Principal Investigator:Zawadski, Krista Licensed Year(s):
2014
Summary:
The Principal Investigator (PI) will ask the staff questions regarding community involvement in the museum, about the structure of the institution, as well as questions regarding indigenous involvement in the museum.
Anthropological methodology will be utilized to collect data. Visits to museums and heritage centre’s will be conducted to examine the museum model that is being used at each site,...
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: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....