National Association for Interpretation and TAA Canada

The National Association for Interpretation is a US based association that focuses on interpretation for parks and museums (and is affiliated with TAA Canada). Since NAI’s inception in 1954 it has grown to include members from all over the world.

To recognize this international stature, NAI members Duane Fast (Artcraft Display Graphics Inc. and TAA director), Theresa Coble (Stephen F. Austin University, Texas) and Jim Wilson (University of Missouri, St. Louis) recently founded a new International Section of the NAI.

Goals
• Promote internationalism by providing opportunities for member to increase international understanding and cultural competency.
(Internationalism: n. the advocacy of a community of interests among nations/ people, Oxford Dictionary )
• Promote opportunities for members to network internationally and form academic, business and professional partnerships.
• Create a forum for members to share their international experiences and knowledge.
• Create a “home” within NAI for international members.
• Serve as the primary source for news related to international interpretation.
• Support NAI international initiatives.

Mission Statement
• To foster an understanding of world heritage through cultural exchange, international networking and professional development.

And the International Section of the NAI is off and running!

There was a fantastic kick-off event at the recent NAI National Conference in Portland. Guest speakers Ted Cable shared some fascinating insights into working in Africa from a foreigner’s perspective and Aaron Maluwa gave us the inside story about Malawi. Membership is increasing rapidly and interest is global. For more information click ==> www.naisections.org/INTL.

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