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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Registration for a hybrid conference titled, "Law, Heritage, & Identity: International Legal Frameworks for Cultural Preservation" at Rutgers Law School is now open. The one-day event will take place on Friday, March 27th and admission is [...]
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In an article published by the Associated Press on March 12, 2026, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, comments on cultural property protection during the current conflict and the importance of language surrounding rules of engagement. Image of [...]
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In an article published on March 10, 2026, Museums Association highlighted statements and remarks made by heritage organizations expressing their concern about the conflict in Iran, the Gulf region, and the Eastern Mediterranean. The article discussed [...]
