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February 21, 2023 The OMA Welcomes Robin Etherington as Interim Executive Director The Ontario Museum Association welcomes Robin Etherington as Interim Executive Director. Robin Etherington is a graduate of University of Toronto Masters in Museum Studies Program and of University of Waterloo's Masters in Language and Professional Writing Program. Robin worked in myriad institutions, including the...

Need to Know | At the OMA | Sector News OMA's 50th Anniversary | #OMAConf2022 In the Media | What's On | Jobs Postings & Events Need to Know Let's get together! 2022 is the Ontario Museum Association’s 50th Anniversary, and we are so thrilled to welcome members back to both an in-person and online conference this year! Discover the fascinating speakers, sessions and exhibitors: Resiliency...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation MAP Funding Deadline Nov. 1 | #OMAConf202 2 In The Media | What's On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Each year, the day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic...

Need to Know OMA Resources | #OMAConf2022 External Resources | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes OMA's 50th Anniversary | O MA Job Board | In the Media This issue of ONmuseums brought to you by: Lucidea Need to Know Updates to workplace-related COVID-19 guidance Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development On...

Need to Know | At the OMA | Sector News | PD Opportunities In the Media | What's On | Jobs Postings & Events Need to Know Update on Canadian Heritage Funding Programs Shared by Canadian Heritage colleagues February 1, 2022: " Reopening Fund: Over 300 files have now been approved, and are in the payment process. The remaining small number of files (under 20) should have a decision in the...

Need to Know | At the OMA | Sector News In the Media | What's On | Jobs Postings & Events Need to Know New Ontario Public Health Unit Restrictions Due to the high COVID-19 case counts, several public health units across Ontario are reintroducing restrictions: Algoma Public Health Unit Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Health Unit Southwestern Public Health Sudbury and District...

Support the OMA this #GivingTuesday The Ontario Museum Association is participating in #GivingTuesday! It’s a global movement of giving across organizations, families, and individuals alike. Today, you have the opportunity to participate in this international day of generosity and support the OMA as we continue our work to keep Ontario’s museums vibrant and vital in the face of pandemic...

Thursday, November 25, 2021 Ontario Museum Association Announces Awards of Excellence 2021 Recipients On Thursday, November 25, 2021, the Ontario Museum Association (OMA) presented the OMA Awards of Excellence 2021 at the OMA’s virtual Annual Conference: Reopening, Recovery, Reimagination. This year, the OMA will showcase the accomplishments of the Award Recipients in a social media campaign...

Monday, November 22, 2021 In this eNews Alert, you will find: Funding Opportunity: Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19 Webinar: Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19 Initiative from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund #OMAConf2021 Session Highlight: Supporting a Diverse Workforce New Funding Opportunity: Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19 Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund In Budget...

Have you missed connecting with colleagues, friends, and community? While we’re not yet ready to host a gathering in person, we are very pleased to invite you to join us virtually for the OMA Annual Conference 2021: Recovery, Reopening, Reimagination Thursday, November 25, 2021. This gathering is to help you connect, reconnect, and engage with the Ontario museum community and we have a jam-packed...