Ottawa, August 2 2023
Now Available: Results for CMA’s Workplace Diversity Survey
The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is excited to present the first instalment of the Workplace Diversity Survey’s results. This essential quantitative investigation delves into the representational diversity among Canadian museum staff, offering a significant snapshot while recognizing that it cannot encompass the entire heritage sector in Canada. The survey emphasizes the crucial need for continued progress toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this effort, the CMA aspires to establish a foundation for regular surveys and qualitative research projects that will drive measurable change and highlight the necessity for unwavering, collective action to cultivate a diverse and inclusive museum landscape in Canada.
This study aims to create a baseline for evaluating representation and inclusion within Canada's heritage sector. The results of this survey and its subsequent iterations will equip policymakers with the evidence needed to devise credible and impactful policies that promote fairness and equity within the sector. It is anticipated that these findings will drive evidence-based policymaking across all areas, including human resources, finance, curation, and visitor experience, throughout Canada's heritage sector.
We hope that you take the findings of this survey as a call to action to join us in our quest for a more equitable, just, and inclusive museum sector. This quest is not just about rectifying the present, but it is also about shaping the future—a future where every voice is heard, every story is told, and every experience is valued.
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