Museum Patrons & Supporters

The Patrons of the Workers’ History Museum help support a wide range of activities. From advising on research and funding opportunities to supporting our educational programs and exhibits, their involvement is integral to the WHM’s continued development and success.

Current Patrons

  • Elaine Bernard (retired, Harvard University)
  • Ken Clavette (former PSAC)
  • David Dean (Carleton University)
  • Jean-Claude Parrot (retired, CUPW, CLC)
  • Christina Tessier (Director General, Canada Science and Technology Museum)
  • David Yazbeck (Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP)
  • John Anderson (Senior Research Officer, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada)

Former Patrons

  • Dave Coles (retired, CEP)
  • Davina DesRoches (University of Lethbridge)
  • Alvin Finkel (Athabasca University – Centre for Humanities and Social Science, History)
  • Maria Fitzpatrick (NDP)
  • Teresa Healy (former CLC)
  • Rhonda Hinther (Associate Professor of History, Brandon University)
  • Tom Juravich (University of Massachusetts)
  • Denis Lemelin (CUPW)
  • Rosemary Warskett (retired, Carleton University)
  • Julie White (retired, CEP)

Supporters

  • City of Ottawa Heritage Funding Program
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada – National Capital Region
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada – Quebec Region
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada – Ontario Region
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada – Atlantic Region
  • Public Service Alliance of Canada — BC Region
  • Canadian Union of Postal Workers
  • Carleton University Centre for Public History
  • AGR Insurance Brokers Inc
  • Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC)
  • Union of National Employees (PSAC)
  • Canadian Union of Transportation Employees (PSAC)
  • Union of National Defence Employees (PSAC)
  • Union of Postal Communication Employees (PSAC)
  • Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour
  • Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC) Local 70010
  • Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC) Local 70000
  • Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC) Local 70030
  • Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC) Local 70004
  • Okanagan Area Council (PSAC)
  • Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees
  • Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP
  • Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada 
  • Capital Heritage Connexion
  • Ontario Museum Association
  • Canadian Museums Association – Young Canada Works
  • Union of Health & Environment Workers Local 70008
  • North Lanark Regional Museum