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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 1 February 2008
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1) The Best in Heritage, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 25 - 27 September
2008
2) ENAME - Session at the World Archaeological Congress
3) News from ICOMOS International Secretariat
4) Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts:
Media Release - Convict Sites in Running for World Heritage
5) Short Courses in Heritage and Museums at Deakin University -
2008
6) The Collections Council of Australia: Media Release -
Australia's collections sector welcomes the new Labor government
7) Presentation: Brian Egloff's World Heritage of Apocalypto
Situations Vacant...
8) Situations Vacant at National Trust of Australia (NSW)
9) Situations Vacant at Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
10) Expressions of interest sought for a position at Heritage
Matters
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1) The Best in Heritage,
Dubrovnik, Croatia, 25 - 27 September 2008
The Best in Heritage is an annual presentation of the best,
awarded projects in museums, heritage and conservation.
For further information, visit the links below:
2008 programme at:
www.thebestinheritage.com/event/programme.php
Details about Poster Session at:
www.thebestinheritage.com/event/poster.php
To participate, please register at:
www.thebestinheritage.com/event/prijava_eng.php
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2) ENAME - Session at the World
Archaeological Congress
The session "Toward International Principles in Heritage
Interpretation: Ideological Imposition or Tools for Intercultural
Communication?", being organised at the
Sixth World Archaeological
Congress in Dublin (29 June - 4 July), will address questions such
as:
- What are the worldwide
ethical and policy dimensions of public archaeological
interpretation?
- As archaeological sites
around the world are increasingly developed and used as
economically-driven leisure-time venues, are professional standards for
public interpretation needed?
- Or are those standards
themselves part of a globalizing wave?
- How do standards in the
public interpretation of cultural heritage relate to, or contribute to,
emerging subfields of public archaeology such as civically engaged
archaeology and the archaeology of social justice and sites of
conscience?
Co-sponsored by the ICOMOS International
Scientific Committee on Interpretation and Presentation (ICIP), the
US ICOMOS Specialized Committee on Interpretation and Presentation
(SCIP), and the Ename Center for
Public Archaeology and Presentation, the two-hour session will
explore the meaning and possible usefulness (or uselessness) of texts
like the Burra
Charter, the ICOMOS Charter
for Interpretation and Presentation (Ename Charter), and the
Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage
for Society (Faro Convention).
This session will examine the possible contributions of these and other
initiatives to international efforts for establishing standards for
interpretation and presentation that transcend national and cultural
boundaries. It will examine the practicality and application of key
concepts and principles such as "Authenticity", "Inclusiveness", and
"Sustainability" across cultural, political, and economic
boundaries.
If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to submit an
abstract for a 5-10 minute position paper that will serve as the basis
for the session's discussion and debate.
For more information about this session please visit
http://www.ucd.ie/wac-6/programme/92.html
To submit abstracts, visit
http://www.ucd.ie/wac-6/proposal_papers.html. Please mention the
theme "Getting the Message Across - Communicating Archaeology
[10]" and the session name (as above). Please also note that the
deadline for submitting abstracts is 22 February 2008.
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3) News from ICOMOS International
Secretariat
ICOMOS
International Secretariat e-news
no 30, 29 January 2008
A compendium of news received from various sources
including organisations other than ICOMOS and re-transmitted (unedited
and only in the original language received) for the benefit of ICOMOS
Committees and members. The ICOMOS International Secretariat is not
responsible for the accuracy of any of the information provided. Opinions
expressed in the ICOMOS International e-news are not necessarily those of
ICOMOS or its Executive Committee and events announced are not
automatically endorsed by ICOMOS.
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Romania: Rosia Montana Saved - Landmark
Judgement in Heritage Protection Case!
