Overview

Collaborative Archaeology brings together a diverse group of scholars and tribal cultural resource professionals to showcase how Indigenous knowledge is transforming archaeological practice. Edited by Chris Loendorf, this volume features twelve case studies that highlight the power of partnership between Native American communities and archaeologists. These collaborations not only enrich our understanding of the past but also affirm Indigenous cultural continuity. From the establishment of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices to tribally led research initiatives, the book illustrates how Native voices are reshaping the field. This timely collection bridges disciplinary divides between archaeology, history, and traditional knowledge, challenging outdated narratives that separate “prehistory” from living Indigenous communities. Contributors demonstrate how ethical, community-based research can lead to more accurate and respectful interpretations of the past. Collaborative Archaeology is essential reading for scholars, students, and practitioners committed to scientific understanding and cultural preservation. Contributors Nicole Armstrong-Best Skylar Begay Jennifer Bess Hannah F. Chavez Robert B. Ciaccio Shannon Cowell William H. Doelle Karl A. Hoerig Anabel Galindo Barnaby V. Lewis Chris Loendorf Brian Medchill Linda Morgan Laurene G. Montero Stephen E. Nash Eloise Pedro Glen E. Rice Teresa Rodrigues Hoski Schaafsma Thomas E. Sheridan Katrina Soke Lindsey Vogel-Teeter Anastasia Walhovd Kelly Washington Reylynne Williams M. Kyle Woodson Aaron M. Wright

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""This book addresses the equal inclusion of descendant Indigenous communities in archaeological study. For far too long, archaeological study was formulated and initiated by universities, municipalities, and others considering only western science methods. . . . [This work shows] how tribes are now initiating archaeological study to affirm their stories of creation, traditional rituals, and harmonization with their environment.""--Shane Anton, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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Chris Loendorf is the senior project manager at the Gila River Indian Community. His most recent book is Vapaki: Ancestral O’Odham Platform Mounds of the Sonoran Desert.

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