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Marina VlnarBarbara Mumby
Facilitated by Margaret Kadoyama
Moving Forward: Ways to Create Meaningful and Impactful
Relationships between Museums and Indigenous Communities
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Museums have an opportunity to change the legacy of colonialism in their institutions.
But, how do we get there?
How does a museum build and repair relationships with indigenous communities to create meaningful and impactful partnerships, exhibitions and programs?
Moving Forward
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Something about Theresa’s research and absence here
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Interactive Activity
The Exclusion Game
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By Marina Vlnar
In Our VoiceIndigenous Collaboration in Native American Historical Exhibit Design and Interpretation
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What is collaboration?
Why is it important?
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How can museums build and repair relationships with indigenous groups through collaboration in exhibit design and interpretation?
What are the obstacles to establishing those relationships?
Thesis
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Theoretical ResearchSecondary SourcesPrimary Research
Practical Application
Methodologies
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Case Study Museum
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Colonization/Forced AssimilationLoss of Culture
Sovereignty RightsLoss of Nation
Anthropology/Archeology Legacy in MuseumsLoss of History
NAGPRALoss of Ancestors
Key FindingsReasons for Poor or Non-existent Relationships with Native Communities
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Honoring Protocol, Customs & TraditionsSeek Elder Advice
First Person NarrativesIncluding Oral Histories
Platform for Social Justice IssuesAllow Open Dialogue on Controversial Topics
Native Care & Display MethodsHonor Tribal Expertise
Collaboration “not” ConsultationInclusion CAN Begin at the Beginning
Key FindingsMethods for Repairing and Building Relationships with Native Communities
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Community Engagement CommitteeEnlist a Member
Annual ProgrammingMonth of November
Review of Existing Exhibits & ProgramsIt’s Never Too Late for Inclusion
Engagement is a Two-Way StreetDon’t Limit Yourself
Don’t Get Stuck in the PastContemporary Topics and Exhibits
RecommendationsKeeping Native Communities Engaged and Involved
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By Barbara Mumby
Returning the Sacred:Museums and International Repatriation of Native North American Cultural Property
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Why is it important?
What is Repatriation?
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How do museums and tribal communities work together to repatriate cultural property across international borders?
What are the challenges that emerge?
Thesis:
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Methodologies
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Case Studies
• The Kelvingrove Museum
Glasgow, Scotland
• The Marischal Museum University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Scotland
• The Pitt Rivers Museum Oxford, England
• The British Museum London, England
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Humanizing the issue is the most persuasive approach
Repatriation heals communities and repairs relationships
Key Findings
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International accords are not utilized
Lack of proximity and resources impede efforts
Key Findings
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Provide for legal compulsion while amending laws
Develop a universal repatriation policy and a comprehensive inventory
Recommendations
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Engage Native American and First Nations communities in:
Knowledge sharingExhibitionsEmployment
Inter-disciplinary research around historical trauma
Recommendations
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Summary
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Interactive Activity
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Q & A