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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.

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2022 AAM Annual Meeting & MusuemExpo!  It was an unforgettable experience that allowed us to come together in person once again and learn from the events of the past three years. We were honoured to connect, listen, and be inspired by all of you. Read here some higlights of the event.

International Museum Day exists to raise awareness of the important role museums play in cultural exchange. Museums around the globe are using this day to explore the idea of “The Power of Museums” – what that power is, and how it transforms the world around us. 

To celebrate, we’ve even taken it a step further. Join us in expanding the conversation to “The Superpower of Museums.” Check out our video message, then let us in on your museum superpower insights.

Kevin Patterson, Vice Chair of the City of Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board, shares news of the board’s selection of Lord Cultural Resources to lead the development of the city’s cultural plan.

Lord Cultural Resources is proud to be a part of the LCDBerlin Awards 2022. We’ve partnered with LCD on the Soft Power Destination Award category, recognizing soft power best practice including cohesion, inclusion and community-based bottom-up projects, which impact their local communities.

All during Women’s History Month we are celebrating women leaders in the cultural sector. Join us each week to meet women whose work inspires us. Thank you for being a force in the global cultural community! 
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Here at Lord Cultural Resources, we believe that Black history is made, and should be celebrated 365 days of the year. This February, we are honoring many of the incredible institutions we have worked with over the years. 

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The public launch of the BIPOC Fellowship took place at the immersive ‘Beyond Monet’ exhibition, bathing all 150 participants in a purple glow.

In her opening remarks, the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Honourary Patron of the Initiative, proclaimed “Tonight we are speaking of diversity and inclusion -- a new era has begun for the Gallery, Library and Museum sector in Canada. The impact of the BIPOC fellowship will be felt for generations to come.”

The Plywood Project documentary had its world premiere on November 11^th at Doc NYC, one of the largest and most prestigious documentary film festivals.

Canada’s federal government has provided an opportunity on September 30 for all federal employees and employees of federally regulated companies to learn about and reflect on the legacy of residential schools. This is named the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite you to join us in this day of reflection, if you are not sure where to start, here are some helpful resources.