Laura Millar
@millarlaura.bsky.social
Writer, editor, archivist, speaker. Author of A MATTER OF FACTS: THE VALUE OF EVIDENCE IN AN INFORMATION AGE. Passionate about evidence, archives, and memory. For more information, go to Lauramillar.ca.
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"I did not know that we had so many cowards in this country. . . These people won't even defend the institutions that they say are so great. The greatest deliberative body has nothing to say about it? You all are cowards." - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Take three minutes and watch this video.
Take three minutes and watch this video.
October 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
"I did not know that we had so many cowards in this country. . . These people won't even defend the institutions that they say are so great. The greatest deliberative body has nothing to say about it? You all are cowards." - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Take three minutes and watch this video.
Take three minutes and watch this video.
The next Friends of the BC Archives presentation has been moved to the University of Victoria. Please join us October 19, in person or via Zoom, to hear Brian Carpenter speak about the American Philosophical Society’s Indigenous collections.
See friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for details.
See friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for details.
October 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The next Friends of the BC Archives presentation has been moved to the University of Victoria. Please join us October 19, in person or via Zoom, to hear Brian Carpenter speak about the American Philosophical Society’s Indigenous collections.
See friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for details.
See friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for details.
I just finished reading this fascinating book by my colleague and friend Dr. Elizabeth Shepherd of @ucl.ac.uk.
Highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in the (many) challenges facing female archivists in early 20th-century England.
#archives #women
www.routledge.com/Pioneering-W...
Highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in the (many) challenges facing female archivists in early 20th-century England.
#archives #women
www.routledge.com/Pioneering-W...
Pioneering Women Archivists in Early 20th Century England
This book tells the story of four remarkable women who laid the foundations of English local archives in the early 20th century: Ethel Stokes, Lilian Redstone, Catherine Jamison and Joan Wake. The boo...
www.routledge.com
August 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I just finished reading this fascinating book by my colleague and friend Dr. Elizabeth Shepherd of @ucl.ac.uk.
Highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in the (many) challenges facing female archivists in early 20th-century England.
#archives #women
www.routledge.com/Pioneering-W...
Highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in the (many) challenges facing female archivists in early 20th-century England.
#archives #women
www.routledge.com/Pioneering-W...
When an institution tasked with preserving a nation's history begins erasing major events like presidential impeachments, it is not protecting the past; it is rewriting it.
"Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum" www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
"Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum" www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American history museum
A temporary placard, on display since 2021, described the president's historic impeachments. Officials said the exhibit was restored to an earlier version following a review of legacy content.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Truth is incontrovertible. Ignorance may deride it. Malice may distort it. But there it is.
Winston Churchill 1915
#amatteroffacts #evidence
Winston Churchill 1915
#amatteroffacts #evidence
Donald Trump Declares Victory Over Statistics
Trump Gets Rid of Those Pesky Statistics
The numbers were simply not patriotic enough.
www.theatlantic.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Truth is incontrovertible. Ignorance may deride it. Malice may distort it. But there it is.
Winston Churchill 1915
#amatteroffacts #evidence
Winston Churchill 1915
#amatteroffacts #evidence
It was delightful to join today’s conversation about information/evidence literacy, hosted by the American Library Association, to discuss my book A Matter of Facts and highlight the role of archives & records as bulwarks against fake news & disinformation.
#archives
youtu.be/xbshBHTxY-4?...
#archives
youtu.be/xbshBHTxY-4?...
Information Literacy Mailbag - Edi and Neal's Book Club July 2025 event
YouTube video by American Library Association
youtu.be
July 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
It was delightful to join today’s conversation about information/evidence literacy, hosted by the American Library Association, to discuss my book A Matter of Facts and highlight the role of archives & records as bulwarks against fake news & disinformation.
#archives
youtu.be/xbshBHTxY-4?...
#archives
youtu.be/xbshBHTxY-4?...
Just a reminder that applications to the Terry Reksten Memorial Fund are welcome and will be accepted until June 17, 2025. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in early August 2025.
Please check the FBCA website at friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for more information.
