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As a Canadian, I have found it... challenging to understand the kinds of changes that the Americans have chosen to support. You know that feeling when a close friend suddenly shows a side of themselves you hadn't seen, and you go, "Wow, I thought I knew you"? Yeah, there's a lot of that going on up here these days.
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In particular, there are some policy changes that directly affect our profession, and I have written about one of them below.
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On a more constructive note, I have two free webinars coming up and I hope you can join them.
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Thanks for reading. I appreciate it.
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Free webinar TOMORROW Thursday July 3
Consultation 101
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Good community engagement isn’t just a box to check—it’s one of the most powerful tools we have in visitor experience planning. Done well, it builds community buy-in, sparks new ideas, strengthens relationships, and makes the final product better for everyone. In …
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Interpretation Under Attack
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The new Interior Secretary directive asking visitors to report “negative” historical content in parks is a dangerous step toward censorship. National parks must be places of truth, not comfort. We need them to tell the whole story—good, bad, and necessary.
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Free Webinar: Cost Recovery for Interpretive Sites
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Sept 4, 2025 10 am Pacific
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Join Don Enright for Cost Recovery for Interpretive Sites, a free 26-minute webinar designed for parks, museums, and cultural centres. You'll learn how to define cost recovery in a way that fits your mission—and explore models ranging from partial recovery to full cost plus profit. We’ll unpack common pitfalls, misconceptions, and the ethical questions you need to ask before setting prices …
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