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If you’re looking to connect with us, find us over on Bluesky (.bsky.social), LinkedIn (bc-museums-association), or shoot us an email at [email protected]!

05/20/2025

This account is not actively monitored. The BCMA no longer feels that using Meta social media platforms aligns with our values - please see our last post for detailed information about this decision.

We will not be deleting the accounts to avoid any misuse or misrepresentation of our name. If you’re looking to connect with us, find us over on Bluesky (.bsky.social), LinkedIn (bc-museums-association), or shoot us an email at [email protected]! Find further networking and connection opportunities at the links in our bio.

05/09/2025

In January 2025, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, announced new policies that eliminated the company’s in-house fact-checking and moderation teams, permitted hate speech towards immigrants and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and sought to bring “masculine energy” into the company’s corporate culture.

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.

The BCMA will no longer be actively engaging on these accounts, but will not be deleting the accounts to avoid any misuse or misrepresentation of our name. We plan to make it clear in our bios and final posts that those accounts are not actively monitored and to redirect to more reliable methods of reaching us.

We recognize that the ethical use of social media remains questionable and that no companies are perfect. Moving forward, our use of social media will remain critical and adaptable to ensure that we continue to operate in alignment with our vision and values.

We encourage our members to join us outside of Meta. The BCMA has a monthly member newsletter where you can find out about our upcoming events and programming, a monthly online meetup for real-time networking, a regular podcast for museum sector news, and our listserv is a great way to stay up to date on sector news and opportunities. Moving forward, you will still find us on Bluesky (.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (bc-museums-association). Lastly, you can always contact us at [email protected] with your questions or concerns.

If you are interested in learning more about what went into this decision, consider watching our webinar BCMA Panel: Museums, Social Media, and Hate – What Does the Ethical Use of Social Media in 2025 Look Like?, listening to our podcast series WhAI?, and reading our regular EDI updates.

https://museum.bc.ca/

04/17/2025

Help the BC Museums Association to advocate for a thriving arts, culture, and heritage sector - join the BCMA Advocacy Committee!

The Advocacy Committee provides strategic support for the BCMA’s government relations work and advocacy with local, provincial, and federal levels of government, seeks to increase
awareness and understanding of British Columbia’s cultural sector, and amplifies calls for sustainable funding that allows the broader arts, culture, and heritage sector to thrive.

Participation in the committee is anticipated to involve approximately 6 hours of a committee member’s time each year (3 one-hour meetings each, requiring around one hour of preparation).

If you are interested in joining the BCMA Advocacy Committee, please contact us via email ([email protected]) by May 1, 2025. Please include a very brief introductory overview of your work, career, and interest in advocacy (no more than 100 words). To learn more about this opportunity, please visit our website: https://museum.bc.ca/bcma-committee-recruitment/

04/16/2025

BCMA Podcast: Salmon and Ethical AI

Join our host Lorenda and Dr. Will Atlas, Salmon Watershed Scientist, for a conversation about SalmonVision. In partnership with Indigenous communities, SalmonVision harnesses the power of AI for salmon monitoring and conservation. Explore rivers, waterways, and an ethical side of AI.

To listen, visit: https://museum.bc.ca/brain/bcma-podcast-salmon-and-ethical-ai/

04/15/2025

Being q***r in the arts, culture, and heritage sector can be isolating. Join the BCMA’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Network for our next Q***r Connect today - Tuesday April 15, a monthly opportunity to chat and share digital space with other folks in the sector from across the province and beyond. Bring your questions, your successes to celebrate, or your challenges to the group for peer support.

To learn more and to register, visit our website: https://museum.bc.ca/event-list/?eid=193

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04/14/2025

The British Columbia Museums Association (BCMA) Council is seeking a passionate, experienced, business-focused, and strategic Executive Director.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit our website: https://museum.bc.ca/now-hiring-executive-director/. Deadline to apply is 12:00 pm PT, May 14, 2025.

04/11/2025

Exciting transitions at the BCMA! After 5 years of leading our programming team, Lorenda Calvert steps into an Interim Executive director role. Lorenda is looking forward to supporting our members and telling the story of our sector as the BCMA looks to recruit a permanent ED later this summer.

The BCMA Council and staff wish Ryan Hunt all the best in his new role as CEO of the Museum of Vancouver!

04/09/2025

BCMA Workshop: Making Your Case - Visitor Data for Advocacy

Tuesday, April 29th, Thursday May 1st, Tuesday May 6th, and Thursday May 8th 2025
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

In a time of austerity and unrest, supporting and empowering our members as places of community, connectivity, support, and advocacy is now more critical than ever. Organizations need funding and accessible tools and hope to accomplish this. Capturing useful data through visitor studies can help you better understand your visitors and communicate your impact. This results in stronger and more successful advocacy and revenue development.

This is a 4-part workshop and will be held over Zoom. Workshop fee: $175.00 for BCMA Members, $250 for non-members.

To learn more and to register, visit our website: https://museum.bc.ca/event-list/?eid=195

04/07/2025

Cultivating Careers: Building Connection, Capacity, and Choice Through Conflict

Wed, April 16
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Online/ Zoom

Cultivating Careers is back for 2025! In this professional development workshop, facilitator Madison Tardif presents a third session in our conflict series.

In this workshop, we'll learn how to shift conversations from debate to dialogue, move away from relying on trauma responses, and meet our psychological needs using self-determination theory. You do not need to have attended past sessions to join us for this one; however, to get the most out of this session, we do recommend viewing recordings of the past two sessions on our website.

Please note that this workshop is open to anyone who works or volunteers in arts and culture that identifies as Indigenous, Black, a Person of Colour, or racialized.

To learn more and to register, please visit: https://museum.bc.ca/event-list/?eid=194

04/02/2025

⭐ Happening today!

Are you thirsty for connection with your peers? Connect with Museum, Gallery and Heritage professionals from across British Columbia. Gather around the digital watercooler to catch up, chat, ask questions and seek advice. Each month we will have a new topic to discuss, but feel free to come with questions.

Everyone welcome to this recurring event - first Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm PT. To learn more, visit: https://museum.bc.ca/event-list/?eid=20

04/01/2025

Brew yourself a cup of tea and sit down with Jazmin and Madison to chat, seek advice, and get to know other cultural professionals of colour.

These sessions are always free, and don’t require registration.

*A gentle reminder that these sessions are for folks who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour. Thank you for respecting this affinity space.*

To learn more, visit: https://museum.bc.ca/event-list/?eid=43

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