Alezandro's Blog Post #3

Through watching a webinar titled “Interpreting Native American History & Culture,” I was able to note the Do’s and Dont’s when working with tribal governments on anything from exhibitions to repatriations. Working towards bettering relationships with local tribes is fundamental to the future of museums across the country, and is centuries overdue. From discussing History Colorado’s unique past with the Cheyenne and the Arapaho, to being able to watch this webinar with other museum professionals, I have learned that there is not only much learning to be done as a non-Native settler hosted on stolen land but there is room for unlearning problematic preconceived notions towards indigenous communities.

This week was also my first week as a museum host. Although I thoroughly enjoy working on El Movimiento in the office, I am open to connecting with the public through any means possible. By coming to understand the various types of audiences that visit History Colorado, I am able to produce more meaningful work that is intentional in engaging particular groups of the public.

I look forward to hosting my reading event next week at the Denver Public Library: Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez Branch. Prior to my internship with History Colorado, I had not known about this library dedicated to one of the influential members in the Chicano Movement. I am excited to read “Drum Dream Girl,” a book on female-empowerment and inclusion, in a place that celebrates a historical icon who worked towards equity.

Con safos,
Alezandro

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