HAD Conference on The Care of Ancient Human Remains
27 September 2009
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HAD Conference on The Care of Ancient Human Remains
Saturday 17 October
Leicester
The conference aims to explore issues around value and custody of human remains, with particular focus on how the institutions that maintain custody engage with external communities who have a special interest in the remains. The conference is organised by HAD, who will clarify its own position in developing and maintaining dialogue and facilitating access to and consultations on human remains. The results of the conference will be used within subsequent discussions relating to the respectful treatment of ancient British human remains held between HAD and institutions such as museums or government departments.
Honouring the Ancient Dead (HAD) is pleased to be hosting its first conference this autumn - ”The Care of Ancient Human Remains”, to be held at New Walk Museum, Leicester, on Saturday 17 October 2009. This ground breaking event will be shared by Pagans, archeologists, museum professionals and distinguished speakers who will raise a stimulating debate - the outcome of which should create the basis for informed discussions relating to the care of human remains in the UK for some time to come.
Conference Purpose :
The conference aims to explore issues around value and custody of human remains, with particular focus on how the institutions that maintain custody engage with external communities who have a special interest in the remains. The conference is organised by HAD, who will clarify its own position in developing and maintaining dialogue and facilitating access to and consultations on human remains. The results of the conference will be used within subsequent discussions relating to the respectful treatment of ancient British human remains held between HAD and institutions such as museums or government departments.
Presenters confirmed:
· Dr Joost Fontein & Dr John Harries, Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh
· Philip Wise, Heritage Manager, Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service
· Professor Piotr Bienkowski, Professor of Archaeology and Museology, University of Manchester
· Charlotte Woodhead, Barrister and Lecturer in Law, University of Derby
· Emma Restall Orr, Honouring the Ancient Dead
Timing : Registration 10 a.m.
Proceedings will aim to complete by 4:30 p.m.
Cost and Tickets :
Advance – £15 including vegetarian lunch and refreshments
On Door – £12.50 excluding lunch, including refreshments
Unwaged – £12.50 in advance (including lunch) or £12.50 on door
We would love to have your input at this meeting. To purchase advance tickets please print the application slip, which may be found on the HAD website at http://www.honour.org.uk/node/300, and send it to the HAD office at the address provided. Or simply turn up on the day. Please feel free to forward on to any colleagues who may be interested.
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