manifesto
Strong cultural strategies are built on:
Co-creation: co-creating with communities, artists, historians and other stakeholders for cultural heritage to reflect their values, perspectives and aspirations.
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Diversity: diversifying cultural heritage by preserving endangered traditions, highlighting the contributions of underrepresented peoples and creating new forms of cultural expression.
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Accessibility: making cultural heritage more inclusive by removing barriers to access, creating opportunities for participation, and using innovative technologies to enhance engagement.
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Sustainability: Cultural heritage is a valuable resource that promotes resilience and well-being. To preserve it, we must adopt sustainable practices, integrate traditional knowledge with modern technologies, and promote cultural tourism that benefits local communities.
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Intersectionality: Embracing intersectionality by recognizing and valuing diverse experiences and identities shaping our understanding of culture (race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability and class)
Empowerment: providing communities, artists and other stakeholders with the tools, resources, and platforms they need to share their stories, express their creativity, and preserve our collective heritage.
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Guiding principles moving forwards:
Re-defining cultural capital inclusively so that diverse knowledge systems and cultural practices are an inherent part of its richness
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Creating collaborative ecosystems between historically marginalised communities and the traditional cultural centres like arts organisations, cultural districts
Developing cultural capital that honours the diversity of cultural practices and empowers individuals and communities to express their creativity, identity, and voice
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Fostering genuine co-authorship and co-creation, valuing the contributions of all participants to amplify diverse perspectives, and create truly vibrant, inclusive spaces
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Exploring the intersection of culture, technology & the future:​
How can deep, first-hand ecological knowledge be used to address climate change and other environmental challenges, and how might this impact the future of our cultural practices and way of life?
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How can the future of our communities be envisioned in ways that are more open, looking beyond dominant western paradigms and narratives?
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How can technological advancements be used to create economic opportunities that align with our cultural values and practices?
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How can we reinterpret & redefine the concept of 'futurism' to include our cultural traditions & values? How can we ensure that our knowledge & perspectives are respected & valued in the wider world?
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