Ahead of the Mentorship Q & A session, Meredith Leary, Program Coordinator, sat down for conversations with two additional participants in the Alberta Museums Association (AMA)'s Mentorship Program: Katelin Karbonik, a Mentee in the 2020 cohort, and Robert Janes, a Mentor from the 2019 and 2020 cohorts. In the conversations below, they share their experiences in the Mentorship Program, and their thoughts about the value that mentoring with established and senior-level museum professionals can bring to the Alberta museum community.
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Robert R. Janes is a Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester (UK), and the founder of the Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice. He was the CEO of the Glenbow Museum (Calgary), the founding Director of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (Yellowknife), and the founding Executive Director of the Science Institute of the Northwest Territories.
Janes has a Ph.D. in Subarctic Archaeology and has worked with Canada's Indigenous Peoples throughout his career. He was given a traditional Blackfoot name in 1995.
Janes has worked in and around museums for 45 years as a director, chief curator, consultant, author, editor, archaeologist, board member, teacher, volunteer, and philanthropist - devoting his career to championing museums as important social institutions capable of making a difference in the lives of individuals and their communities. His museum publications have been translated into ten languages.
Janes lives in Canmore, Alberta, with his wife, Priscilla, and on Denman Island, British Columbia, where they co-own a farm and nursery with their son, Peter.
Katelin Karbonik, MA, is currently the Associate Curator of Clothing & Textiles at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery. She is a trained dress historian and professional stitcher with an interest in how making and wearing clothing can be sources of knowledge.
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As a lover of arts and culture, Meredith Leary can often be found at events, festivals, or touring local museums. She is passionate about connecting with people, building relationships, and creating exceptional experiences. With a degree in Anthropology and a diploma in Arts and Cultural Management, Meredith has been supporting arts and cultural organizations since 2013. Meredith is currently the Member Engagement Coordinator at the Alberta Museums Association and recently developed the Mentorship Program for its launch in 2019. |
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