#Arctic: Social Media and the Communication of Arctic Archaeological Knowledge

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This is an abstract from the "Arctic Pasts: Dimensions of Change" session, at the 86th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Public outreach is an essential part of Arctic archaeology, and the range of platforms available for the dissemination of data has developed significantly over the last decade. To ensure ethical accountability to Indigenous communities, policy makers, and funding bodies, the relevance of archaeological research must be shared with the wider public. This is especially true in Arctic regions, where the majority of archaeological information is (or should be) relevant in some way both to Inuit cultural heritage and current issues in Inuit communities. Archaeologists therefore have a moral obligation to both ensure that their research contributes to modern-day issues and share their data and results with those that are impacted. The digital opportunities for facilitating such outreach has developed significantly since the earliest discussions of "digital public archaeology," as has internet connectivity in Inuit communities, and the online presence of society in general. Familiarity with the media-consumption habits and needs of particular groups is therefore important, as is an understanding of how social media can be used to share and highlight current archaeological research. This presentation aims to provide an overview of current dissemination opportunities that can aid researchers in the communication of Arctic archaeological knowledge through these updated platforms.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 86th Annual Meeting, Online (2021)   •
• Arctic Pasts: Dimensions of Change

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Abstract Id(s): 32057