On 27 November, the Brasov Court of Appeal annulled an archaeological
discharge certificate issued by the Ministry of Culture and Cults which
had effectively removed Carnic's protected status in order to allow the
Rosia Montana Gold Corporation (RMGC) to exploit the massif's rich gold
reserves. This ruling rejected RMGC's request to intervene but admitted
intervention requests formulated by several Romanian NGOs, including
Alburnus Maior and the Pro Europe League. RMGC had planned to uproot the
people of Rosia Montana to realise Europe's largest open-cast gold mine.
Archaeologists, expert institutions and civil society organisations from
Romania and all over the world, including Europa Nostra, had repeatedly
protested over the destruction of Rosia Montana's archaeological
treasures that would be caused by RMGC's development. The court's
decision is definitive and means that Carnic's unique Roman and pre-Roman
mine galleries as well as the entire massif will remain protected.
(from the January 2008 issue of the Europa Nostra Newsletter)
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CALL FOR PAPERS:
Association for Preservation Technology, Montreal 2008
Conference: "Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Heritage
Conservation", October 13-17, 2008, Hilton Montreal
Bonaventure.
Abstracts are being solicited for paper presentations and panel
discussions on the themes of "Sustainable Heritage Conservation" and
"Conservation Technology and Philosophy". The Call for Papers and the
electronic Abstract Submission Forms are available on line at
http://www.apti.org/conferences/conference-current.cfm
Paper and panel presenters will be able to attend the conference at a
registration rate less than the lowest member rate.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, 18 February 2008
Contact: Dana Saal, conference manager
dana@apti.org
217 / 529-9039
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Image Bank of World Heritage Cities -
Assistance Needed
To enrich its image bank, the Organization of World Heritage Cities
(OWHC) is seeking the assistance of its network of members in order to
obtain images of world heritage cities. These images must show the unique
features of the urban heritage of the city, either in detail or as a
whole. To view a few pictures already selected, go to the following
address:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ovpm. The pictures selected will appear
on a FLICKR site maintained by the OWHC. No commercial use will be made
of these pictures: they will be used in the new version of our website
and in other promotional publications, such as written documents or
exhibitions.
The OWHC commits to mention the name of the author with any image used.
These images have to be free from any rights and must be sent in a
resolution of 1600x1200 pixels.
If you wish to participate, please send your pictures, a short
description and the name of the author to the following address:
images@ovpm.org
Contact: news@ovpm.org
OWHC Website: http://www.ovpm.org
Urbo Website: http://urbo.ovpm.org
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2008, European Year of Intercultural
Dialogue
2008 has been declared the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
General Information and a Call for Projects can be consulted at the
official website:
http://www.interculturaldialogue2008.eu/
2010 has been declared the European Year for Combatting Poverty and
Social Exclusion. No further information is available yet.
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Europa Nostra Newsletter, January
2008
The new Europa Nostra Newsletter is now available at:
http://www.europanostra.org/newsletter/08/ENewsletter0801.html
A selection of headlines:
POLAND: Appeal for the
Preservation of Katowice Railway Station
ROMANIA: Rosia Montana Saved - Landmark Judgement in Heritage Protection
Case!
RUSSIA: Stop Gazprom from
Devastating the World Heritage Skyline of St. Petersburg!
RUSSIA: Moscow's Iconic Modern Movement
Architecture under Threat
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4) Department of the
Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Media Release - Convict Sites
in Running for World Heritage
Australia is nominating its most important convict sites for
World Heritage listing, as some of the most meaningful places on
earth.
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett,
announced the nomination today within the castle-like walls of Western
Australia's Fremantle Prison, where most of WA's convicts began their
life of hard labour.
"These convict sites are a living record of one of the greatest penal
experiments in world history - the transportation of more than 166,000
men, women and children to a vast and largely unknown land," Mr Garrett
said.
"We are asking UNESCO to recognise the outstanding universal value of
these convict sites, just as it has the living culture of the first
Australians, in listings such as Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Parks."
