{"id":180,"date":"2022-01-30T19:16:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T23:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/?page_id=180"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:14:35","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/fr\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:66.6667%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0006-1.4a7bd7b7.69115df7-1024x534.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>About Us<\/h1>\n<p>The Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM) is a registered non-profit organisation. Originally established in 1976 as the Federation of Museums, Heritage and Historical Societies, the name was changed to Federation of Nova Scotia Heritage in 1982. In 2007, to underscore the organisation\u2019s refined focus on the province\u2019s museum sector, the organisation assumed its current name \u2013 the Association of Nova Scotia Museums.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our Mandate<\/h2>\n<p>Working in partnership with museums, communities and supporters, ANSM\u2019s mandate is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support professional standards of practice in Nova Scotia\u2019s museums;<\/li>\n<li>Educate Nova Scotians about the value of museums and Nova Scotian stories;<\/li>\n<li>Act as a champion on behalf of museums in Nova Scotia;<\/li>\n<li>Engage in activities with provincial, national and international partners that further ANSM\u2019s aims and benefit the museum sector as a whole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>To nurture excellence in and champion on behalf of museums in Nova Scotia..<\/p>\n<h2>Our Values<\/h2>\n<p>The following values underpin what ANSM does and how we work:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Service<\/strong> \u2013 meet the needs of member museums so that together we can meet the needs of communities.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Advocacy<\/strong> \u2013 act as a champion on behalf of and raise awareness about museums in Nova Scotia.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Collaboration<\/strong> \u2013 engage in activities with local, provincial, national, and international partners that benefit our members and the museum sector.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Inclusivity<\/strong> \u2013 recognize historical and systemic practices in museums, decolonize these practices, and work with museums and equity-deserving groups to find appropriate solutions.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Sustainability<\/strong> \u2013 operate in environmentally responsible ways and work to ensure that ANSM and member museums have the resources they need to serve their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Governance<\/h2>\n<p>The Association of Nova Scotia Museums is led by its Board of Directors. This governance body is comprised of members elected by the ANSM membership at the Annual General Meeting. The Board is accountable to the membership and is collectively responsible for the governance of the Association. It is responsible for shaping organisational policy and ensuring its implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_2ae65f69\" title=\"Governance\" href=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/fr\/governance\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:66.6667%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_497299306.ea1668ac.46e94cbf.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:66.6667%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HERO-sherbrooke-village-2400px.d9b8887b.6bbd5698-1024x533.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<p>Staff implement the Association\u2019s commitment to serve its members through training, outreach, and networking activities. They attend regional meetings, events, exhibitions and programs, meetings and planning sessions. They provide programs and services around the province including site visits, consultations and workshops.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_2ae65f69\" title=\"Staff\" href=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/fr\/staff\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Advocacy<\/h2>\n<p>ANSM Executive Director, Devin Casario, maintains an active role meeting with senior government staff regarding museum related issues on a regular basis. He and Board members meet with government leaders to address topics related to ANSM\u2019s activities as well as those of its member organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_2ae65f69\" title=\"Advocacy\" href=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/fr\/advocacy\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:66.6667%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/LobsterBuoys_EN-US467168677.e7f7bd15.c2122a3e.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About Us The Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM) is a registered non-profit organisation. 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