The Tahltan community holds a deep connection to its cultural heritage, which is currently dispersed in the Royal BC Museum (RBCM) without acknowledgment or consultation. Our mission is to raise awareness among British Columbia citizens about the importance of repatriating these artifacts to their rightful owners. Through a blog campaign, we aim to provide a platform for the Tahltan community and other indigenous groups to voice their perspectives and promote unity in advocating for the return of Tahltan artifacts
AUDIENCE
This blog site is aimed towards indigenous groups, who can contribute posts expressing their views and experiences regarding the artifact repatriation issue. The blog will invite community members, leaders, and advocates to share their stories and perspectives.
RESEARCH
Creating these blog posts as part of our campaign provides a potent tool for several crucial purposes: raising awareness, fostering engagement, offering a centralized platform, and documenting progress toward our goal of repatriating Tahltan artifacts.
Through blog posts, we have an opportunity to enlighten the public about the pressing issue at hand. By spreading information regarding the Tahltan community’s rightful quest to reclaim their cultural artifacts from the Royal BC Museum, we can effectively raise awareness among British Columbia citizens who might be unaware of this important matter. Blogs serve as an ideal medium, between owned and shared media. In an era where virtually everyone is increasingly interconnected online. Furthermore, the Tahltan community has its own website (tahltan.org/our-territory/) where we anticipate garnering even more traction after the release of these blogs.
SPOKESPEOPLE
Sandra Marion, serving as the Director of Cultural and Heritage for the Tahltan Central Government, will serve as our primary spokesperson. Known for her effective communication skills and ability to inspire action, Marion embodies the essence of the message we aim to convey. With a dedicated commitment to advocating for our cause, she will lead the charge in posting on the blog.
In addition to Marion’s contributions, we intend to engage indigenous organizations and community leaders to rally support for the campaign and encourage active participation in the blog. Utilizing the hashtag #RestoreTahltanHeritage, we aim to propel this movement into the spotlight and foster widespread engagement.
CONTENT
The campaign is crafted to cultivate collaboration and solidarity among diverse indigenous groups, amplifying our collective voice in advocating for repatriation efforts.
Engagement with the Royal BC Museum: We will initiate dialogue with representatives from the Royal BC Museum to articulate the community’s concerns and advocate for the repatriation of Tahltan artifacts. Our approach emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and respectful engagement in addressing this important issue. Our primary objective is to rally other indigenous groups to join us in supporting the mission to reclaim these artifacts. The blog will serve as a platform for regular updates on the campaign’s progress, spotlighting contributions from indigenous communities and any developments arising from discussions with the Royal BC Museum.
CALENDAR
The blog posts will commence release during the initial week of June, coinciding with the observance of National Indigenous History Month. Sandra Marion will contribute a post each week throughout June, and individuals from various indigenous communities will be invited to contribute their insights, knowledge, or perspectives on the posts.
While Marion’s posts will be the primary focus, we aim to actively seek feedback from the Tahltan community and other indigenous groups participating in the campaign to gauge their satisfaction and support for the initiative.
CONCLUSION
These blog posts will unite voices and advocate for the repatriation of Tahltan artifacts from the Royal BC Museum, we aim to uphold the rights and heritage of indigenous communities while fostering understanding and reconciliation. Together, let us strive to restore and preserve the cultural legacy of the Tahltan people for generations to come.