Audit Reveals Missing Indigenous Artworks in Canadian Collection
Relocating Indigenous Art Centre's holdings to temporary storage in 2022 created security gaps.
Weak record-keeping and poor employee monitoring led to artworks being unaccounted for.
Collection includes over 5,000 artworks valued at $14.4 million, featuring Christi Belcourt and Norval Morrisseau.
Audit warned of risks to department's reputation and Indigenous relationships.
Lori Beavis urged disclosure, and minister's office had no comment.
Audit recommended better record-keeping, oversight, and clear roles in policy.
1 week ago