Ottawa, November 17, 2022
2023 Conference Date and Theme—Moved to Action
The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) 2023 National Conference, scheduled for February 27 & 28, will be themed Moved to Action, inspired by and in support of the CMA’s recent report of the same name, which centres the activation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Canadian museum practice.
This conference seeks to deepen understanding of the report by actualizing its recommendations in museum practice, and by determining as a sector how we can build on our work and continue prioritizing Indigenous self-determination in Canadian museums and abroad.
The conference will also take inspiration from the theme and report title to open conversations for museum professionals to explore how they might be moved to action across all areas of museum work. Building off the work that was done to make the CMA’s 2022 National Conference the most diverse in the organization’s history, we will continue to give equity-deserving communities a stage. We will also provide resources and guidance to help museums maximize capacity and support each other as we all work to advocate for ourselves and others while becoming reflective community organizations.
Look for registration to open December 8, 2022.
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