The City of Timmins acknowledges that we are on the traditional lands of Mattagami, Flying Post, and Matachewan First Nations, within Treaty 9 territory, home to Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Algonquin, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

Drasti Raval

In the Spring of 2024, the museum welcomed Drasti to the team! Drasti Raval is originally from Gujarat, India, and now calls Timmins home. She joined the Timmins Museum as a Museum Attendant, where she enjoys welcoming visitors, leading children’s workshops, and making learning fun and engaging—sometimes with a little extra glitter.

Alongside her work at the Museum, Drasti is an Early Childhood Educator at the YMCA, a role inspired by her early experiences caring for her younger brother. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a love of storytelling to everything she does—whether she’s talking about Shakespeare, dinosaurs, or local history.

Land Acknowledgement

The Timmins Museum: NEC, located at 325 Second Avenue, Timmins, Ontario, is owned and operated by the Corporation of the City of Timmins. The museum is situated on the traditional territory of the Mattagami First, Flying Post, and Matachewan First Nations located in Treaty 9.  These lands are home to many Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Algonquin and Metis people.