About Us
The Muse Staff (L-R): Codie, Sophie, Marcus, Shelby, Braden, and Tammy
VISION
To build a stronger community by inspiring a passion for our history, arts and culture that has an impact regionally, nationally and beyond.
MISSION
To bring enjoyment and an understanding of art, history and cultural heritage while inspiring creativity and encouraging lifelong learning for the communities we serve.
VALUES
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- Respect
- Excellence
- Creativity
- Courage
- Collaboration
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND COMMITMENT STATEMENT
We acknowledge that the land on which The Muse is set is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe of Treaty #3, and of Metis peoples.
The Muse commits to embrace and live the values known as The Seven Grandfathers – respect, love, truth, bravery, wisdom, generosity and humility – values we all esteem. It is our commitment that we will, to the best of our ability, live out these values in our work and purposes so that we can build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and individuals; represent their history and culture accurately and respectively; involve their members in our work from a position of humility and an attitude of learning so that what we do and present here at the Museum and at the Art Centre will be honest and honouring.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Braden Murray
807-467-2202
Marcus Jeffrey
807-467-2105
Rick Brignall
807-467-2105
Shelby Smith
807-467-2201
Sophie Lavoie
807-467-2201
Tammy Zebruck
807-467-2201
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
| 1989 | Ontario Historical Society Scadding Award of Excellence – recognizing a historical or heritage group which has made an outstanding contribution to the field of history. |
| 2011 | Ontario Historical Society Museum Award of Excellence in Community Involvement and Programming for Bakaan ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We were taught differently: The Indian residential school experience. |
| 2012 | Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence in Special Projects – for the Lake of the Woods Museum’s Mobile Tour. |
| 2015 | Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence – Honourable Mention in Community Programming for The Kenora Great War Project |
| 2020 | Ontario Historical Society Museum Award of Excellence – Indigenous History Award for Shiibaashka’igan: Honouring the Sacred Jingle Dress |
| 2023 | Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence – Distinguished Career presented to Lori Nelson, former Muse Director. |
| 2023 | Muse Creative Awards Silver Winner in Event – Art Event for Rita Winkler: My Art, My World |
THE MUSE BOARD (2022-2026)
- Robert Bulman
- Charito Gallivan
- Anna Harty
- Lisa Lyle
- Cheryl Mosindy
- Reid Thompson
- Hannah Edie
- Lindsay Koch, Council representative
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
- The Museum Advisory Committee
- The Art Centre Advisory Committee
- The Indigenous Advisory Committee
Did you know?
Eddy Cobiness, Norval Morrisseau, and Carl Ray are three members of the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated, also known as the Indian Group of Seven are from the region of Lake of the Woods.