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Tracy, William, Dorothy Field, Patricia A. Myers, J. Rod Vickers, and Marlena Wyman. In Time and Place: Master Plan 2005 for the Protection, Preservation and Presentation of Alberta’s Past. Edmonton: Alberta Community Development, 2005.

Unit 1: Heritage Resources Management

UNESCO. “Definition of the Cultural and Natural Heritage: Articles 1 and 2.” In United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation: Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, 2. Paris: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, 1972.
Lowenthal, David. “The Heritage Crusade and Its Contradictions.” In Giving Preservation a History: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States, edited by Max Page and Randall Mason, 12–29. New York: Routledge, 2004.

Select or scroll to Chapter 1.
Harvey, David C. “Heritage Pasts and Heritage Presents: Temporality, Meaning and the Scope of Heritage Studies.” International Journal of Heritage Studies 7, no. 4 (2001): 319–38.

Unit 2: Types of Practice: Museums and Archives

Edson, Gary, and David Dean. “Museums and Community.” In The Handbook for Museums, 3–12. London and New York: Routledge, 1994. 
Gendreau, Andrée. “Redefining ‘Museum.’” Muse 12, no. 2 (March/April 2004): 5.
Weil, Stephen E. “The Proper Business of the Museum: Ideas or Things?” In Rethinking the Museum and Other Meditations, 43–56. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1990.
Gurian, Elaine Heumann. “A Blurring of the Boundaries.” Curator 38, no. 1 (March 1995): 31–37.
Wilson, Ian E. “Archives.” Canadian Encyclopedia. July 27, 2015.
Wilson, Ian E. “Towards a Vision of Archival Services.” Archivaria 31 (Winter 1990–91): 91–100.
Farnel, Sharon, Denise Koufogiannakis, Sheila Laroque, Ian Bigelow, Anne Carr-Wiggin, Debbie Feisst, and Kayla Lar-Son. “Rethinking Representation: Indigenous Peoples and Contexts at the University of Alberta Libraries.” The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion 2, no. 3 (2018): 9–25.
Library and Archives Canada. Vision 2030: A Strategic Plan to 2030. Gatineau, QC: Library and Archives Canada, June 2022.

Unit 3: Types of Practice: Historic Places Management

Ontario Ministry of Culture. Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Built Heritage Properties. Toronto: Queen's Printer for Ontario, Spring 2007.
Dalibard, Jacques. “Building a Cultural Identity.” Viewpoints. The Canadian Heritage Foundation. https://arc.library.carleton.ca/sites/default/files/Building%20a%20Cultural%20Identity.pdf. (Reprinted from Canadian Heritage magazine, December 1984–January 1985)
Valpy, Michael. “When God Can’t Pay the Rent: The Plight of a Historic Church Rekindles the Battle Between Those Keen to Preserve Heritage Buildings and Those Who Say That Just Isn't Enough.” Globe and Mail, September 24, 2005, F7.
Gunn, Cynthia. Exploring the Connection between Built and Natural Heritage: Research Report. Ottawa: Heritage Canada Foundation, 2001.
Cameron, Christina. “The Spirit of Place: The Physical Memory of Canada.” Journal of Canadian Studies 35, no. 1 (Spring, 2000): 77–94.
Stovel, Herb. “Scrape and Anti-Scrape: False Idols on Main Street.” APT Bulletin 17 no. 3/4 (1985): 51–55.
Nicholas, George. “Protecting Indigenous Heritage Objects, Places, and Values: Challenges, Responses, and Responsibilities.” International Journal of Heritage Studies 28, no. 3 (2022): 400–422. https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2021.2009539
Aird, Karen, and Gretchen Fox. Indigenous Living Heritage in Canada. Ottawa: Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s IdeaLab, April 2020.
Rössler, Mechtild. “World Heritage Cultural Landscapes: A Global Perspective.” In The Protected Landscape Approach: Linking Nature, Culture and Community, edited by Jessica Brown, Nora Mitchell, and Michael Beresford, 37–46. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN, World Conservation Union, 2005.
Forbis, R. G., William. C. Noble, Raymond J. Le Blanc, Ian Dyck, and David Morrison. “Archaeology.” Canadian Encyclopedia. March 4, 2015.
Parks Canada. Excerpt from “Section 4.2: Guidelines for Archaeological Sites.” Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. 2nd ed., 97–100. Ottawa: Parks Canada, 2010.

