Spring/Summer 2023

Muse Magazine

This issue highlights the 2022 CMA Awards winners and explores their contributions to the sector. We also provide updates from the President on our upcoming AGM and hear from newly appointed CEO Janis Monture.

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Message from the President

It is hard to fathom that a year has passed by us already since the last CMA Annual General Meeting. Reflecting back on the year I am proud of what has been accomplished and aware of how much work we have yet to do. ...

Message from the Executive Director

The Canadian Museums Association is in a time of revitalization. Like many museums and cultural heritage sites across the country the pandemic has left many of us reflecting on what the future holds. ...

In the Spotlight

Read about some of the latest developments in the museum sector.

Moved to Action Update

Our work to support Indigenous self-determination in museums does not end with the release of the Moved to Action report. Over the past few months, we continue to hear feedback from many of you: some excitement, ...

Canadian Museums Policy

In May 2022, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the renewal of the Museum Policy. Since then, we have been working hard conducting research and gathering input to support this project. Why is the renewal necessary? ...

Nothing About Us Without Us

Being both Haida and ED/curator of the Haida Gwaii Museum, I’ve enjoyed unique opportunities that stem from making my life my work and my work my life. I’m privileged to work alongside my Nation to uphold Xaayda Ga Xaaynang.ngaay,  ...

Scents of Movement, Scents of Place

Artworks, like perfumes, reveal themselves over time; the longer you stay with them, the more nuanced ideas are uncovered. Described by their top notes, middle notes and base notes,  ...

Young Canada Works

For Young Canada Works (YCW) positions, the whole nation is your oyster, but are you making the best use of it? ...

In Old Montreal: Reviving a Vanished Parliament

The monumental building housing Montreal’s first indoor market, St. Anne’s Market (1832), was converted into the Parliament of the province of Canada in 1844, granting it symbolic ...