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In survey of the museum staff, the CEO Jack Lohman was described as “an ineffective, indifferent, and elitist leader” by several respondents © Tom Hunter, Museum of London
Following an investigation into reports from staff of racism and discrimination, the Royal British Columbia Museum’s (RBCM) announced on Tuesday that its CEO Jack Lohman is stepping down as it works to address “current internal issues”. An internal survey conducted by a diversity and inclusion consultant had found the museum was a “dysfunctional and toxic workplace characterized by a culture of fear and distrust”.
The months-long investigation started last July, after the museum’s former head of the Indigenous collections and repatriation department, Lucy Bell, a member of the Haida community, quit. In her resignation speech, she cited examples of discrimination and racism she experienced from co-workers and executives.
I was fortunate to have been able to work in British Columbia’s premier historical institution, surrounded by B.C.’s human and natural history, for the better part of 15 years. After a 30-year career in the public service I retired in 2018, having held a multitude of executive positions at the Royal B.C. Museum and B.C. Archives. I think of my time there with great fondness. For the people, for the work, for the opportunities to make connections with other museum and archives professionals. I am extremely disappointed in the board and executive of 2020. In July, one of the foremost Indigenous leaders in Canada, Lucy Bell, left her position at the Royal B.C. Museum and B.C. Archives amid allegations of systemic and personal racism.