Information for Donors - NWT Archives
Do you have anything of interest to the NWT Archives?
The Archives is always interested in adding to its holdings. We are interested in records that help tell the stories on the lives of people and organizations who live or operate in the NWT. We are very interested in records that help tell the story of the aboriginal people of the NWT. The NWT Archives does not necessarily acquire all the records offered. Sometimes the records don’t match our needs.
What’s involved in donating material to the Archives?
There are several things that need to be taken into consideration if you are thinking about donating materials to the Archives.
- Ownership of the records. Materials acquired by the NWT Archives become the physical property of the NWT Archives. That means that donors must sign a gift agreement. The agreement explains what materials are being given to the archives and under what conditions.
- Restrictions. What if you think the material is sensitive and should not be viewed by people. The NWT Archives is a certainly open to discussing restricting access to documents; however one of our purposes is to make records available to the public.
- Copyright. Common practice is for copyright to be transferred to the NWT Archives.
If you think you may have records of interest to the NWT Archives, contact us! We’ll be glad to discuss what records you have and to discuss options for donating the records to the Archives.
Does the Archives buy records?
Unfortunately, the NWT Archives does not have the resources to purchase records.
What about getting a Tax receipt?
Unfortunately, the NWT Archives cannot offer tax receipts.
More questions?
If you have more questions or wish to donate material to the NWT Archives please contact the Territorial Archivist at (867) 873-7657 or by email Richard_Valpy@gov.nt.ca.
