Rural and Northern Archives Manitoba (RNAM) is a special interest group of the AMA.  Founded in 2006, RNAM meets twice a year; the meetings are typically hosted by RNAM members on a rotating basis. The nature of RNAM has varied since its inception. In the past, it was an informal group who gathered to share information, brainstorm, and learn from informational presentations. RNAM is flexible with opportunities to test other methods of meeting its goals.

RNAM’s goals and objectives are to:

• provide a forum for discussion, promotion, and support for rural and northern archives in Manitoba.

• strive for active involvement of members through:

• participation in the AMA’s annual general meeting and ongoing communication with the Board
• development of special projects of interest to rural and northern archives in Manitoba
• support in delivering training and creating informational resources for rural and northern archives 

• plan and recommend future directions for RNAM based on present concerns or issues raised by the rural and northern membership of the AMA

• encourage and support the development and operation of new rural and northern archives through communication with and inclusion of representatives of these new archives in RNAM operations

• advocate for the value of rural and northern archives, including by promoting 
  
• • the types of records held by rural and northern archives
  • the communities in which rural and northern archives exist
  • the special needs of rural and northern archives