Nanaay Gyaatl’l dii ga – “Grandmother is Sewing”: Stitching Together Rematriation & Redress
Offered in two cohorts: March 18 & 25; April 22 & 29
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The BCMA is pleased to invite session proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference in beautiful Nanaimo, BC.
Our Theme: People, Purpose, and the Power of Gathering. To learn more, visit our website: museum.bc.ca/2026-bcma-co...
Rooted In Collective Joy
March 11, 2026 | 10:00am - 3:30pm PT
Point Ellice House, Victoria BC
Join the BC Museums Association’s IBPOC & 2SLGBTQIA+ Networks for a full day of activities celebrating intersectional joy and building solidarity.
To learn more: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Nanaay Gyaatl’l dii ga – “Grandmother is Sewing”: Stitching Together Rematriation & Redress
Offered in two cohorts: March 18 & 25; April 22 & 29
To register for March:: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
To register for April: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
New Session: BCMA Book Club
Every other Tuesday | 10:00am PT
First session: March 3
Over 7 sessions, participants will read through the "From Stealing to Healing Report" alongside BCMA team members, Lorenda and Leia.
Registration is not required. To learn more, visit: museum.bc.ca/bcma-book-cl...
Tax Season for Queer Artists
New Date! February 27, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | on Zoom
To register, visit our website and click the "learn more" button: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
These sessions are funded by the Creative QueerPreneurs program.
Heritage BC and the BC Museums Association have issued a Joint Statement and written letters to the federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change regarding Parks Canada’s plan to decommission the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Read the full statement here: museum.bc.ca/the-loss-of-...
IBPOC Tea & Talk
Thursday, February 19 | 1:00pm
Brew yourself a cup of tea and sit down with an IBPOC Network advisor to chat, seek advice, and get to know other cultural professionals of colour.
These sessions are always free, and don’t require registration.
museum.bc.ca/networking-m...
New Session: BCMA Book Club
Every other Tuesday | 10:00am PT
First session: March 3
Over 7 sessions, participants will read through the "From Stealing to Healing Report" alongside BCMA team members, Lorenda and Leia.
Registration is not required. To learn more, visit: museum.bc.ca/bcma-book-cl...
The last day to apply to BCMA Bursaries is tomorrow, February 17!
The BCMA offers a selection of annual funding opportunities to support the ongoing professional development of our members. Learn more here: museum.bc.ca/funding-oppo...
Tax Season for Queer Artists
February 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | on Zoom
To register, visit our website and click the "learn more" button: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
These sessions are funded by the Creative QueerPreneurs program.
BCMA Webinar: Safety+ Risk Assessments
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
Happening tomorrow! To learn more and to register: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
BCMA Webinar: Safety+ Risk Assessments
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
To learn more and to register: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
BCMA Bursary Applications are Open!
The BCMA offers a selection of annual funding opportunities to support the ongoing professional development of our members. Learn more here: museum.bc.ca/funding-oppo...
Online Workshop: Navigating the BC Gaming Program Grant with MaryAnn Anderson
February 5, 2026 | 1-4 PM
Cost: $55 (inclusive of all fees & taxes)
SmartGrant Members/Subscribers: FREE
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BCMA Bursary Applications are Now Open!
The BCMA offers a selection of annual funding opportunities to support the ongoing professional development of our members. Learn more here: museum.bc.ca/funding-oppo...
IBPOC Tea & Talk
Thursday, February 19 | 1:00pm
Brew yourself a cup of tea and sit down with an IBPOC Network advisor to chat, seek advice, and get to know other cultural professionals of colour.
These sessions are always free, and don’t require registration.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
BCMA Webinar: Queer Heritage and Collections Network
February 25 | 11:00am - 12:00pm PT
Join BCMA and Cesare Cuzzola of the Queer Heritage and Collections Network, a UK-wide Subject Specialist Network for a chat about the work of the network and more!
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
IBPOC Tea & Talk:
January 14 | 1:00-2:00pm
Brew yourself a cup of tea and sit down with an IBPOC Network advisor to chat, seek advice, and get to know other cultural professionals of colour.
These sessions are always free, and don’t require registration.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Happening today: Watercooler Wednesday
Welcome in the New Year with BCMA! Gather around the digital water cooler to catch up, chat, ask questions and seek advice.
Learn more: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Watercooler Wednesdays
Wed, Dec 3 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm PT
Are you thirsty for connection with your peers? Water Cooler Wednesday is back! Connect with Museum, Gallery and Heritage professionals from across British Columbia.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Capturing Queer Legacies: Workshop Series
Archiving 101 with Raegan Swanson (ArQuives)
Wed, Dec 3
Join archivist and ArQuives Executive Director Raegan Swanson (she/her) as discuss the basics of archiving and what you can do in your own artistic practice.
members.museum.bc.ca/public/event...
Tea & Talk on the Road: Coquitlam
Thursday, December 4, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
The BCMA IBPOC Museum Professionals Network is excited to bring back in-person Tea and Talk sessions in 2025! Our last stop will be in Coquitlam at Mackin House.
To learn more: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
IBPOC Tea & Talk
Next session: December 1
Brew yourself a cup of tea and sit down with IBPOC Network Coordinator Jazmin to chat, seek advice, and get to know other cultural professionals of colour.
To learn more and to join: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Takeaways from the 2025 Federal Budget
The federal budget passed on November 17th, 2025 and at the BCMA we have been reading the recent federal budget and resulting analysis. To read the article, click the link below:
museum.bc.ca/arts-culture...
Capturing Queer Legacies: Workshop Series
Zine making with bailey macabre
Queer arts & culture professionals are invited to join visual artist bailey macabre (they/them) as they teach this interactive workshop on creating an 8 page zine out of a single piece of paper!
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Watercooler Wednesday
Nov 5 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm PT
Join Leia for Watercooler Wednesday to discuss the BCMA Member Portal, including the features that you can access and information you can update through your member login!
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
BCMA Workshop: How to be Hopeful in a Climate Crisis
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Capturing Queer Legacies
Wed, Nov 5, 26 | Dec 3, 10, 2025
In this workshop series, 2SLGBTQIA+ participants will hear from queer artists and creatives about methods of storytelling, gain hands-on experience documenting their story, and learn the basics of archiving.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
MuseNews Ep. 52: Summer Wrap-Up 2025
Each month, we recap some of the latest breaking news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond.
Listen to our latest episode here: museum.bc.ca/brain/summer...
