Board
President
Vincent is the Administrative Assistant at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery. He has a Master’s in Arts Leadership from Queen’s University in Kingston, ON, having focused primarily on the interaction between major and planned gift fundraising and the succession planning process for artistic leadership. He has also worked at places including the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame, and Swift Current Museum, and currently also sits on the board of CARFAC Saskatchewan.
Vice-President
Caitlin (Cat) M. Woloschuk (they/them) holds a Master of Arts in History, a double honours Bachelor of Arts in History and Women & Gender Studies, and a certificate in Ethics, Law, and Justice Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. They are queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent and are an advocate for human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice. Passionate about lifelong learning, building community, cross-sector collaboration, and advocacy, Cat is interested in how fostering community connections to intangible and tangible heritage can help achieve long term sustainability for Saskatchewan museums & Saskatchewan heritage.
In addition to being on the Board for the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, Cat is a director-at-large and the newsletter coordinator for their local community association, is part of Emerging Museum Professionals Collective Canada (EMPCC), and is an active member of the Saskatoon Doukhobor Society. In their spare time, Cat can be found lifting weights, spending time with their four cats, or reading through their large collection of books. Cat has worked at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Heritage Saskatchewan, the Museum of Antiquities, and will be starting a new role at the National Doukhobor Heritage Village in 2025.
Past President
I was born and raised in Saskatchewan. My love for history and creativity has led me to pursue a career in museums. I earned by Bachelor of Arts Double Honours in Archaeology and Classical Medieval and Renaissance Studies from the University of Saskatchewan in 2016 and went on to complete my Master of Arts in Museum Studies through the University of Leicester in 2018. My thesis focused on the relationship between Saskatchewan museum’s and their local communities and what we can do to strengthen these ties.
I am currently the Curatorial, Collections, and Exhibits Manager at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, but started as the Centre’s Administrative Coordinator in May 2019 before moving into this position the following July. I perform the multifaceted duties of museum registrar, conservator, exhibit designer and preparator. I am also involved in the development and delivery of programming related to exhibits on display at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. I am passionate about exhibit development and design, especially when I have the opportunity to collaborate with community groups.
In the past I have worked in multiple positions at the Museum of Antiquities as well as served as a summer curator for my hometown museum in Cudworth, Saskatchewan. During my career I worked hard to gain experience in only a few short years in the areas of museum curatorship and collections management, community outreach and engagement, local heritage management, museum educational programming and leading a volunteer team.
I have been a board member of the Wakaw and District Museum since 2018 and was recently nominated to serve as its chairperson. I am interested in sitting on the MAS Board of Directors because of its role in serving its communities and members as well as its efforts to create a vibrant museum community in Saskatchewan.
Directors
My name is Ally Forand and I am a museum professional from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Treaty 6 territory. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan and my Masters of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto. Throughout my career, I have worked in programming, collections, and curatorial roles at various heritage organizations in Saskatchewan, such as the Government House Historical Society, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
I am committed to community engagement, fostering connections, and creating welcoming and interesting spaces for everyone. I am an avid gardener, language learner, animal enthusiast, hike taker, food experimenter, and hobby collector (evidently!)
I am passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the museum industry, and I am eager to contribute to the Association’s mission of supporting and advancing museums in the province. If given the opportunity to serve on the board, I will work diligently to ensure that all museum professionals have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed, and that museums are valued as vital community institutions that connect us to our shared past and inspire us to create a better future
Jennifer Fitzpatrick has been passionately involved in arts, culture, and heritage in the province throughout her 30+ year career. She started as a summer student at the Humboldt Museum and has led the organization since 1989. She is currently the Director of Cultural Services for the City of Humboldt. She led the expansion of the organization by rehabilitating a 1920s bank building into a community public art gallery that opened in 2014. Jennifer’s focus has always been community narratives, and this respect and dedication led to the development of a prairie field into the Original Humboldt site, which is an 80-acre parcel of land with public archaeology, art installations, trails, and space to share multiple \ narratives of history.
Jennifer believes that heritage shapes our contemporary stories, whether on the land at Original Humboldt or through the historic Water Tower, which has been re-adapted with an internal staircase into a unique tourist attraction that offers the best view of the city. Jennifer celebrates the connection between culture and commerce as an active member of the Humboldt Downtown Business Improvement District, and in cultural planning at the municipal level. She is proud to be part of a community network creating partnerships for projects around Reconciliation.
She has a degree in Anthropology from the University of Saskatchewan and a Diploma in Cultural Resource Management from the University of Victoria. She was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 for her work in heritage and cultural activity, and the Platinum Medal in 2022 for contributions to the province for public service. Jennifer’s diverse range of experiences in the cultural sector is a quest for continual learning to help support community sense of place, identity, and cultural understanding.
Nate Day is a lawyer with experience working in both the private and public sector. He has appeared as counsel-of-record before all Saskatchewan Courts on a variety of matters including class actions, contract disputes, and property tax assessment appeals. While previously employed with the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority, he represented Saskatchewan on several national committees relating to the development of securities and derivatives regulations, and brought enforcement proceedings against persons who violated provincial securities laws. He is currently a Crown Counsel with the Civil Law branch of the Ministry of Justice, and provides legal advice to a number of government ministries.
