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The 2011 ICOM-Canada recipient: Gail and Barry Lord, Lord Cultural Resources.
Hill Day
On Tuesday November 23rd several members of ICOM Canada participated in Hill Day, organized by the Canadian Museums Association.
Over 100 members of Parliament and senators heard the museums message on this special day. More importantly was the depth of the discussions which were handled with enthusiasm by the dedicated museum people who came to Ottawa.
"We deliberately came forward with only one key recommendation" says John McAvity, the Canadian Museums Association's executive director. "Our proposal for a special matching donations program has traction and it offers to get more Canadians involved in our heritage. Our message fell upon open ears, even at this time of restraint."
In addition to meeting members of Parliament, key meetings were held with many cabinet members, including Hon Jim Flaherty, minister of finance; Hon James Moore, minister of heritage; Hon Keith Ashfield, minister of revenue; Hon Rob Moore, minister of tourism,; Hon Jim Nicholson, justice minister; Hon Steven Fletcher, democratic reform minister; among others.
The museums' message was delivered in a strong and united front by the three major national organizations responsible for Canadian Museums Day 2010. The event was organized by the Canadian Museums Association with the full participation of the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums and the Canadian Art Museums Directors Organization as well as most provincial museum associations.