Wolastoqey chiefs want return of Indigenous artifacts from New Brunswick Museum
In a statement today, the chiefs called on Aboriginal Affairs MinisterCurators say Vatican must give access to Indigenous artifacts
The museum recently announced the closure of its exhibition space in Market Square in Saint John and said artifacts were being placed in storage. The Wolastoqey chiefs say they are concerned about what the closure means for the fate of items that have significant cultural value, adding that it’s time they are returned to their “rightful owners.'”Story continues below advertisement
The chiefs say members of their community have held discussions dating back years with the province regarding the repatriation of artifacts, including human remains, from repositories in New Brunswick, in other provinces and around the world. They say the discussions came to halt more than a year ago when they were told the provincial government was conducting an internal review of First Nations initiatives.
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