[BCMA] Museums and Sustainability publication just released!

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Just released!  Museums and Sustainability publication!

As part of our celebration of Earth Day, the Museums Association of  
Saskatchewan is pleased to release our new publication - Museums and  
Sustainability: a “quick-start” guide showcasing Saskatchewan  
museums, best practices, and resources.  It is available on-line and  
in print!
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What do we mean by sustainability?  How are museums involved?  How  
can museums contribute to local conversations about sustainability?

Museums and Sustainability is part of our Museums and Sustainability  
Initiative – a set of projects, activities, and resources to assist  
museum integrate sustainability into all areas of practice. Our new  
publication focuses on Saskatchewan communities, museums, and museum  
practitioners and the innovative projects, programs and activities  
that are happening right now!

Perhaps your museum is already engaged in sustainability work or  
perhaps you want to get started - we hope the stories, tips, and  
resources inspire and encourage you to promote sustainability and  
integrate responsible planning and action into all areas of your  
museum and community!

Sustainability is a buzzword but what does it actually mean?  
Sustainability is a challenging concept and arguably the most  
significant issue facing humanity today.  Most people are familiar  
with the concept of environmental sustainability, but the model of  
sustainability is used in other areas. MAS has chosen a model that is  
holistic – it encourages us to think, plan and act in ways that  
foster ecosystem health, economic development, cultural vitality and  
social justice. We introduce the mode and key concepts in Dr. Glenn  
Sutter’s essay, The Sustainability Challenge.

Community engagement and sustainability
Our communities are facing pressing social, environmental, and  
economic concerns that require innovative and sustainable solutions  
– museums are a key partner.  Our in-depth features showcases a  
different way that the museum has engaged with community and focused  
on sustainability issues such as intercultural sharing, health and  
wellness, education, and community conversations about history and  
place. You will also find practical tips and short stories from other  
museums across the province.  A glossary, list of resources, and  
funding sources are also included.  To help museums plan and evaluate  
with sustainability in mind, we offer the Critical Assessment  
Framework - an easy-to-use evaluative framework to guide your  
planning and evaluation processes.

Our Thanks
And our deepest appreciation to our members - for providing the  
inspiration and support for the work we do!  We extend our gratitude  
to those who shared their stories, thoughts and best practices. We  
know there are many others who are engaged in sustainability work and  
we look forward to hearing your stories. We also extend our deep  
appreciation to the Museums and Sustainability Committee: Gailmarie  
Anderson, Melfort & District, Dr. Glenn Sutter, Royal Saskatchewan  
Museum, and Wendy Winter, MacKenzie Art Gallery. They provided  
expertise and guidance every step of the way.

Both print and online versions are available. You can order a print  
version by contacting MAS or by visiting our website: http:// 
www.saskmuseums.org/publications. An online version of the  
publication is also available on our website: http:// 
www.saskmuseums.org/Museums_and_Sustainability_Initiative

Thanks!
Jessica


> Jessica Leavens
> Professional Development Coordinator
> Museums Association of Saskatchewan
> 424 McDonald Street
> Regina, SK
> S4N 6E1
> jessica.leavens at saskmuseums.org
> www.saskmuseums.org
> t: 306-780-9241
> t:1-866-568-7386
> f: 306-780-9463

Visit our website to learn more about our programs and services,  
access resources and publications, and find out about current museum  
events, exhibits, and community partnerships!






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