#archives
Please check the FBCA website at friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for more information.
#archives
June 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Just a reminder that applications to the Terry Reksten Memorial Fund are welcome and will be accepted until June 17, 2025. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in early August 2025.
Please check the FBCA website at friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for more information.
#archives
Please check the FBCA website at friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com for more information.
#archives
On behalf of the Friends of the British Columbia Archives
I am sharing an update about changes to public hours in the British Columbia Archives' reference room for the week of June 2. Please share this news widely.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/our-wo...
I am sharing an update about changes to public hours in the British Columbia Archives' reference room for the week of June 2. Please share this news widely.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/our-wo...
BC Archives reference room adjusted hours: week of June 2 | Royal BC Museum and Archives
The BC Archives reference room will have adjusted open hours during the first week of June, due to a private event.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
May 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
On behalf of the Friends of the British Columbia Archives
I am sharing an update about changes to public hours in the British Columbia Archives' reference room for the week of June 2. Please share this news widely.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/our-wo...
I am sharing an update about changes to public hours in the British Columbia Archives' reference room for the week of June 2. Please share this news widely.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/our-wo...
The Magna Carta, one of the first documents that confirms what we all must believe—that NO ONE is above the law—still stands as proof 810 years later. News of its discovery is ironic, yet perfect, timing.
@washingtonpost.com
In Harvard’s archives, British scholars find an original Magna Carta
@washingtonpost.com
In Harvard’s archives, British scholars find an original Magna Carta
May 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Magna Carta, one of the first documents that confirms what we all must believe—that NO ONE is above the law—still stands as proof 810 years later. News of its discovery is ironic, yet perfect, timing.
@washingtonpost.com
In Harvard’s archives, British scholars find an original Magna Carta
@washingtonpost.com
In Harvard’s archives, British scholars find an original Magna Carta
The World Intellectual Property Organization @wipo.int in Geneva welcomes applications for a fellowship in records/archives management. The deadline for applications is May 25.
Please consider applying, and please circulate to your networks.
wipo.taleo.net/careersectio...
Please consider applying, and please circulate to your networks.
wipo.taleo.net/careersectio...
Fellowship - Records and Archives
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
wipo.taleo.net
May 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The World Intellectual Property Organization @wipo.int in Geneva welcomes applications for a fellowship in records/archives management. The deadline for applications is May 25.
Please consider applying, and please circulate to your networks.
wipo.taleo.net/careersectio...
Please consider applying, and please circulate to your networks.
wipo.taleo.net/careersectio...
Applications are now open for the 2025 Terry Reksten Memorial Fund!
The Friends of the BC Archives (FBCA) administers the TRMF, which offers two grants of $2,000 each to community archives, historical associations, or museums — to support archival preservation and access.
Please share the news!
The Friends of the BC Archives (FBCA) administers the TRMF, which offers two grants of $2,000 each to community archives, historical associations, or museums — to support archival preservation and access.
Please share the news!
Terry Reksten Memorial Fund
Terry Reksten The Friends of the BC Archives (FBCA) administers the Terry Reksten Memorial Fund, which honours the popular BC historian who passed away in 2001. Terry Reksten brought the history of…
friendsofbcarchives.wordpress.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Applications are now open for the 2025 Terry Reksten Memorial Fund!
The Friends of the BC Archives (FBCA) administers the TRMF, which offers two grants of $2,000 each to community archives, historical associations, or museums — to support archival preservation and access.
Please share the news!
The Friends of the BC Archives (FBCA) administers the TRMF, which offers two grants of $2,000 each to community archives, historical associations, or museums — to support archival preservation and access.
Please share the news!
Residential school survivors need to know about their right to decide the fate of their files. Archivists across Canada can help raise awareness and facilitate contact. Please share your knowledge and expertise.
#archives #evidence #records
@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
#archives #evidence #records
@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Files documenting worst abuses at residential schools to be destroyed unless survivors ask otherwise | CBC News
Despite a multi-year outreach, some residential school survivors say they didn't know they need to request their Independent Assessment Process files be saved or else they'll be destroyed in 2027.
www.cbc.ca
May 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Residential school survivors need to know about their right to decide the fate of their files. Archivists across Canada can help raise awareness and facilitate contact. Please share your knowledge and expertise.
