Freedom of Information Day celebrates open government, public access to information and the democratic value of transparency. It is associated with the legacy of James Madison and the broader principle that people need reliable access to records and knowledge in order to participate in civic life. The day encourages discussion about accountability, journalism, archives and the public’s right to know.

Event Suggestions:
• Hosting a civic literacy workshop on public records and democratic accountability
• Creating a display about archives, journalism and the public right to know
• Facilitating a discussion on transparency, trust and responsible information use