May 7, 2020
It's been awhile, but I'm back with new podcast content. In today's episode I'm discussing problematic language in archival descriptions, approaches to handling racist depictions in records, and efforts to update archival practices.
Mentioned in this episode:
-University of Waterloo, Language in Archival
Collections
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Mar 11, 2020
In today's episode I'm talking about digitization of VHS tapes, digital preservation, and my recent trials and tribulations of using VCRs. I chat about the labour intensive work behind digitization and the challenges of video preservation.
Mentioned in this episode:
-Samantha Thompson, "Why
Don't Archivists Digitize...
Jan 18, 2020
How does food interest with your understanding of the past? In today's episode I'm talking about food in the archives, historical recipes, and teaching history through food. I'll also be talking about some of my favourite historical cookbook quirks.
Mentioned in this episode:
-Sophie Hicks,
Active History posts on...
Jan 6, 2020
New year, new podcast episode. I'm starting 2020 by talking about vicarious trauma in the archives and the impact of working with traumatic records on archival staff. I discuss emotional labour and strategies for coping with vicarious trauma in the archives.
Mentioned in this episode:
-Katie Sloan, Jennifer...
Sep 30, 2019
In honour of Orange Shirt Day today's episode is dedicated to Residential School Survivors all across the land and to those who didn't return home from their time at Residential School. In today's episode I discuss the TRC's Calls to Action and their relationship to archival practice.