Unit 4: Structuring Practice: Governance and Ethics

Lewis, Geoffrey. “The Role of Museums and the Professional Code of Ethics.” In Running a Museum: A Practical Handbook, edited by Patrick J. Boylan, 1–16. Paris: International Council of Museums (ICOM), 2004.
Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA). ACA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Ottawa: ACA, October 18, 2017.
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). ICOMOS Ethical Principles. Charenton-le-Pont, France: ICOMOS, 2014.
Lord, Gail Dexter, and Barry Lord. “2.3.2: Organizational Models.” In The Manual of Museum Management, 2nd edition, 30–39. Lanham, MD: AltaMira, 2009.

Unit 5: Justifying Heritage through Tourism

Gunn, Cynthia. “Our Built Heritage.” In Built Heritage: Assessing a Tourism Resource. Research Report, 8–14. Ottawa: Heritage Canada Foundation, 2002.
Butler, R. W. “Tourism, Heritage and Sustainable Development.” In Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Development, Occasional Paper No. 6, 49–66. Heritage Resources Centre, University of Waterloo, 1989.
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals – Journey to 2030. Madrid: UNWTO and UNDP, 2017. “Executive Summary” (pp. 10–13) “Introduction” (pp. 14–19)
Escudero Gómez, Luis Alfonso. “Cultural Tourism in Cities post-COVID-19: A Perspective and Proposals for an Alternative Model.” Boletín de la Asociación de Geógrafos Españoles 91 (2021). https://doi.org/10.21138/bage.3138.
International Council of Museums. Proposal for a Charter of Principles for Museums and Cultural Tourism. Paris: ICOM, 2005.
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). International Cultural Tourism Charter: Managing Tourism at Places of Heritage Significance. Charenton-le-Pont, France: ICOMOS, 1999.

Unit 6: Who Controls the Past?

de Varine, Hugues. “Decolonising Museology.” ICOM News 58, no. 3 (2005): 3.
Lewis, Geoffrey. “The Universal Museum: A Special Case?” ICOM News 57, no. 1 (2004): 3.
Declaration on the Importance and Value of Universal Museums. ICOM News 57, no. 1 (2004): 4.
Schuster, Peter-Klaus. “The Treasures of the World Culture in the Public Museum.” ICOM News 57, no. 1 (2004): 4–5.
Abungu, George. “The Declaration: A Contested Issue.” ICOM News 57, no. 1 (2004): 5.

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Devine, Heather. “After the Spirit Sang: Aboriginal Canadians and Museum Policy in the New Millennium.” In How Canadians Communicate III: Contexts of Canadian Popular Culture, edited by Bart Beaty, Derek Briton, Gloria Filax, and Rebecca Sullivan, 217–239. AU Press, 2010. https://www.aupress.ca/books/120167-how-canadians-communicate-iii.

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Phillips, Ruth B. “Re-placing Objects: Historical Practices for the Second Museum Age.” Canadian Historical Review 86, no. 1 (March, 2005): 83–110.
Ross, Michael, and Reg Crowshoe. “Shadows and Sacred Geography: First Nations History-Making from an Alberta Perspective.” In Making Histories in Museums, edited by Gaynor Kavanagh, 240–56. London and New York: Leicester University Press, 1996.
Conaty, Gerald T., and Beth Carter. “Our Story in Our Words: Diversity and Equality in the Glenbow Museum.” In Looking Reality in the Eye: Museums and Social Responsibility, edited by Robert R. Janes and Gerald T. Conaty, 43–58. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2005.

Unit 7: What to Keep and Why: Determining Heritage Significance

Alberta Museum Association. Deaccessioning and Disposal of Collections Overview. Alberta Museum Association, 2015
Gardner, James B., and Elizabeth Merritt. “Collections Planning: Pinning Down a Strategy.” Museum News 81, no. 4 (July/August 2002): 30, 32–33, 60–61.
Wilson, Ian E. “The Fine Art of Destruction Revisited.” Archivaria 49 (Spring 2000): 124–39.

