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The City of Medicine Hat, the Miywasin Friendship Centre, and the University of Alberta are actively working together to rebury the remains and associated burial artifacts of three ancestors held in public trust at the University of Alberta.

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Read about the Alberta History Mural Project, provide feedback and comments on the project, read the project FAQ and other information through this web page. 

Alberta History Mural Project

The University of Alberta Museums include:

Registered Museum Collections
  • 30 registered museum collections distributed throughout campus
  • Each is led by curators and support staff with expertise in the field
  • Millions of objects and specimens used daily in teaching, research and community engagement
University of Alberta Museums Unit
  • A central leadership team of museum professionals
  • First point of contact for all things "museum" within the University of Alberta community
  • Museum advisory services in all areas of museum practice for registered collections and for University of Alberta and community
  • Administration of the campus-wide framework and policy
Policy and Planning Committee
  • A standing committee of the Provost and VP (Academic)
  • Composed of 12 representatives from across campus
Accreditation
  • Category A institution as designated by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board
  • A Recognized Museum - Leader as assessed by the Alberta Museums Association (renewed in 2021)
  • Governed by the University of Alberta Museums and Collections Policy approved by the Board of Governors in March 2008
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  • If University of Alberta Museums Registered Collections or related spaces have been impacted, or it is suspected they have been impacted, contact University of Alberta Museums Collections Emergency Line as soon as possible: 587-784-0593.

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