Co-presented with the Library and Archives Canada Foundation, the Library and Archives Canada scholar Awards recognize remarkable Canadians who have made exceptional contributions to the creation and promotion of our country’s cultural, literary and historical heritage. As the custodian of our distant past and of our recent history, we offer essential resources for all Canadians who wish to know themselves better, individually and collectively. It is important to recognize the exemplary work of

Inside its massive vaults, Library and Archives Canada preserves many objects that you might not expect to find in our national collections. It’s your last chance to see some unusual treasures in Unexpected! Surprising Treasures from Library and Archives Canada. https://bit.ly/3VDGVnr | Canadian Museum of History

It’s National Cat Day! Time to share your photos, stories and love for your feline friends (please, we want to see the cat pics!) 🐱 We’ll start things off with a fun tale: did you know that cats were once responsible for protecting the archives? 😲 Our curator, Forrest Pass, tells the story of our predecessor institution’s modest beginnings, and the hungry pests that threatened to eat through our early collections. 🐁 Are you living in or visiting the National Capital Region? The Unexpected! Su