Reflection

While constructing this Omeka exhibit, I have gained valuable insights into the digitization of humanities studies. This process challenged me with a diverse set of skills, including text analysis using Voyant, data presentation with Palladio, and the effective curation and highlighting of items within a digital exhibit. Moreover, the experience has significantly broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of both Canadian history and the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous people of Canada. The sense of fulfillment on completing a digital exhibit entirely planned, arranged, and authored by myself, with the overarching goal of presenting a nation's culture and history, is similar to the sentiment expressed by Kimberly Christen (2015) in her article on Tribal Archives, Traditional Knowledge, and Local Contexts. As she urges us to "reimagine the intellectual property needs of local, traditional, and indigenous communities," my endeavor mirrored the responsibility of capturing the essence of the exhibit's items with utmost care and respect. I hope by creating a new project with the Indigenous people’s culture and heritage in mind I am able to restore a sliver of Indigenous history as well as assist them in their healing process.