ABOUT US

Purpose:

a) To gather and preserve information, records, and objects of educational and cultural value associated with the natural and human history of the area, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing

b) To establish and maintain a museum for the purpose of preserving, recording, and exhibiting for public enjoyment such material

c) To undertake other such activities, which from time to time, may be deemed appropriate

Vision:

To be a community museum that makes a difference… improving the lives of residents and visitors to the Sooke Region.

Mission:

Inspiring an appreciation of the Sooke Region’s past and its relevance to our present and future.

Values:

Welcoming – Creating space for everyone
We create friendly, inclusive spaces where every visitor, volunteer, employee, and neighbour feels valued and part of the story.

Inspiring – Sparking curiosity and wonder
We encourage learning, creativity, and discovery, helping our community connect with our shared heritage.

Stewards – Caring for what has been entrusted to us
We responsibly look after our collections, resources, environment, and our relationships so they can be enjoyed for generations come.

Ethical – Acting with integrity and respect
We earn trust by being honest, fair, thoughtful, and transparent in all that we do.

Relevant – Listening, learning and adapting
We stay connected to our community’s voices and experiences, ensuring our work reflects what matters today.

The Sooke Region Museum is operated by the Sooke Region Historical Society, a non-profit society incorporated under BC’s Societies Act in 1975, and is a Registered Charity by Revenue Canada. The Society’s Annual General Meeting is held in March, including election of 11 members to the Board of Directors.

In addition to elected directors, the T’Sou-ke First Nation and District Municipality of Sooke, and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area of the CRD each appoint a liaison representative.

Tax revenue from a specified area established in 1987 provides partial operating assistance to the museum. In 2008, 83% of voters passed an increase to their property tax rate to help fund the museum operations.

President: Doni Eve

Vice President: Laurie Szadkowski

Secretary: Sheila Dobie

Treasurer: Georgia Medwedrich

Directors: Sheila Needs, Trevor Price, Neil Poirier, Nadine Smith, Laurie Wallace

T’SOU-KE liaison appointee: Rose Dumont

District of Sooke liaison: Councillor Kevin Pearson

CRD Juan de Fuca liaison: Al Wickheim, Electoral Area Director