Principal Investigator:Wrightson, Kelsey R Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1) gain a general understanding of the exhibitions; how the relationship was established, the final exhibition layout, composition and content at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) in Yellowknife; 2) learn about the roles of specific individuals and their experiences with the museum in Scotland; 3) better understand community and c...
Principal Investigator:Pepper Henry, James Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
The goal of this project is to collect a sample of the Acasta Gneiss from the Slave Craton to be used to represent the peoples and indigenous communities of Canada on the grounds of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in...
Principal Investigator:Park, Linda K. Licensed Year(s):
1993
1992 Summary:
Public museums with anthropological mandates are increasingly being accused of racism, sexism, cultural elitism, and failing to represent wider community interests. Groups such as First Nation peoples are expressing their displeasure with the way in which museums are managing their cultural heritage, and they are calling for a new relationship between themselves and museums. This research will t...
Principal Investigator:Hail, Barbara Licensed Year(s):
1985
Summary:
To document the Colcleugh Collection of native crafts in preparation for a major catalogue of subarctic holdings....