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In May 2026, we are hosting a symposium on the topic, which will feature contributions from unique archives-community collaborations from around the State and allow for productive conversations about how to build and encourage further shared stewardship among Michigan archives.\n\nOur goals in hosting the symposium are to:\n\n- Create an opportunity for archivists from a variety of institutions across Michigan to share and discuss different ways to document diverse histories and build collaborative relationships between archives and records creators\n- Explore new approaches to the archival record, programming and outreach, and teaching and research at archives across the state that will foster and create more diverse and comprehensive histories of life in Michigan\n- To build toward a set of best practices that will support and encourage archival professionals across Michigan, and the nation, to foster collaborative relationships with records creators and source communities.\n\nThe symposium will feature three panels and will be followed by a keynote panel and a reception. Attendees may also attend the panel and keynote events via webinar, which is free and requires registration.\n\nThe symposium will take place online and on the UM-Ann Arbor campus on May 21, 2026, and is part of the Towards Community-Based, Shared Stewardship project. It is free and open to ALL to attend. \n\nThe Communities in Conversation: Towards Community-Based Shared Stewardship in Michigan Archives Symposium is co-presented by the Bentley Historical Library, the School of Information, and the Inclusive History Project.\n\nQuestions? 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