Collaborative Archaeology at Stewart Indian School

Collaborative Archaeology at Stewart Indian School
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Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9781948908269
ISBN-13 : 1948908263
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Collaborative Archaeology at Stewart Indian School by : Sarah E. Cowie

Winner of the 2019 Mark E. Mack Community Engagement Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology, the collaborative archaeology project at the former Stewart Indian School documents the archaeology and history of a heritage project at a boarding school for American Indian children in the Western United States. In Collaborative Archaeology at Stewart Indian School, the team’s collective efforts shed light on the children’s education, foodways, entertainment, health, and resilience in the face of the U.S. government’s attempt to forcibly assimilate Native populations at the turn of the twentieth century, as well as school life in later years after reforms. This edited volume addresses the theory, methods, and outcomes of collaborative archaeology conducted at the Stewart Indian School site and is a genuine collective effort between archaeologists, former students of the school, and other tribal members. With more than twenty contributing authors from the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada Indian Commission, Washoe Tribal Historic Preservation Office, and members of Washoe, Paiute, and Shoshone tribes, this rich case study is strongly influenced by previous work in collaborative and Indigenous archaeologies. It elaborates on those efforts by applying concepts of governmentality (legal instruments and practices that constrain and enable decisions, in this case, regarding the management of historical populations and modern heritage resources) as well as social capital (valued relations with others, in this case, between Native and non-Native stakeholders). As told through the trials, errors, shared experiences, sobering memories, and stunning accomplishments of a group of students, archaeologists, and tribal members, this rare gem humanizes archaeological method and theory and bolsters collaborative archaeological research.

New Life for Archaeological Collections

New Life for Archaeological Collections
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 367
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ISBN-10 : 9781496213747
ISBN-13 : 1496213742
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis New Life for Archaeological Collections by : Rebecca Allen

New Life for Archaeological Collections explores solutions to what archaeologists are calling the "curation crisis," that is, too much stuff with too little research, analysis, and public interpretation. This volume demonstrates how archaeologists are taking both large and small steps toward not only solving the dilemma of storage but recognizing the value of these collections through inventorying and cataloging, curation, rehousing, artifact conservation, volunteer and student efforts, and public exhibits. Essays in this volume highlight new questions and innovative uses for existing archaeological collections. Rebecca Allen and Ben Ford advance ways to make the evaluation and documentation of these collections more accessible to those inside and outside of the scholarly discipline of archaeology. Contributors to New Life for Archaeological Collections introduce readers to their research while opening new perspectives for scientists and students alike to explore the world of archaeology. These essays illuminate new connections between cultural studies and the general availability of archaeological research and information. Drawing from the experience of university professors, government agency professionals, and cultural resource managers, this volume represents a unique commentary on education, research, and the archaeological community.

The Archaeology of Refuge and Recourse

The Archaeology of Refuge and Recourse
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9780816542536
ISBN-13 : 0816542538
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Archaeology of Refuge and Recourse by : Tsim D. Schneider

"As an Indigenous scholar researching the history and archaeology of his own tribe, Tsim D. Schneider provides a unique and timely contribution to the growing field of Indigenous archaeology and offers a new perspective on the primary role and relevance of Indigenous places and homelands in the study of colonial encounters"--

Better Together

Better Together
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:925898340
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Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Better Together by : Ashley Marie Long

This thesis presents the initial results of the 2013 Collaborative Historical Archaeology Field School at the Stewart Indian School site, 26-OR-568, in Carson City, Nevada. The excavations were conducted largely in order to locate the original, wooden school building that was built in 1890, and to also locate the foundation of a pool that was filled in. The project was conducted in collaboration with the Nevada Indian Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, and the Washoe-Tribal Historic Preservation Office. The focus of this thesis is on the collaborative methods utilized before, during, and after the field school, with the intention of demonstrating how collaboration in archaeology can renew relationships with Indigenous communities, provide multivocal interpretations of archaeological sites, and produce long-lasting benefits for descendant communities.

Archaeologies of Indigenous Presence

Archaeologies of Indigenous Presence
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Publisher : University Press of Florida
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9780813072890
ISBN-13 : 0813072891
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Archaeologies of Indigenous Presence by : Tsim D. Schneider

Highlighting collaborative archaeological research that centers the enduring histories of Native peoples in North America Challenging narratives of Indigenous cultural loss and disappearance that are still prevalent in the archaeological study of colonization, this book highlights collaborative research and efforts to center the enduring histories of Native peoples in North America through case studies from several regions across the continent. The contributors to this volume, including Indigenous scholars and Tribal resource managers, examine different ways that archaeologists can center long-term Indigenous presence in the practices of fieldwork, laboratory analysis, scholarly communication, and public interpretation. These conversations range from ways to reframe colonial encounters in light of Indigenous persistence to the practicalities of identifying poorly documented sites dating to the late nineteenth century. In recognizing Indigenous presence in the centuries after 1492, this volume counters continued patterns of unknowing in archaeology and offers new perspectives on decolonizing the field. These essays show how this approach can help expose silenced histories, modeling research practices that acknowledge Tribes as living entities with their own rights, interests, and epistemologies. Contributors: Heather Walder | Sarah E. Cowie | Peter A Nelson | Shawn Steinmetz | Nick Tipon | Lee M Panich | Tsim D Schneider | Maureen Mahoney | Matthew A. Beaudoin | Nicholas Laluk | Kurt A. Jordan | Kathleen L. Hull | Laura L. Scheiber | Sarah Trabert | Paul N. Backhouse | Diane L. Teeman | Dave Scheidecker | Catherine Dickson | Hannah Russell | Ian Kretzler

Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology

Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology
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Publisher : Berghahn Books
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781805392767
ISBN-13 : 180539276X
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology by : Seth Mallios

In a dynamic near half-century career of insight, engagement, and instruction, Kent G. Lightfoot transformed North American archaeology through his innovative ideas, robust collaborations, thoughtful field projects, and mentoring of numerous students. Authors emphasize the multifarious ways Lightfoot impacted—and continues to impact—approaches to archaeological inquiry, anthropological engagement, indigenous issues, and professionalism. Four primary themes include: negotiations of intercultural entanglements in pluralistic settings; transformations of temporal and spatial archaeological dimensions, as well as theoretical and methodological innovations; engagement with contemporary people and issues; and leading by example with honor, humor, and humility. These reflect the remarkable depth, breadth, and growth in Lightfoot’s career, despite his unwavering stylistic devotion to Hawaiian shirts.

Working as Indigenous Archaeologists

Working as Indigenous Archaeologists
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 679
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ISBN-10 : 9781040046852
ISBN-13 : 1040046851
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Working as Indigenous Archaeologists by : George Nicholas

Working as Indigenous Archaeologists explores the often-contentious relationship between Indigenous and other formerly colonized peoples and Archaeology through their own voices. Over the past 35-plus years, the once-novel field of Indigenous Archaeology has become a relatively familiar part of the archaeological landscape. It has been celebrated, criticized, and analyzed as to its practical and theoretical applications, and its political nature. No less important are the life stories of its Indigenous practitioners. What has brought some of them to become practicing archaeologists or heritage managers? What challenges have they faced from both inside and outside their communities? And why haven’t more pursued Archaeology as a vocation or avocation? This volume is a collection of 60 autobiographical chapters by Indigenous archaeologists and heritage specialists from around the world—some community based, some academic, some in other realms—who are working to connect past and present in meaningful, and especially personal ways. As Archaeology continues to evolve, there remain strong tensions between an objective, science-oriented, evidentiary-based approach to knowing the past and a more subjective, relational, humanistic approach informed by local values, traditional knowledge, and holistic perspective. While there are no maps for these new territories, hearing directly from those Indigenous individuals who have pursued Archaeology reveals the pathways taken. Those stories will provide inspiration and confidence for those curious about what lies ahead. This is an important volume for anyone interested in the present state and future of the archaeological discipline.

Routledge Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous-Colonial Interaction in the Americas

Routledge Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous-Colonial Interaction in the Americas
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 697
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ISBN-10 : 9781000403619
ISBN-13 : 1000403610
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Routledge Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous-Colonial Interaction in the Americas by : Lee M. Panich

The Routledge Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous-Colonial Interaction in the Americas brings together scholars from across the hemisphere to examine how archaeology can highlight the myriad ways that Indigenous people have negotiated colonial systems from the fifteenth century through to today. The contributions offer a comprehensive look at where the archaeology of colonialism has been and where it is heading. Geographically diverse case studies highlight longstanding theoretical and methodological issues as well as emerging topics in the field. The organization of chapters by key issues and topics, rather than by geography, fosters exploration of the commonalities and contrasts between historical contingencies and scholarly interpretations. Throughout the volume, Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributors grapple with the continued colonial nature of archaeology and highlight Native perspectives on the potential of using archaeology to remember and tell colonial histories. This volume is the ideal starting point for students interested in how archaeology can illuminate Indigenous agency in colonial settings. Professionals, including academic and cultural resource management archaeologists, will find it a convenient reference for a range of topics related to the archaeology of colonialism in the Americas.

The Routledge Handbook of Global Historical Archaeology

The Routledge Handbook of Global Historical Archaeology
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 1039
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ISBN-10 : 9781351786249
ISBN-13 : 1351786245
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Global Historical Archaeology by : Charles E. Orser, Jr.

The Routledge Handbook of Global Historical Archaeology is a multi-authored compendium of articles on specific topics of interest to today’s historical archaeologists, offering perspectives on the current state of research and collectively outlining future directions for the field. The broad range of topics covered in this volume allows for specificity within individual chapters, while building to a cumulative overview of the field of historical archaeology as it stands, and where it could go next. Archaeological research is discussed in the context of current sociological concerns, different approaches and techniques are assessed, and potential advances are posited. This is a comprehensive treatment of the sub-discipline, engaging key contemporary debates, and providing a series of specially-commissioned geographical overviews to complement the more theoretical explorations. This book is designed to offer a starting point for students who may wish to pursue particular topics in more depth, as well as for non-archaeologists who have an interest in historical archaeology. Archaeologists, historians, preservationists, and all scholars interested in the role historical archaeology plays in illuminating daily life during the past five centuries will find this volume engaging and enlightening.

Advances in Group Processes

Advances in Group Processes
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9781800432345
ISBN-13 : 1800432348
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Advances in Group Processes by : Edward J. Lawler

Volume 37 brings together papers related to a variety of topics in small groups and organizational research. The volume includes papers that address theoretical and empirical issues related to consumer social privilege, group processes and disrupted environments, the use of time as a construct and the affective bases of self.