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June 15, 2022 #OMAConf2022 Registration Open Register now and save! 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! Registration is now open! Each year, the OMA Annual Conference brings together museum professionals, volunteers, and students from Ontario's 700+ museums, art galleries,...

Remembering Paul Robertson The OMA is saddened to share with our community the news of the recent passing of OMA Past President Paul Robertson. We extend our sincere condolences to his husband Edgar, and to his family, friends, and colleagues. Paul made contributions to the Ontario museum community for more than 30 years , working in museums and heritage since the 80s at the Official Residences...

Need to Know | Provincial News OMA Initiatives | Out-of-Province News In the Media | Upcoming OMA Dates Need to Know CMOG 2022 The OMA again requested reassurance and confirmation, that at this late date, 3 weeks prior to the deadline, the Ministry confirm that the 2022 CMOG application process will be similarly streamlined as in recent years -- given the continuing pressures on museums to reopen...

June 7, 2022 Register Today! Workshops: Virtual School Programming As part of the Small Bytes initiative , the OMA is offering a free 3-part series on virtual school programs: Webinar recording: Virtual School Programming - Decision Making for Small Museums June 8 workshop: Asynchronous school programs June 15 workshop: Synchronous school programs Register today! Ask any questions at pd@...

June 3, 2022 Ontario Election 2022 Results Ontario Progressive Conservative Party to form a majority government The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario have won a second consecutive majority government, with PC candidates having been elected in 83 ridings. The Honourable Doug Ford will remain Ontario's Premier. The New Democratic Party of Ontario will form the Official Opposition once again...

At the OMA | Ontario Storm Coverage | Sector News In the Media | What's On | Jobs Postings & Events At the OMA #OMAConf2022 Call for Proposals Now Open! Proposals are Due by June 27! 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! This year’s theme is Changing Directions: Practice...