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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 18h

BCMA Workshop: How to be Hopeful in a Climate Crisis
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 3d

Capturing Queer Legacies
Wed, Nov 5, 26 | Dec 3, 10, 2025

In this workshop series, 2SLGBTQIA+ participants will hear from queer artists and creatives about methods of storytelling, gain hands-on experience documenting their story, and learn the basics of archiving.

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 4d

MuseNews Ep. 52: Summer Wrap-Up 2025

Each month, we recap some of the latest breaking news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond.

Listen to our latest episode here: museum.bc.ca/brain/summer...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 7d

IBPOC Tea & Talk
Wed, Oct 29 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm

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

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

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 10d

Capturing Queer Legacies
Wed, Nov 5, 26 | Dec 3, 10, 2025

In this workshop series, 2SLGBTQIA+ participants will hear from queer artists and creatives about methods of storytelling, gain hands-on experience documenting their story, and learn the basics of archiving.

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 12d

BCMA Workshop: How to be Hopeful in a Climate Crisis
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 17d

IBPOC Tea & Talk
Tuesday, October 21
9:00 - 11:30 am

The BCMA IBPOC Museum Professionals Network is excited to bring back in-person Tea and Talk sessions in 2025! Our fourth stop will be in Victoria at Carr House.

To learn more: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 18d

November 4 & 25, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am PT

Australian researcher & heritage professional Indigo Dunphy-Smith, now based in Scotland, invites you on a journey of curiosity and possibility with her toolkit How to: Queer Your Historic House.

To learn more, visit: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 27d

Queer Connect
Every Third Tuesday of the Month
Next Session: Tuesday, October 21
2:30 PM PT

Join the BCMA’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Network for Queer Connect, a monthly opportunity to chat and share digital space with other folks in the sector from across the province and beyond.

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 29

Honouring Orange Shirt Day; National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

Read our resource to find resources to help you learn, reflect, and take action, and learn how the BCMA plans to recognize the date. museum.bc.ca/national-day...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 25

Decolonizing the Museum Community Chat
Mon, Sept 29, 10:00 - 11:00 am PT

We want to get into action with you! We ask that attendees come ready to share their work or struggles so we can discuss, brainstorm ideas and resources, or help find a path of action together.

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 24

Watercooler Wednesday
Next Session: Oct 1, 2025

Are you thirsty for connection with your peers? Join us for Watercooler Wednesdays! Connect with Museum, Gallery and Heritage professionals from across British Columbia.

To learn more: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 23

NEW! BCMA Podcast episodes

This NAGPRA series underscores how repatriation is not a one-time event but a continuous responsibility and accountability.

NAGPRA In Theory, In Practice: buff.ly/KEY2mMV

NAGPRA Relationships and Responsibility: buff.ly/nIySJZU

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 23

Tea & Talk On the Road
Next Session: October 21, 2025

The BCMA IBPOC Museum Professionals Network is excited to bring back in-person Tea and Talk sessions in 2025! Our fourth stop will be in Victoria at Carr House.

To learn more, visit our website: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 22

Pathways is now accepting applications for a 9-month edition of the program (starting in January 2026). If your organization or collective is ready to start with us, apply today!

⏰Applications close on Wednesday, October 8th. Learn more and apply here: manypathways.ca

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 18

Do you want to support museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across the province? Do you have ideas to help shape the future of BCMA?

Nominations are now open for the BCMA board of directors. To learn more and to access the nomination form, visit our website: museum.bc.ca/join-the-bcm...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 17

IBPOC Tea & Talk
Next Session: Monday, September 22, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm PT

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

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 16

BCMA Webinar: Human Rights in BC: 2SLGBTQIA+ rights under the BC Human Rights Code
NEW DATE: Wednesday, September 24
12:00 - 1:30 pm PT on Zoom

Please note this event is open to folks who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. To learn more and to register: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 11

Decolonizing the Museum Community Chat
Mon, Sept 29, 10:00 - 11:00 am PT

We want to get into action with you! We ask that attendees come ready to share their work or struggles so we can discuss, brainstorm ideas and resources, or help find a path of action together.

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 10

Do you want to support museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across the province? Do you have ideas to help shape the future of BCMA?

Nominations are now open for the BCMA board of directors. To learn more and to access the nomination form, visit our website: museum.bc.ca/join-the-bcm...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 9

Queer Connect
Every Third Tuesday of the Month
Next Session: Tuesday, Sept 16
2:30 PM PT

Join the BCMA’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Network for Queer Connect, a monthly opportunity to chat and share digital space with other folks in the sector from across the province and beyond.

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 8

Honouring Orange Shirt Day; National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

Read our resource to find resources to help you learn, reflect, and take action, and learn how the BCMA plans to recognize the date. museum.bc.ca/national-day...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 5

IBPOC Tea & Talk
Next Session: Monday, September 22, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm PT

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

museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 4

BCMA Webinar: Human Rights in BC: 2SLGBTQIA+ rights under the BC Human Rights Code
NEW DATE: Wednesday, September 24
12:00 - 1:30 pm PT on Zoom

Please note this event is open to folks who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. To learn more and to register: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...

BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · Sep 3

Watercooler Wednesday
New September date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Gather around the digital watercooler to catch up, chat, ask questions & seek advice with colleagues from across the province. This month, come for a meet & greet with our New Executive Director, Jules!

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