What spaces, treasures and assets are we passing on to future generations—and who decides what gets preserved?

Cultural sustainability protects the social, cultural, and artistic evidence of the human experience. These assets shape how future generations understand identity, history, and belonging—and the stewardship we practice today directly impacts the cultural sensitivity and values of tomorrow.

This webinar explores preservation through a racial equity lens. Our panel will share solutions that promote honest education, protect a sense of place, and support the sustainable management of cultural assets.

The Webinar will address:

• How the practice of preservation has expanded in response to increasing concerns about erasure.
• How different disciplines approach the preservation of cultural assets and treasures in the U.S.
• The liberating power of authentic narratives over romanticized narratives.

Join us to explore how cultural preservation can be a powerful tool for justice, connection, and collective future-making.