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Legacy Forward provides archival services to help individuals and organizations catalogue, digitize, and preserve their collections through assessments, hands-on support, expert consulting. Based in Naramata, BC, and serving clients across the Okanagan Valley. We offer tailored solutions for backlog reduction, legacy preservation, donation preparation, policy and workflow creation, and the long-term management of both digital and physical assets.
Our approach is flexible and personalized. Depending on the project, we offer in-home visits, remote consultations, or on-site support. As a client-centered practice, we maintain high standards of care using professional archival practices and museum-quality methods.
Nicole Ensing
Nicole Ensing
Archivist and Owner Operator
Nicole brings over 15 years of experience in cultural institutions, including 10 years of hands-on archival practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Art History with a focus on the History of Photography from Queen’s University, along with two Bachelor’s degrees in Art History & Visual Culture and Fine Arts from UBC Okanagan.
Her speciality includes a broad range of collection types—from historical photographs and documents to contemporary art. Nicole has experience handling fragile heritage materials, managing art and heritage collections, and overseeing digital asset documentation and preservation.
She has worked with Indigenous collections and approaches all projects with cultural sensitivity, a commitment to ethical stewardship, and a deep understanding of the colonial power structures embedded in Canadian art, heritage, and historic places.
As a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP), Nicole remains current with industry standards and best practices.
What Our Customers Are Saying
What Our Customers Are Saying
"We were very pleased with the services that Nicole provided. She assessed the needs for suitable storage and safekeeping of our artwork, made recommendations on archival quality materials, and provided sources for ordering. She catalogued our collection to archival standards, listing the attributes of each piece, including a photo inventory, and summarized the results in a database. Once the storage materials arrived, she assisted in completing the storage plan. All of her work was conducted professionally and efficiently, and she was truly a pleasure to deal with. We now have peace of mind that our collection is stored properly to avoid degradation."
- Scott Smith, Penticton, BC
"We were very pleased with the services that Nicole provided. She assessed the needs for suitable storage and safekeeping of our artwork, made recommendations on archival quality materials, and provided sources for ordering. She catalogued our collection to archival standards, listing the attributes of each piece, including a photo inventory, and summarized the results in a database. Once the storage materials arrived, she assisted in completing the storage plan. All of her work was conducted professionally and efficiently, and she was truly a pleasure to deal with. We now have peace of mind that our collection is stored properly to avoid degradation."
- Scott Smith, Penticton, BC
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What Guides Our Work
What Guides Our Work
Our Vision
Our Vision
To inspire a culture of care for personal and community histories, where every story and collection is preserved with purpose and professionalism.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Legacy Forward works alongside clients to preserve their most meaningful documents, photographs, and digital materials. Through expert guidance, customized organization systems, and thoughtful digitization strategies, we help ensure that personal and community stories remain accessible and cherished for generations to come.
Our Core Values
Preservation Excellence
We uphold the archival standards to ensure lasting care and integrity for every collection.
Client Empowerment
We share knowledge and practical tools so clients can confidently manage and care for their materials.
Accessibility
We make professional preservation guidance available to individuals, communities, and organizations of all kinds.
Innovation
We embrace technology to enhance traditional preservation practices and adapt to evolving needs when needed.
Respect
We honour the personal, cultural, and historical significance of every item entrusted to our care.
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