MAS Fall Gathering: Saturday October 11th, 2025 (Please note date change) Saturday October 11th, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thorne Hall (LC 100), Luther College at the University of Regina Join us at Thorne Hall in Regina on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, for MAS’s Fall Gathering. An opportunity to listen, learn, and network with fellow MAS Museum members. $15 Member, $25 Non-Member, Student’s Free REGISTER: https://pci.jotform.com/saskmuseums/mas-fall-gathering-october-11-2025 Keynote Speaker: Frank Finley How can museums and cultural heritage organizations construct a better future for their sector and the public? Over the past decade, shifting economic, political, and social conditions have reshaped traditional approaches to lobbying and public relations. Yet, even in times of uncertainty, organizations can still develop their capacity to become highly effective advocates. In this presentation, we will explore practical strategies for advancing organizational interests. Effective advocacy does not demand vast resources or success at the expense of others; it requires creativity, charisma, humour, and unapologetic communication to demonstrate the societal value of museums and cultural heritage. Frank Finley is a government relations advisor and writer focusing on heritage with a special interest in the political future of the sector. He currently serves as the Public Relations Officer for the Museums Association of Saskatchewan and Heritage Saskatchewan through a joint partnership. Frank is a board member for the Lougheed House Museum and the Chinook Country Historical Society, and is the lead researcher for Lost Canada, a digital project showcasing forgotten architecture from across the country. Frank is also a member of the National Trust for Canada’s Federal Issues Working Group, where he has helped to develop political strategy. Frank is a former member of the University of Calgary Board of Governors, and has held positions in the Alberta Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Alberta Office of the Premier. He is deeply interested in forward-looking advocacy for Saskatchewan, and the unique opportunities presented by its cultural heritage sector. (fb)

Registration now open! MAS Course: Research In this course, you’ll learn to develop a research policy, and develop and implement a research plan. You’ll strengthen your research skills, learn to integrate them into your museum’s practices, and learn ways to use research and resources to build community relationships. (1 day) Saturday October 18 2025 10am-4pm Online via Zoom Instructor: Ally Forand Ally Forand is a museum professional based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 6 territory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto. Ally has worked in a variety of research and development roles across heritage organizations in Saskatchewan, including the Government House Historical Society, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Western Development Museum. She is the Development and Fundraising Manager at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. She is passionate about supporting museum professionals by providing access to resources and opportunities, and about promoting museums as vital community institutions that connect people to their shared past and inspire a community minded future. Ally believes that research is foundational to museum practice and recognizes its inherent power to inform, educate, and transform. Learn more: https://saskmuseums.org/education/current-courses-offered/ Register: https://pci.jotform.com/saskmuseums/mas-course-registration-research (fb)