This introductory archival processing workshop offers hands-on learning experience for community members interested in understanding and working with archives.

Participants will be trained in beginner archival processing skills using real materials, which have been donated by Muslims in Canada to MiCA. Skills-building will include beginner archival description, key definitions, digitization, personal archives, and creative applications of these skills. Participants will gain a deeper familiarity of Muslim archival materials in Canada, with a pathway towards volunteering with MiCA. 

Interested in joining us? Please review workshop details and submit your expression of interest (details below). Note: this opportunity is for those with limited or no experience with archival processing.  

Program Details  

  • Two identical sessions will be offered on Saturday, November 7th (12PM-3PM) and Saturday, November 14th (12PM-3PM). ^Participants will only attend one session. 
  • All sessions will take place in-person at the Muslims in Canada Archives in downtown Toronto, ON.   
  • All participants are encouraged to bring a paper-based personal item to the workshop for a session on archiving-at-home (photo, piece of writing, report card, diary, letters, etc). 
  • Participants will receive takeaway materials with resources, and will be considered for future volunteer opportunities at MiCA. 

Eligibility 

  • Self-identify as Muslim 
  • Limited or no experience with archival processing 
  • Ages 18+ encouraged, if you are below 18 please let us know in your application 

Apply now!