The partnership will connect the University of Ottawa’s research community with LAC’s collections, expertise and role as a steward of Canada’s documentary heritage. Through collaborative initiatives, the two institutions will create opportunities for researchers, students, communities and the public to engage with documentary sources, share knowledge and explore new perspectives of Canada’s past, present and future.
“The University of Ottawa’s partnership with Library and Archives Canada, an important national institution, reflects our shared commitment to making knowledge more accessible and to connecting Canadians with the stories held in our national collections,” said University of Ottawa President and Vice-Chancellor Marie-Eve Sylvestre. “It’s a tangible opportunity to weave together research and collective memory.”
“Collaboration is at the heart of our work to preserve and share Canada’s documentary heritage. This partnership with the University of Ottawa will strengthen the connections between collections, research and communities, creating new opportunities for Canadians to discover, understand and engage with the stories and knowledge that shape our country,” said Librarian and Archivist of Canada Leslie Weir.
New Knowledge Exchange Series
As the first initiative under this new partnership, LAC and the University of Ottawa will co-host the Knowledge Exchange Series. uOttawa’s participation in this series is supported by the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue. The series aims to bring together the broader research and heritage community to explore pressing issues through the lens of Canada’s documentary heritage.
The series will launch on November 17, 2026, with Arctic Narratives, which will examine the North through the records, stories and research that have shaped our understanding of the Arctic and its history, peoples, landscape and future.
The Knowledge Exchange Series will hold events in the fall and spring of each year. Additional information on Arctic Narratives will be added to the LAC Events page as it becomes available.
