MuseNews Ep.36: Scandalous Exhibits, Seismic Upgrades, and Salish Dogs

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA’s monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Leia, Ryan, and Lorenda as we explore the latest MuseNews!

 

Stories for the month of January 2024:

• A tangled mess: Canadian forgery scandal comes into full public view
• Seismic upgrades at UBC Museum of Anthropology Great Hall to wrap up in June 2024 — Stir
• Cost of living and inflation are key concerns as GVPTA releases 2023 B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Report — Stir
• KPU Richmond students breathe new life into donated wood for museum display
• A 112-year-old train is still chugging in Prince George, B.C., but budget concerns could take it off the rails | CBC News
• Coast Salish knowledge helps researchers deepen study of 160-year-old pelt from now extinct woolly dog - Windspeaker.com
• Royal BC Museum offers free tickets to low-income members of city program