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There are plenty of warnings about the accuracy of information on publicly-edited online sources like Wikipedia, but those are one of the first places people go to research a topic. The National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. They want to add entries to the public online encyclopedia, specifically on Native women. Organizers maintain entries are often inaccurate, one-sided or missing. We’ll talk about the state of accurate representation and inclusion in online educational and research resources.
Guests:
Anya Montiel (Tohono O’odham descent) – curator in the history and culture department at the National Museum of the American Indian
Kyle Pittman (Nez Perce and Yakama) – collections assistant intern at NMAI and a student at George Mason University and the Evergreen State College
Nichlas Emmons – program officer with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Break 1 music: Awita Noosisim (song) Violet Naytowhow (artist) Wind Of The North (album)
Break 2 music: Blokétu Čháŋ Ȟtayétu (song) Alex Firethunder (artist) Love for the Land (album)
