Notices in use: The Whyte Archives
The Whyte Archive is using Open to Collaborate and Attribution Incomplete Notices in its online collection page for “Pearl Moore’s Beaded Vest.”
The Notices are part of the Whyte’s dedication to creating an ethical space for preserving, presenting, and managing Indigenous cultural heritage. The Open to Collaborate Notice shows the museum’s openness to working with Indigenous communities to better understand and respectfully care for items in its collection. The Attribution Incomplete Notice acknowledges that further information is needed about the vest’s origins, maker, and cultural context, inviting community members with knowledge to contribute.
According to the collection record for “Pearl Moore’s Beaded Vest,” the museum believes the vest was custom-made for Moore by an artist from the Stoney Nation, as beaded vests were not typically worn by Stoney women. However, specifics of its creation and cultural significance remain uncertain.
Within the record, the Notices appear below the item’s photos and basic identifying details, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous authority in the museum’s stewardship of this item. The museum’s contact page encourages those with additional information to reach out, further supporting collaboration and the accurate representation of cultural heritage.
Explore the collection page for “Pearl Moore’s Beaded Vest” to see the Notices in use, learn more about this culturally significant item, and connect with the museum if you have insights to share: https://www.indigenousarchives.whyte.org/beaded-vest
