Canadian Museums & Heritage

Press Release: Canadian Museums' Instagram Account Permanently Banned in the Midst of Promoting Cultural Awareness and Education

Vancouver, Canada – October 6, 2024

It is with deep frustration and concern that we announce the permanent closure of Canadian Museums’ official Instagram account. This sudden action, taken by Instagram, followed our response to a comment from Hamilton Civic Museums—a simple exchange that aimed to foster cultural dialogue and collaboration. Our message highlighted the importance of sharing Canada’s rich history and the need to amplify voices engaged in educational and heritage-related initiatives.

This decision by Instagram is not only an affront to our team but an offense to Canada’s cultural, educational, and historical landscape. At a time when cultural awareness and unity are more vital than ever, the unjust termination of our platform silences not just Canadian Museums but the countless stories of our heritage, the indigenous voices we seek to amplify, and the future generations that will look to history for guidance and understanding.

Social media is meant to be a bridge that connects communities, encourages collaboration, and spreads knowledge. Instead, this action undermines the very spirit of openness and the collective mission of cultural institutions across the country. Canadian Museums remains committed to its mission of preserving and promoting the heritage of this nation, and we will continue to seek every available avenue to ensure this mission prevails.

To our partners, followers, and cultural institutions, we remain as dedicated as ever to fostering collaboration and celebrating our shared heritage. This incident will not deter us from continuing our work across other platforms, and we invite all Canadians to stand with us in protecting and promoting our national identity.

Instagram's decision goes beyond the silencing of a single account—it reflects a disregard for the cultural and educational endeavors that shape Canada's future. We urge the platform to reconsider its approach to accounts that serve the public good and reflect the values of inclusion, education, and cultural pride.

For more information or to join us in our efforts, follow us on our remaining social channels and reach out via our website. Together, we can ensure that our heritage remains accessible and celebrated by all.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Julz Ríos
Founder, Canadian Museums & Heritage
[email protected]

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WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY - In 1916, Manitoba women were the first in Canada to g*in the right to vote in provincial elections, thanks to the efforts of Nellie McClung and the Political Equality League.

Source: https://www.canada.ca

Featured book: Nellie McClung by Mary Lile Benham.
Find it here: https://tinyurl.com/wwkpyzcc
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TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE EDMONTON - Lots of science fun celebrating the opening of Our Climate Quest Exhibition!

Thanks to Change for Climate and Future Energy Systems for joining us!

Check it out: twose.ca/climatequest
Save 15% on General Admission with your ETS Arc card!


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CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY - On World Teachers’ Day we celebrate teachers all over Canada and around the globe. The Museum is proud to offer a variety of resources and programs for teachers of all levels, including the Teachers’ Zone and the free Teachers’ Club!
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Find out more➡ Follow the link in our bio
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CALGARY ZOO - Have you noticed anything different in the Pallas’s cat habitat? 👀

Last month, our Pallas’s cats swapped spaces in their habitat! As a solitary species, Pallas’s cats are only together for mating or for when a mother cares for her young. This move is an exciting enrichment experience for our male ‘Olaf’ and female ‘Pema’, offering new smells, sounds, and sights for them to explore! 😻

You can now find Pema on the left, closer to our wild boars, while Olaf is on right, closer to our red pandas. Stop by Exploration Asia to say hi!


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PACIFIC MUSEUM OF EARTH - Scroll for some behind-the-scenes pics of Life at the Edge. The last one is me running from the carnivores back in the day 😜

Vegan club over here okay? 🌱

Now that the PME has 3 dinosaurs (plus Dorothy the elasmosaur), I feel the need to remind everyone that the museum was literally built around ME 🤙

You're welcome 🤷‍♀️

- George the lambeosaurus 🦕


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OLIVER MUSEUM - What's a fun family activity? 😃Visiting your local Museum, of course! We are open today 1-4pm, be sure to stop in and learn about Oliver's heritage!⁠😁⁠
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Find out more about the ODHS by visiting our website! https://www.oliverheritage.ca/⁠
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HERITAGE MISSISSAUGA -🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Dive into 50 years of Mississauga Memories with Councillor ! 🏙️ Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson as he chats with past and present civic leaders, bringing the rich history of our city to life.

From personal stories to pivotal moments, this episode celebrates Mississauga's journey over the past 50 years. You don’t want to miss it!

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes as part of our series! 🎧


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PEEL ART GALLERY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES - Are you curious about the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our art collections beautiful? Join us for “Culture & Community Talks” during Doors Open THIS Saturday. We will be speaking with !

Learn about the vital role conservators play in preserving artworks and see real-life examples of common preservation issues in works on paper, like this example from our PAMA collection.

Do you have questions about how to care for the art in your own home? Bring them along! Our experts from PAMA and Toronto Art Restoration are here to help!

Join us at 11:00 THIS Saturday and let’s explore the art of preserving art, together.

