International Webinar Colonial Collections in the Netherlands
The colonial past has left traces in the collections of Dutch museums and other institutions. Because of the imbalance of power, many objects were removed from their countries of origin and brought to the Netherlands and became lost to communities. The current Dutch policy on colonial collections aims to help rectify this historic injustice by facilitating requests for restitution of cultural heritage objects from countries of origin, by working towards openness and transparency about collections in the Netherlands, and by strengthening international collaboration on these collections.
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Practical information
Date: March 21st, 2024
Time: 12:00 to 13:30 CET
Fee: no fee
For whom?
Heritage professionals, (provenance)researchers, policymakers, cultural heritage organizations from countries and communities of origin
Why this webinar?
- Ask questions regarding the presence of, research into, and restitution procedure for cultural heritage collections
- Get acquainted with available resources and funds for provenance research and cooperation
- Hear from Dutch experts how their museum deals with dilemmas surrounding colonial collections
More information about this webinar
In this online webinar, we will provide information about the current Dutch policy on colonial collections and you will meet some of the organizations and experts involved in the implementation of this policy. We also want to provide room for questions regarding the presence of, research on, and the restitution procedure of cultural heritage collections. This webinar is organized by ErfgoedAcademie in collaboration with the Colonial Collections Consortium. The Consortium is established to provide information on colonial collections policy, relevant organizations and experts, networks and opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange.
How can I sign up?
You can register for this webinar via the link below. One week in advance you will receive a confirmation email with links to the Zoom meeting as well as preparation materials that we would like you to study in advance.