The week includes activities at archives across the province and an increased social media presence by our members. In the past, calendars and online exhibits were part of the week. Information about the activities planned for the week is forthcoming.
For 2026, Archives Week will take place June 8-12 with the theme Archives For Justice. International Archives Day takes place June 9.
More information about International Archives Week can be found here: International Council of Archives’ Archives Week. Archives across Alberta will be participating in Archives Week. Activities happening during the week will be listed here.
Celebrate how archives around the world showcase the stories we hold and learn why archives matter!
Stop by the Museum to view textual documents new to our Archives and try our famous Archives Challenge Table. Also watch for our social media posts while we share other fascinating items in our Archives collection.
To close off the week on June 12, join us for the special Local HiSTORIES talk with the archivist who will be looking back on St. Albert’s history through visual materials, such as photographs and maps:
Stories of St. Albert through Photographs and Maps
June 12 from 2 – 3 pm
As part of Archives week, learn the history of St. Albert through early photographs dating between the late 19th century and into the mid 20th century.
