Hi Paul. I completed a thesis on a similar topic last year; I found
the book "Curatorship--Indigenous Perspectives in Post-Colonial
Societies" (available at the Canadian Musuem of Civilization's
CyberBoutique at
http://cyberboutique.civilisations.ca/Boutique/english/publications/bo
oksrch2.htm) particularly useful, drawing not only on Canadian
experiences but on Australian and New Zealand as well. There was also
the 1992 "Task Force Report on Museums and First Peoples" (I think
this was a collaboration of the Canadian Museum Association and the
Assembly of First Nations in Canada, with input from museum
professionals across Canada). This is a very good report on the
topic, but it may be difficult to find--does anyone else on the list
know where to obtain a copy of this report?
Some other articles you might be interested in are;
"White Australia has a Black History" from the National Library of
Australia (http://www.nla.gov.au/nla/staffpaper/thomp.html)
Some of the links Western Australia's Aboriginal Affairs Department
have on their web page
(http://www.nla.gov.au/nla/staffpaper/thomp.html)
And the most comprehensive list of world-wide Aboriginal links I've
seen at Bill's Aboriginal Links
(http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/aborl.htm)
Hope this helps!
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Tim McShane
Curatorial Assistant, Parks Canada
(also, Co-Chair of the Museum Division, Arrow 2000 Project)
Views and opinions expressed are entirely my own, and do not necessarily
reflect those of Parks Canada or the Arrow 2000 Project Association
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Subject: aboriginal artefacts
Author: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]> (nimanuma
willis
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Date: 1/20/99 4:45 PM
Hello everyone.
my name is paul willis. While studying a masters in cultural heritage i
am
working at a aboriginal research centre in alice springs, australia.
The
theme/subject matter of my final year thesis is to be on the question of
whether aboriginal (indigenous) artefacts should or should not be
returned to
their rightful owners. i would like to know the members ideas,
feelings, or
thoughts on this matter. In addition, any relevant publications,
journals, or
papers that discuss this issue.
Although, i am writing primarily on the life of ted strehlow and his
work with
the aranda (arrente) people of central australia, i do beleive that
other
institutions that house indigenous artefacts or items, would have to
address
this issue sooner or later to either hold onto or give back the objects.
Any information, insights, thoughts, or recommendations would be
greatly
appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
King regards
paul willis
research officer
Strehlow Research Centre
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