Carol Fitzsimmons hosts the Reframing Heritage podcast, featuring doctoral students from the Heritage Leadership Program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The podcast explores challenging historical topics and offers strategies for reframing difficult narratives. In this episode Carol introduces three guests: Delia Lister, Marie Boesch, and Ajena Rogers. Delia's research focuses on women's history in interpreters' professional development. Marie's group studied the impact of investment and disinvestment on St. Louis parks. Ajena and Carol’s research examines deep partnerships with Indigenous communities in museums. The conversation also engages about the Model for Engaging Contested Heritage, emphasizing the importance of trust, community involvement, and trauma-informed practices. The model's strength lies in its ability to create connections, promote understanding, and move towards collective healing by recognizing the complexity of historical experiences and centering diverse voices.

Episode 7 Resource Notes

Podcast Details
Host: Carol Fitzsimmons
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This program is a Masters thesis project for the Museums, Heritage and Public History Masters Program at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, under the leadership of Dr. Lara Kelland. Additional support provided by Dr. Theresa Coble, the Heritage Leadership Cohort #3, and the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Views expressed are those of the participants and do not represent the University of Missouri, St. Louis.

Much gratitude and love for everyone who helped bring this project to fruition. I couldn’t have done this without your wisdom, time, and generosity of spirit. Carol

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