Yukon Archival Advisory Program



The Archival Advisory Service includes:

  • Providing help with surveying and assessing archival needs
  • Advising on preservation measures for archival material
  • Helping with policy and procedures development for archival collections
  • Assisting with the appraisal, arranging, description of archival records, and explaining the Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
  • Providing information about resources available (e.g. publications, educational/training opportunities, etc.)
  • Assisting with the grant writing process - availability of grants and how to apply
  • Advising on records management issues pertaining to archives
  • Providing assistance and training with the Yukon Archival Union List (YAUL) project

Who can use these services?

  • both YCA and non-YCA members
  • all archival repositories
  • organizations and groups interested in establishing an archives or improving an existing archival program (museums, historical societies, First Nations)
  • groups and individuals interested in learning more about archival programs and repositories in the Yukon.

Archival Advisory Services are available:

  • on an on-going basis by phone, fax, or e-mail until March 31, 2012 (extension dependent on funding availability)
  • by site visits
  • through presentations at meetings or forums

How to reach the Archives Advisor:

Please contact David Porter at: This project has been made possible by financial assistance from the federal government through the Library and Archives Canada Contribution Program for the archival network in addition to funding assistance from Yukon Council of Archives.
Yukon Council of Archives Box 31089 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5P7 Fax: (867) 393-6253 E-mail to: yukoncnclarch@gmail.com