Archaeologies by Community Mandate: Practicing Collaborative and Community-Engaged Research
Part of: Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)
Postcolonial archaeologies, the entanglements surrounding the conservation and management of cultural resources, and the frictions of legislative compliance have made pushing research for research's sake increasingly unsustainable. As a result, many archaeologists have sought to practice an archaeology in which descendant communities, as well as other sectors of the public with vested interests, play an active role. Descendant and public involvement in archaeological and historical research is of particular importance among historically overlooked or disenfranchised communities as these groups are increasingly identifying opportunities for empowerment through collaborative projects and community-based activities. This session seeks to explore the challenges and rewards of practicing collaborative and community-engaged archaeologies. Issues we seek to address include collaborative successes, failures, resolutions to contentious situations, and the theoretical underpinnings of engaging with community and public archaeologies.
Other Keywords
collaboration •
Indigenous Archaeology •
community archaeology •
Field School •
Community •
archaeological practice •
Native American •
Historic Archaeology •
Cultural Resource Management •
Ethics
Geographic Keywords
North America - Southwest •
North America - Northeast •
US (ISO Country Code) •
New Mexico (State / Territory) •
Arizona (State / Territory) •
United States of America (Country) •
Colorado (State / Territory) •
Utah (State / Territory) •
North America (Continent) •
AFRICA