Author: haton

  • October 4, 2023
  • News

Recently, the director of The Archives of the Jesuits in Canada, François Dansereau, spoke with Fannie Dionne, project historian with the Jesuits of Canada, about the role of archives in relation to truth and reconciliation. He highlights the importance of access to archives and records and communication with Indigenous researchers and communities, as well as finding new ways to better reflect Indigenous cultures in the archives.

Check out the full article here: https://presence-info.ca/article/actualite/culture/pensionnats-pour-autochtones-des-sources-aux-archives/

  • September 20, 2023
  • News

Independent online media platform Présence – information religieuse recently visited the AJC to learn more about the archive’s holdings and priorities.

Journalist Frédéric Hountondji spoke with AJC director, François Dansereau, about the AJC’s role in supporting Indigenous researchers and research groups, and upholding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to actions as well as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

It is really one of the archive’s priorities to facilitate work by Indigenous researchers. This can mean trying to bring to light subjects that concern them.

Follow this link to read the full article (in French): https://presence-info.ca/article/actualite/patrimoine/les-ajc-une-vitrine-des-jesuites-du-canada/

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