Museum Studies Program: Facilities Management For 2022: All workshops will be offered online on Fridays from 2-4pm with the exception of the final class which will be held on Thursday in lieu of Truth and Reconciliation day. This course is presented in partnership with Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia. Date: Sept 2, Sept 9, Sept...
In partnership with Interpretation Canada, the Association of Nova Scotia Museum presents a National Conference this fall, “Storytelling: Making People Care Since… Forever,” which explores the connection between interpretation and storytelling through presentation and discussions on this broad topic. Sessions will take place throughout various locations across HRM including Saint Mary's University, Halifax Central Library, The Halifax...
***Registration Now Closed Mi’kmaq Community Engagement Day to be held at the Mi’kmaw Friendship Centre (Halifax, NS) on November 9, 2022 from 10am-3pm Join us for a day of learning with Theresa Meuse at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Conversations will include Culture 101, Truth and Reconciliation, bias in the workplace, how we can work together, and...
Workshop Description Reconsidering Museums is a national research and advocacy project exploring the role, value, and future of museums in Canada. The website and toolkit launched March 15, 2023. The resources developed through this project provide adaptable values-based messaging that bridges the gap between museums and their publics, substantiates the value of museums with data-driven...
What is Museums Canada? A group of museum professionals have come together identifying a need in the museum sector. Many museums are now reeling from the effects of the pandemic and are operating in crisis mode. Museums Canada believes there is a need for dialogue, mentorship, networking, and support, not for museums but for those...
Date: March 29th, 2023 Location: Creamery Square Heritage Centre: 39 Creamery Rd, Tatamagouche, NS B0K 1V0 Facilitator: Anita Price Enrolment Limits: 10 participants (Maximum of 2 registrants per organization) Workshop Description This one day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the RE-ORG Method* and applying it to museum collections storage situations. Lunch and breaks will be...
Join us for a day of learning! Conversations will include Culture 101, Truth and Reconciliation, bias in the workplace, how we can work together, and more. Location & Date Mi'kmaq Community Engagement Day(s) will take place at the following locations: Membertou Heritage Park (Membertou, NS)...
Museum Studies Program: Museums 101 For 2023: All workshops will be offered online on Wednesdays from 2-4pm Date: May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7 Location: Online (Zoom) Facilitator: Karin Kierstead, ANSM Museum Program Manager Enrolment Limits: 30 participants Learning Outcomes Museum 101 Introduces: origins & evolution of museums ethics, guidelines & movements that guide...
You Hired a Student, Now What? When bringing in students to work at your organization, whether as part of daily operations or for a special project, there are steps you can take to make the experience effective, enjoyable, and beneficial for everyone involved. Understanding where a student is in their career development can alleviate frustrations...
Start Strong - Making the Most of Your Work Placement New workplaces are challenging. You have to figure out the work culture and your responsibilities from both instruction and context in order to hit the ground running. This one-hour virtual session will help you communicate effectively with your supervisor(s) to get the answers you need...
Save The Date! We hope you'll join us virtually for ANSM’s Annual General Meeting which will be taking place on Friday June 16th, 2023 at 10:00AM on Zoom. Stay tuned for further information!
Heritage Online - a two-part workshop Please share! This workshop is open any museum, arts, or cultural institution, professional, volunteer, or student in Nova Scotia! Wed, Sept 20 & Thu, Sept 21 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM AST (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PST) Cost: Free Location: Zoom The Association of Nova Scotia Museums is...