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Exhibitions
Exhibition in Kangiqsujuaq, summer 2001
Exhibition of archaeological discoveries made in the summer of 2007 in the qarmaq near Avataq’s office in Inukjuak, 2007
When a team from the Avataq Cultural Institute’s archaeology department conducts a dig near a Nunavik community, any findings are shared with the local population via an exhibition held in the village in partnership with local authorities. The radio is used to invite the community to see the display. Exhibitions generally include several components:
- an explanation of the work done by the team;
- a display of artifacts discovered during the work;
- photographs documenting the work done;
- a presentation of work done by Inuit students who participated in the excavation;
- a presentation of the findings of earlier studies done in the area (including reports of previous excavations and sometimes posters, photo albums and other memorabilia, which is transferred to the local authorities so that the public can access the information);
- explanations of the method and location of artifact storage;
- and an effort to increase awareness of the importance of heritage preservation in the region in question.
Above all, this type of exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for archaeologists and communities to share information and ideas. The events are often complemented by radio broadcasts explaining certain aspects of our research and answering community members’ questions.
Natalie Echalook shows photos of site IbGk-3 to visitors, 2007
Exhibition of the archaeological collection in Salluit, 2003
