Reciprocal Research Network
First Nations items from the Northwest Coast
The RRN lets you research cultural items held at 29 institutions, all from the same convenient interface. Create a project to conduct your research, then invite other people to work with you. Learn more »
The project is a joint effort, co-developed by Musqueam Indian Band, the Stó:lō Nation/Tribal Council, the U’mista Cultural Society and the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Many partner institutions from around the world are also involved. Learn more »
What's inside
- 29 Institutions
- 537,647 Items
- 354,036 Photographs
- 3,510 Members
- 900 Discussions
- 2,404 Projects
Partners Institutions
- American Museum of Natural History
- Autry National Center
- Bill Reid Centre
- Brooklyn Museum
- Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Chilliwack Museum & Archives
- The Field Museum
- Glenbow Museum
- Lab of Archaeology
- Manitoba Museum
- McCord Museum of Canadian History
- Museum of Anthropology
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- Museum of Vancouver
- Musqueam Indian Band
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
- Nova Scotia Museum
- Penn Museum
- Pitt Rivers Museum
- Portland Art Museum
- Royal British Columbia Museum
- Royal Ontario Museum
- SFU Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
- Sto:lo Research & Resource Management Centre
- U'mista Cultural Centre
- Université de Montréal
Get Started
- Watch the Introduction Video to see how it works.
- Start Browsing Now to access many of the items on the RRN, available without a researcher account.
- Request an Account to access the research and collaboration tools. Members can discuss, share knowledge, and research First Nations culture in ways that aren't possible on any one institution's website.
Can my institution join?
Yes! We're always open to new partners. It's free, fast, and most importantly, it's easy. This is an opportunity to leverage the knowledge of community members, academic researchers, curators and students. Learn more »
By becoming a partner, your institution also gets its own custom RRN Kiosk and RRN Mobile apps that allow visitors to view your collections and any additional media during their visit. Learn more »
