Bridging Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives: Reflections from GSI Week 2023

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Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are increasingly recognized as vital to global discussions on cultural heritage, archaeology, and community engagement. GSI Week 2023, hosted by the Global Station for Indigenous Studies and Cultural Diversity (GSI) at Hokkaido University, served as a platform for scholars, students, and practitioners to explore these critical intersections. Across three key events—the Early Career Researcher Session (30 participants), the International Symposium on Migration and Memory of Place (32 participants), and the International Symposium on Indigenous People and Museums (99 participants)—over 150 individuals engaged in discussions on Indigenous representation in museums, the dynamics of migration and place memory, and the role of local communities in shaping heritage narratives. Through these sessions, GSI Week fostered meaningful exchanges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, highlighting opportunities for collaborative research and knowledge exchange. This report reflects on key insights from these discussions, emphasizing the importance of bridging perspectives to build a more inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to Indigenous studies.