Ry Moran Steps Up as Acting CEO of Royal BC Museum

The Royal BC Museum has appointed Ry Moran as its acting chief executive officer, following Tracy Drake‘s completion of her term in December 2025. Moran brings a wealth of experience in fostering Indigenous relationships and promoting reconciliation in both urban and rural settings.

Moran has been a prominent figure in the field of reconciliation, serving as the first associate university librarian at the University of Victoria since 2020. His work emphasizes strengthening Indigenous approaches and relationships across the university campus. The Royal BC Museum highlighted that Moran is a proud member of the Red River Métis and has made significant contributions to reconciliation efforts.

Before joining the University of Victoria, Moran dedicated nearly a decade to advancing truth and reconciliation initiatives at the University of Manitoba and the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission (NTRC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As the founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, he played a crucial role in gathering statements and documenting the histories of Indigenous communities, including those of residential school survivors. His efforts in this area earned him the Meritorious Service Cross, a Governor General award recognizing his leadership in promoting reconciliation.

According to the Governor General’s official website, “Ry Moran led the team that amassed thousands of statements and millions of documents for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, collecting testimony and creating a sensitive environment for individuals affected by the Indian Residential School System.”

In addition to his academic and reconciliation work, Moran is an active patron of the arts and music. He is well-known within the Victoria Conservatory of Music and has continued to write and produce original music. His contributions to the music scene have garnered accolades, including a nomination for Best Original Score at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in 2008.

The Royal BC Museum has seen significant leadership changes in recent years, having gone through four CEOs in the past five years. Before Moran’s appointment, Tracy Drake served as acting CEO from 2023 to December 2025.

As the museum navigates this leadership transition, the focus will likely remain on enhancing its commitment to reconciliation and strengthening ties with Indigenous communities, an area where Moran’s expertise will be invaluable.

For further updates on the museum’s initiatives and leadership team, visit the Royal BC Museum’s official website.