Indigenizing Archaeology: Putting Theory into Practice

Case studies and perspectives fromIndigenous scholars who are helping to transform the discipline of archaeology Thisbook highlights early-career Indigenous scholars conducting research in NorthAmerica who are advancing the growing paradigm of archaeological study donewith, by, and for members of Native-descendant communities. Expanding on thefoundational works of scholars from previous generations, this volume includesexamples of Indigenous methodologies and illustrates different approaches forapplying theory in various research scenarios.Thecontributors weave together western scientific research methods and Indigenousknowledge, ontologies, and epistemologies, demonstrating how this combinationcan lead to fuller interpretations of the archaeological record. Case studiesdescribe new, culturally specific ways of establishing working relationshipswith descendant communities and stakeholders. The volume argues that there are manyways a collaborative method can be implemented and that Indigenous peopleshould be involved not just as consultants but as participants and stewards oftheir own cultural heritage. Indigenizing Archaeology demonstrates that thisapproach is more than a subfield; it is the path forward for the discipline.Contributors: Emily C. Van Alst | CarltonShield Chief Gover | Ash Boydston-Schmidt | Honey Constant-Inglis | PatrickCruz | Lydia Curliss | Zoë Antoinette Eddy | NicholasC. Laluk | Kay Kakendasot Mattena | S. Margaret Spivey-Faulkner | AshleighBigWolf Thompson | Joe Watkins Read more