1st Edition
Biculturalism at New Zealand’s National Museum An Ethnography of Te Papa
Introduction: Background and Historical Context
1. Establishing Biculturalism: Constructing Te Papa and Implementing Biculturalism
2. Interpreting Biculturalism: Theory and Staff Perceptions
3. Performing Biculturalism: Creating Te Marae and Conducting Pōwhiri (Māori welcome ceremonies)
4. Learning Biculturalism: Training Staff and Educating the Public
5. Enacting Biculturalism: Organisational Culture
6. Tackling Biculturalism: Cultural Clashes around Human Remains and Taonga Māori
7. Grasping Biculturalism: Knowledge Transfer and Staff Transformation
8. Conclusion: The Future of Biculturalism
Afterword
Biography
Tanja Schubert-McArthur holds a Master's degree from Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen in Germany and completed her PhD in Cultural Anthropology at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. She has been working as a Research Assistant, Tourguide and Events Supervisor at Te Papa for several years. She also works at National Library of New Zealand.
