In January 2022, the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) announced that the first phase of its efforts to decolonize the metadata in the Canadiana collections was complete. This three-phase project was initially set out as part of CRKN’s 2019–2024 Strategic Plan and falls under its first strategic goal, to “transform scholarly communication.” Specifically, CRKN aims to “lead by example by increasing the accessibility and decolonized discoverability of the dynamic Canadiana collections, ensuring that this unique content is available for research and personal use, now and for future generations” (CRKN 2019, 3).

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2. open scholarship policy observatory
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Original publication: Winter, Caroline; Thomas-Kern, Jesse. "CRKN’s Decolonizing Canadiana Metadata Project." Open Scholarship Policy Observatory, 15 Jul. 2022, https://ospolicyobservatory.uvic.ca/crkn-decolonizing-canadiana/.

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