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ICOM-NATHIST - Annual meeting 2006 in Wellington (New Zealand)
November 27-30
Call for papers / Registration form / Hotel information
Our main topics for the annual meeting are:
1) Museums as guarantees for sustainable development
Museums have an important role in the sustainable development of society,
building an understanding and appreciation of culture through their
narratives and the heritage they protect. This session will focus on
museums' societal contribution through interpretation, repatriation, and
intangible natural heritage. It will include story-telling, environmental
education, repatriation of cultural artefacts such as toi moko, and
protection of world heritage.
2) Museums and Exhibitions: the role of historic taxidermy
Taxidermy and the habitat groups within which they are displayed, is the
public face of the three-dimensional biodiversity archives held by Natural
History Museums.
In addition to their educational role, they frequently also represent a
broader cultural and artistic heritage. This session will launch the work of
the ICOM-NATHIST working group on the ART of TAXIDERMY and its cultural
heritage, bringing the project, to help preserve and protect historic
taxidermy and habitat groups (dioramas), to a wider public awareness.
3) Museums and Universal Heritage
Natural history museums play a vital role in preserving the world's natural
heritage. In a period of extinction, knowledge about species, ranges,
habitats and ecological demands has become imperative. Therefore,
collection, acquisition and conservation combined with basic research are
still fundamental, even if not always highly valued. Communication and
dialogue with visitors are becoming increasingly important because public
awareness and understanding are essential to create the political will that
protects nature.
The task of preserving intangible natural heritage by informing the creation
of protected areas and nature reserves is about to turn out an extraordinary
challenge. In the 21st century, a time of globalisation and increasing
complexity, none of these aims will be achieved without fundamental
knowledge of economic principles or without sufficient management and
leadership tools.
Call for registration and papers
NATHIST invites all members and friends to register as soon as possible.
Please send your proposals for papers, posters and short communications
with a summary not later than August 31, 2006 to Gerhard Winter by email,
mail or fax.
(available as <http://nathist.icom.museum/registration_wellington.doc>
word95-file or as <http://nathist.icom.museum/registration_wellington.pdf>
pdf-file on our homepage)
Conference fee
The conference fee of 150 NZ$ (~ 75 EUR) must be paid at the registration
desk when you receive your name badge and conference documents.
Preliminary program
A preliminary program will be soon available.
Hotel recommendation
There are many hotels available in Wellington, but we recommend for this
conference
Museum Hotel, 90 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
website http://www.museumhotel.co.nz <http://www.museumhotel.co.nz/>
It is close to Te Papa, just across the street, and we get a special rate
for participants of this conference. This offer is available until the 31st
of October.
Please contact Gemma Robinson (Group Accommodation Manager) directly,
quoting booking reference # 60509 and you will get a discount rate
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or fax +64 (0)4 802 8909 or phone +64 (0)800 994 335
Standard Rooms Up to 30 available, with queen bed
Mon-Thu: NZ$180.00 Fri-Sun: NZ$149.00
Harbour View Rooms Up to 15 available with King bed, balcony and harbour
outlooks
Mon-Thu: NZ$199.00 Fri-Sun: NZ$189.00
Studios with full kitchen:
Studio King Apartment Rooms Up to 40 avaialble King bed,
Mon-Thu: NZ$210.00 Fri-Sun: NZ$199.00
Studio Twin Apartment Rooms Up to 10 avaialble Two Queen beds
Mon-Thu: NZ$220.00 Fri-Sun: NZ$200.00
All room rates incl GST (100 NZ$ approx. 50 EUR approx. 63 US$)
Come together (November 26)
For all participants which arrive early we will meet in the evening Nov 26.
Place and time will be indicated later. For those coming earlier than the
26th,
ideas for additional activities will be available soon.
Excursion day (November 30)
We will visit Karori Wild Life Sanctuary and/or Matiu/Somes Island, both
right in Wellington. In case of rain, alternative activities will be
planned.,.
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
It is a safe haven for endangered native birds and other wildlife, located
minutes from downtown Wellington. A unique predator proof fence surrounds
the Sanctuary, protecting the wildlife and ensuring the forest regenerates
to its former glory. This world-first conservation attraction is an
inspiring place to visit and learn about New Zealand's unique wildlife.
Discover New Zealand as it was-today.
http://www.sanctuary.org.nz/
Matiu/Somes Island
Located in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington Harbour, Matiu/Somes Island is a
tranquil retreat for wildlife and visitors alike. Matiu/Somes Island. Maori
have occupied this island for generations.
Ship rats and other pests were eradicated from the island in the late 1980s.
Since that time, the island has become a sanctuary for native plants, birds,
reptiles and invertebrates. For this reason, it is important that all
visitors check bags at the Whare Kiore upon their arrival, to help keep
Matiu/Somes free of pests.
www.doc.govt.nz/Explore/001~Other-Places/008~Wellington/Matiu-Somes-Island/
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/Explore/001%7EOther-Places/008%7EWellington/Matiu-So
mes-Island/>
More information - updated regularily - with links to corresponding
websites
you find on our homepage "nathist.icom.museum".
This information is also available as newsletter no 16 at our homepage:
http://nathist.icom.museum/nl_16.htm
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ICOM -NATHIST - Eric Dorfman & Gerhard Winter - June 21, 2006
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