Nate has always had a strong interest in Saskatchewan history and local museums. He is a prior board member and past president of the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (“FRSM”). While acting as president of the FRSM, he provided oversight and direction to the organization and met with MLAs to discuss issues related to the Museum. Nate really enjoyed his six years with the FRSM, and would like to continue to volunteer his time to assist local museums. In his spare time, Nate researches and attempts to locate lost fur trade forts. He also searches for fossils, particularly those of creatures that once lived in the Western Interior Seaway.
Chad has been part of the Saskatchewan museum community since 1999 when he moved to the province from BC. He also became involved with the Museums Association soon after his arrival to the province, and has served as a board member for 6 and half terms over the past 26 years,
including a term as president. Along with MAS board member duties he has been active in the association’s networks, learning collectives, served as a grant program jury member and was also the interim Executive Director for a year. In his role as MAS President, he was afforded the
opportunity to interact at the national level with the Canadian Museums Association. Additionally, he participated in the SK Culture Heritage Committee, which was the precursor to the formation of Heritage SK, where he has also served as a member of the board.
Chad has served as Executive Director of the Biggar Museum and Gallery, Museum Technician for the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw, and Preparator for the RCMP Historical Collections Unit. For the past fifteen years, he has been part of Government House in Regina where he now serves as the manager.
In his various museum roles, he has managed exhibits, collections, policy development, volunteers, and operations. As a volunteer he has contributed to rural community development, rural theatre operations, and policy governance. The Museums Association has played a large part in shaping Chad’s career and knowledge, and he has been a strong advocate and supporter of the work MAS does. He was awarded the MAS Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 and continues his involvement whenever he can.
Joanne Gregoire has been actively involved with arts, heritage and economic development in the community of Shaunavon Saskatchewan for over 40 years. She currently serves as the Director of Culture for the Grand Coteau Heritage and Cultural Centre, a municipally operated museum and gallery in Southwest Saskatchewan. In this role, she has led a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who have established the Centre into a community hub. As a community hub, the Centre has become a popular location for year-round activities including Canada Day, Summer Arts Camp, Culture Days, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and much more.
Through her leadership, the museum continues to evolve and offers extensive educational and learning opportunities for people of all ages. One area that Joanne is particularly excited about is the growth in development and delivery of programs that celebrate local history and foster cultural understanding. These programs provide visitors with multiple opportunities to participate and to learn, helping to demonstrate the value of museums to community that extends beyond collections. During her tenure, the Centre worked closely with Cultural Intelligence facilitator Wilbur Sargunaraj to create his Exploring CQ photo exhibition which had its world premiere in the Grand Coteau Centre Gallery and has since been shown in communities across the globe.
Joanne’s dedication and passion for culture and service in the community is reflected in her numerous volunteer roles. Joanne was a founding member of Shaunavon’s community theatre company, Darkhorse Theatre, now in its 36th season. She served on the Shaunavon Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years, including several terms as president. Her volunteer service earned her the Shaunavon Citizen of the Year award.
Joanne will bring an understanding and experience from her background in economic development and volunteerism. She will provide a municipal museum perspective, where balancing the needs of funders and working with both municipal officers and volunteers including Boards of Directors will add to the discussions at the MAS board level. Her experiences have provided her with a deep appreciation for the work of others and the need to work together as a part of a team to fulfill the objectives of an organization and to do so within the context of established governance structures.
Joanne is eager to contribute to the ongoing success of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan. She is passionate about strengthening the museum sector across the
province, fostering collaboration, and supporting the role of museums as essential cultural
institutions in their communities.
I have been involved in the museum community for 25 years in both Saskatchewan and Ontario. Currently, I serve as the CEO for the Western Development Museum, a role I have held since August 2016. Over the past 9 years at the WDM, we have been focusing on inclusion and Reconciliation to build a Saskatchewan where everyone belongs and histories matter. I was recognized for this work in 2023 when The Women Leaders Magazine named me one of the top 20 women leaders that year.
https://thewomenleaders.com/creating-health-happiness-community-cohesion-joan- kanigan/
Prior to this, I was the Executive Director for the Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA) in London, Ontario, where I re-focused the museum through community-led mission development, rebranding, and a stronger public presence. I also served as the Executive Director for the Brant Historical Society in Brantford, Ontario, working to expand programming, partnerships, and operational accountability. Earlier in my career, I was privileged to serve as Executive Director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, where I had the opportunity to work closely with museums across the province. This experience gave me a deep appreciation for the work being done in every corner of Saskatchewan, and I would be honoured to support this work again through board service.
I have a broad understanding of museum governance and management, having taught the Ontario Museum Association’s Organization and Management of Museums course for 10 years. I recently updated the curriculum for MAS’s Organization and Management of Museums course and continue teaching this course for MAS. I’ve also contributed to updating the Management Standards section of the Standards for Saskatchewan Museums for both the 5th and 6th editions.
I’m passionate about the role of museums in building strong, inclusive communities and believe that good governance is essential for long-term impact. MAS’s commitment to capacity building, inclusivity, and collaboration closely aligns with my personal and professional values, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute at the board level.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to helping museums thrive by creating sustainable futures, fostering strong leadership, and championing meaningful community engagement. I bring this same commitment and energy to everything I do and would be
privileged to bring it to the MAS Board of Directors.
