Who We Are

Mission

The Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre: Home of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty researches, collects, preserves, and interprets the stories and material culture of all those who have called the land now known as Lincoln home. Through exhibitions and inclusive engagement, the Museum connects people, place, and the past, and inspires the community to listen, learn, and acknowledge our shared history.

Where We Are Going

Vision

In 2030, the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre: Home of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty is a gathering place where residents and visitors come together to explore the stories of this land and its people. Rooted in the community, it is a place to learn, connect, and grow. Open to all and alive with new ideas, it inspires a deeper understanding of our past and present and helps guide us toward a better future.

Guiding Principles

Our Values

WELCOMING:  We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our community, past and present. We strive to ensure that everyone is invited into our work and reflected in our spaces.

ROOTED: We are rooted in the community. Our work centers the stories of Lincoln and is guided by the people who live here. We are committed to preserving and holding space for the full history of this land and all who have called it home.

INSPIRING:  We believe in curiosity, dialogue, and the power of museums to inspire new ways of seeing the world. The museum is a place for lifelong learning that sparks critical thinking and innovation.

CONNECTED:  We work alongside partners, knowledge keepers, artists, and educators to create meaningful experiences and tell stories with honesty and care. We strive to speak truthfully, grounded in the insights and lived experiences of our collaborators.

ACCOUNTABLE:  We care for our collections and spaces with transparency and long-term vision. We hold our objects in trust for the future. Our decisions reflect sustainability and care for collections, resources, and relationships.

RESPONSIVE:  We are responsive to the needs, challenges, and issues facing the community. We adapt with creativity and intention in a changing world.

The Advisory Committee has the following objectives and responsibilities:

• Provide input into the Museum’s Strategic Plan (monitoring progress)
• Assist in the development of future strategic plans
• Formation of, and participation in sub-committees as deemed necessary relating to priorities outlined in the Museum’s Strategic Plan
• Support special projects furthering public awareness of the Museum
• Serve as Museum ambassadors to champion positive community engagement and support of key initiatives

TOL Committee Meeting Minutes and Agendas

Community Members (Voting Members):

• Steve Barnhart
• Donna Betts
• Kristina Climt
• Pauline Creighton
• Angela Lytle
• Joanne Loney
• Ruth Smith, Friends of Lincoln History
• Terry Teather, JHMTVA
• Jane Woolsey

Council Appointed Members (Non-Voting Members):

• Councillor Mikolic
• Councillor Murre

Staff Support (Non-Voting Members):

• Cultural Development Coordinator
• Deputy Clerk