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Connecting Canada’s newest citizens to Canadian culture at the ROM

Connecting Canada’s newest citizens to Canadian culture at the ROM

Guest post by Jess Duerden, Institute for Canadian Citizenship Every year since 1977, International Museum Day is held worldwide sometime around May 18. It’s a time to recognize museums’ positive influence on society, and this year, more than 30,000 museums are getting ready to celebrate.

Into the Heart of Borneo- A Month on Mulu Mountain & LIVE Google Hangout

Into the Heart of Borneo- A Month on Mulu Mountain & LIVE Google Hangout

"Sun and rain, together at once," commented ROM entomologist Brad Hubley as he enjoyed a well deserved lunch near the summit of tropical Mt. Mulu. "Don't forget the mud," added entomology curator Dr. Chris Darling, with a grin. The pair are discussing their camping and

The ROM Celebrates Accessibility Awareness Week (May 26th to June 1st)

The ROM Celebrates Accessibility Awareness Week (May 26th to June 1st)

Kate Zankowicz is a museum educator and volunteer member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee who is committed to making the ROM a place where everyone can learn. Currently, Kate is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Her dissertation

Accessibility Awareness Week Spotlight 2013- Adam Roy Cohoon

Accessibility Awareness Week Spotlight 2013- Adam Roy Cohoon

Adam Roy Cohoon is an active member of the accessibility advocacy community. He has been a member of the ROM’s Accessibility Advisory Committee since 2010 and is also involved with the Anne Johnston Barrier-Free Advisory Council and the TTC Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation. Adam

Accessibility Awareness Week 2013 Spotlight- Alexis Pastuch

Accessibility Awareness Week 2013 Spotlight- Alexis Pastuch

Alexis Pastuch has been a member of the ROM’s Accessibility Advisory Committee since 2010. After studying to be a law clerk at Durham College, Alexis found it difficult to locate a position with accessibility standards that created a comfortable working environment. This challenge encouraged

Minoan Ivory Goddess

Minoan Ivory Goddess

This exquisite ivory and gold figurine (museum registration number 931.21.1) has been an icon of the ROM collection since she was acquired in 1931, but she has also attracted huge controversy.  When she was bought by the ROM, she was believed to be a rare example of a female bull-leaper from