The AMA’s mandate is to preserve the heritage of the people and institutions of the province of Manitoba by improving the administration, effectiveness and efficiency of the Province’s archival systems.

News and Events

YCW Assistant Archivist position
Monday, May 14, 2012

The Western Canada Aviation Museum is seeking a full-time Assistant Archivist.  The candidate must be eligible through the Young Canada Works program.

The position will run from June 4, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (13 weeks), 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Fridays.  The pay is $12.00 per hour.

Manitoba's Child-Care Institutions Database Now Available
Monday, April 16, 2012

The Manitoba's Child-Care Institutions website and database is now available here: http://mbarchives.ca/resources/orphanage/.

We apologize for the delay in making this resource available following the migration to the new AMA website.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Brett Lougheed, Technology Working Group

An Invitation to Display AMA Images Exhibit
Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Association for Manitoba Archives Images Exhibit has been displayed in various locations within Manitoba since 2010. Recently we received a request from a gallery in Alberta to show this exhibit in 2013.

Before it leaves the province we would like to offer you the opportunity to show this outstanding collection of photos, for your community to enjoy. This collection of 28 photographic images of early recreation is from all across Manitoba, and date from the settlement years to the early 1950s.

2012 Rupert's Land Colloquium
Monday, January 23, 2012

The 2012 Rupert's Land Colloquium will be held May 16-19, 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Proposals for papers and poster presentations are now being accepted.

For more details visit the 2012 Rupert's Land Colloquium website.

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