Dr. Jennifer Kramer

Biography

Jennifer Kramer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the intersection of visual culture and Indigenous identities, particularly among the Nations of the Northwest Coast, including the Nuxalk, Heiltsuk, Wuikinuxv, and Kwakwaka'wakw. She engages in collaborative museology, partnering with Indigenous communities to create authentic representations of their histories and cultures. Kramer is known for her critical approach to issues of cultural property, repatriation, and Indigenous knowledge. Over her career, she has facilitated numerous exhibitions and contributed significantly to the literature on Native Art in the Northwest Coast, examining how material culture can challenge perceptions of identity and belonging. Her publications include co-editing works that explore the changing ideas surrounding Native art and the complexities of representation in museum contexts. Kramer continues to work closely with Indigenous communities, initiating projects that examine their cultural heritage and contemporary relationships with historic material culture. Additionally, she has received several awards for her contributions to scholarly publishing and museum practices.

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