[BCMA] Last Call for the BCMA Call for Proposals! Closes April 25th!

Fri Apr 24 12:42:02 PDT 2026

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*2026 BCMA Conference: Call for Proposals *

*The BCMA is pleased to invite session proposals for our 2026 Annual
Conference in beautiful Nanaimo, BC. *

*Our Theme: People, Purpose, and the Power of Gathering.*

The BCMA 2026 Conference in Nanaimo moves beyond dialogue to collective
impact. Centered on our core values of Bravery, Accountability, and
Innovation, we celebrate the  *People* who power our sector, reconnect with
our shared  *Purpose* to help make sense of the world, and harness the  *Power
of Gathering* to spark transformative change. Join us as we turn  *Kind
Words*
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into
brave action for a more just and connected future.

*Our Objectives:*

   - Move to Action: Transition from “talking about” to “doing” through
   brave, accountable steps.
   - Deepen Connection: Rebuild the social and professional fabric of our
   sector through the power of intentional gathering.
   - Foster Innovation: Explore new ways of working that prioritize human
   impact and justice.

*Why Present?*

The BCMA conference celebrates the shared wisdom of our community. Your
unique perspectives – whether they come from a small volunteer-run site or
a larger institution, whether you’re an emerging professional or
established – are vital to our collective growth. Sharing your challenges,
successes, and brave failures helps us all move toward a more resilient and
purposeful sector.

*Proposals might focus on:*

   - Bravery & Accountability: How are we moving beyond land
   acknowledgments and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion statements
   into tangible, measurable change?
   - The Power of People: Supporting the workforce, mental health in the
   sector, and nurturing the next generation of museum professionals.
   - Purpose-Driven Work: How our institutions help communities make sense
   of a changing world (climate change, social justice, truth and
   reconciliation).
   - Innovative Gathering: Rethinking the “place” – how we use our spaces
   to bring people together in ways that matter.
   - Kind Words to Brave Action: Case studies of projects that took a risk
   to prioritize community needs.

*Call for Proposals*
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*Register for Conference*
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