Exploring Nontraditional Methods of Heritage Preservation: A Focus on Community Engagement

Author(s): Jasmine Saxon

Year: 2025

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Explore the spirit of preservation with Community Connections LLC, a women-owned archaeological consulting firm committed to advancing community-informed outcomes and non-traditional cultural resources practices. We'll examine case studies such as Guardians of Historic Lakewood and International Archaeology Day to unravel the complex dynamics between archaeology, preservation, and community engagement, while advocating for inclusive heritage resource management practices. By investigating the success and challenges of community heritage projects, we prioritize a future of unity, understanding, and the preservation of our collective heritage.

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Exploring Nontraditional Methods of Heritage Preservation: A Focus on Community Engagement. Jasmine Saxon. Presented at The 90th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. 2025 ( tDAR id: 511041)

Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 53358