Each year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds a province-wide consultation on the next provincial budget and presents a final report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly. BCMA Interim Executive Director Lorenda Calvert spoke before the Committee with recommendations for Budget 2026 that would reflect the true value of our sector.

The BCMA has engaged in projects and conversations with our members around the ethical use of social media, the impacts of AI, and the perpetuation of online hate. From these conversations, it has become clear that continuing to use Meta platforms does not align with our values. As a result, the BCMA has decided to disengage from all Meta platforms, beginning May 16, 2025.

In recent feedback opportunities, BCMA members have expressed confusion and feelings of exclusion from various equity initiatives the BCMA offers. This post is meant to help members understand the motives behind these initiatives and to promote an understanding of the needs these programs meet. 

In this session, facilitator Madison Tardif walks us through the third session in our professional development series on conflict.

Join a panel of arts, culture, and heritage peers to discuss the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of some of the largest social media platforms in the world and discuss strategies for more socially responsible ways of communicating the work of museums with broader audiences.