Yes, despite the museum task force report—we started around the same time—this relationship-building was a very new idea. Even indigenous access to our collections in museums was challenging back in the day. We were breaking down barriers, knocking on doors, but fundraising was also involved, because for 20 years there hasn't been government financial support, and it's expensive for us and for museums. Research is required to ensure we are bringing home the right things, and to find out where these treasures are.
There are negotiations and finding ways to bring things home that align with Haida laws and protocols and values. But predominantly it's huge amounts of work and it takes time.