What Would Larry Do: Archaeological Practice with, by, and for Native American Communities

Summary

The fight for inclusion of Native Americans in archaeology and anthropology hasn’t been an easy road; it has been divisive, contested, and sometimes violent. The need for allies and advocates for Native American inclusion in the field has become apparent through the tireless work of Larry Zimmerman. His scholarship has shaped generations of archaeologists and anthropologists in numerous ways. The ethical dimensions of his work are a testament to the need for change in the field and are a reminder that archaeologists must work within the field to push boundaries and move beyond what is considered ‘fact.’ In this paper, I discuss the implications of Larry’s scholarship and practice on my own work as an Indigenous archaeologist, ways that we can better engage his approach and lessons learned, and ways that we can contribute to the breadth of knowledge created by Larry J. Zimmerman for the benefit of Indigenous peoples.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Abstract Id(s): 22624