[BCMA] [Press Release] Sooke Region Museum launches Survey and New Logo

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sooke, BC – The Sooke Region Historical Society invites the community to play an active role in shaping the future of the Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre.

“As the museum approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027, we’re looking for input from residents and visitors from East Sooke to Port Renfrew to reflect the needs, values, and stories of the region and create a shared vision for the future,” said Doni Eve, Society president.
Residents are invited to respond to a community-wide survey on the museum’s current offerings and provide new ideas. You can access the survey at sookeregionmuseum.ca<https://sookeregionmuseum.ca/>
“Your ideas belong in a museum,” said Michelle Richard, Museum executive director. “We’re also excited to use this opportunity to reveal a new logo. We asked local designer Jen Eckert to update the best elements of the former logo, and local artist Shelley Davies added Indigenous elements.”
Jen's design is inspired by the tin roof of the museum, the lighthouse, and the tree that symbolizes the Sitka and Western Red Cedar, so important to our local history and an integral part of our natural heritage.
Shelley describes her inspiration, “I chose the Bald eagle “Qelensen” for its wisdom .  Known to be highly regarded by Coast Salish as it flies high and close to Creator.
I also chose the Raven (SQTO) not because he is a trickster but because he is also known to bring back higher knowledge from the Creator. Raven has also been referred to as a storyteller which I feel represents the Museum well as they tell the story of the community.”
“Your input will help us grow with the changing needs of the region ensuring the museum remains a vibrant hub of culture, education, and connection for generations to come,” Richard said.
Since its founding in 1977, the Sooke Region Museum has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich human and natural history of the Sooke region. From exhibits and archives to community programs, the museum celebrates stories and heritage that make the region unique. Follow the museum’s Facebook and Instagram or visit www.sookeregionmuseum.ca<http://www.sookeregionmuseum.ca/>.
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Media Inquiries:
Michelle Richard, Executive Director
Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre
director at SookeRegionMuseum.ca<mailto:Director at SookeRegionMuseum.ca>
Phone: 250-642-6351

The Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre operate on the traditional lands of the T'SOU-KE, SC’IȺNEW, and ṕaaʔčiidʔatx̣ First Nations who have inhabited this land since time immemorial.

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