Canada’s first Chinese Canadian MP.
After the Expo, Eric brought his internationally exhibited work home for a final unveiling at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. His residency culminated in three digital art pieces that blend modern aesthetics with historical themes.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
After the Expo, Eric brought his internationally exhibited work home for a final unveiling at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. His residency culminated in three digital art pieces that blend modern aesthetics with historical themes.
Throughout the residency, Eric ran a number of events and exhibitions. One of the highlights was seeing his work displayed at the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan! 😍
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Throughout the residency, Eric ran a number of events and exhibitions. One of the highlights was seeing his work displayed at the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan! 😍
He began with records from the Chinese Exclusion Act, a discriminatory law that restricted Chinese immigration to Canada. As the residency continued, Eric broadened his research to include census data, examining how Canada’s population has changed throughout the years.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
He began with records from the Chinese Exclusion Act, a discriminatory law that restricted Chinese immigration to Canada. As the residency continued, Eric broadened his research to include census data, examining how Canada’s population has changed throughout the years.
One month ago, we held the grand finale for our inaugural Creator in Residence!
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One month ago, we held the grand finale for our inaugural Creator in Residence!
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
#OTD Canadian scientist Frederick Grant Banting was born.
His research with John Macleod, Charles Best, and James Collip led to the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
They saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay 📷3192320
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#OTD Canadian scientist Frederick Grant Banting was born.
His research with John Macleod, Charles Best, and James Collip led to the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
They saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay 📷3192320
On November 18, we’re happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, to launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.” https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events/2025/book-launch-pursuing-public-life.html
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
On November 18, we’re happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, to launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.” https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events/2025/book-launch-pursuing-public-life.html
Mary Riter Hamilton resources:
Podcast: library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collecti...
Blog: thediscoverblog.com/2014/07/03/m...
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
Mary Riter Hamilton fonds
central.bac.lac.gc.ca/.redirect?ap...
Heritage Minute: youtu.be/38LEvJ_Zojo?...
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Podcast: library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collecti...
Blog: thediscoverblog.com/2014/07/03/m...
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
Mary Riter Hamilton fonds
central.bac.lac.gc.ca/.redirect?ap...
Heritage Minute: youtu.be/38LEvJ_Zojo?...
📷2836011 5/5
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Mary Riter Hamilton resources:
Podcast: library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collecti...
Blog: thediscoverblog.com/2014/07/03/m...
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
Mary Riter Hamilton fonds
central.bac.lac.gc.ca/.redirect?ap...
Heritage Minute: youtu.be/38LEvJ_Zojo?...
📷2836011 5/5
Podcast: library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collecti...
Blog: thediscoverblog.com/2014/07/03/m...
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
Mary Riter Hamilton fonds
central.bac.lac.gc.ca/.redirect?ap...
Heritage Minute: youtu.be/38LEvJ_Zojo?...
📷2836011 5/5
She donated most of her paintings to the National Archives of Canada (now Library and Archives Canada), not wanting to sell her work. Her working conditions led to poor health, and she died in 1954 in relative obscurity and poverty. 📷2836024 4/5
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
She donated most of her paintings to the National Archives of Canada (now Library and Archives Canada), not wanting to sell her work. Her working conditions led to poor health, and she died in 1954 in relative obscurity and poverty. 📷2836024 4/5
Once the war ended, the Amputation Club of British Columbia (now The War Amps) commissioned her to paint the battlefields. Producing some 350 works in three years, she faced harsh conditions and saw the devastation of the conflict first hand. 📷2890448
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November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Once the war ended, the Amputation Club of British Columbia (now The War Amps) commissioned her to paint the battlefields. Producing some 350 works in three years, she faced harsh conditions and saw the devastation of the conflict first hand. 📷2890448
3/5
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Born in 1867 in Teeswater, Ontario, Mary Riter Hamilton was a rising artist when the First World War broke out. She petitioned the Canadian War Memorials Fund to go to the front lines as a war artist but was denied. 📷2835988 2/5
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Born in 1867 in Teeswater, Ontario, Mary Riter Hamilton was a rising artist when the First World War broke out. She petitioned the Canadian War Memorials Fund to go to the front lines as a war artist but was denied. 📷2835988 2/5