Description
Book SynopsisThe story of a transformative visit by members of the Haida Nation to British museums housing their cultural artifacts.
Trade ReviewThis inspirational book offers a fascinating ethnography .., The innovative multivocal presentation incorporates a range of opinions and emotions expressed by named curators, conservators, researchers, Elders, cultural descendants, and artists. The authors demonstrate the historical richness of museum collections and highlight their potential for community revitalization and cross-cultural understanding. -- Anita Herle, Senior Curator for Anthropology, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
This book offers honest insight into the logistics, dilemmas, anxieties, anger, and joy, which combined for a “bittersweet” experience for museum professionals and the Haida through the six months' preparations and during the three-week visit.
-- Gillian Crowther * BC Studies *
Table of ContentsDramatis Personae: Participants in the Haida Project
Preface
1 The Paths Bringing us Together
2 Preparations for the Visit
3 Moments of Encounter
Why Go There? An Interlude / Ruth Gladstone-Davies
4 Reflecting on the Visit
5 Maintaining Relationships into the Future
6 Museums As They Are, and Museums As They Might Be
Appendix
Notes
References
Index
