Museums, Heritage and Indigenous Voice: Decolonizing Engagement (Routledge Research in Museum Studies)
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Book Synopsis: Current discourse on Indigenous engagement in museum studies is often dominated by curatorial and academic perspectives, in which community voice, viewpoints, and reflections on their collaborations can be under-represented. This book provides a unique look at Indigenous perspectives on museum community engagement and the process of self-representation, specifically how the First Nations Elders of the Blackfoot Confederacy have worked with museums and heritage sites in Alberta, Canada, to represent their own culture and history. Situated in a post-colonial context, the case-study sites are places of contention, a politicized environment that highlights commonly hidden issues and naturalized inequalities built into current approaches to community engagement. Data from participant observation, archives, and in-depth interviewing with participants brings Blackfoot community voice into the text and provides an alternative understanding of self and cross-cultural representation. Focusing on the experiences of museum professionals and Blackfoot Elders who have worked with a number of museums and heritage sites, Indigenous Voices in Cultural Institutions unpicks the power and politics of engagement on a micro level and how it can be applied more broadly, by exposing the limits and challenges of cross-cultural engagement and community self-representation. The result is a volume that provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the nuances of self-representation and decolonization.
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Are you tired of the same old narratives dominating the discourse on Indigenous engagement in museums? Introducing "Museums, Heritage and Indigenous Voice: Decolonizing Engagement," a groundbreaking book that challenges the status quo and brings the often-underrepresented community voice to the forefront. This book takes you on a journey through the experiences of the First Nations Elders of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta, Canada, as they work with museums and heritage sites to represent their own culture and history.
In a post-colonial context, the case-study sites become hotbeds of political contention, shedding light on hidden issues and entrenched inequalities in community engagement. Through participant observation, archives, and in-depth interviews, this book amplifies the Blackfoot community voice, offering an alternative understanding of self and cross-cultural representation.
But this is not just a theoretical exercise. "Museums, Heritage and Indigenous Voice" delves into the real-world experiences of museum professionals and Blackfoot Elders, revealing the power dynamics and challenges involved in cross-cultural engagement and community self-representation. It's a thought-provoking volume that not only unravels the complexities of self-representation and decolonization but also provides practical insights that can be applied in cultural institutions worldwide.
Don't miss out on this crucial addition to the field of museum studies. Get your copy of "Museums, Heritage and Indigenous Voice: Decolonizing Engagement" today and join the journey towards a more inclusive and diverse cultural landscape.
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