🖼 George Theodore Berthon, Portrait of Anna Celista Cawthra or Sarah Ellen Crowther Cawthra, 1870


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On this World Animal Day, let’s come together to protect and cherish the incredible diversity of life on our planet. Every species, from the tiniest insect to the largest mammal, plays a vital role in the health of our ecosystems. By uniting our efforts, we can preserve these precious habitats not just for the animals, but for the future of all life on Earth, including us. Together, let’s be the voice for those who cannot speak and ensure a thriving planet for generations to come.

Follow us, subscribe, and join us on this exciting journey of exploring culture, history, and heritage while supporting the preservation of our world's wonders!

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Photo courtesy of Aquarium du Québec Aquarium du Québec

GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO - 🌍 Happy World Animal Day! 🐾
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Today, we celebrate the incredible creatures that share our planet and remind ourselves of the importance of protecting their habitats. From the tallest to the smallest, every animal plays a vital and important role in our ecosystem 💚
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Join us in celebrating wildlife. Together, we can make a difference! 🌿🐾
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GALLERY GACHET - The 17th Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show is currently on view at the InterUrban Gallery, 1 E Hastings Street. Visit us there Wednesdays–Saturdays, from noon–4pm. This Gachet Offsite exhibition continues until October 19.⁠
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The Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show features artwork and insight of artists and community leaders connected to or displaced from Oppenheimer Park, the green space known as Lek'lekí, the Powell Street Grounds, Paureu g*i, the backyard of the Downtown Eastside; the unceded land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. For some artists, participating in the show is an annual tradition, while others are contributing for the first time.⁠
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LISS GALLERY - We are just a few days away from our closing show for what has been an absolutely incredible Bob Gruen exhibit at Liss Gallery. 
Join us this Saturday to celebrate and acquire the decades of iconic rock and roll photography of Bob Gruen; a man who was once John Lennon's personal photographer and friend allowing him to get both the most beloved shots of Lennon and more intimate photographs. 
Attendees will be surrounded by a collection of Bob Gruen's works, from large silkscreens, black and white and colour prints, diamond dusted works of Debbie Harry and Tina Turner, a selection of Bob Gruen books, and more. 
Don't miss out on your opportunity to acquire a piece for your collection!
Gallery confirmed RSVP is required. 
To RSVP email [email protected]

Available works from this post: 

John Lennon and Elton John, NYC, 1974
By Bob Gruen
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints
Hand Signed by Bob Gruen

John Lennon and Andy Warhol, NYC, 1972
By Bob Gruen
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints
Hand Signed by Bob Gruen

John Lennon and Yoko Ono, 44th Street, NYC, 1980
By Bob Gruen
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints
Hand Signed by Bob Gruen
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BRAMPTON ARTS ORGANIZATION - Have you heard the terms "community arts" or "community-engaged arts"?

But you're not quite sure what they mean.

Our next Power Hour: Community Arts 101 workshop is for you!

In this workshop, you'll learn what 'community arts' is, what the community arts sector looks like in Ontario and its possible applications.

Whether you're an organization that is looking for a way to deeply engage your participants or an artist interested in using your arts practice to inspire a community, this is a great place to start.

DATE: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
COST: FREE

Register through the link in our bio.

Accessibility: If you need assistance or support to participate such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at [email protected] as soon as possible (minimum of 4 days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.



Image description: A graphic with a yellow background and a photograph of people making a communal cyanotype on the patio of the Rose Theatre in a stylized B shape. The text promotes the Power Hour: Community Arts 101 Workshop on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at noon. In the bottom-right corner are the logos for the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Brampton. Above the photo in the top-left corner is the logo of the Brampton Arts Organization and at the top-right corner is the URL http://bramptonartsorg.ca.
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REGION OF WATERLOO MUSEUMS - Our Bloody Berlin Tours are back for Spooktober!

Join us at Schneider Haus for a chilling evening stroll through Kitchener's hidden alleys and side streets. We'll unravel tales of our town’s most eerie, intriguing, and scandalous figures—think murders, executions, grave robbing, shootouts, villainous doctors, and even past pandemics. Discover the darker side of Bloody Berlin… if you dare! 🕵️‍♂️💀👻

October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Schneider Haus
Register now at at link in bio


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PACIFIC MUSEUM OF EARTH - 🎉 HAPPY MUSEUM DAY 🎉

Museum Day encapsulates the ethos of learning, exploration, and appreciation of human achievements and creativity.

It serves as a testament to the global recognition of museums as vital spaces for fostering understanding, inspiring creativity, and preserving the legacy of civilizations.

Or, in the case of the Pacific Museum of Earth, the legacy of George & company.

- George the lambeosaurus 🦕


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WHYTE MUSEUM - Only two weeks left to explore the stunning Indigenous mural art at Cave and Basin National Historic Site! 🎨✨

Now in its third summer, "Stories of This Place" Cave and Basin Mural Project showcases the talents of six talented Treaty 7 artists bringing Indigenous history and stories to life through their vibrant murals.

This year’s talented artists include Cheyenne Bearspaw (Stoney) and Giona Smalleyes (Stoney), Jarron Poucette (Stoney) and Kyle Kaquitts (Stoney), and Kristy North Peigan (Blackfoot) and Brendon Many Bears (Blackfoot). They were mentored by Joseph Sanchez, AJA Louden, Bruno Canadien, and Dawn Saunders Dahl.

