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This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on the BAR Digital platform. In 2018, the Field Museum embarked on a four-year renovation of its Native North American Hall. Partnership with the Native American community was a central focus of this project, culminating in the new permanent exhibition, Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories. This book examines the collaborative journey of the exhibition, presenting perspectives on its major themes and the processes by which it was created. The contributors, including members of the exhibition's Native American Advisory Committee, offer a transformative perspective on museum curation, highlighting the shift towards practice which involves and honors Indigenous communities. The text is enriched by personal accounts from Indigenous artists and community members, and showcases visual highlights from the exhibition installations.

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'A major contribution to the fields of anthropology, Indigenous archaeology, museology, and community-based participatory research. It forces the reader to tackle the colonial and imperial history of museums as connected to tribal communities. It asks museums to grapple with their fraught history and give up their power so they may center, elevate, and celebrate Indigenous culture, histories, and knowledge.' Assistant Professor Emily C. Van Alst, Washington State University 'A highly influential text for the Indigenous community, museum industry, and the broader public. It will help people understand the land they are on, the diverse range of people and cultures connected to that land, and the impact and effects of the history therein.' Dr Mariko Smith (Manager, First Nations Collections & Engagement), Australian Museum

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