Native American Environmental Interactions During Warfare: A Case Study of 17th Century New England

Summary

This investigation focuses on the historical dynamics of Native American environmental interactions during one of the most tumultuous times within Native American history. Select 17th century Native American sites from the interior and coastal areas of New England will be analyzed and compared to gain a more nuanced understanding of the cultural landscape. Through an analysis of the food and medicinal resources specifically tied to plants, we draw attention to the continuities and transformations of ‘traditional’ Native American environmental strategies. We also explore the exploitation of different ecosystems and their contribution to Native American survival and persistence during this time period. This type of investigation turns our attention to how Native American cultures, when competing for resources with other communities (both Native and European), make decisions and (re)conceptualize their socio-natural world.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2014   •
• Environmental Archaeology: Building from Successes

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

Record Identifiers

PaperId(s): SYM-55,03