About Us
The Nova Scotia Archives is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage.
As the documentary heritage institution for the province, the Nova Scotia Archives:
- serves as the permanent repository for the archival records of the government of Nova Scotia
- acquires and preserves provincially-significant archival records from the private sector
- delivers a range of professional, client-centred reference services
- develops and maintains two Internet web sites (Nova Scotia Archives and Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics)
- provides strategic support and financial assistance to strengthen the provincial archival community
For more information about us see:
- Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
- Board of Advisors, Public Archives of Nova Scotia
- Public Archives Act
- Government Records Act
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