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Looted Cultural Objects, Elena Baylis
Looted Cultural Objects, Elena Baylis
Articles
In the United States, Europe, and elsewhere, museums are in possession of cultural objects that were unethically taken from their countries and communities of origin under the auspices of colonialism. For many years, the art world considered such holdings unexceptional. Now, a longstanding movement to decolonize museums is gaining momentum, and some museums are reconsidering their collections. Presently, whether to return such looted foreign cultural objects is typically a voluntary choice for individual museums to make, not a legal obligation. Modern treaties and statutes protecting cultural property apply only prospectively, to items stolen or illegally exported after their effective dates. …
Webinar Series Discusses Colonialism's Ongoing Effects For Maine's Indigenous Populations, Bria Lamonica
Webinar Series Discusses Colonialism's Ongoing Effects For Maine's Indigenous Populations, Bria Lamonica
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The University of Maine is a school that prides itself on the celebration of diversity and each individual that is a part of it. Sitting on a piece of land that once belonged to the Penobscot Nation, the university pays tribute to the Penobscot tribe and makes sure they are represented in the community. On Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m., the Social and Marxist Studies Series hosted a webinar titled, “The Doctrine of Christian Discovery and Domination, Colonizing Indigenous Peoples, and the State of Maine,” virtually over Zoom. This public event was free and hosted by Michael Swacha, a lecturer …
Legislators Urged To Vote In Favor Of Revisions To Maine Indian Claims Settlement Of 1980, Leela Stockley
Legislators Urged To Vote In Favor Of Revisions To Maine Indian Claims Settlement Of 1980, Leela Stockley
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Last spring, the state of Maine Legislature established a Maine Tribal Task Force to review the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980. The task force was assembled for the state of Maine to reassess its relationship with the indigenous communities located within the state and has been asked to report back to the Legislature with recommended revisions. Lawmakers have referenced past disagreements over the language of this agreement and noted that it is crucial for the act to undergo revision.
Editorial: Why Do We Still Need To Defend Indigenous Peoples Day?, Liz Theriault
Editorial: Why Do We Still Need To Defend Indigenous Peoples Day?, Liz Theriault
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Indigenous Peoples Day is approaching, yet we are still discussing the man who committed mass genocide who is incorrectly credited for discovering America. There were already millions of people living in North America when the Europeans crossed the ocean in 1492, and common logic could argue that replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a way to recognize history. However, since Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law on April 26 replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. With the holiday rapidly approaching controversy surrounding it has been ignited once more.
The Guthi System Of Nepal, Tucker Scott
The Guthi System Of Nepal, Tucker Scott
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
The purpose of this research is to understand the role of the guthi system in Nepali society, the relationship of the guthi land tenure system with Newari guthi, and the effect of modern society and technology on the ability of the guthi system to maintain and preserve tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Nepal. This research took place in three different sections of Kathmandu. The methodology behind this research was a combination of historical analysis of the traditional role of the guthi system in Nepal along with three case studies of guthi organizations with different assigned functions. These case studies …
How Two Sunken Ships Caused A War: The Legal And Cultural Battle Between Great Britain, Canada, And The Inuit Over The Franklin Expedition Shipwrecks, Christina Labarge
How Two Sunken Ships Caused A War: The Legal And Cultural Battle Between Great Britain, Canada, And The Inuit Over The Franklin Expedition Shipwrecks, Christina Labarge
Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review
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Preserving Nordic Heritage Churches: A New Project Highlights The Architecture, Decorative Arts, And Ethnic Traditions Of Sacred Places In The Upper Midwest, Laurie Kay Sommers
Preserving Nordic Heritage Churches: A New Project Highlights The Architecture, Decorative Arts, And Ethnic Traditions Of Sacred Places In The Upper Midwest, Laurie Kay Sommers
The Bridge
engaging Artists and Communities to Preserve Nordic heritage Churches is a new initiative of Partners for Sacred Places (PSP, www. sacredplaces.org). Founded in 1989, PSP is the only national, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization focused on building the capacity of congregations of historic sacred places to better serve their communities as anchor institutions, nurturing transformation and shaping vibrant, creative communities. The Nordic heritage churches project represents the first broad inventory of Nordic American churches and seeks to raise the profile of Nordic cultural heritage in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (a geographic area determined by the …
Celebrating Diversity Through A Multicultural Thanksgiving, Bria Lamonica
Celebrating Diversity Through A Multicultural Thanksgiving, Bria Lamonica
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, dozens of people celebrated Thanksgiving in the North Pod of the Memorial Union at the University of Maine to celebrate the annual Multicultural Thanksgiving potluck. Hosted and organized by the Office of Multicultural Student Life (OMSL) and the Student Heritage Alliance Council (SHAC), the purpose of this event was to celebrate and share the real meaning of Thanksgiving by bringing together people of all religions, cultures and ethnicities for a diverse meal. “This event is a great way to meet new people and experience foods and traditions from other countries and cultures. …
Editorial : Shifting National Culture Toward Inclusion And Apology, Sarah Allisot
Editorial : Shifting National Culture Toward Inclusion And Apology, Sarah Allisot
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Portland, Maine will decide on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, whether to transition from celebrating Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Bangor voted for the switch in August this year, and Belfast first changed recognition in 2015. Several states and independent cities across the U.S. have also made the choice to change this celebration as well.
A Little About My Father, Peter D. Thomsen, Kathy Thomsen
A Little About My Father, Peter D. Thomsen, Kathy Thomsen
The Bridge
Peter D. Thomsen (1922 - 2015) was one of eighty-two students at Grand View College (GVC) in 1940. The students came from Danish immigrant communities all over the United States, including Chicago, Illinois; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles, California; Kimballton, Iowa; Tyler, and Askov, Minnesota; Racine, Wisconsin; and in my father’s case, Marinette, Michigan and Menominee, Wisconsin. He was a first generation American; his parents had immigrated to the United States from Langeland, Denmark shortly before he was born. His experiences in Danish Lutheran church communities around the country reflect many of the changes that came about as Danish Americans integrated …
A Place Called Dana The Centennial History Of Trinity Seminary And Dana College 1884-1984, Gail Q. Unruh, Reviewer, Peter L. Petersen
A Place Called Dana The Centennial History Of Trinity Seminary And Dana College 1884-1984, Gail Q. Unruh, Reviewer, Peter L. Petersen
The Bridge
Blair, Nebraska, located some twenty miles north of Omaha, is the home of Dana College and Trinity Seminary. Together, these companion institutions formed one of the focal points of Danish immigrant efforts to establish themselves in their new homeland and to preserve elements of their cultural heritage. In the opening pages of his A Place Called Dana, Peter L. Petersen declares his desire to accomplish four interrelated goals: to write a history of the two associated institutions of Dana College and Trinity Seminary; to illuminate some of the accomplishments of Danish-Americans; to highlight the significant contribution to higher education of …