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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There has already been some great feedback from members about our BC
Museums Week program!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For those of you interested in planning an activity or event
for either BC Museums Week or International Museum Day, check out these
resources to help you get started:</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=""></p><ul><li><a href="http://museumsassn.bc.ca/professional-development/upcoming-events/bc-museums-week/bc-museums-week-resources/">BC
Museums Week Resource Page</a><br></li><li>Join the social media conversation during BC
Museums Week by using #BCMuseums. To see
the full schedule and daily theme descriptions, <a href="http://bit.ly/2q6rCWp">click
here</a><br></li><li>“Attend” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367967106910253/">our Facebook event</a>
to keep up to date with everything happening.<br></li><li>ICOM has put out an <a href="http://network.icom.museum/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/imd/IMD2017_museums_kit_ENG.pdf">IMD
2017 Resource Kit</a> for museums – lots of great event ideas, step-by-step
tips on maximizing your event, and press releases for IMD<br></li><li>Watch this video on how to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIedEyeZSEo">add your event to ICOM’s
interactive map</a> – a great way for international exposure!</li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I will do my best to share resources – for both events and
topics during BC Museums Week – as they come across my desk. Feel free to share any you have using the
Facebook event or the listserv!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t forget, the BCMA is also running a scheduled series of
themed social media days throughout BC Museums Week. Join the conversation using #BCMuseums and
“attend” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367967106910253/">our
Facebook event</a> to keep up to date with everything happening. The schedule is:<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">May 14: BC Museums Week Launch<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May 15: Museum People<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May 16: Cultural Exchange and Museum Partners<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May 17: The Contribution of BC Museums<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May 18: International Museum Day – Contested Histories<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May 19: Reconciliation and Looking to the Future<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">May 20-21: BC Museum Showcase<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To see the full schedule and daily theme descriptions, <a href="http://bit.ly/2q6rCWp">click here</a>.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">And also don’t forget, if you are planning an event,
program, promotion, activity, etc., please send me an email (<a href="mailto:bfast@museumsassn.bc.ca">bfast@museumsassn.bc.ca</a>) so I can
compile and share information.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks everyone and good luck planning!<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ben<span></span></p>
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