June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, and June 21, the summer solstice, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for all Canadians, Indigenous, non-Indigenous, settlers, and newcomers, to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strength of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.
MAS recognizes the roles of museums in perpetuating colonial practices in Canada, both directly and indirectly, through collection and display practices, policy, and harmful rhetoric. We commit to explore our roles in nurturing meaningful relationships and building understanding. We dedicate our efforts to working together in a spirit of collaboration and reconciliation.
We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, upon whose lands we live, work, and play with gratitude. We are all treaty people.
MAS would like to share with our membership that Tim Panas has left his position as Learning Program Lead. We wish to thank Tim for his dedication to MAS over the past couple of years and wish him all the best with his future endeavors.
MAS wants to celebrate the excellent work within our membership and to help encourage tourism and community pride! MAS member museums are invited to submit applications for recognition, with accompanying
Join Gabriel Essaunce Lamarche, MAS Repatriation and Community Liaison, along with MAS staff for a Q&A session for an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about this new role at MAS.
