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Preview Screening, Return of the Sacred: a documentary exploring Haudenosaunee efforts to reclaim sacred ceremonial masks, wampum belts, and ancestral remains from museums and institutions. Through voices from Indigenous leadership, legal advocacy, museum practice, and cultural interpretation, the project examines responsibility, stewardship, and what it means to bring sacred items home. The film is currently in post-production.
The hour will feature a short, five-minute teaser composed of interview excerpts from the documentary, followed by a moderated panel conversation and audience Q&A.
Panelists:
• Christine Abrams, Acting Chair, Haudenosaunee Standing Committee on Burial Rules and Regulations
• Shannon O’Loughlin, Chief Executive and Attorney, Association on American Indian Affairs (joining via Zoom)
• Kathryn Murano Santos, Senior Director of Collections and Curation, Rochester Museum & Science Center
• Cole Reuben, Curatorial Assistant, Rock Foundation / Site Interpreter at Ganondagan
• Cordell Cordaro, Director and Producer, Return of the Sacred
More information about the project, including background and post-production support, can be found here: https://cordellcordaro.com/return-of-the-sacred
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