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Ka Makaiwa: Strengthening Digital Access for Native Hawaiian Futures

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions

The Ka Makaiwa: Strengthening Digital Access for Native Hawaiian Futures project will develop an approach to producing online exhibits and related programming for the Bishop Museum. The project will address barriers to physical access to collections expected to continue beyond the pandemic by expanding access to information by developing a high-quality, thoughtfully designed, and user-friendly online exhibit platform. The museum will capture photographs, video footage, and other content from the (Re)Generations: Challenging Scientific Racism in Hawaii exhibition, which explores racism and bias in scientific research while celebrating Native Hawaiian voices and collaborative endeavors. The project team will test a beta version internally and conduct a thorough internal review before launching the online exhibit publicly.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services
Award Number: MN-249726-OMS-21
Funding Amount: $100,000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Melissa Tulig
    Principal Investigator
    Bishop Museum
  • Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Indigenous and Tribal Communities | Pacific Islander Communities

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