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Awesome Year for Painted Ladies

  “They’re everywhere!” You may have seen one, two or many of these lovely butterflies in the past week. Maybe in your backyard or in a flower garden or in a park. Butterfly enthusiasts have reported thousands (!!) of Painted Ladies (Vanessa cardui) from Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, and

Adriana Morrison

Adriana Morrison

Meet YPC Committee Vice Chair Adriana Morrison What is your occupation? I am a corporate governance professional at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. I work with CPPIB’s investment teams, companies we invest in and organizations around the world on governance issues like executive pay,

Le Conseil des jeunes du ROM

Le Conseil des jeunes du ROM (Conseil) est un groupe de jeunes Autochtones et non Autochtones de cultures différentes, âgés de 15 à 20 ans, qui viennent de Toronto et du Grand Toronto. Ce groupe, dirigé par un jeune professionnel autochtone, adhère à la philosophie autochtone et au

CANADA 150- Manitoba- The Manitoba Glass Company (and narrative gaps)

CANADA 150- Manitoba- The Manitoba Glass Company (and narrative gaps)

I am researching and writing about the Canadian Decorative Arts Collection at the Royal Ontario Museum, so it is easy to assume there would be some level of representation of the entire country in the collection. However, by representativeness, the collection is bounded by the early donations and

A Viking's Life

A Viking's Life

Post by the Swedish History Museum     The term “Viking” is often synonymous with pirate or robber, and evokes violence. But is that a false impression of the people from the north? During the period 793 to 1066 AD, the Vikings played a vital role as traders, plunderers, seafarers, and

World-renowned Nature Photography Competition Announces 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winner

World-renowned Nature Photography Competition Announces 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winner

South African photographer Brent Stirton was named Wildlife Photographer of the Year by a panel of international judges for his image Memorial to a Species. Mr. Stirton’s winning image of a black rhino, killed by poachers in South Africa’s Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, was chosen from among almost

Theodora Ferrant

Theodora Ferrant

Meet YPC Member Theodora Ferrant What is your occupation? Just started working as Awards Writer at Klick, Inc. at the beginning of September, but my occupation is passing judgment on things I cannot create and writing without desire for publication. What was the last book you read? The Art of the

A new social media direction

A new social media direction

A New Direction Starting today, we are making some changes that will enhance and deepen the ROM’s already strong social presence with our communities. In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, our strategy is to align our priorities so that we stay in step with our communities’ needs and

Landmark $5 Million Donation from Dan Mishra

Landmark $5 Million Donation from Dan Mishra

Dan Mishra’s donation of $5 million to the Museum’s South Asian section is the largest ever and a fitting tribute to the philanthropist’s adopted country as it celebrates its 150th year. “I’ve lived in Canada for almost 50 years and every moment, every day, I’m so proud of this

The Dr. Fred Weinberg and Joy Cherry Weinberg Judaica Collection

The Dr. Fred Weinberg and Joy Cherry Weinberg Judaica Collection

Collecting is a passion that connects people to the world around them. Though the term often conjures notions of blue-chip art purchases at auction houses, for collectors Joy Cherry and the late Dr. Fred Weinberg, it represents a meaningful journey of acquiring objects that celebrate more