The Organization
The Friends of Library and Archives Canada was formed in May 2003,
combining what had been until then two separate organizations, the
Friends of the National Archives of Canada (1995) and the Friends
of the National Library of Canada (1991). The new Friends organization
was created in anticipation of the integration of the National Archives
and the National Library into a single organization. This change
occurred in May 2004 with the proclamation of the Library and Archives
of Canada Act.
At its inaugural meeting on June 4, 2003, the Friends of Library
and Archives Canada adopted a constitution which set out the following
aims and objectives:
- to promote and encourage public awareness of, interest in and
protection for the work of Library and Archives Canada (LAC) in fulfilling
its role as a preserver of the documentary heritage of Canada;
- to provide interested persons and organizations with the opportunity
to share in the programs and activities of LAC;
- to attract donated collections of published Canadiana and archival material
as gifts to LAC; and
- to generate revenues, raise funds and organize fundraising events
in support of a variety of LAC endeavours, including special acquisitions.
Board of Directors
President
Dr. Marianne Scott |
- Vice President
- Mrs. Kathleen Shaw
- Treasurer
- Mrs. Susan Jackson
Secretary
Ms. Grace Hyam
- Past President
- Mr. Ron Cohen
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- Board Members
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Mme Peggy Atherton
Mme Hélène Cayer
Mr Derek Ellis
Mme Lise Lambert
Mme Carrol Lunau
Mr. Donald Meakin
Ms. Wanda Noel
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Ex-officio Board Members
- Librarian and Archivist of Canada
- Dr. Leslie Weir
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