Rooted In Collective Joy
April 30, 2026 | 10:00am - 3:30pm PT
Point Ellice House, Victoria BC
Join the BC Museums Association’s IBPOC & 2SLGBTQIA+ Networks for a day of activities celebrating intersectional joy and building solidarity.
To learn more: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
BCMA 2026 Call for Proposals - Deadline Extended!
Ran out of time to submit? We've got you covered - submissions extended to April 25th!
To learn more: museum.bc.ca/2026-bcma-co...
2026 BCMA Conference
People, Purpose, and the Power of Gathering
November 3-6, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026 BCMA Conference! Join us as we turn Kind Words into brave action for a more just and connected future.
To learn more, visit: museum.bc.ca/conferences-...
Rooted In Collective Joy
*New date! April 30, 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:
Nanaay Gyaatl’l dii ga – “Grandmother is Sewing”: Stitching Together Rematriation & Redress
April 22 & 29 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
This cohort-based interactive workshop series explores Rematriation and Redress aimed at actionable revitalization, reclamation, and reconciliation practices.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
on Zoom
To learn more and to register: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Watercooler Wednesday - Conference Proposals!
Wed, April 1 | 3:30 pm PT | on Zoom
This month, join BCMA Program Manager Lorenda Calvert and bring your questions about our Call for Proposals for the 2026 BCMA Conference: People, Purpose, and the Power of Gathering.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Reserve your spot here: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0...
Call for Proposals Office Hours
Wed, April 8 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm PT
on Zoom
Are you interested in submitting a proposal for the 2026 BCMA Conference?
Book a 15 minute session with BCMA's Program Manager Lorenda Calvert to pitch and refine your session ideas before officially submitting.
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
on Zoom
To learn more and to register: museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
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. Submissions due April 15.
To learn more, visit our website: museum.bc.ca/2026-bcma-co...
2026 BCMA Conference
People, Purpose, and the Power of Gathering
November 3-6, 2026
Registration is open! Join us as we turn Kind Words into brave action for a more just and connected future.
To learn more, visit: museum.bc.ca/conferences-...
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/?...
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
www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating...
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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/?...