COVID-19: Information and Resources

Introduction

In these unprecedented times caused by the novel COVID-19 pandemic, the Capital Heritage Connexion is very concerned for the well-being of our Members, your colleagues, and volunteers, and patrons, as well as your families and the greater community.

We encourage you to take great care and continue to stay informed and follow the official advice and directives of the Federal, Provincial and City Governments and their Medical Officers of Health.

Some key links are provided below.  We will be posting other COVID-19 resource links here, such as information advisories and upcoming webinars.

Health Resources

Government COVID-19 Information

• Federal
• Provincial
• Ottawa
• Health and Safety Ontario Workplaces Strategy
• A Framework for Reopening our Province – Stage Three

Medical Officers of Health (MOH)

• MOH – Federal
• MOH – Provincial
• MOH – Ottawa

Video:  Why gloves won’t do much to protect you against COVID-19

• CBC video

Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region

• Situations like COVID-19 can affect your mental health. Please reach out and ask for help, the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region is available 24/7 to talk.
• Telephone: 613-238-3311

Resources for the Heritage & Culture Sector

American Alliance of Museums

• Health in the Workplace

Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property

• Contact page

Canadian Association of Professional Conservators

• Directory

Canadian Conservation Institute

• Closing a Museum for the Winter
• Caring for Heritage Collections during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cuseum

• Webinar Recording: Preparing to Reopen: Strategy, Planning and Process on the Road to Reopening Museums

International Council of Museums

• Conservation of Museum Collections
• Museums and end of lockdown: Ensuring the safety of the public and staff

Ottawa Citizen

• COVID-19: Sign up for daily email updates

Ontario Museums Association

• Webinar Recording: Caring for Heritage Collections during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Guidance for Museums Reopening After Closure due to COVID-19

Virtual Offerings

Bank of Canada Museum

• School program, lesson plans and activities 

Canadian Museum of History 

• Online Offerings

Canadian Museum of Nature

• Virtual Tours

Canadian Museum of War

• Online Offerings

Diefenbunker Museum

• Colouring Pages

Ottawagraphy

• Virtual Tours and Exhibitions