Tribal Museum Studies Outcomes

Explore the ethnical and legal issues related to Native American peoples and the museums that portray their history.

 

Gain knowledge of the practical issues related to collections management, including those aspects which are tribal specific:

• Tribal language oriented cataloging
• Restrictive access to and/or handling of sacred objects
• Tribal approaches to conservation

Explore best practices as they are related to tribal museums administration and operations. 

Gain knowledge in museum interpretive practice, exhibition design and educational programs with an emphasis on tribal institutions and Native ways of knowing.

Develop professional practices appropriate to their educational and professional goals in tribal museums and cultural centers.