The GLAMorous side of Cultural Diplomacy
ICOMOS Canada President Christophe Rivet will participate in the international panel discussion on cultural diplomacy organized by Library and Archives Canada, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada.
The purpose of this event is to learn about different perspectives on cultural diplomacy, and to highlight how members of the gallery, library, archives and museum (GLAM) communities can play a role in building lasting links between nations.
Participants will include representatives from embassies, international cultural and heritage organizations, national GLAMs (Canada Science and Technology Museum, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Canadian Museum of Nature, and National Gallery of Canada), Ms. Christine St-Pierre, former minister of culture and minister of international relations of Quebec, and keynote speaker Senator Patricia Bovey (Manitoba).
When: March 12, 2019, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Registration is free.