The AAO’s Professional Development Committee presents
An Introduction to
Archival Repatriation
This half-day workshop will provide a broad introductory overview of the concept and practice of archival repatriation of Indigenous records. This workshop will cover everything from the history of repatriation to practical solutions for implementing repatriation projects at your institution. We will discuss a range of approaches to repatriation such as community access, digital repatriation, shared stewardship agreements, and physical repatriation. The workshop will use real-life examples and provide opportunities to brainstorm practical solutions for your organization. A focus of the workshop will be on the importance of relationships. Please bring examples from your archive or workplace that you would like to explore.
Participants will learn:
- The role that relationships play in a successful repatriation project
- How to apply legislation and policy to support repatriation projects
- How to determine the right kind of repatriation project for the partner community
When: February 27, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Where: Online. Instructions to join the online platform will be sent closer to the workshop date.
Cost*: $80 (AAO members), $50 (AAO student members), $120 (non-members).
About the instructors:
Angie Bain is a professional researcher with the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. She is a member of the Lower Nicola Indian Band of the Nlaka'pamux Nation. Angie's work has specialized in land claims, indigenous laws, and community histories. She is a frequent user of local, regional, national and international archives.
Genevieve Weber is a settler archivist and heritage professional. After completing her MAS (First Nations Concentration Curriculum) she worked with and for many First Nations, including the Nisga’a Nation, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations, and communities represented in the MOA (Museum of Anthropology) collections. During her time at the BC Archives Genevieve was the community liaison for the archives and was involved in numerous access, digitization, shared stewardship, and repatriation projects.
Format: Lecture, demonstrations, discussions, and Q&A
Recording: This workshop will NOT be recorded
Registration: A minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 50 online participants may register for this event. Institutional members can register three participants at the members rate.
If you require additional time to prepare payment, please contact aao@aao-archivists.ca to set up an invoice.
Please be advised that this event is governed by the AAO’s Code of Conduct and is subject to the AAO’s Cancellation Policy. Questions about the workshop can be directed to the PDC Chair at professionaldevelopment@aao-archivists.ca.
