<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="">Hello, </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div class="">We know that museums are uniquely qualified to embrace climate change and other critical issues, because of several unique characteristics:</div><div class=""><ul class=""><li class=""> They are grounded in their communities and are expressions of locality;</li><li class=""> They are a bridge between science and culture;</li><li class=""> They bear witness by assembling evidence and knowledge, and making things known;</li><li class=""> They are seed banks of sustainable living practices that have guided our species for millennia;</li><li class=""> They are some of the most free and creative work environments in the world.</li></ul></div><div class="">In short, there are no other organizations with this singular combination of historical consciousness, sense of place, public accessibility, and unprecedented public trust. (Read more <a href="https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/2017/04/19/the-elephant-in-the-room/" class="">here</a>.)</div></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Want your museum to take climate action but need some information and tools to supplement your programs and exhibits? </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">See the 5 short videos produced by the <a href="https://www.museums.ab.ca/" class="">Alberta Museums Association</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/" class="">Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice</a> and Shadow Light Productions. Each video addresses 1 aspect like flooding & drought, extreme weather, biodiversity, and what museums can do. FREE for all to download & use. <a href="https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/2018/12/05/museums-and-climate-change-5-free-videos-to-help-you-take-action/" class="">https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/2018/12/05/museums-and-climate-change-5-free-videos-to-help-you-take-action/</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div>And, please, let us know what YOU are doing!<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Look forward to hearing from you.</div><div class="">Chris<br class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Christine Castle</div><div class="">Advisory Group Member,</div><div class="">Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice,</div><div class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MuseumsforClimateJustice/" class="">https://www.facebook.com/groups/MuseumsforClimateJustice/</a></div><div class=""><a href="https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/" class="">https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/</a></div><div class="">@Museums4Climate</div><div class=""><a href="mailto:Museums4Climate@gmail.com" class="">Museums4Climate@gmail.com</a></div><div class="">Sign up for the CMCJ Newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/1ce7b653bf18/cmcjsignup" class="">https://mailchi.mp/1ce7b653bf18/cmcjsignup</a> </div><br class=""></div><div class="">[Please excuse cross postings] </div></body></html>