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National Repatriation Policy for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa
This is a new Policy document prepared by the National Repatriation Network and reviewed alongside the MA Code of Ethics during 2020.
It was adopted at the Museums Aotearoa Annual General Meeting on 24 June 2021.
Queries can be sent to ethics@museumsaotearoa.org.nz
Zui recording: Code of Ethics & Repatriation
This zui discussed the application of the Code of Ethics and the addition of a National Repatriation Addendum for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa.
It was the first of several opportunities to hear about ethics and repatriation and to make suggestions for the review.
The notice to the AGM in July, current Code of Ethics and repatriation addendum provide more information.
National Repatriation Addendum for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa
This National Repatriation Addendum has been created to offer guidance for museums in taking an ethical approach to the respectful management of kōiwi tangata within their care.
Consultation on the adoption of this addendum is part of the review of the Museums Aotearoa Code of Ethics, August-October 2020.
Feedback on the review is open until 12 October.
Several online hui are being held to offer discussion and feedback opportunities. See events listings for details.