WikiIndaba conference 2019/Submissions/Restitution and Return of African Cultural Heritage: a role for Wikimedians?

Submission no.
Title of the submission

Restitution and Return of African Cultural Heritage: a role for Wikimedians?

Type of submission (lecture, panel, tutorial/workshop, roundtable discussion, lightning talk, birds of a feather discussion)

Lightning talk

Author of the submission
Language of presentation

English

E-mail address

massiveeartha+indaba@gmail.com

Username
Country of origin

United Kingdom

Affiliation, if any (organisation, company etc.)

AfroCROWD UK

Personal homepage or blog

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:MassiveEartha

Abstract (up to 300 words to describe your proposal)

This lightning talk aims to update WikiIndaba participants with the impact of the movement return African Cultural Heritage in European museums and address the colonial legacy. These activities often include recommendations to digitise museum objects and archives - which can have significant implications on IP rights and access. This appetite in Europe to take digital approaches to these "decolonial" initiatives - often has no input from African practitioners. There is a potential role for African Wikimedians and their communities to shape strategy, discussions and activities around the digitization of African Cultural Heritage.
The aim is to establish a working group to lead and advise work in this area.

What will attendees take away from this session?

Attendee will:

  • learn about the potential role for Wikipedians in GLAM
  • gain insight into a significant movement about shaping access to African cultural heritage
  • impact on future activities and intiatives
Theme of presentation

GLAM

For workshops and discussions, what level is the intended audience?

Beginner

Length of session (if other than 25 minutes, specify how long)
Lightning talk
Will you attend WikiIndaba if your submission is not accepted?

no - for a virtual presentation

Slides or further information (optional)

video of talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRaSTdijEnU

Special requests

This is a virtual presentation. Unfortunately I'll be in London not Abuja!
I can prerecord if necessary

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