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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 9d

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Today recognizes the impact of Canadian residential schools. We encourage you to reflect on those affected by residential schools - survivors, their families, and communities.

#truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters

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BC Museums Association @bcma.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 24d

🤩 We are hiring! 🎉

Are you passionate about museum collections? Do you love sharing knowledge and best practice with others?

The OMA is seeking to hire a Course Director for our Certificate in Museum Studies (CMS) course, Care of Collections.

👉 Find out more: buff.ly/bHBe2G4

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 24d

Learn how to build a community fundraising campaign that is authentic, true to your mission and drives revenue and engagement by joining Samantha Summers at the 'Building a Fundraising Campaign' Workshop on October 27th!
Click here to learn more and register: buff.ly/U3co0Yf

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Sep 8

Calling all OMA Members! Have you registered yet?🫡

👉 Do it here: buff.ly/zNIPJRE

#AGMAwesome

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Sep 5

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
The OMA will ONLY reach out and communicate with emails ending in (at)museumsontario(dot)ca.
Legitimate OMA emails requesting any sort of payment will refer to an invoice and our secure payment processor on Member365.
When in doubt, please contact us!

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Sep 5

Due to unexpected circumstances, our Lunch and Learn session today is postponed, but will be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding and please stay tuned for updates.

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Friday, September 5th (12:00-1:00pm), join us as Elder Shishigo explores what truth and reconciliation looks like in Canada on from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's findings in 2015.

Register here: buff.ly/DffL6Jf

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 29

Nominations for the 2025 OMA Awards of Excellence are now closed. Thank you for your submissions. Stay tuned for updates about award recipients and ceremony!

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 27

The OMA invites you to our bi-monthly Lunch and Learn Talking Circles with OMA Elder-in-Residence Elder Shishigo Gijig. In advance of Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025 & The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), join us on September 5th, 2025 (12:00-1:00pm).

Register: buff.ly/haNkrxA

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 25

This is the final call for the Awards of Excellence Nominations!
Have you or someone else created a profound legacy in the museum sector, lead projects or made a difference as a volunteer? Nominations are due August 27th, 2025.
Click the link for the nomination form and more info: buff.ly/L8cI9Wa

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 25

🤩 We are hiring! 🎉

Are you passionate about museum collections? Do you love sharing knowledge and best practice with others?

The OMA is seeking to hire a Course Director for our Certificate in Museum Studies (CMS) course, Care of Collections.

👉 Find out more: buff.ly/bHBe2G4

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 22

Have you or someone else made contributions to the museum sector through volunteer service? Nominate yourself or someone else for the OMA Volunteer service award for the 2025 Awards of Excellence! Click the link for the nomination form and more information: buff.ly/L8cI9Wa

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 20

Are you or someone else an emerging professional that has shown promising leadership skills in the museum sector? Nominate yourself or someone else for the Promising leadership award for the 2025 Awards of Excellence! Head to the link for the nomination form and more information: buff.ly/L8cI9Wa

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 18

Have you or someone else created a profound and long-lasting legacy in the museum sector? Nominate yourself or someone else for the OMA Distinguished career award for the 2025 Awards of Excellence! Click the link for the nomination form and for more information!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Awards of Excellence Nominations are now open! Have you or someone you know has created a profound legacy in the museum sector, has lead projects or made a difference as a volunteer? Nominations are due August 27th, 2025. Click the link to learn more: buff.ly/L8cI9Wa

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Jul 29

Working on the next CMOG application or looking to better your organizational practice? Register for the OMA workshop Crafting a Strategic Plan: Start your Tomorrow and Prepare for Transformation Today.
Register here: buff.ly/p7X82bT

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Jul 28

Interested in exploring a diverse array of digital techniques, tools, and resources to create and support effective learning experiences? Register for the Digital Skills Course: Digital Learning: Inside, Outside & Way Beyond the Museum, led by Christina Sydorko.
Register HERE: buff.ly/JXhGKGv

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Royal Ontario Museum @romtoronto.bsky.social · Jul 14

THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED TODAY – JULY 14.
Due to an unexpected mechanical issue, ROM will be closed Monday, July 14. Prebooked tickets will be automatically refunded. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we look forward to welcoming you on another day.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Jun 27

The 2025 Awards of Excellence are now open for nominations!

Les prix d’excellence 2025 sont maintenant ouvert pour des nominations!

More information can be found HERE / Plus d’information peuvent être trouver ICI: buff.ly/9nVFHrc

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Jun 26

We are seeking volunteers to adjudicate the 2025 OMA Awards of Excellence program!

Nous cherchons des bénévoles pour juger le programme du prix d’excellence 2025 de l’OMA!

More information can be found HERE / Plus d’information peuvent être trouver ICI: buff.ly/9nVFHrc

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Ontario Nonprofit Network @theonn.ca · Jun 20

Some nonprofits are adapting. Others are nearing a breaking point. By completing the State of the Sector survey - you can help guide funders, policymakers, and sector-wide change for ALL nonprofits.

Complete the survey today!
🔗 theonn.ca/topics/advoc...

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you for participating in #MayisMuseumMonth! From exhibits, events and special programming in each region, your participation and celebration helps support Ontario's museums, galleries and heritage sites.

Would you like your museum to be featured in future promotions? Send us your photos!

Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · Jun 3

One of the OMA’s key values is community and collaboration, expressing our belief in a united museum sector, and meaningful collaboration and partnerships. In support of those goals, we were pleased to support a University of Toronto Master in Museum Studies Capstone Project.

Link: buff.ly/TNqcICH

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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · Jun 2

Happy #VolunteersWeek2025! The museum sector is incredibly lucky to have lots of wonderful volunteers who make it possible to deliver life-changing work for our communities 🙌

Volunteers' Week 2025 - Museums Association

We celebrated the sector's wonderful volunteers from 3-9 June

www.museumsassociation.org

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