Fremantle Prison is one of 11 nominated sites. The others are:
- New South Wales - Old Government House and Domain (Parramatta),
Hyde Park Barracks (Sydney), Cockatoo Island Convict Site (Sydney) and Old Great North Road
(near Wiseman's Ferry)
- Norfolk Island - Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
- Tasmania - Port Arthur Historic Site (Tasman Peninsula),
Cascades Female Factory (Hobart),Darlington Probation Station (Maria
Island), Coal Mines Historic Site (via Premadeyna) and Brickendon and
Woolmers Estates (near Longford).
"The exile of convicts from one side of the world to the other is both a
dark and uplifting tale, from isolation and punishment to extraordinary opportunities for starting
a new life," Mr Garrett
said.
"At NSW's Old Great North Road, you can still see the pick marks in
sandstone blocks that our convict ancestors quarried by hand to create an
intricate drainage system.
"Tasmania's Brickendon and Woolmers Estates rehabilitated convicts
through agriculture, while the walls of Cascades Female Factory evoke the
harsh experience of women and children.
"At the Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area, the buildings and
landscape are a haunting reminder of the terror and pain the convicts suffered.
"After a huge amount of work by state and territory governments, property
managers and local communities, this nomination is now winging its way to
Paris," Mr Garrett said. "It will be examined by UNESCO and after a
rigorous assessment process, the World Heritage Committee will make a
final decision, expected in mid-2009."
Australia has 17 existing World Heritage sites, ranging from the Great
Barrier Reef to the Sydney Opera House. For more information and high
quality images of the Australian Convict Sites, visit
www.environment.gov.au/heritage/worldheritage
Media contact: Margot Marshall: (02) 6277 7640 or 0418 624
847
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5) Short Courses in Heritage and
Museums at Deakin University - 2008
Deakin University is pleased to make available elements of the
Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies program via two-day modules,
on-campus at the Melbourne Campus in Burwood, Victoria.
Courses include reading materials and may include site visits and field
exercises. Participants may be required to prepare a short paper for
presentation during the course.
Who are the courses for?
These modules are ideal for people seeking professional development or
wanting to know more about specific areas of Cultural Heritage and Museum
Studies. No assessment is required in association with short
courses.
Who teaches the courses?
The courses are taught by professional practitioners associated with
the Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific (CHCAP) under the
direction of Professor William Logan (UNESCO Chair of Cultural Heritage)
and Dr Linda Young (Director, Postgraduate Courses in Cultural Heritage
and Museum Studies).
CHCAP is committed to promoting international best practice in cultural
heritage education, research and consultancy. The Centre is closely
connected with UNESCO, including the World Heritage Centre, as well as
Forum UNESCO, ICOMOS, ICOM and Museums Australia.
Date, Time and Place:
Dates for each course are given in the course brochure, available at
http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/chcap/chms-shortcours.pdf.
Courses are run over two days (Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday), 9.30
am to 5.00 pm.
Deakin University, Melbourne Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood. A map
and location details will be sent on registration.
Details and a printable brochure on the web at
http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/chcap/ch-ms/short-course.php
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6) The Collections Council of
Australia: Media Release
Australia's collections sector welcomes the new Labor
government
The Collections Council of Australia welcomes the election of the new
government of Australia and anticipates a bright future for Australia's
collections with Labor at the helm.
"We believe that some of the new departmental rearrangements will lead to
smoother working relationships, as built and movable cultural heritage
are brought together now in the Department of Environment, Water,
Heritage and the Arts. We are particularly happy that heritage has been
reinstated into the name of this department", said Sue Nattrass, Chair of
the Collections Council today.
Whether they are visited in archives, galleries, libraries, museums,
historical societies, keeping places, botanical or zoological gardens -
or online - Australia's collections are central to Australia's
understanding of itself. Historical, cultural, scientific and digital
collections help us to shape our place and solve problems in a changing
world. Collections can also be used to bridge gaps between generations by
contributing to the strengthening of our communities - past, present and
future.
