This online workshop is co-hosted by the CNSA and ANSM. It will be taught via Zoom by Ern Bieman from the Canadian Conservation Institute and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CCI-CHIN). Registration is restricted to current members of the CNSA and/or ANSM Dates: every Thursday from May 26 to June 16 (May 26, June 2, 9, & 16)...
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...
Date: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5 Time: Tuesdays from 1 pm - 3 pm AST Location: Online (Zoom) Facilitator: Karin Kierstead, ANSM Museum Program Manager This course introduces: origins & evolution of museums ethics, guidelines & movements that guide museums core functions (collect, care, access) the new ABCs (advocacy, burnout & community-led services),...
Save The Date! We hope you'll join us virtually for ANSM’s Annual General Meeting which will be taking place on Friday June 19th, 2026 at 10:00AM on Zoom. Stay tuned for further information!