The provincial government has enlisted Carole James to resolve allegations of racism and improve what has been described as a “dysfunctional and toxic workplace” at the Royal B.C. Museum.On Friday, . . .
The appointment comes in the wake of the departure of chief executive officer Jack Lohman and an investigation by the B.C. Public Service Agency into allegations of racism and discrimination.
“No question, the museum has challenges,” James said Tuesday. “We’ve all, myself included, been reading about those challenges over the last few weeks. … I tend to take on complex challenges and so I’m looking forward to contributing to the board and being able to resolve those issues.”
James is of Métis heritage and married to First Nations artist Albert Gerow, an elected chief of the Burns Lake First Nation. She said she believes the board is committed to addressing its challenges and committed to making sure the museum is an icon locally, nationally and internationally.