Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1985-2009 (predominant 1995-2007) (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.65 m of textual records
0.25 m of graphic records
2 VHS video tapes
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Series consists of records relating to the Homeworkers Association (HWA), which was initiated as part of the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNCTC). The group was comprised of and advocated for homeworkers – particularly garment workers – in Toronto. It provided training, advocacy, social activities and other support. The group incorporated, independently of the CCNCTC, in 2007.
The series provides fairly thorough documentation of the group and includes annual reports, minutes, workshop statistics, grant records, brochures and other outreach material, news clippings, membership records, and records documenting the group’s relationship with the CCNCTC.
There is significant documentation of HWA projects and events, including a health and safety outreach project, a fashion show, a photo exhibit, a training and mentoring project with low-waged women, and a wear fair employment project.
In addition the series includes photographs of events, workshops, rallies, and members; scrapbooks; and the contents of a public display used for public education and promotion of the group.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- Chinese
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Some material is in Chinese.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
See series 14 for electronic records from the HWA.