The Wilson Museum invites you to this program.

Since the 19th century, the inhabitants of the Atacama Desert, northern Chile have coexisted with collecting, heritage and museum practices. Since the late twentieth century, Atacama communities have confronted archaeology and museums over the significance, ownership and rights over the bodies of their ancestors that were taken to national and international museums. The indigenous demands for a respectful treatment of human bodies in Chile show the need for a repatriation law and new professional codes of ethics. Patricia Ayala, Ph.D. in Anthropology, will present the progress of a research project focused on collecting, patrimonialization and repatriation in the Atacameño territory.

Hearing about her repatriation work with the Atacameño people will add some really interesting and important context to the work being done with tribal nations here in the United States.

This presentation is free of charge and can be attended in-person or virtually. Click here to attend virtually.

Wilson Museum
Hutchins Education Center
112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine