Collections Of Trauma: Exploring Generative Frictions

Nathan, Lisa P.; Shaffer, Elizabeth; Campbell, Sheena; Castor, Maggie

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Title

Collections Of Trauma: Exploring Generative Frictions

Author(s)

• Nathan, Lisa P.
• Shaffer, Elizabeth
• Campbell, Sheena
• Castor, Maggie

Issue Date

2015-03-15

Keyword(s)

• cultural institutions
• human-computer interaction
• information/computing ethics

Abstract

Through this paper we identify systemic challenges that face efforts to ethically steward collections of trauma in a conflict-ridden world. Our scholarly reflections are grounded in the context of a centre being created to hold materials related to Canada’s ongoing Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We report on initial discussions with those involved in the Centre’s development and our ongoing review of court documents and media accounts related to the Centre. We call attention to the amalgamation of socio-technical, political, and legal structures that influence the actions of those managing collections of trauma. We highlight how those involved in the Centre’s development (including the researchers) are participants in and descendants of Canada’s legacy of colonizing initiatives. We identify generative frictions related to issues of conflict, plurality, agency, and distrust that underlie the design and management of collections of trauma. These reflections guide our ongoing investigation.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2015 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

English

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