Ancient Footprints, Modern Voices: Empowering Indigenous Communities through Technology

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Collaborative and Community Archaeology" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

James Cawley, a Cultural Technologist and Creative Director of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, demonstrates how interactive technology and digital storytelling can empower Indigenous communities. His presentation showcases his work at the discovery site of 12,000-year-old footprints on the United States Air Force's Utah Test and Training Range. Collaborating with the USAF, Far Western Anthropological Research Group, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, and other Tribes connected to the site, James emphasizes cultural preservation, storytelling, and education, ensuring that the voices and histories of Indigenous peoples resonate through new digital platforms. Through digital innovation, Indigenous perspectives and voices are amplified, fostering connections across cultures and time while strengthening Native storytelling traditions.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Collaborative and Community Archaeology   •
• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)

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Abstract Id(s): 51767