Why Museums Matter
By Reconsidering Museums
Reconsidering Museums, a national research and advocacy project on the role and value of museums, was undertaken in partnership with a consortium of provincial and territorial museums associations and the Canadian Museums Association, led by the Alberta Museums Association.
Why Museums MatterMar 20, 2023
Activism
Explore the shift towards museums actively advocating for social change in their communities.
Guests
Chloe Dennis, Project Coordinator, Reconsidering Museums
Shauna Allen, PhD Candidate, University College Cork
Heather George, Board President, Canadian Museums Association
Authority
Explore the changing nature of trust and authority in museums.
Guests
Chloe Dennis, Project Coordinator, Reconsidering Museums
Dr. Victoria Dickenson, Independent Museum Scholar and Curator
Stephen Yellow Old Woman, General Manager, Blackfoot Crossing
Access
Explore how museums are working to increase accessibility in its many forms.
Guests:
Chloe Dennis, Project Coordinator, Reconsidering Museums
Maggie MacIntyre, Executive Director, Association of Nova Scotia Museums
Eleonora Sermoneta, Adult Learning Programmer, Royal Alberta Museum
Stephanie Danyluk, Reconciliation Manager, Canadian Museums Association
Rebecca MacKenzie, Director of Communications, Canadian Museums Association
Introduction to Reconsidering Museums
Learn about the origins and outcomes of the Reconsidering Museums project.
Guests:
Caroline Loewen, Project Lead, Reconsidering Museums
Meaghan Patterson, Executive Director, Royal Alberta Museum
Jennifer Forsyth, Executive Director / CEO, Alberta Museums Association
Wendy Fitch, former Executive Director, Museums Association of Saskatchewan