Curious to learn more about the artists behind this year’s murals? Stop by the Cave and Basin National Historic Site before October 15th, and read more about the artists in our the latest issue of the Cairn – link in bio!
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CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM - Lectures: Alliance Warfare – Canada and the United States in Times of War and Peace.

Join us in marking this year’s anniversary milestones of the Second World War and the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Museum is hosting the third lecture of its series about these watershed events and how they shaped Canada and the United States, key partners in the defence of the postwar international order.

Thursday, October 24, 2024
7 to 8:15 p.m.

Dr. Tim Cook, Chief Historian at the Canadian War Museum, will speak about the Second World War and how the experiences of Canadians and Americans during the conflict strengthened the Canada–United States defence relationship. He will explore issues of diplomacy, entwined wartime economies, and the defence of North America. The lecture is based on his new book, The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War.

Dr. Andrew Burtch, Historian, Post-1945 at the Canadian War Museum, will explain how the relationship between Canada and the United States has continued to grow and evolve, the two countries having remained allies and partners through the Cold War and in contemporary military operations.

Guests are also invited to meet the historians in the Museum’s Lobby from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

The lectures will be given in English, with simultaneous interpretation in French, and will be recorded. The recordings will be made available online and through social media.

Reserve your tickets.
General admission: $10 + tax
Members: Free! Registration required.

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First Special Service Force
CWM 19820091-002
George Metcalf Archival Collection
Canadian War Museum
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BC LABOUR HERITAGE CENTRE - Q: When the government declared it was closing ________________ without making plans for the hundreds of residents with disabilities, the workers held a 22-day occupation.

A: The Tranquille Institution in Kamloops, BC

WORKERS TAKE OVER FACILITY FOR A BETTER FUTURE
A dramatic 22-day occupation of the Tranquille Institution began July 19, 1983. It was the first major event during Operation Solidarity. The government planned to close the institution and fire 600 union members without cause.

In response, the workers expelled managers and ran the facility themselves to continue to care for the 325 residents with significant physical and developmental disabilities who faced an uncertain future.

The occupation ended when the workers' demands were met with an agreement for their participation on a team to plan for the residents' future needs. The threat to fire the workers was retracted in collective barg*ining a few months later.

2020
Union Made
BC Labour Heritage Centre



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BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM - Enjoy a fun-filled family movie night in our historic Central Park Theatre with Movies @ the Museum. Join us October 11 for Night at the Museum (PG), and October 12 for The Adams Family (PG-13). Admission includes a personal popcorn and bottle of water.

For more info and to register visit Burnaby.ca/WebReg (Barcode 39732 or 39735) or call 604-297-4565
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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Meta’s Censorship Silences Canadian Cultural Institutions**

[Vancouver, Canada] – [September 30, 2024] – Canadian Museums & Heritage, our organization advocating for heritage preservation and cultural education, is deeply concerned about the recent censorship of our content on Instagram. Despite sharing valuable and informative posts about Canada’s rich history and cultural heritage, Meta has inexplicably blocked us.

This censorship not only undermines our efforts to promote Canadian culture but also deprives millions of users of access to important historical and educational information. Even though we adhere to company policies, maintain a safe and respectful environment, and amplify the voices of thousands of cultural institutions across Canada, META has continued to censor our content without providing specific reasons. This lack of transparency prevents us from addressing what we believe to be unjust or correcting any potential shortcomings.

We urge Meta to reconsider this decision and prioritize the dissemination of positive and uplifting content. In the meantime, we invite our followers to continue supporting us on our page and group, and we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel. By early November, we aim to launch the Canadian Museums website, which will include an intranet exclusively for museums and heritage organizations—a groundbreaking initiative that is much needed in Canada. We will keep you updated with more news soon.

Thank you all for your attention and support.

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MARINE MUSEUM OF MANITOBA - Help us build the Marine Museum of Manitoba Heritage Trust Endowment Fund with our 2024 fundraising campaign! The Marine Museum of Manitoba’s goal? To raise $25,000, which will be matched dollar for dollar, resulting in a total investment of $50,000 into the endowment fund. This endowment, managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, ensures that investments are perpetually maintained, with the generated income directly supporting the museum’s operations and mission.
This year holds special significance as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Marine Museum of Manitoba, which first opened our doors back in 1974. For five decades, we have preserved and celebrated Manitoba’s rich marine history. Now, we are calling upon our community and supporters to help achieve this vital fundraising milestone.
By contributing to the Heritage Trust Endowment Fund, you can play a crucial role in ensuring that the Marine Museum of Manitoba continues to fulfill its mission for generations to come. Let’s come together to safeguard our shared heritage and inspire future generations.
Ready to make a difference? Donations can be made conveniently online through the museum’s website at www.marinemuseum.ca/HeritageTrust or you can reach out to the museum directly. Remember, every contribution—regardless of size—helps preserve and celebrate Manitoba’s fascinating marine heritage! 🌊🚢 Link in bio.
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Happy Canada Day y'all!!! 🇨🇦