13610
Editor
Dignard, Carole; Helwig, Kate; Mason, Janet; Nanowin, Kathy; Stone, Thomas
Title Of Article Chaper
Creating a living art collection — A model
Title Of Journal Book
Preserving Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional Approaches = Préserver le patrimoine autochtone : approches techniques et traditionnelles (Proceedings of a Conference Symposium 2007, ‘Preserving Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional App
Pages
47-51
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Canada (Canadian Conservation Institute)
Publisher City
Ottawa
ISBN
978-0-660-63977-2
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional Approaches
Meeting City
Ottawa
Meeting Country
Canada
Abstract
This article describes the Indian and Inuit Art Collection of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and how it is managed, used, and made accessible to Aboriginal people across Canada. As well, the article provides testimonials from respected Aboriginal leaders who have collaborated with the Indian and Inuit Art Collection on the importance of art and on the meaning and sacred nature of some types of objects in this collection.
pub_id
13610
Meeting Date
20070924-20070928