#archives #evidence #records
@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
#archives #evidence #records
@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Gives new meaning to the phrase “I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
Canada Reschedules Political Debate That Conflicted With a Hockey Game
A big game, but still.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gives new meaning to the phrase “I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
Congratulations to the Association of Canadian Archivists for organizing this event. I hope it receives full media attention.
The protection of and access to #archives, #records, and other sources of #evidence is fundamental to a free, fair, and democratic society. Such access is in grave peril.
The protection of and access to #archives, #records, and other sources of #evidence is fundamental to a free, fair, and democratic society. Such access is in grave peril.
April 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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I mentioned we would be hiring. Here we go. Two great roles at the DPC - Head of Good Practice and Head of Workforce Development - each owning a strategic objective on behalf of our members: www.dpconline.org/news/job-vac... Spread the word! #dpc #digitalpreservation #digipres #jobs
March 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I mentioned we would be hiring. Here we go. Two great roles at the DPC - Head of Good Practice and Head of Workforce Development - each owning a strategic objective on behalf of our members: www.dpconline.org/news/job-vac... Spread the word! #dpc #digitalpreservation #digipres #jobs
“White House officials acknowledged on Thursday that it was only after the papers were made public that they began combing through them for exposed details.”
The absolute disdain for #access and #privacy is beyond mind boggling.
#evidence #archives #records
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
The absolute disdain for #access and #privacy is beyond mind boggling.
#evidence #archives #records
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
White House Seeks to Contain Damage From Personal Data in Kennedy Files
Social Security numbers, including for some people still living, were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration released this week.
www.nytimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
“Pierre Poilievre is trying to position himself as the strongest candidate to take on Washington, while not alienating pro-Trump conservatives in Canada.”
Forget politics as usual. All candidates need to speak with one voice.
Canada is NOT for sale.
#elbowsup
“Pierre Poilievre is trying to position himself as the strongest candidate to take on Washington, while not alienating pro-Trump conservatives in Canada.”
Forget politics as usual. All candidates need to speak with one voice.
Canada is NOT for sale.
#elbowsup
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Prime Minister at Crucial Moment
Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
“Pierre Poilievre is trying to position himself as the strongest candidate to take on Washington, while not alienating pro-Trump conservatives in Canada.”
Forget politics as usual. All candidates need to speak with one voice.
Canada is NOT for sale.
#elbowsup
“Pierre Poilievre is trying to position himself as the strongest candidate to take on Washington, while not alienating pro-Trump conservatives in Canada.”
Forget politics as usual. All candidates need to speak with one voice.
Canada is NOT for sale.
#elbowsup
Reposted by Laura Millar
Justin Trudeau gave the exact kind of press conference today that we have been waiting for from our Democratic leaders. Watch it and learn from it. No gimmicks, no stunts, no script, no platitudes, no slogans, no games. Just straight talk, honesty, sincerity and facts.
March 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Justin Trudeau gave the exact kind of press conference today that we have been waiting for from our Democratic leaders. Watch it and learn from it. No gimmicks, no stunts, no script, no platitudes, no slogans, no games. Just straight talk, honesty, sincerity and facts.
Excellent analysis and call for action from friend and colleague Dr. Tom Nesmith of @umanitoba.bsky.social. The attack on data, records, & evidence is pervasive and growing. Recordkeepers need to be on the front lines. Annexation through the tech ‘back door’ www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Opinion: Annexation through the tech ‘back door’
If Trump’s tariffs do not coerce us into becoming Americans, he might try what his lieutenant Elon Musk’s DOGE is doing to radically remake the U.S. government.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Excellent analysis and call for action from friend and colleague Dr. Tom Nesmith of @umanitoba.bsky.social. The attack on data, records, & evidence is pervasive and growing. Recordkeepers need to be on the front lines. Annexation through the tech ‘back door’ www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...