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Engage! Moving from Inspiration to Action
November 9, 2023 @ 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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Engage! Moving from Inspiration to Action. New England Museum Association Annual Conference
An Indigenous Perspective on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Museums and Cultural Institutions
Using Indigenous methodology based on Storytelling, the workshop will begin with case studies from partner organizations; followed by facilitated roundtable discussions to illuminate questions and concerns such as collection management and interpretation, DEIA initiatives, land acknowledgements, and uplifting underrepresented voices.Presenters: Vera Longtoe Sheehan, Executive Director, Vermont Abenaki Artists Association; Darlene Kascak, Education Director, Institute for American Indian Studies; Eloise Beil, Curator Emerita, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum; Nancy Jo Chabot, Executive Director, Hopkinington Historical Society