We invite our members to complete a short survey that is designed to assess the interest MANL members have in Indigenous topics for further work in decolonizing heritage spaces: https://forms.gle/bbzjmgd9KqFFgEX36
This survey is part of a collaborative project between Caylee Dzurka, Jared T. Hogan and MANL, that aims to create a guide for MANL members to help their institutions reflect Indigenous history (where relevant) and foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous Governments, supporting efforts toward decolonization in Newfoundland and Labrador’s heritage sector. The first step involves surveying MANL members to understand their current knowledge of Indigenous Peoples in NL, both past and present, and identifying areas where they need support, such as educational sessions on Indigenous history or guidance on respectful collaboration with Indigenous Governments.
About the Researchers
Caylee Dzurka (She/They) is a Ukrainian Settler from Treaty 7 territory in Southern Alberta. As part of her doctoral work, Caylee is collaborating with 2SLGBTQ+ Inuit and their allies from Nunatsiavut to challenge and decolonize traditional interpretations of gender and sexuality within the field of Arctic Archaeology.
Jared T. Hogan (He/Him) is a settler anthropologist from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, whose research explores the representation of Indigenous Peoples in museums and education spheres. Currently, Jared is a PhD Candidate in Archaeology and a Per Course Instructor in Anthropology, Archaeology, Education, and Sociology at Memorial.
Jared and Caylee are working on this project in partnership with MANL to address the need for museums and heritage institutions in NL to include Indigenous history “in a good way”—as noted in the CMA’s Moved to Action Report (2022) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015).
The survey will be available online from November 14 to December 5, 2024 and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. The survey is completely anonymous.
If you would like to know more about the survey or are unable to access it electronically, please contact MANL at info@museumsnl.ca.