
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, “Heritage in Crisis and Conflict: Canadian Considerations for Cultural Protection,” on November 19th! Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University provided a thorough overview of Canadian considerations for cultural protection, and we are very grateful for her time, insights, and thought-provoking presentation.
If you missed the live event, the webinar was recorded and is now available to watch here.
If you would like to further support cultural property protection and the mission of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, please consider joining our organization as a member. More information can be found on our website or by emailing hq@uscbs.org.
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