Canadian Museums Association Annual Report 2011 2011 2 Canadian Museums Association a Year in Review 3
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Canadian Museums Association Annual Report 2011 2011 2 Canadian Museums Association A Year in Review 3 t may seem like a poor cliché, but 2011 has truly been a year of Vision: Mission: Values: remarkable change for the museum community and its national The CMA will be an The CMA is committed to The CMA will be guided in all its actions by the I organization. inclusive national forum forge meaningful and last- following values: for the Canadian museum ing connections between Global economic turmoil has been at the centre of most of these changes l Accessibility: The board l Innovation: We challenge community that works Canadians and their cultural and the staff of the CMA ourselves constantly to and it has had a profound impact on museums worldwide. This is com- to ensure the natural and and natural heritage, and to strive to be consistently ac- find fresh approaches to pounded by drops in economic activity and in the ability for donors to cultural heritage of Canada support the goals of Can- cessible and helpful to our best address the needs and support museums, as well as noted declines in visitation. is highly valued, sustained adian museums by: members. concerns of our members and communicated. l Effectively advocating on and partners. In Canada, the election of a new majority Conservative government in l Accountability: We behalf of our stakeholders answer to our government l Integrity: We embrace May 2011 has had a major impact on the country. Federal government for heritage and culture; and museum partners for and promote the highest Bill Greenlaw reductions and spending restraints have been part of Strategic Review l Initiating and enabling the results we achieve as ethical standards in all our exercises which are now being augmented in early 2012 by the new Deficit dialogue and collabora- responsible stewards of the activities. Reduction Action Plan. tion with other partners programs and resources l Lifelong learning: We across Canada and inter- entrusted to us. support the key role of Nevertheless, the Minister of Canadian Heritage has expressed strong nationally; l Co-operation: We work in museums in fostering support for museums. New initiatives have been implemented, including l Engaging all Canadians in concert with our partners opportunities for lifelong celebrations of various important Canadian historical events and the re- museums and informing to achieve separate but learning. introduction of copyright amendments to improve the fair use of materials. them on standards of complementary goals in l Pride: We bring pride, excellence and develop- the museum sector. passion, and professional- CMA has led a strong campaign to champion museums in these tough ments in the museum l Diversity: We respect ism to our work on behalf times and to promote key and reasonable issues to decision makers. These field; the diversity of Canadian of Canadian museums and initiatives, including increased funding for youth engagement in museums, l Creating and delivering values as revealed through their publics. implementation of an incentive program to encourage greater donations programs and services collections of natural and l Respect: We value our to museums, and improvements to the federal indemnification program that meet the needs of the John G. McAvity cultural heritage, and partners and stakeholders for major travelling exhibitions, have been favourably received by federal community. encourage its expres- and earn their confidence decision makers. Our campaign proved successful as three of our four sion through an inclusive and trust by carrying out recommendations were included in the 2012 federal budget. approach to the develop- our responsibilities with ment and delivery of our exemplary diligence, and re- programs and services. The CMA was not immune to funding reductions or changes. The spect for our shared values. Association experienced a reduction of about 20% from its own federal funding. Although the news was communicated to the CMA late in 2011, the Association had taken significant steps to address such a reduction, including staff downsizing, reduction of expenses, and the sale of our retail business known as Selections, while still maintaining a robust and outwardly looking development strategy with the private sector. At times like this, associations such as the CMA or the provincial bodies Strategic Priorities and Objectives become more important than ever in carrying forward your hope and Strategic Priority 1 Strategic Priority 2 Strategic Priority 3 Strategic Priority 4 determination to decision-makers everywhere. Museums are a very important part of the fabric that makes up an interesting and dynamic Ensuring the Shape public policy Build collaborative Ensure organizational country. Please join us in this important determination! You are all Relevancy of the and advocate for partnerships that sustainability ambassadors for the good of this country we call Canada. Association the museum sector benefit the sector Bill Greenlaw John G McAvity President, CMA Board of Directors Executive Director CMA – Annual Report 2011 CMA – Annual Report 2011 4 Strategic Priority 1 | Ensuring the Relevancy of the Association Strategic Priority 1 | Ensuring the Relevancy of the Association 5 Awards The Museums and Schools Partnership Award recognizes excellence in The CMA works to increase the recognition and sharing of excellence and best practices in the Canadian museum collaboration between Canadian museums and schools in developing educational sector by proudly presenting the CMA Awards of Excellence. Chaired by David Silcox, the 2011 CMA Awards program programming to enrich and expand students’ understanding of and appreciation for culminated in a special celebration hosted at the Hilton London Ontario hotel on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Canada’s cultural and natural heritage. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, the 2011 award was presented to Le Centre d’exposition de Val- We would like to congratulate all 2011 nominees and recipients that were honoured for their professional David and the Polyvalente des Monts for the project « À PART ÊTRE » Harmoniser un achievement and excellence in museum projects. programme éducatif aux besoins d’un milieu, QC. An Honourable mention was also presented to the Grande Yellowhead Public School The CMA Awards for Outstanding Achievement recognizes exceptional museum Division and Reynolds-Alberta Museum for the project “Enhancing Student Learning projects and individuals in a variety of categories. The 2011 recipients are: through Technology and Unique Partnerships”, AB. [9] Education Management [9] n Educational program Vous faites partie n Archives Addition at the Wellington The ICOM Canada International de l’histoire!, Centre d’histoire de County Museum and Archives, Achievement Award honours a Canadian museum Montréal, QC [1] Wellington County Museum and Archives, professional or organization that has demonstrated and ON [5] promoted excellence in Canadian museology on an Exhibitions international scale. The 2011 recipients are Gail and n Ancient Seas exhibit, The Manitoba Marketing Barry Lord, from Lord Cultural Resources, ON. [10] The Award of Museum, MB [2] n Montréal ville de verre, l’histoire d’une innovation, La Société des Distinguished Service Facility Development and Design directeurs des musées montréalais, QC [6] recognizes the exceptional The Museum Volunteer Award recognizes the n Britannia Project – Transformation career of a dedicated exceptional contribution of individuals or groups who of the Britannia Mine Museum, Publications museum professional in the generously volunteer their time and commitment to Britannia Project Creative Team, BC: Kirstin n The Museum of Anthropology at the Canadian museum sector. a museum or related heritage institution over several Clausen, Nancy Holmes, Phil Aldrich, Mike University of British Columbia, BC [7] The 2011 recipients are: years. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Mammone, Chris Phillips, David Jensen. Federation of Friends of Museums, the 2011 award n David Baron, SK John Gower [3] Research [10] was presented to The Bishop White Committee, n Dennis Richard Reid, ON [11] n Le nu dans l’art moderne canadien, for its exceptional work at the Royal Ontario Museum, n Dr. Katherine Ann Journalism 1920-1950, Michèle Grandbois and Anna Pettipas, MB ON. [11] n James C. Irving, Telegraph Journal, NB [4] Hudson, Musée national des beaux-arts du n Yves Lacasse, QC Québec, QC [8] [7] [8] [2] [1] David Baron [5] [3] [6] [4] Dennis Richard Reid CMA – Annual Report 2011 CMA – Annual Report 2011 6 Strategic Priority 1 | Ensuring the Relevancy of the Association Strategic Priority 1 | Ensuring the Relevancy of the Association 7 The CMA Launches a New National Award Young Canada Works The CMA is very proud to partner with Canada’s History Society to present the new Governor General’s History Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations was again a Award for Excellence in Museum: History Alive! Launched in November 2010, this special annual award success! In 2011, 1,322 student participants were able to learn about Can- recognizes individuals or institutions that have made remarkable contributions to a better knowledge of Canadian history in ada’s cultural heritage while gaining real work experience through this pro- museums. The inaugural award was presented by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston on Monday, December gram. With $5.6 million in available funding, more than 750 heritage organ-