On this Remembrance Day, as a silent tribute to those who have served Canada, the Preservation Centre and Preservation Storage Facility in Gatineau will be illuminated in red from sunset to 11:00 p.m. #CanadaRemembers

“Darling, may I have a glass of water?” An everyday gesture now, but one that once required much more effort. Our Flickr album on wells will make you appreciate some of the advantages of technological progress. www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b... 📷 3517825, 4317588, 3305972

We hold the personnel records of Canadians who served in WWII. On this 80th year since the end of that war, take some time to explore their stories. www.canada.ca/en/library-a... 📷 3378550, 3378707, 3520664, 3206595 #CanadaRemembers

Discover the untold stories from the #SecondWorldWar through letters from French civilians to Canadian soldiers. Read more in our blog: thediscoverblog.com/2024/11/07/m... 📸5034948 #CanadaRemembers

Gagwe:gih’s, also known as Tom Cogwagee Longboat, life and accomplishments are fascinating and inspiring. This #IndigenousVeteransDay, learn more about him: https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collection/engage-learn/podcast/Pages/59-tom-longboat.aspx#IndigenousVeteransDay 📷 3194329

What does #Reconciliation mean to you? How can you honour these values in your daily life? Our exhibition preparators asked themselves these questions. One answer, as a concrete step towards reconciliation, was facilitating the transport and display of treaties for their communities. 1/5

In honour of Treaties Recognition Week, join us tonight in Ottawa for a fascinating overview of the treaty process with acclaimed Anishinaabe writer Armand Ruffo! https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events/2025/treaties-recognition-armand-ruffo.html

The fourth edition of “Lingua Franca: A Common Language for Conservators of Photographic Materials” is available for free in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese! A free resource for anyone working or interested in photography! library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collecti...

On November 12, join us in Ottawa for the launch of “Challenging Exile: Japanese Canadians and the Wartime Constitution” by Eric M. Adams and Jordan Stanger-Ross, an illuminating book on rights, democracy and Canadian history. Reserve your spot: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

Each year, Veterans’ Week is a time to remember the contributions and sacrifices of all of those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of conflict and in peacetime. Check out the resources we’ve gathered: www.canada.ca/en/library-a... #CanadaRemembers

The field of chemistry has undergone fascinating shifts throughout the years. Explore a visual sampling of these developments in our latest Flickr album! 🧪 Chemicals and Chemistry: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720329135119/ 📷 3195651

If you’re in the National Capital Region on November 7, join us to mark Remembrance Day. On the program: workshops, author talks, reflections on military history, and much more. Register: https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events/2025/remembrance-day.html

The gloves come off! 🥊🥊 One of the most common debates in our comments is about how our experts sometimes handle collection materials without those iconic white cotton gloves. Find out why gloves aren’t always necessary here: https://thediscoverblog.com/2019/04/05/the-gloves-come-off/

Today’s Halloween! Got last-minute costume panic? Don’t fret, we’re here to help! We’ve got some spooky ideas waiting for you in our collections! Check them out on Flickr! www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b... 📷 3818861, 3200049, 3477362, 3818859

On the occasion of #WomensHistoryMonth, discover Mary Two-Axe Earley, avMohawk activist. This photo captures a key moment: the presentation of the Governor General’s Award, a symbol of her fight for the rights of Indigenous women. recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/rec... 📷 3606776

If you’re in the National Capital Region, join us tonight for the launch of Blaise Ndala’s new book “L’équation avant la nuit!” Details: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

Media Literacy Tips. In this AI era, vigilance is key! 🍁 #CanadianLibraryMonth #MediaLiteracy #Libraries #Literacy #FactChecking #ChooseCanada🍁

On November 6, we are honoured to welcome acclaimed Anishinaabe writer Armand Ruffo for an insightful discussion on treaties recognition.  www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, a new Heritage Minute brings us the story of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, the pioneering Canadian zoologist who became one of the world’s foremost experts on giraffes after studying them in Africa. 🦒https://youtu.be/M9qRlC1-GHs

It’s World Day for Audiovisual Heritage! As part of our work in preserving Canada’s collective history, our collections include music, movies, film reels and other AV works. Head over to Aurora to see what we have! bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la... 📷 4295921

Congratulations to our 2025 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards recipients who were honoured and celebrated for their contributions to Canadian culture during the awards ceremony held earlier this week. www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

Join us on October 28 to mark the 85th anniversary of the journey of 123 Polish war orphans, who travelled from Siberia to Canada via Africa. A tale of survival and hope. Free event, registration required: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honour Madeleine Parent, a dedicated trade unionist and feminist. Her fight for workers’rights and social justice left a lasting mark on Quebec. Soon, a metro station will bear her name. recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/rec... 📷 3257043

So much information to search through—how do you begin to narrow it all down? Databases make it easier for you to search for what you need: https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/ #ChooseCanada🍁

Join us on Wednesday, October 29, for the launch of Blaise Ndala’s new book “L’équation avant la nuit”! For more info, visit our website: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

Digging for data this #WorldStatisticsDay? Look no further than the “Canada Year Book”! Published from 1867 to 2012, this serial covered everything from population demographics to temperature averages, making it an invaluable resource for stats fans! bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1784899

It’s #CanadianLibraryWorkersDay! 🥳 To celebrate, we checked in with lead librarian Alexandra Clemence to see how she’s preparing for our new facility, Ādisōke! 1/4

Archivist Andrew Elliott was researching the Canadian Government Merchant Marine (a fleet established in 1918 to support wartime needs) when he found something unexpected: an artistic album of B.C.’s shipping industry, painted in the 1930s by J. W. Hardcastle! #archives 1/5

Some of our records that are restricted by law require an access to information and privacy (ATIP) request. ATIP provides information and transparency: https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/services/public/access-information-privacy/Pages/access-information-privacy.aspx #ChooseCanada🍁

It’s happening tonight! Don’t miss the big reveal from Eric Chan (eepmon) as he unveils the final digital artworks of his residency. Join us in person at 395 Wellington in Ottawa, or online for our livestream! Registration links below 👇

TIP: Fact finders always check the original story. Web archives preserve today’s headlines and information for future reference: webarchiveweb.bac-lac.canada.ca #ChooseCanada🍁

The statue of Sir Arthur Doughty is back! Restored to his former appearance, it is now part of the walking trail surrounding our Preservation Campus, in Gatineau, Quebec. www.canada.ca/en/library-a...

Need a last-minute pumpkin pie recipe from 1840 for dinner this weekend? We got you covered! Find the recipe here: https://thediscoverblog.com/2023/10/26/a-pumpkin-pie-from-1840/ #CookingWIthLAC

Calling everyone in Canada! Sign your family up for library cards at your local branch to unlock a world of trusted resources and support Canadian writers, artists and musicians. 🍁 We’re stronger together! Let’s keep our information free and fact-based! #CanadianLibraryMonth

Library and Archives Canada has entered the chat! 🍁 As the continuing memory of the federal government, we safeguard Canada’s distant past and recent history for generations to come. Immerse yourself in a journey of discovery! #Libraries #Archives #History #CanadaSky