Keynote

We are thrilled to announce that the ARCS 2023 Conference Keynote Speaker is Janis Kahentóktha Monture, Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River, and Executive Director and CEO of the Canadian Museums Association. 

Speaker Bio

Janis Kahentóktha Monture is Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River.  Janis recently has been appointed as Executive Director and CEO of the Canadian Museums Association.  Prior to this Janis returned as the Executive Director of Woodland Cultural Centre, one of the largest First Nations- run cultural centres/museums in the country.  Previously, Janis was appointed the Director of Tourism and Cultural Initiatives for the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation.  Janis attended the University of Western Ontario where she attained a Bachelor of Arts in History and received a Museum Studies diploma from Algonquin College.  Janis continues to volunteer in her community at Six Nations and in Brantford, and is a recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers designated by the Governor General of Canada.