The Association for Manitoba Archives (AMA) is a voluntary organization dedicated to the preservation of the documentary heritage of the people and institutions of the province of Manitoba, Canada, by improving the administration, effectiveness and efficiency of the province's archival systems.
The membership is made up primarily of archivists and archival institutions, but anyone who is interested in supporting the mandate of the organization can join.
Today, the AMA provides a number of services, including: support for its members; advisory services for both members and non-members; educational and training opportunities; advocacy to increase the awareness of archives in the wider community; publications; virtual and real exhibitions; grants and awards.
The Association of Manitoba Archivists, founded in 1980, provided a seasonal program of meetings on various archival subjects.
In support of the grant program, the Manitoba Council undertook a provincial archival needs assessment study entitled "The Past is Present" (1988).