Canadian museums are too “colonial” and don\u0027t cover enough pressing issues, according to a Department of Canadian Heritage report.
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“The 1990 policy does not take into consideration important societal shifts such as reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion or the ongoing digital transformation,” wrote the department. “As a trusted source of information, museums can help educate the public and encourage debate on issues such as climate change, equity, diversity and inclusion. Museums must also consider these issues in their behind-the-scenes operations.
The report also took issue with most archivists, curators, librarians and other museum employees in the country being white women, Blacklock’s said. “People of colour, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQ communities, religious minorities, official language communities and even people of different economic status were often marginalized or excluded from museum collections and exhibits,” said the report.
The same department said it was hiring Indigenous elders and “knowledge keepers” as $100-per-hour consultants on its new policy.
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