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Indigenous cultural heritage preservation A review essay with ideas for the future

Loriene Roy
- 28 Sep 2015 - 
- Vol. 41, Iss: 3, pp 192-203
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In this paper, a literature review shows the realm of Indigenous cultural heritage preservation within libraries is an area still ripe for meaningful exploration and achievement, yet this field is also still sensitive and potentially harmful for the cultural communities who have entrusted these institutions with their living treasures.
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This literature review shows the realm of Indigenous cultural heritage preservation within libraries is an area still ripe for meaningful exploration and achievement. Yet this field is also still sensitive and potentially harmful for the cultural communities who have entrusted these institutions with their living treasures. Opportunities abound to make a difference, but they may need to evolve from changes in generational attitudes and approaches.

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Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods

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