Collaborative and Community-Engaged Archaeology, livre ebook

A collection of detailed case studies that emphasize partnerships with local and descendant communities to foster ethical, inclusive research practices

This book highlights approaches to archaeological research that emphasize active involvement of local communities and descendant groups in the design, investigation, interpretation, and management of sites and heritage. It argues for a paradigm shift toward ethical, inclusive, and community-driven archaeology, providing real-world examples that demonstrate the broad applicability and benefits of collaborative work.

The detailed case studies in this book examine successes and challenges in building reciprocal partnerships within academic, public outreach, museum, and compliance contexts. These projects include NAGPRA compliance work with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, an archaeological field school in South Carolina that provides educators with resources for teaching African American history, and the preservation of a cemetery uncovered during FEMA efforts in the US Virgin Islands. Throughout the chapters of Collaborative and Community-Engaged Archaeology, contributors advocate for consultation, shared decision-making, respect for knowledge systems, and the integration of diverse perspectives at every stage of archaeological practice.

List of Illustrations

1. Collaborative and Community-Engaged Archaeology: An Introduction
Carolyn D. Dillian, Katie Stringer Clary, and Charles A. Bello

2. From “Do No Harm” to “Do Some Good”: A Review of Approaches to Collaborative Archaeology in North America
Sydney James

3. In It for the Long Haul: Community-Based Archaeology and Heritage in Quinhagak, Alaska
Charlotta Hillerdal, Rick Knecht, Warren Jones, Lynn Marie Church, Anna Mossolova, Jonathan Lim, Alice Watterson, Sean Gleason, and Hannah Strehlau

4. Collaboration with Non-Federally Recognized Tribes: The Waccamaw Indian People Exhibit at the Horry County Museum, South Carolina
Carolyn D. Dillian, Katie Stringer Clary, Harold Hatcher, and Cheryl Cail

5. At the Speed of Trust: Building Collaborative Tribal-Institutional Relationships
Rebecca A. Hawkins, R. Scott Willard, Julie L. Olds, Jayne‑Leigh Thomas, and Edward W. Herrmann

6. Engaging Communities Through Conflict: A Case Study in the Development of Truly Engaged Scholarship in Multiple Communities
Christine Thompson, Stacey Halfmoon, Nekole Alligood, Glenna J. Wallace, William Tarrant, Norman Hildebrand, Ethel Cook, Rhonda Hayworth, Tonya Tipton, Kristin M. Barry, and Kevin C. Nolan

7. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Tribal Collaboration and Community Engagement
Charles A. Bello

8. Western Legacies of the Federal Boarding School System: Lessons from Colorado
Holly Kathryn Norton and Heather J. Shotton

9. Archaeology, Education, and Collaboration at Sesquicentennial State Park
Kelly Goldberg, Stacey Young, and Brianna Cail

10. Working Collaboratively with Responsible and Responsive Finder-Collectors: Experiences from Five Countries
Anna Wessman, Suzie Thomas, and Bonnie Pitblado

11. Honoring Communities Past and Present at the Cruz Bay Public Cemetery, St. John, US Virgin Islands
A. Brooke Persons, Kate A. Crossan, and Mary C. Davis

12. Community Archaeology and Burial Landscapes in New Perlican, Newfoundland and Labrador
Robyn S. Lacy

13. Collaborative and Community-Engaged Archaeology: A View from the Perspective of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Charles A. Bello

14. Reflective Perspectives: A Journey of Heritage, Archaeology, and Community at Amache
Salvador Valdez‑Ono

List of Contributors

Index