Museums and Anthropology

1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines the roles of museums and their collections in the production of knowledge and relationships among communities of peoples. Topics may include the colonial history of museums, anthropology's role in creating collections and exhibitions, exhibition strategies, the role of museums and their collections in an era of Truth and Reconciliation, community-based research and curatorial practices. Emphasis is on engagement between Canadian museums and First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and collections of material culture.