11 Oct Invitation to Seeding Authority Workshop and Symposium, November 9-10

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We are pleased to announce two exciting and long-anticipated events on the topic of decolonizing the museum.  We invite you to join us!

Seeding Authority: A Symposium on Decolonizing the Museum, November 9-10, 2018
http://www.museum.hawaii.edu/decomu2018/

For decades now, university faculty and students have discussed the devastating impact of colonialism on the peoples who were colonized. If colonialism is the means by which Indigenous lands, bodies, and possessions were appropriated by others for their own use, then “decolonization” has been the process of reversing these acts.

These issues are particularly relevant in Hawaiʻi, where colonization directly resulted in the dispossession of Native Hawaiians and the violation of their sovereignty. The goal of this symposium is to bring together students, faculty, museum professionals, and community members to initiate conversations on the process of decolonizing museums and public spaces – led by groundbreaking scholars and professionals who are actively engaged in both the underpinning theories and the practical realities.

Decolonizing Collections: A Hands-On Workshop

Friday, November 9th, 12:00-4:30 p.m.

Workshop Leaders: Ben Garcia and Kelly Hyberger, San Diego Museum of Man

Venue: Kana‘ina Building, ‘Iolani Palace

Seeding Authority: An All-Day Symposium

Saturday, November 10th, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Art Department Auditorium, UH-Mānoa

Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Amy Lonetree, University of California, Santa Cruz

Other Presenters:

  • Ben Garcia & Kelly Hyberger, San Diego Museum of Man
  • Kippen de Alba Chu, ‘Iolani Palace
  • Teresa Valencia & Ihilani Gutierrez, ‘Iolani Palace
  • Matt Mattice & Keahe Davis, King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
  • Leah Caldeira & Kamalu Du Preez, Bishop Museum
  • Mike Nāho‘opi’i, Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission
  • Halealoha Ayau, Repatriation Advocate
  • Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Ka Pouhana, Office of Hawaiian Affairs

The events are free, but space is limited and attendance will require registration. Please register by October 29th.

Registration link for 11/9 workshop: http://www.museum.hawaii.edu/symposium-registration/

Registration link for 11/10 workshop: http://www.museum.hawaii.edu/register-here/

Inquiries:
Halena Kapuni-Reynolds, Graduate Assistant – Museum Studies
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