Indigenizing Archaeology

Case studies and perspectives from
Indigenous scholars who are helping to transform the discipline of archaeology



This
book highlights early-career Indigenous scholars conducting research in North
America who are advancing the growing paradigm of archaeological study done
with, by, and for members of Native-descendant communities. Expanding on the
foundational works of scholars from previous generations, this volume includes
examples of Indigenous methodologies and illustrates different approaches for
applying theory in various research scenarios.

The
contributors weave together western scientific research methods and Indigenous
knowledge, ontologies, and epistemologies, demonstrating how this combination
can lead to fuller interpretations of the archaeological record. Case studies
describe new, culturally specific ways of establishing working relationships
with descendant communities and stakeholders. The volume argues that there are many
ways a collaborative method can be implemented and that Indigenous people
should be involved not just as consultants but as participants and stewards of
their own cultural heritage. Indigenizing Archaeology demonstrates that this
approach is more than a subfield; it is the path forward for the discipline.

Contributors: Emily C. Van Alst | Carlton
Shield Chief Gover | Ash Boydston-Schmidt | Honey Constant-Inglis | Patrick
Cruz | Lydia Curliss | Zoë Antoinette Eddy | Nicholas
C. Laluk | Kay Kakendasot Mattena | S. Margaret Spivey-Faulkner | Ashleigh
BigWolf Thompson | Joe Watkins