CONTENT ADVISORY NOTICE

Please be informed that this website and the archival records it describes may include content and language that is upsetting or triggering.

Please be advised that some materials contain depictions of graphic content of historical events such as violent death, wars, animal cruelty and death, terrorist acts, natural disasters and more, which might be distressing for some individuals.

If at any time you feel the need for emotional support, please call:

·       310 Mental Health at 310-6789.

·       Residential School Survivor Support Line at 1-866-925-4419.

If you have a concern with an image or other content that you believe is inappropriate, please contact us at:

·       Archives.5bcartyregtrca@gmail.com

Archives are constructed to preserve historical records for future use. Original archival records are a product of their time and will not be altered. This is so the records can be maintained as historical evidence – to document events and perspectives of the past, even if they are upsetting.  Preserving this history is important to the Archives, so that we can learn from the past and do better in the future.

 Records reflect the language and attitudes of the historical period in which they were created.  This includes images or language that is: classist, racist, sexist, ablest, misogynistic, xenophobic, and homophobic, and otherwise reflects offensive or discriminatory opinions and attitudes.  Many of these terms are unacceptable today. 

Original titles provided by an archival record creator are still be maintained on our website to preserve the historical context of how the records were made and used.  While this may provide important historical content, it can also reflect biases and prejudices.

The descriptions of archival records on our website have been created by archivists over many decades.  Over time, acceptable language and archival best practices have changed.  Some language used in archival description may no longer be acceptable, and is in the process of being updated. 

Note that previously used titles created by archivists may be kept as a variation in title.  This is to preserve the historical context of the record’s use.

There are also certain offensive terms that will not be changed due to their historical value.  Examples include:

·       Proper nouns and names, such as the Indian Act.

·       Titles of Published Works.

·       Wartime terms used to describe enemy combatants.

·       Subject headings will be maintained until the Archives can determine a method of updating them that is consistent with archival standards and best            practices.