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Language

English

Notes

In this essay we consider how thinking with and through Indigenous perspectives through the Field Methods in Indigenous Archaeology field school transforms archaeological practice, from the field into the classroom. The outcome of a community-based archaeological partnership between the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon’s Historic Preservation Office and researchers at the University of Washington, the field school is designed to build the capacity of not only the tribal nation, but also future archaeologists, to care for and protect tribal heritage. Outlining the process partners use to define an Indigenous and, specifically, Grand Ronde approach to archaeological practice and education, we assess the impact of this approach on undergraduate and graduate archaeology education. We argue that integrating Indigenous perspectives in archaeology education encourages a democratic and dialogic approach to field training that fosters students’ ability to fully engage in archaeological research.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Adequate Preparation
• Conservation
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• Culturally Significant and/or Sacred Sites, Objects, and Places
• General Archaeological Ethics
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Informed Consent
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Permissions
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Professional Relationships and Communication
• Professional Standards
• Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Applied Archaeology
• Archaeological Advocacy and Activism
• Archaeological Education
• Archaeological Ethics - Other
• Civic Engagement
• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Community Archaeology and Participatory Research
• Decolonizing Archaeology
• Descendant, Resident, and Stakeholder Communities
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Heritage Management
• Historic/Cultural Resource/Site Preservation
• Indigenous Archaeology: Perspectives and Issues
• Interpreting the Past
• Landscape Issues, Archaeology, and Ethics
• NAGPRA, Repatriation, and Indigenous Rights
• Professional Development
• Professionalism and Professional Standards
• Public Archaeology
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education
• Public Memory and Public Space