Indigenous Repatriation Handbook

Jisgang Nika Collison, Sdaahl K'awaas Lucy Bell, Lou-ann Neel

• Publisher: The Royal British Columbia Museum
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN: 9780772673183
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Museum Studies
• Index: Social Sciences

A practical guide to Indigenous repatriation and building respectful relationships between museums and Indigenous communities.

This handbook, created by and for Indigenous people, provides practical information for Indigenous communities and museum professionals navigating the repatriation process. It addresses the unique cultural traditions of Indigenous language and cultural groups in British Columbia and offers helpful guidance for museums across Canada.

Learn about organizing a successful repatriation, conducting research, understanding legal frameworks, and engaging with communities. Discover resources for funding, museology, and repatriation success stories. This handbook fosters healing, preservation, and reconciliation, empowering Indigenous Nations to reclaim their cultural heritage.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Message from Lucy Bell, Head of the Indigenous Collections and Repatriation Department, Royal BC Museum
• Message from Professor Jack Lohman CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Royal BC Museum, and Tracey Herbert, CEO, First Peoples’ Cultural Council
• Part 1: Introduction
• Part 2: Organizing a Successful Repatriation
• Part 3: Conducting Research
• Part 4: Repatriation from the Royal BC Museum
• Part 5: Repatriation from Other Institutions
• Part 6: For Institutions Wishing to Repatriate to Indigenous Peoples in BC
• Part 7: Case Study: Repatriation Journey of the Haida Nation
• Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
• Appendix B: Indigenous Museums and Cultural Centres in Canada
• Appendix C: Organizational Templates, Procedures and Examples
• Appendix D: Fundraising Resources
• Appendix E: Sample Letters to Museums
• Appendix F: Tips for Planning for Travel and Transport
• Appendix G: Global Museums with Major Indigenous Collections from BC
• Appendix H: Resources on Education in Indigenous Museology
• Appendix I: Frequently Asked Questions about Repatriation
• Appendix J: Repatriation Success Stories