moving forward: reflecting on the past to better understand ways to create meaningful relationships...
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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
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
Something about Theresa’s research and absence here
Interactive Activity
The Exclusion Game
By Marina Vlnar
In Our VoiceIndigenous Collaboration in Native American Historical Exhibit Design and Interpretation
What is collaboration?
Why is it important?
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
Theoretical ResearchSecondary SourcesPrimary Research
Practical Application
Methodologies
Case Study Museum
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
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
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
By Barbara Mumby
Returning the Sacred:Museums and International Repatriation of Native North American Cultural Property
Why is it important?
What is Repatriation?
How do museums and tribal communities work together to repatriate cultural property across international borders?
What are the challenges that emerge?
Thesis:
Methodologies
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
Humanizing the issue is the most persuasive approach
Repatriation heals communities and repairs relationships
Key Findings
International accords are not utilized
Lack of proximity and resources impede efforts
Key Findings
Provide for legal compulsion while amending laws
Develop a universal repatriation policy and a comprehensive inventory
Recommendations
Engage Native American and First Nations communities in:
Knowledge sharingExhibitionsEmployment
Inter-disciplinary research around historical trauma
Recommendations
Summary
Interactive Activity
Q & A
