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2023 Sector Survey Reports

A total of 59 organizations participated in the 2023 BCMA Sector Survey between May 15 – June 16, 2023.

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April 4, 2024 | Nanaimo

BCMA Regional Workshop: Candid Actionable Reconciliation Education (CARE)

Join Leia and Lorenda for this regional workshop to unpack the Relationship Building Workbook, self-reflect, and lay a foundation for better relationships with Indigenous communities and partners.

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BC Museums Association Strategic Plan 2024-2029

The BCMA Strategic Plan is grounded in the ambitions shared by our members, leadership, and staff. It is a living document meant to prioritize key activities and resources over the next three to five years. In this plan, we have developed a vision and mission statement to guide our collective efforts.

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BCMA Congratulates Tracy Calogheros!

After spending 30 years at the Exploration Place Tracy, Calogheros has announced her retirement; her work, advocacy, and friendship have made the BC Museums Association and Canada’s cultural sector richer.

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MuseNews Episode 37: Heists, Hiatuses, and Handovers

The latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Ryan and Leia as we explore the latest MuseNews!

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Collections Management

Online Collections – Increasing Education & Outreach through Wikidata and the WikiCommons

Learn how museums and galleries have uploaded their public domain online collections images to the Wikicommons as well as more detailed information on Wikidata.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice

BCMA Webinar: Old Town, New Queens and Queer Histories, Queer Stories: Hosting Museum Drag Shows

Derek A. Jang (Britannia Mine Museum) and Charlie Cook (MONOVA) will share share tips, tricks and troubleshooting advice for creating a museum pride event that meets the needs of community stakeholders and your site’s interpretive story.

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Non-Profit Administration & Governance

BCMA Webinar: Work from Home & Remote Positions - Experiences from the Creston Museum

Tammy will discuss the Creston Museum’s process of creating hybrid positions, the multifaceted benefits of work from home positions for both employers and employees, and some specific objections and hesitations that the Creston Museum has had to address in their process.

The Pathways pilot program is a year-long process that will support arts, culture, and heritage practitioners to learn, reflect and integrate equity and access more deeply into their work. Participants will be supported with individualized learning plans, peer networks and one-on-one guidance.

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BCMA Podcasts

The BCMA is pleased to host regular podcasts covering a variety of different topics. Explore our recurring series below or browse the latest episodes here.

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Webinars

The BCMA is pleased to host regular educational webinars. Join your colleagues from around the province for these virtual learning opportunities!

IBPOC Museum Professionals Network

Connect with museum, gallery, and heritage IBPOC professionals from across British Columbia.

BC Museum Portraits

The BC Museum Portraits Project is an audio interview and photography initiative that will result in an online archive of the ‘institutional memory’ of the Province’s museums and archives.

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A directory of BCMA Institutional Members and Service Providers

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