Special Topics Course
Saturday March 16, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
1870 Lorne St., Regina SK
Rates: $100 members, $150 non-members, $75 students
Registration deadline: Thursday March 8, 2024
Topics discussed will include:
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The archaeological history of Saskatchewan
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Proper identification of archaeological material
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provincial and federal legislation impacting archaeological artifacts
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Repatriation and handling culturally sensitive material, including human remains
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How to record archaeological sites
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Respectful display of archaeological artifacts
Participants are encouraged to bring archaeological materials for identification and to address any specific concerns they have with regards to their collections.
Instructor: Dr. Karin Steuber
MAS is pleased to present “Finders Keepers: The Spirit of Repatriation and the Role of Saskatchewan Museums”.
A film by Sawyer Mayne Morris, “Finders Keepers” is a documentary film that features interviews and conversations with museum professionals and Indigenous Elders about the importance of repatriation and the changing necessity of museums to support it.
Museums 101 (1 day) Saturday, May 10 20259:00am – 4:00pmOnline (Zoom) Instructor: Tomas Jonsson This course will increase your familiarity with the most recent edition of Standards for Saskatchewan Museums,
MAS is pleased to announce that the Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport (PCS) is providing funding support to the Saskatchewan museum sector with $47,000.00 to be used to assist with technology upgrades, minor accessibility costs, and support for the development and delivery of programming that contributes to the access, cultural impact, and service to their communities.
