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This month, join us on our social media platforms to hear stories from our friends:

• Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, Buffalo, New York
• Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, New York
• Africville Museum, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• and others

Blooloop has just released it’s third annual 50 Museum Influencer List, highlighting 50 key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums. Joy Bailey-Bryant, President of our US office, has been voted as one of the top Power of 10 in this list! 

We are excited to announce the appointment of Holly Shen as a new Director in the US office of Lord Cultural Resources. Based in San Jose, California, Holly is a thought leader in creative-placemaking, public art, and digital strategy.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognizes the lost children and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Continue to read more about what National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is and and what you can do to honor this day.

With great respect and in reflection of Indigenous People’s Day here in Canada, Lord employees had a day to observe and explore what truth and reconciliation means to us as individuals.

The conference was a huge success. Our consultant Heloise Amez-Droz attended the event and reports on what happened there.

Gail Lord introduces the Aware-house concept: a transformative space that drives new public conversations on our difficult histories. In her recent Globe and Mail ‘op ed’, Gail discusses how removed statues of fallen figures can help us understand the complexity of the past, help heal the present and create a better future.

The “Awarehouse” is the transformative opportunity to use statues of fallen heroes to drive a new public conversation on difficult histories.

Tune in to Season 3 of Lord Cultural Resources’ popular streaming video series to get the very latest commentary by thought leaders in the cultural sector around the world. Quick hits in under 10 minutes, “Culture Break” interviews bring you practical insights, emerging trends, and lived experiences.

Every summer solstice since 1996, Canadians from every walk of life have come together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today, we'd like to celebrate and amplify the voices of our Indigenous colleagues by sharing events and information related to Indigenous People’s Day.

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Continue to read more about what Juneteenth is and what you can do to honor this day.