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Creating a bright future for BC’s museums, galleries, and related communities through networking, advocacy, innovation, and professional development

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Watercooler Wednesday
Nov 5 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm PT

Join Leia for Watercooler Wednesday to discuss the BCMA Member Portal, including the features that you can access and information you can update through your member login!

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November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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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October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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...
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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October 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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/?...
October 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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/?...
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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/?...
October 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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/?...
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.

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October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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...
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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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September 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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/?...
September 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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
September 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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/?...
September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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...
September 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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/?...
September 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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/?...
September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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/?...
September 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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...
September 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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/?...
September 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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...
September 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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/?...
September 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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/?...
September 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM