MNY at the Audain Symposium
"Rethinking Patrimony, Restitution, & Repatriation: New Pathways & Puzzles in Native Cultural Heritage"
May 14 - May 17, 2025
The Audain Symposium at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a three-year symposium focused on Indigenous cultural heritage. The 2025 symposium, held in Vancouver, BC from May 14-17, 2025, explored "Rethinking Patrimony, Restitution, & Repatriation: New Pathways & Puzzles in Native Cultural Heritage". The symposium featured presentations, panels, and keynote speakers discussing repatriation, legal challenges, and Indigenous perspectives on cultural heritage.
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas co-presented at the symposium with Anthony Shelton.
Source: UBC website
Theme: Rethinking Patrimony, Restitution, & Repatriation: New Pathways & Puzzles in Native Cultural Heritage.
Dates: May 14-17, 2025.
Location: Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC, Vancouver, BC.
Focus of the Symposium:
Novel Approaches to Repatriation: Exploring creative and new ways to return Indigenous belongings.
Challenges and Obstacles: Discussing the difficulties in repatriation efforts.
Broad Notion of Repatriation: Includes not only the return of physical belongings but also music, language, land, and intellectual property.
Case Studies and Research: Featuring diverse perspectives and disciplinary backgrounds.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Examining legal loopholes and current debates.