About us
Prior to 2000, two archive entities existed in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Archivist Society (SAS) and the Saskatchewan Council of Archives (SCA). The discussion to amalgamate these two began in late 1999.
A constitution for the Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA) was approved by both the SAS and the SCA in April and May 2000 with the SCAA meeting first in October of 2000.
Mission
Mission
SCAA promotes Saskatchewan’s documentary heritage through leadership, support and education of archives and archivists. SCAA actively realizes this mission through the pursuit of the following goals:
1. To provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among those interested in archives.
2. To encourage the development of a cooperative archival system within the province.
3. To encourage the preservation and conservation of Saskatchewan’s archival records.
4. To encourage the establishment of new archival institutions within the province.
5. To develop and promote standard archival policies and practices.
6. To assist members to obtain funding through granting and other funding agencies and, where necessary, to adjudicate grant requests on behalf of members.
7. To assist in the education of archivists and others with interests in the field of archives.
Values
SCAA embraces diversity as a key value of our organization and across our membership.
SCAA is flexible and responsive to members in terms of changing demographics and technology.
SCAA offers a platform and venue for connecting, collaboration, and participation for our members, heritage interested individuals and institutions, and related organizations.