Unit 8: Conservation?

Lefebvre, Christine, and Ève Wertheimer. “An Indispensable Reference for Heritage Conservation: Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.” Heritage 8, no. 2 (Spring 2005): 14–16. Accessed November 22, 2022, https://archive.nationaltrustcanada.ca/sites/heritagecanada.org/files/magazines/2005/spring/Spring2005_Indispensable.pdf.
Parks Canada. Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. 2nd ed. Ottawa: Parks Canada, 2010. “Introduction” (p. viii) “Chapter 1: The Conservation Decision-Making Process” (pp. 3–12) “Chapter 2: The Conservation Treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation and Restoration” (pp. 15–17) “Chapter 3: The Standards for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada” (pp. 21–37)
Olivier, Meryl. “Cultural Landscape Conservation Experiences in Canada.” In Cultural Landscapes: The Challenges of Conservation. World Heritage Papers 7, 101–03. Paris: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, 2003.
Parks Canada. “4.0 Heritage Conservation.” In Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada: Management Plan, 18–22. Ottawa: Parks Canada, May 2005.
Hanington, David. “To Treat or Not to Treat—That is the Question.” Canadian Conservation Institute Newsletter 25 (May 2000): 1–3.
Bigelow, Susan. “Duels or Dialogues? The Relationship between Archivists and Conservators.” Archivaria 29 (Winter 1989–90): 51–56.
“First Peoples’ Cultural Council. Indigenous Cultural Heritage Stewardship Toolkit.” First Peoples’ Cultural Council. Accessed November 1, 2022.

Unit 9: Approaches to Heritage Education

Delgado, Evelyn, Jaclyn Kozak, and Natalie Charette. “Stop, Collaborate and Listen: Reimagining and Rebuilding the Royal Alberta Museum for Children.” Museum & Society 16, no. 3 (2018): 382–397.
Hein, George E. “What Can Museum Educators Learn from Constructivist Theory?” ICOM Cahiers d’étude/Study Series [2] (October, 1996): 13–15.
McLean, Kathleen. “Museum Visitors.” In Planning for People in Museum Exhibitions. Reprinted 2001. Washington DC: Association of Science-Technology Centers, 1993/2001, 1–14.
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Interpretive Development Program. The Interpretive Process Model, 1–10. December, 2002.

Unit 10: Interpretive Programming

Schultz, Courtney L., Jason N. Bocarro, KangJae Jerry Lee, Aby Sene-Harper, Mickey Fearn, and Myron F. Floyd. “Whose National Park Service? An Examination of Relevancy, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs from 2005–2016.” Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 37, no. 4 (Winter, 2019): 51–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2019-9052.
Kohl, Jon, and Antonieta Jiménez. “Community Involvement and the Three Levels of Heritage Interpretation Standards. Legacy Magazine 29, no. 1 (January/February, 2018): 32–34.
Swift, Frazer. “Interpretation Strategies.” Museum Practice 5, no. 1 (Issue 13, 2000): 50–55.
McLean, Kathleen. “We Need Criticism.” Alberta Museums Review 20, no. 2 (Fall/Winter, 1994): 35–36. [Published by the Alberta Museums Association, Edmonton].
Delguste, Christina. “The Living Artifact.” Muse 14, no. 1 (1996): 27–30.
Crew, Spencer R., and James E. Sims. “Locating Authenticity: Fragments of a Dialogue.” In Exhibiting Cultures. The Poetics and Politics of Museum Display, edited by Ivan Karp and Steven D. Lavine, 159–75. Washington and London: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1991.
Morton Weizman, Sandra. “Multiculturalism in Museums. A Coat of Many Colours: A Case Study.” Muse (Spring, 1992): 60–62.
Pleshakov, Sanya. “A Healthy Approach to Museum Programming: The Museum of Malawi Uses Intangible Heritage to Reach Communities.” Muse 23, no. 1 (January/February, 2005): 32–35.