The Collections Council is looking to right a wrong inherited from the
1970s. Although the Australia Council and the Australian Heritage
Commission were established by the Whitlam Government to support arts and
heritage development, the parallel attempt to form an Australian Museums
Commission was overtaken by the dismissal of the Whitlam Government.
Since then policy and funding for collections has languished as a
priority for some governments. Most funding programs fall far short of
actual needs, and successive Australia: State of the Environment
reports (1996-2006) highlight the truly pitiable state of many
Australian collections.
"Now is the time to correct the historical accident that saw Australia's
collections take a back seat thirty years ago", said Ms Nattrass.
In recognition of the importance of movable cultural heritage to
Australia, the Collections Council of Australia was established to
advance the nation-wide sustainability of collections The Collections
Council now calls on Australia's new government to:
1. Facilitate better alignment between arts, heritage and environment
policies so that Australia's collections are seen as active contributors
to Australia's sustainable future.
2. Invigorate all relevant Ministerial Councils to achieve this
alignment.
3. Establish a 'future fund' for Australia's collections and the sense of
place and meaning that they give to their communities.
The Collections Council has clearly identified the needs of Australia's
collections. Its paper 'A new future for Australia's past' at
www.collectionscouncil.com.au contains three lead proposals for the
development of Australia's regional and digital collections, as well as
for the education of Australia's youngsters in how to use collections for
learning and innovation.
"Collections are a key element for Australia's broader sustainability
agenda. The collections sector encourages the new government to shape its
policies and work closely with the state and territory governments
towards a dynamic future for Australia's collections", said Ms
Nattrass.
Further information: Margaret Birtley, Chief Executive
Officer, T (08) 8207 7272 M 0418 814 957
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7) Presentation: Brian Egloff's World
Heritage of Apocalypto
AUSTRALIA ICOMOS AND ICAHM INTERNATIONAL PRESENT:
Brian Egloff's World Heritage of Apocalypto
Racing from the lofty heights of the Getty Conservation Institute to the
ravaged and quaint World Heritage city of Antiqua, where the pace is
Latin-relaxed, Egloff takes the viewer on a five week kaleidoscope tour
of all that matters in the World Heritage of Guatemala and Honduras. He
does it rough in mini-buses and local transport to the highland Maya
trade and religious centre in Chichicastenanga down into the moist
fertile lowlands of Honduras, then by mini-bus to the pilgrimage city of
Copan and the ancient Mayan ruins that are renown for their evocative
sculptures. The truly terrifying massive Mayan ceremonial complex of
Tikal is awesome and beyond belief. All of this is done in a land of
dozens of active volcanoes where a bizarre ride on a local 'chicken bus'
coupled with a two hour near vertical walk will take the visitor with an
armed guard to the lava flows - poke a stick into the molten lava and
watch it catch fire. Catch fire things do in Guatemala, as they recover
with a shaky truce from thirty years of a bloody revolution and rebuild
massive century-old cathedrals that have suffered as have the descendents
of the Mayan from the deadly earthquakes that punctuate every
decade.
The gaze of the CHM/ICAHM archaeologist never ceases and there is no
doubt in Egloff's mind, that Australia shackled as it is to the dead
donkey charter can certainly learn a thing or two about how to treat
places of significance from the World Heritage managers of
Apocalypto.
Time: 5:00pm for 5:30pm Thursday 6 February
Venue: National Archives of Australia, Canvberra
The talk is free of charge.
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8) Situations Vacant at National
Trust of Australia (NSW)
POSITION: Historic Buildings Manager - (Position 1/08)
The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is seeking to recruit an
appropriately qualified individual to assist the organisation manage its
conservation and commercial responsibilities across a portfolio of 38
properties.
The successful applicant will possess broad experience working with
historic properties, have an appropriate technical or tertiary
qualification and be able to demonstrate the necessary personal qualities
to negotiate successful outcomes in a financially challenging
environment.
