Changing Curation Practices When Indigenous Voices Are Included

Summary

This is an abstract from the "In Search of Solutions: Exploring Pathways to Repatriation for NAGPRA Practitioners (Part III)" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Curation practices changed at museums as human remains and funerary objects went from being seen by practitioners as scientific specimen to individuals. When this happens, how the individuals are handled and cared for changes as well. Consulting with Tribal Nations about the care of individuals allows culturally appropriate methods to be developed and put in place. Our consultations have led to the writing and regular updating of our "Traditional Care & Handling Guidelines" at the Museum of Anthropology, University of Missouri. Along with changes in care of individuals, the museum has made changes in the care of other artifacts as well. And consultations have led to more complete stories being told in the museum as the museum and Tribal Nations work together.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)   •
• In Search of Solutions: Exploring Pathways to Repatriation for NAGPRA Practitioners (Part III)

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Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 40317.0