Moving the Needle: Expanding the Discourse on Modern Archaeology in Oaxaca (Part 1)

This collection contains the abstracts of the papers presented in the session entitled "Moving the Needle: Expanding the Discourse on Modern Archaeology in Oaxaca (Part 1)" at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

The past two symposia, dedicated to “checking the pulse” of current research in Oaxaca, confirmed that archaeology in Oaxaca is as vibrant, collaborative, and cutting-edge as ever. Building on the growing momentum of the “Diálogos en Oaxaca Archaeology” collective, we seek this year to “move the needle” by further expanding the discourse on contemporary archaeological research in Oaxaca. In this symposium we present a group of Canadian, Mexican and American archaeologists from across academic levels to discuss their ongoing research, upcoming projects, and persisting research questions and curiosities. Presenters from the field of archaeology and related disciplines will discuss their research from different regions, time periods, and academic interests in Oaxaca. By continuing to dialogue with each other on a regular basis, we further advance towards our common goal of recording and preserving Oaxaca’s history for future generations, while collaborating and supporting each other in the process.