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Greg Bak is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. He specializes in archival studies and digital histories, with a focus on decolonization and digital archiving practices. Prior to 2011, he worked as a senior digital archivist at Library and Archives Canada, contributing to the Trustworthy Digital Repository project. He co-founded the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Education:
- PhD (History), Dalhousie University, 2001
- MLIS (Library and Information Studies), Dalhousie University, 2000
- MA (History), University of Toronto, 1993
- BA (History), University of Toronto, 1991
Research Interests: Archival decolonization, digital archives (past and present), histories of digital culture, and archives’ role in public memory. His work emphasizes ethical archiving practices and the societal impact of digital archives, particularly in Indigenous contexts.
Recent Work Trends: Recent publications address Indigenous archival decolonization, Nordic digital archiving models, and the preservation of pandemic records. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical challenges in global archival systems.
Grants and Collaborations: Led the successful bid to establish the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and collaborated on projects like the TRC’s Calls to Action. His work extends to international partnerships, including with Aalborg University’s Digitization and the Future of Archives group.
Labs/Teams: Involved with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and contributes to the Joint Master’s Program in History’s Archival Studies stream.
