Care of Artifacts in Aboriginal Cultural Centres, Oct 14-15

Care of Artifacts in Aboriginal Cultural Centres
A Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Regional Workshop
Hosted by the Haida Gwaii Museum 

Where   Haida Gwaii Museum, # 2 Second Beach Road, Skidegate, B, Classroom Number 2

When     Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15

Time        9:00 – 4:30

Description

This workshop will be a mix of hands–on sessions, lectures, and discussion. The workshop will

explore the following topics;

·         Preservation of material culture for staff or volunteers with little to no experience in the care of collections.

·         Introduction to the care of collections for staff working in Aboriginal cultural centres and related organizations.

·         Explore how various types of materials deteriorate, how to minimize this deterioration, and identify problems of storage.

·         Examine various display techniques of artifacts.

·         Learn how to make informed choices regarding the long-term preservation of collections.

More information on the workshop can be found on the CCI website at https://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/training-formation/calend-eng.aspx

Target Audience

Aboriginal cultural centre staff (or others in the community) with little to no knowledge of how to care and protect a mixed collection.

Number of Participants 

10 - 20 

Workshop Cost

Cost $100 -Includes refreshments & lunches

Registration Deadline: Monday August 31^st.

For applications forms or if you have any questions, please contact Scott Marsden @ museum@haidagwaii.netor by telephone at 250-559-4643 extension 245.