Hello - I saw your posting relating to your research interests in repatriation
and though that you might be interested in an upcoming workshop at the
University of Victoria that addresses both the background and current practice
in repatriation. Here is the description - please let me know if you'd like to
receive further information:

APPROACHES TO REPATRIATION
While the principle of returning sacred and cultural objects from museum
collections to First Nations is widely accepted, the practices and implications of
repatriation are less straightforward and clearly understood. This course
explores the complex issues which surround the return of First Nations cultural
resources and discusses strategies for repatriation that balance the interests of
all parties. This course will develop your ability to manage repatriation
processes by considering:
        -       the  moral, ethical, political and legal  bases for repatriation of sacred and
cultural objects
        -       the historic context and evolution of repatriation policy and practice
        -       current Canadian, American and international approaches to repatriation
        -       special considerations relating to the repatriation of sacred objects and
human remains
        -       research methods to identify the location, provenance and status of objects
held in museum collections
        -       First Nations and museum perspectives on the handling and stewardship of
sacred and cultural objects
        -       issues of ownership, access, use and cultural affiliation
        -       approaches to repatriation agreements
        -       financial, political, ethical, ceremonial and logistical implications of
repatriation
        -       opportunities and options for the co-management of objects and collections
This course involves a preparatory assignment.

Instructor: Tom Hill, Museum Director, Woodland Indian Cultural Education
Centre and Co-Chair of the Task Force on Museums and First Peoples
Dates: March 23 - 28, 1998
Please register by: February 27
Fee: $589 (Canadian funds)


Joy Davis, Program Director
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria
Phone 250-721-8462
FAX 250-721-8774
email  [log in to unmask]

For detailed Program information, please visit our Web Site at
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp