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Almost 40 per cent of Canadians live in Ontario. The country's largest city and the nation's capital are both located here. Ontario was a critical founding partner of the country in 1867. There's much to be proud of, but how many living in the province think of themselves as Ontarians? And what does it mean to be an Ontarian? The Agenda explores the elusive idea of Ontario identity.

The Influence and Action - Soft Power track at the 2017 California Association of Museums Annual Conference explored the concept of soft power and its centers in California through a series of presentations and case studies. California has a rich heritage of soft power creation and export that has had significant global impact. View the abundance of “soft power centers” in the state and add your pin to the map.

The Imagine Louisville 2020 Master Plan for Arts and Culture was launched on April 10, 2017, with a day of art-making and performances at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Lord Cultural Resources in partnership with M2 Maximum Media are proud to have been consultants on this region-wide planning process.

Daniel Nolan of the Hamilton Spectator reflects upon Barry Lord's profound intellect and the maginitude of his contribution to the cultural cector.

The Soft Power Destinations Awards celebrate the influence and impact of a cultural destination in a city, virtually and beyond. Nominations are now open! Apply before May 30, 2017.

In light of the recent passing of writer, arts advocate and former editor of artscanada Barry Lord, senior editor Bryne McLaughlin reflects on the intersecting paths of our publication's history, and the theme of their spring issue.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barry Lord, co-founder of Lord Cultural Resources, pioneer in museum planning and arts management, and celebrated author.

Lauren A. Merkel, Senior Consultant at Lord gave a presentation at the Bermuda National Gallery on March 2, 2017. By showcasing examples from around the globe, the keynote speech addressed how arts and culture can be used to foster inclusion and exposure to new ideas, as well as offer case studies around interesting collaborations.

The Canadian Museum of Human Rights was featured this week in two great Canadian news publications, the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail.

From November 9-12, Gail Lord participated in the UNESCO High Level Forum on Museums. She moderated the panel on greater national and international cooperation for museums. The Forum resulted in the Shenzhen Declaration on Museums and Collections.