We call upon the federal government to provide funding to the Canadian Museums Association to undertake, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, a national review of museum policies and best practices to determine the level of compliance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to make recommendations.
Why “In Progress?”
On April 16, 2019, the federal government committed $680,948 to fund the CMA Reconciliation Project to support a national review of museum policies, in collaboration with Indigenous peoples, which will look the best ways to determine their level of compliance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to make recommendations. The CMA will receive $351,508 to lead the professional development and sharing of best practices across Canada. These activities will include workshops, online learning modules, a national museum-worker bursary program, Muse Magazine, online bi-weekly newsletters, and museology reports.
CMA Website: The CMA is working closely with its Reconciliation Council and other stakeholders across the country to survey and collect feedback, identify key issues, and ultimately produce and disseminate a report with clear recommendations for the inclusion and representation of Indigenous communities within museums and cultural centres.
The official federal government website “Delivering on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action” states that the final report is expected to be completed by March 31, 2022.
Current Status
April 4, 2022
In Progress
Previous Status
February 14, 2022
In Progress
Latest Updates
Site last updated on July 23, 2019
Timelines for National Review of Museum Polices
Appointment of Reconciliation Museologist
Ms. SM Leduc has been appointed to oversee the development of a toolkit and final report that will address the TRC Call to Action #67.……
July 23, 2019
Timelines for National Review of Museum Polices
National Review of Museum Policies
Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the support of Canadian Heritage – through the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) – for the CMA Reconciliation……
April 16, 2019
Timelines for National Review of Museum Polices
CMA Working Group to respond to C2A # 67
At the annual Canadian Museums Association (CMA) conference in Vancouver, fifteen representatives of Canada’s museums and indigenous cultural institutes met to discuss a path forward……
May 1, 2018
Timelines for National Review of Museum Polices
CMA commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
The CMA recognizes its responsibility to respect the dignity of its members and those it serves in museums, and cultural institutions and their audiences regardless……
April 11, 2018