BC Museums Association Podcast

BCMA Podcast: What is AI?

What is AI? Join our host, Lorenda Calvert, and members of our sector for this eight-part series discussing AI and its implications for our sector and community. 

 

In this episode, Lorenda asks: What is AI?

You can learn more about the WhAi? Project here. 

 

Thank you to our collaborators: 

• Elizabeth Batista, Executive Director of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
• SGaan Kwahagang James McGuire, Indigenous Conservation Fellow at the American Museum of Natural History and former Collections & Engagement Coordinator at the Haida Gwaii Museum
• Juan Ramirez, Software Developer and Digital Artist
• Laura-Beth McDonald, Founder of the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub, Artist, and Project Manager
• Jules André-Brown, Interim Executive Director at ArtStarts
• Jesse McKee, Head of Strategy, 221A

MuseNews Ep. 45: Soldiers, Surrealists and Swift Moving Magnoavipes.

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest breaking news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond.

November Stories:

B.C. museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rights

Wet'suwet'en delegation travels to Paris to reconnect with cultural treasure

Rare 95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found near Tumbler Ridge

Louise Avery retires after 28 years at Kitimat Museum

Margaret Chrumka Joins AGGV as Director of Visitor Experience and Programs

All aboard!: North Pole Express returns to Squamish this holiday season

 

If you have news you want to share on this program, please email us at bcma@museum.bc.ca

MuseNews Ep. 44: Funding, Exhibits and a Halloween Haunt!

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Leia and Ryan as we explore the latest MuseNews!

October 2024 News:

• Federal funding kicks off initial upgrades of Vancouver's Space Centre
• Kamloops Art Gallery to begin search for new executive director as Chrumka bows out
• Artists re-interpret Chung Collection on the 25th anniversary of its donation to UBC
• Vernon museum collection includes numerous Indigenous records and objects it wants to return
• Jim Hughson among loaded list of BC Sports Hall of Fame inductees
• Residential school memorial created in Port Hardy dedicated at Canadian Museum of History
• Victoria Chinatown Museum to be made permanent
• Proposed Inner Harbour attraction would present Indigenous, settler experiences 'side by side'
• Greater Vernon Cultural Centre user fees will be set by RDNO, museum and art gallery
• Fort St. John Museum hosts record-breaking Halloween party
• PHOTOS: Halloween Haunt hits B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich
• Aldergrove museum handing out treats for 6th Halloween

If you have news you want to share on this program, please email us at bcma@museum.bc.ca.

IBPOC Network Podcast Episode 3: Madison Bridal and "Rooting For Reclamation"

In this episode, Jazmin Hundal is joined by fellow BCMA team member and IBPOC Network co-coordinator Madison Bridal. 

The two chat about Madison's career in museums, how she got involved in the IBPOC Network, and her current exhibit at UVIC Legacy Art Gallery, "Rooting For Reclamation".

Jazmin and Madison also dive into the details of what drives the work of the IBPOC Network, the joys and challenges of working with their own communities, and their hopes for the future of this sector.

Take a listen below and get to know the BCMA's newest staff member!

MuseNews Ep. 43: Repatriations and Runways

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Leia as we explore the latest MuseNews!

August 2024 News:

• First Nations artefacts coming home from Canada after museum deal
• One of the world's oldest sacred shrines could return to remote Indigenous settlement in B.C.
• Kelowna's museum gets a front entrance freshen-up after 57 years
• Historic Barkerville reopens after wildfire evacuation
• Historic Martin Mars water bomber completes final flight in B.C.
• Fashion designer brings work back to Haida roots in new exhibit
• Ellen Neel’s Kakaso’las totem pole to return to UBC
• Film society general manager makes move across street to Kamloops Art Gallery

 

BCMA Podcast: Community Connections and Conversations

Join our host Lorenda Calvert, and her guests, Chris O'Connor, Director of Community Engagement* and Regional Partnerships at the Royal BC Museum, Julia Cyr, Museum Supervisor at the Kamloops Museum and Archives, Diena Jules, Language and Culture Department Manager, and Elsie Joe, Curator at the Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park Curator, for this community conversation. 

To learn more:

RBCM Community Engagement
Kamloops Museum and Archives
riverpeoplenationstatepeople
Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park

 

*at the time of recording, Chris was the acting Director of Community Engagement but has now returned to his role as Program Developer in the Learning and Engagement Department. 

 

 

 

 

MuseNews Ep 42: Weirs, Wisdom and Wealth

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Ryan and Lorenda as we explore the latest MuseNews!

July 2024 News:

• Robert Bateman's lesser known works to be on display in Penticton | CBC News
• $19 million in additional federal funding for Science World's critical upgrades
• Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine considers new funding model for Heritage Park Museum - Terrace Standard  
  
• Japanese Canadian curator, activist Grace Eiko Thomson dead at 90 | CBC News 
  
• Pentlatch fish trap panel on exhibit at Vancouver Island University Marine Field Station - Comox Valley Record
• After 113 years, Royal B.C. Museum hands back chief's seat to coastal First Nation | Canada | Head Topics
• Indigenous art exhibit highlights mentorship and motherhood - Nanaimo News Bullet

OWL You Need to Know Episode 17: Madison Bridal, BCMA Special Projects Coordinator

Get to know Madison Bridal, the BCMA’s new Special Projects Coordinator, in this 90-second OWL You Need to Know micro-podcast!

MuseNews Ep. 41: Pride Month, New Faces and New Openings!

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Ryan and Leia as we explore the latest MuseNews!

June 2024 News:

Nelson Museum opens permanent installation celebrating LGBTQ2S+ history in the Kootenays

B.C. Museum of Anthropology reopening after 18-month seismic upgrade

Une exposition numérique met en valeur l’histoire des ranchers francophones de la C.-B

Sidney Museum exhibit looks at queer history on the Peninsula  

Exploration Place names new executive director Two hinkeets masks, created by Tla-o-qui-aht artist, make their way at Museum of Vancouver

 

To submit your Muse News or Whoo's News, email bmca@museum.bc.ca

 

MuseNews Ep. 40: Celebration, Commemoration, and Community.

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Lorenda and Leia as we explore the latest MuseNews!

This months news:

Curator of Peace Gallery North bidding farewell to Fort St. John

North Van exhibition pays ode to Vancouver prop house 

Unveiling Gender: New exhibit explores representation at Sooke Region Museum 

Nanaimo Museum showcasing history of Japanese-Canadian internment  

Maple Ridge Museum earns award for Japanese Canadian exhibit

Kitimat to host first ever all Haisla community art show | CFNR Network

Snuneymuxw First Nation repatriates nearly 100 items from the Royal BC Museum