Additional Information

Course Number

AIS 460

Course Description

This course explores the developments in the working relationships among Indigenous peoples and archeologists in both academic and cultural resource management (CRM). CRM strategies, and academic work that fall under the general definition of Indigenous Archaeology worldwide are discussed. Cross-listed with ANT 460. Letter grade only.

Syllabus Available

No

Notes

Prerequisite: ANT 265

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

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

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Culturally Significant and/or Sacred Sites, Objects, and Places
• Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Professional Standards
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Colonialism and Imperialism
• Community Archaeology and Participatory Research
• Decolonizing Archaeology
• Equity, Representation, and Diversity
• Ethnicity in Archaeology
• Indigenous Archaeology: Perspectives and Issues
• Interpreting the Past
• NAGPRA, Repatriation, and Indigenous Rights
• Race in Archaeology
• Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination