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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, we reflect on the tragic history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous Peoples across Canada. True reconciliation requires a commitment to learning the truth, honouring the strength and resilience of survivors, and remembering the children who never returned home.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

At the OMA, we believe that progress thrives on equity, diverse perspectives, and equal opportunity for everyone. This Gender Equality Week, we reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive workplace and community where all individuals are empowered to lead, succeed, and make an impact.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

As you prepare your applications for the 2026 Impact Awards, remember that a strong submission clearly demonstrates the impact of your work. Applicants are encouraged to include a resume, photographs, evaluation reports, statistics, publications, media coverage, testimonials, and website links.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Behind every impactful museum initiative is a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers. Recognition plays a strong role in strengthening our professional community and celebrating the passion that drives Ontario’s cultural sector forward.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Selected by our jury panel from among the annual award recipients, the Jury’s Top Choice Award recognizes an individual or project whose work serves as an inspiring example for the Ontario museum sector. Make your submissions at the link in bio!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Impact in Action Award recognizes exceptional museum projects that exemplify excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact. Up to five projects will be recognized this year. Submit your project for consideration at the link in our bio!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This Public Service Pride Week, the OMA celebrates the diversity and dedication of 2SLGBTQIA+ public servants who help strengthen our workplaces and communities every day.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Open to emerging professionals, mid-career professionals, established leaders, and volunteers, the Impact Maker Award honours individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the museum field. Nominate an esteemed colleague or submit your candidacy at the link in our bio!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Whether your initiative extends across education, volunteer stewardship, curation, or another area of practice, the OMA's goal is to celebrate excellence in all the ways museums create impact. Learn more about the types of impact awards at the link in our bio!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The Ontario Museum Impact Awards celebrate initiatives that are creating lasting impact in museums and communities across Ontario. This year, the OMA is highlighting excellence across three categories, including the Impact Maker Award, Impact in Action Award, and the Jury’s Top Choice Award.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Today we honor Emancipation Day. On August 1st, 1834, slavery was abolished in Canada. On March 24th, 2021, the House of Commons designated August 1st as Emancipation Day. We encourage you to use today to reflect on and learn about Canadian history. #EmancipationDayCanada

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Ontario Museum Association is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Ontario Museum Impact Awards are now open. Visit the link in our bio to review the comprehensive application guide, assessment process, and FAQs!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The proposal deadline for the OMA’s development of its 2027-2030 IDEA and Indigeneity Action Plan has been extended to August 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Visit our Linktree to learn more and make your proposal submissions.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day! Today, the OMA celebrates our shared history, diverse cultures, and vibrant communities that shape our nation. - Bonne fête Canada ! Aujourd’hui, l'AMO célébre notre histoire partagée, nos cultures diverses, et les communautés vibrantes qui façonnent notre pays.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today, the OMA joins in celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day. How will you be celebrating your heritage today? - Aujourd’hui, l’OMA se joint aux célébrations de la journée canadienne du multiculturalisme. Comment allez-vous célébrer votre héritage culturel aujourd’hui ?

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, the OMA honours the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across the country. Today and every day is a time to reflect, learn, and recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The OMA is excited to share the results of our AI in Museums survey, collected between May 14 and June 7, 2026. You can access the PDF version of this report on our LinkTree.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Ontario Museum Association (OMA) is pleased to invite proposals for the development of its 2027-2030 IDEA and Indigeneity Action Plan. Proposal submissions close on July 10, 2026, at 5 pm EST. Learn more about the opportunity and submission process through the link in our Linktree.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The OMA is inviting photo submissions for our internal media library. If you would like to be featured on the OMA’s newsletter and social media, we welcome contributions from museums, galleries, and sites across our community. Visit the link in our Linktree to make your submissions.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Today’s #MuseumWeek theme, #Hope, looks at museums as spaces of continuity and resilience. By preserving the tangible evidence of human ingenuity, social progress, and community perseverance, Ontario’s museums offer vital perspective on what we can overcome.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Today’s #MuseumWeek theme, #FunInTheMuseum, highlights how Ontario’s cultural spaces use interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging programs to make history and heritage enjoyable for visitors of all ages. Tell us about a specific museum activity or event that made your visit memorable!

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Today’s #MuseumWeek theme, #Museums4ThePlanet, highlights the important role museums play in promoting environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable practices within communities across Ontario. Has a museum experience ever changed the way you think about the planet’s ecosystems?

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

For today’s #MuseumWeek theme, #IfObjectsCouldSpeak, we are looking at the role artifacts play in documenting lived experiences, preserving diverse perspectives, and helping us better understand the past. If your favourite museum object could speak, what would it say?

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

As we celebrate #MuseumWeek, we are highlighting the important role museums play in fostering understanding and connection. By preserving diverse perspectives, challenging biases, and encouraging meaningful dialogue, museums help us learn from the past and work towards a more peaceful future.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For today’s #MuseumWeek theme, #AIFutures, the OMA invites you to share your perspective on AI and what it could mean for the future of the museum sector. As a reminder, please also visit our Linktree to complete our survey on AI. It takes 5-10 minutes to complete and is open until June 7.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

There is still time to participate in the OMA’s sector-wide survey on Artificial Intelligence. Whether you are actively implementing AI or navigating initial considerations, your feedback is critical. Access the survey via the link in our Linktree.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! At the OMA, we honour the contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ community who continue to shape our progress. --- Joyeux Mois de la Fierté ! À l’OMA, nous rendons hommage aux contributions de la communauté 2SLGBTQ+ qui continuent de façonner notre évolution.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Indigenous History Month! Today and every day, we honour the brilliance, resilience, cultures, and artistry of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities. Note: Created by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, totem poles serve to honour ancestors and preserve community histories.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

4 in 5 Canadians agree that local museums are a place to learn about the history of a community. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and share how museums have shaped your understanding of local history recently below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Secure your spot for our upcoming workshop on June 4th! More details can be found at the link in our Linktree.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This May, KAM joins us to showcase that attitudes and values are shaped by the voices, perspectives and the stories we choose to tell. Visiting museums helps us explore perceptions, opinions and attitudes in empathetic ways. #whyvisitamuseum? #AttitudesAndValues #ontariomuseums #mayismuseummonth

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

93% of Canadians agree that museums spark curiosity, promote wonder and creativity and a ‘love for learning’. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and let us know how a museum has helped shape your thinking recently below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Why Visit a Museum? This May, Kingston joins us in showcasing that visiting a museum can help you discover new skills and practice old ones – whether they be physical, social or intellectual! #whyvisitamuseum? #Skills #ontariomuseums #mayismuseummonth

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Secure your spot for our upcoming workshop, "Getting Engagement Right for your Next Strategic Plan" now! Early bird registration is open until May 21st. More details can be found through the link in our Linktree.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

3 in 4 Canadians agree that museums contribute to a sense of belonging and membership in a community. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and let us know how a museum has contributed to your sense of community recently below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Today, the OMA celebrates International Museum Day! Visit a local museum and discover the stories that shape us. - Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la Journée internationale des musées ! Visitez un musée et découvrez les histoires qui nous façonnent.

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Happy Victoria Day! Nous souhaitons à tous une joyeuse fête de Victoria !

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

93% of Canadians agree that museums help them to understand other cultures and communities. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and share something new you learned at a museum below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The OMA is conducting a short survey on how museums are engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Open from May 14 to June 7, the survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Museum and heritage professionals across all roles and organizations are encouraged to participate: buff.ly/aIO8mfs

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Why Visit a Museum? This May, KAM joins us in showcasing that creativity is essential for our survival! Visiting a museum can spark your curiosity and creativity, as well as inspire exploration and fun! #whyvisitamuseum? #CreativityAndInspiration @kingstonmuseums #ontariomuseums #mayismuseummonth

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Ontario Museum Association @museumsontario.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In 2020, over 3,000 school-groups visited museums, galleries, and heritage sites across the province. Join us in celebrating May is Museum month and share a favourite memory from a field trip you participated in below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

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