The Complex Journey of Decolonizing Colonial Institutions

  • Friday, September 27, 2024
  • 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
  • Ventana - Salon J

Presenter(s): 

Jennifer Thompson, President, Fort Calgary (today) – The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (as of May 2)
Jesi Bennet, Director of Decolonizing Initiatives, Museum of Us
Aaron McCanna, Decolonization Manager, Burke Museum

Moderator: 

Polly Olsen (Yakama) , “Director of Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion & Decolonization / Tribal Liaison, Burke Museum

Track: 

  • Indigenous

Learning Format: Conversation

Join a conversation with three unique organizations who are on a path of decolonization – from policies, programs, collections management, historical designations, to name changes – The Museum of Us, Burke Museum and The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) will discuss their paths to truth and reconciliation.