The Organization of Military Museums of Canada (OMMC) is a national organization for the promotion of military museums in Canada. It was established in 1967 by a group of military museums, historians, and military history enthusiasts. The organization boasts over 40 individual and 60 institutional members, which include Canadian Forces museums, Parks Canada sites, as well as federal, provincial, and municipal museums. The OMMC is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that was incorporated in 1992.
Anne Lindsay serves as the President of OMMC Inc. as of 2022. The OMMC's Head Office is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The OMMC acts as an umbrella organization for Canadian museums whose main purpose is the preservation and display of military artifacts. It also supports other interested institutions and individuals. The OMMC is a federally incorporated, not-for-profit institution.[1]
Programs
The OMMC is an association of peoples and organizations who operate military museums, promote the Military history of Canada, preserve and display military artifacts and militaria, and re-enact military operations.
One of the key projects undertaken by the OMMC was the Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials in Canada, which aimed to identify and record all Canadian military memorials as part of a millennium project.[2]
The OMMC provides various courses, meetings, and other opportunities for its members to address common problems, learn new methods in museological practice, and enhance the historical knowledge of museum staffs. The organization's newsletter is called The Bulletin.[3]
Partners
The OMMC's partners include the Canadian Museums Association (CMA). Member organizations partner with local heritage organizations.
History
The Organization of Military Museums of Canada was incorporated in 1992. The OMMC fosters public awareness and promotes the enjoyment of Canada’s military history. The “Bezeau Report”, the OMMC strategic plan was presented to the membership in 1998.[4]
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References
↑ A-AD-266-000/AG-001 Canadian Forces Museums – Operations and Administration 2002-04-03
- Haldimand Collection . Index and abstracts of the 232 series. Primary source on the conflict between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies of America that became the United States (1756–1787)
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