For further information, contact Richard Wesley, Director of Museums and
Properties on (02) 9258 0170 or 0407 458401.
The job description is available on (02) 92580123 or
hr@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au. Applications close on Friday 4 February
2008, through email or GPO Box 518, Sydney 2001.
POSITION: Historic Site Manager, Old Government House and Experiment
Farm Cottage,Parramatta - (Position 2/08)
The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is seeking to recruit an
appropriately qualified individual to manage Old Government House and
Experiment Farm Cottage, Parramatta.
The successful applicant will possess broad experience working with
historic properties, a sound knowledge of nineteenth century Australian
history and material culture and solid financial and personnel management
skills
For further information, contact Richard Wesley, Director of Museums and
Properties on (02) 9258 0170 or 0407 458401.
The job description is available on (02) 92580123 or
hr@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au. Applications close on Friday 4 February
2008, through email or GPO Box 518, Sydney 2001.
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9) Situations Vacant at Aboriginal
Affairs Victoria
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, DPCD is in the process of
recruiting two positions for the Secretariat to the Aboriginal Heritage
Council - the first ever all Indigenous Council established under
Victorian law. It is made up of some really talented and inspiring
Traditional Owners. They are keen to get two good people on board as soon
as possible to work closely with the Council.
1. Manager, Secretariat to the Aboriginal Heritage Council -
12-month position (maternity leave backfill). Reference no:
DPCD/PACA/VC1526
2. Senior Advisor to the Aboriginal Heritage Council -
12-month position. Reference no: DPCD/PACA/VC1410
To apply and access position descriptions and selection criteria, visit
www.careers.vic.gov.au and
search via the relevant reference number.
Applications are due 18 February 2008.
For further information, please contact Nicole Rees, Manager, Secretariat
(tel. 03 9208 3280)
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10) Expressions of interest sought
for a position at Heritage Matters
HERITAGE ARCHITECT
Heritage Matters was established twenty years ago, initially trading as
Timothy Hubbard Pty. Ltd. It changed its name to Heritage Matters in 2006
to reflect its broader focus and expansion. Heritage Matters
specialises in heritage architecture and planning, but also carries out
work in the fields of heritage tourism, heritage horticulture and
arboriculture. Operating from a comfortable modern office in Port Fairy,
Victoria, the firm currently employs five staff and is looking to expand
to cope with an increasing workload. We pride ourselves on being ethical,
professional and committed to our clients and our success is reflected in
the way we treat our employees; staff turnover is minimal and we work
hard to retain a happy workforce.
We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified heritage
professionals with a excellent written and verbal communication skills
and a minimum of three years experience in the field. The applicant must
have a degree in architecture, and be a member of the RAIA or equivalent
body. Applicants with skills and experience in the following areas will
be viewed favourably:
- researching heritage
issues
- provision of heritage advice
to a range of clients
- assessment of built and
natural environments
- preparation of conservation
management plans
- community consultation
- preparing measured
drawings
The ideal applicant will outgoing and personable, with knowledge of and
commitment to conservation architecture, advocacy, and resource
management in heritage matters.
It is expected that the successful applicant would be or become a member
of Australia ICOMOS, and have knowledge and experience in best practice
heritage management practices. The role will involve the provision of
heritage advice various to local and state government bodies as well as
contributing to other ongoing project work, reporting to the
Directors.
Although our clients are located throughout regional and metropolitan
Victoria, our main office is based in Port Fairy, three hours west of
Melbourne. The work and working environment are flexible, and some
limited work could be undertaken remotely. Heritage Matters is committed
to professional development for staff, and offers a range of incentives
including study leave and flexi-time for the successful applicant.
The position is offered as a permanent role for the successful candidate.
Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and skill level.
For further information contact Annabel Walton on (03) 5568 2623 or email
to register your interest at
annabel@heritagematters.com.au
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Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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