Welcome to the June 8, 2017
issue of MAS’ E-Phemera Newsletter!
E-Phemera is the Museums Association of Saskatchewan’s e-newsletter and the source for all the latest news about Saskatchewan Museums.
Check out our website for more information on MAS events and courses.
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Enjoy, and don’t forget to support your local museums!
MAS News
Submit Your Museum Events Online
MAS members - promote your museum events on our website. Simply log on to the members' section of our website and fill out the form on the submit an event tab. If you are having problems signing in, please contact us at mas@saskmuseums.org.
NEW - MAS staff email addresses
Effective immediately, these will be the new email addresses for the following staff members:
Wendy Fitch - ex.director@saskmuseums.org
Brenda Herman - finance@saskmuseums.org
Dan Holbrow - programs@saskmuseums.org
Emma Morris - community@saskmuseums.org
MAS Courses
Special Topic Courses
Meaningful Things, June 14 & 15 at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina.
Online Collections Management starts on July 3rd.
Members' Information Group
Reminder: As a member you have access to the members-only information group. This is where you can find information about artefacts available for trade, traveling exhibits, and the like.
Log in here.
MAS Resource Library
We are always adding new titles to our library. Materials are available for loan to all members. To check out a book, fill out the online request form in the members area of our website. Book titles can be browsed in the members area.
Oral History Kits
MAS has Oral History recording kits available for loan to our members. Contact us for more information.
Monitoring Your Collection
We also have 2 Environmental Monitoring Kits for loan to our members. Check out our blog for more information.
Member News and Information
The list of exciting events in Saskatchewan museums is long! Please consult MAS's Museum Events to see the complete calendar of exciting activities and exhibits. Quick Links to Museum events
Join us at noon.
Join us on Friday night outside the Sask Science Centre to kick off BioBlitz Canada 150: Regina.
June 9: 24 Hours of Science, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina
24 straight hours of hands-on science fun? You bet!
June 10: Heritage Day, Briercrest and District Museum, Briercrest
Come celebrate with us!
Lashburn Centennial Museum will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary June 10 & 11, 2017 in conjunction with Lashburn Community Day.
June 14: After Dark Film Series, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina
This month we've got Big Trouble in Little China, so even if you re a reasonable person, get ready to experience some very unreasonable things.
June 14: Seneca Root Museum Day, Kamsack Powerhouse Museum, Kamsack
A day for Museum Boards from the area to visit and tour our beautiful museum, and share a meal and stories.
June 17: Canada Day Celebration, Rocanville and District Museum, Rocanville
Canada Day Celebration!
June 17-18: The Shared Land Celebration, Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre, Herschel
This Canada 150 Celebration brings together all the various cultures who have lived on and around Ancient Echoes over the many millennia.
all summer: Body Worlds Rx, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Regina
Real human bodies show you details of today's common diseases and the inner workings of your anatomy.
This exhibit blends math, health, history - and, of course, science - in an informative and interactive experience for visitors of all ages.
every Sunday and Tuesday: History Alive! Vignettes, Government House, Regina
Short performances imagining life at Government House from 1898-1910 and at the Saskatchewan Legislature from 1911-1919.
every Monday and Wednesday: History Alive! Vignettes, Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Regina
These vignettes share significant historical moments that shaped the making of our province.
Other Activities and Information
MCoS AGM and Member Consultation
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Comfort Suites, 4300 Diefenbaker Dr., Regina, SK Full details and registration
Exhibition: #HereIstand. Martin Luther, the Reformation and its Results
2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 theses that sparked the Protestant Reformation in Western Europe in 1517. Host your own exhibition on the history of Reformation and rent the posters from the Saskatchewan German Council! #HereIStand shows the upheavals of the 16th century delivered through 16 modern, attractively designed and informative posters. Please contact SGC for displays information, cost & bookings.
Adrian Paton Exhibit and Mini-Unit
The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society has put together a traveling exhibit for the Adrian Paton photo collection. They have also developed a curriculum-based grade 3/4 mini-unit to go along with it. For more information, contact Kristin Enns-Kavanagh, SHFS Executive Director.
Canola: A Story of Canadian Innovation Travelling Exhibit
Produced by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum to mark the 50th anniversary of this ‘Made in Canada’ crop, Canola: A Story of Canadian Innovation explores the science behind the development, cultivation and future of this crop, as well as its uses in industries from food processing to transportation. For more information and to book the exhibit, visit the website. Please note that there is no cost for hosting this exhibit, as funding has already been secured.
Innovation Festival: Saskatchewan, March 30-June 22.
Innovation150 is a Canada 150 Signature Initiative for 2017, under the Department of Canadian Heritage. More information.
Free Parks Pass for 2017
For all of 2017 the
Parks Canada Discovery Pass gives you unlimited opportunities to enjoy National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and National Historic Sites across the country!
Here's My Canada Video Contest
Historica Canada is inviting museum staff and program participants ages 6 and up to enter the Here’s My Canada video contest. Share what Canada means to you in a 30-second video for the chance to win great prizes. Deadline
August 31, 2017. More information.
Yorkton Film Festival Partnership Opportunities
The YFF is seeking partnerships with Canadian museums in the organization of films events to celebrate Canada 150.
More information.
National Trust for Canada: Regeneration Works
This is a one-stop shop for tools, tips and training to help you improve your bottom line and increase the vitality of your heritage place. More information.
Funding and Awards
Community Initiatives Fund: Community Grant Program
Next deadline is
October 1, 2017.
More information.
Community Fund for Canada's 150th
Distribute small grants through community foundations to locally-led projects that build community, inspire a deeper understanding of Canada. Read more.
Governor General's History Awards
Nominate an exceptional history project in your community for this year’s Governor General's History Award.
Professional Development
Call for Proposals – “Power Lines”
National Council on Public History Annual Meeting – Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18-21, 2018. The call for proposals is open through July 15.
CCI Workshop: Mastering Inpainting August 21-25
This August, CCI will be hosting the Mastering Inpainting workshop, a unique, multidisciplinary master class for conservators of paper, objects and paintings. Designed to elaborate on the methods and materials of inpainting and compensation (infilling), this intensive workshop will broaden participants' knowledge and practice. More information.
2017-2018 LEAP Year
Leap is a management skills development program designed for nonprofit professionals interested in enhancing their management skills. The program consists of 9 one-day sessions throughout the year on a variety of management topics. More information.
CCI Workshop Calendar
The Workshop Calendar is now available. Find a great learning opportunity in your region and register today!
RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices
The Canadian Museum of History is now accepting applications for the RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices.
University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Cultural Planning and Development
Online professional development courses and workshops.
Read more.
University of Victoria Diploma in Cultural Resource Management
The Diploma in Cultural Resource Management provides practical, theoretical and management-based professional training in the fields of museum studies and heritage conservation. The program is designed with working professionals in mind to allow maximum flexibility and accessibility. Read More.
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