ICOMOS Canada welcomes you!
Join the organization dedicated to innovative thinking and practice for the conservation of cultural heritage in Canada and internationally.
ICOMOS Canada brings together professionals from across Canada from such disciplines as architecture, archaeology, planning, engineering, anthropology, art history, and geography to develop and discuss the theory and application of best practices to the conservation of buildings, landscapes, and sites. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student, a young practitioner, or someone who lives your cultural heritage, there is a place for your knowledge and your ideas in our organisation.
Annual Membership Drive
The annual drive for membership application and renewal is between October 1st and September 30th for the coming year. Membership applications received after September 30th will be considered for the following year (eg. between October 1st 2020 and September 30th 2021, membership applications are for 2021. Applications received after September 30th, 2021 will be for membership in 2022).
Categories of Memberships
Membership fees support both the International Secretariat and the national committee. All membership categories offer a discount at paid events.
| Benefits | Individual Professional | Emerging Professionals | Affiliate | Institutional |
| Member of international network of professionals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Participate in ICOMOS Canada working groups, national conversations, activities and events; | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority access to the services of the International Secretariat and to the UNESCO-ICOMOS Documentation Centre | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to ICOMOS Canada training and workshops; | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free or reduced admission to many heritage sites and museums in Europe, Asia, and Latin America; | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible to vote nationally and internationally | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible to hold office nationally and internationally | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Access to tailored training, coaching, internships, exchanges, and workshops *
* additional costs may be incurred such as travel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Eligible to contribute to expert work in cultural heritage to support UNESCO, governments in Canada, or other non-governmental organizations; | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Eligible to contribute to World Heritage related expert work, including field missions, condition reports, evaluations and other technical reports; | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Eligible to contribute to the work of International Scientific Committees as an Expert Member or Associate Member; | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| $175/yr | $50/yr | $100/yr | Please complete this form. | |
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Individual Professional Members ($175 per year)
Individuals with experience in the field of cultural heritage conservation who currently practice or are recently retired as:
- a member of the scientific, technical or administrative staff of a national, federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, municipal, or regional agency / organization with responsibilities for heritage;
- a decision-maker or a specialist (e.g., conservator, elder, interpreter) engaged in the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement of cultural heritage;
- an academic, instructor, or teacher engaged in researching or teaching subjects related to the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement of cultural heritage;
Your opportunity:
- Be a member of the only international multidisciplinary network of professionals in conservation that focuses on defining the best ways to conserve cultural heritage;
- Influence cultural heritage conservation theory and practice by participating in committees, national conversations, and working groups;
- Share your knowledge and your expertise with colleagues in Canada and abroad;
- Lead initiatives to explore innovative ways to conserve cultural heritage;
- Help conserve archaeological sites, monuments, buildings, structures, landscapes that are meaningful to Canadians and to the international community;
- Coach and provide guidance to emerging professionals;
- Make a difference in your profession, in Canada and in the world.
Emerging Professionals ($50 per year)
Emerging Professionals (under 30 years old) who are beginning their careers as:
- a member of the scientific, technical or administrative staff of a national, regional, Indigenous, municipal, or regional organization/agency with responsibilities for heritage;
- a decision-maker or a specialist (eg. conservator, elder, interpreter) engaged in the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement of cultural heritage;
- an academic, instructor, or teacher engaged in studying or teaching subjects related to the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement of cultural heritage.
This category also applies to Students currently registered in:
- a Canadian or international post-secondary institution; and,
- a programme or a collection of classes related to the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and enhancement of cultural heritage.
Your opportunity
- Be a member of the only international multidisciplinary network of professionals in conservation that focuses on defining the best ways to conserve cultural heritage;
- Shape the future of cultural heritage conservation theory and practice by participating in committees, national conversations, and working groups;
- Share your vision, your knowledge, and your expertise with colleagues in Canada and abroad;
- Meet experts and professionals in a collegial environment to learn and discuss ideas;
- Lead initiatives to explore innovative ways to conserve cultural heritage;
- Help conserve archaeological sites, monuments, buildings, structures, landscapes that are meaningful to Canadians and to the international community;
- Make a difference in your profession, in Canada and in the world.
Affiliate Members ($100 per year)
Individuals who want to support the aims and activities of ICOMOS Canada or who want to contribute to activities in the field of cultural heritage conservation without being an professional. This is ideal for those interested in staying informed about ICOMOS’ work, attending events, and contributing to discussions.
Your opportunity
- Be a member of the only international multidisciplinary network of professionals in conservation that focuses on defining the best ways to conserve cultural heritage;
- Shape the future of cultural heritage conservation theory and practice by participating in committees, national conversations, and working groups in Canada;
- Stay up to date with recent developments in the theory and practice of cultural heritage conservation;
- Help conserve archaeological sites, monuments, buildings, structures, landscapes that are meaningful to Canadians and to the international community;
- Make a difference in Canada and in the world.
Institutional Members (Please complete this form and send to secretariat@canada.icomos.org)
Institutions and organizations interested in supporting the mandate of ICOMOS Canada, contributing to its work, and having access to the network of expertise.
Your opportunity
- Be a member of the only international multidisciplinary network of professionals in conservation that focuses on defining the best ways to conserve cultural heritage;
- Shape the future of cultural heritage conservation theory and practice by participating in committees, national conversations, and working groups;
- Share your successes and experience with conserving cultural heritage, in Canada and abroad;
- Access the expertise and authority of hundreds of professionals in cultural heritage;
- Engage with working groups of professionals on matters of theory and practice of conservation that are relevant to your reality;
- Stay up to date with recent developments in the theory and practice of cultural heritage conservation;
- Help conserve archaeological sites, monuments, buildings, structures, landscapes that are meaningful to Canadians and to the international community;
- Make a difference in Canada and in the world.
We offer three levels of institutional memberships.
Institutional Member – $700/year: For any institution. Institutional members receive a 10% discount on events and workshops.
Institutional Plus – $1500/year: For institutions that believe in the work and mission of ICOMOS Canada and want to support its activities. They receive a special listing in our Annual Report and on our website. They get an International Institutional Membership and can designate up to 5 professional members. Institutional Plus members receive a 15% discount on events and workshops.
Institutional Platinum – $2,500/year: For institutions that believe in the work and mission of ICOMOS Canada and want to support its activities. .They receive a special listing in our Annual Report and on our website. They get an International Institutional Membership, and can designate up to 8 professional members. Institutional Platinum members receive a 25% discount on events and workshops.