Synopses & Reviews
What does being an archaeologist mean to Indigenous persons? How and why do some become archaeologists? What has led them down a path to what some in their communities have labeled a colonialist venture? What were are the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that have allowed them to succeed? How have they managed to balance traditional values and worldview with Western modes of inquiry? And how are their contributions broadening the scope of archaeology? Indigenous archaeologists have the often awkward role of trying to serves as spokespeople both for their home community and for the scientific community of archaeologists. This volume tells the storiesin their own words-- of 37 indigenous archaeologists from six continents, how they became archaeologists, and how their dual role affects their relationships with their community and their professional colleagues. Sponsored by the World Archaeological Congress
Synopsis
This volume tells the storiesin their own words-- of 37 indigenous archaeologists from six continents, how they became archaeologists, and how their dual role affects their relationships with their community and their professional colleagues.
About the Author
"What an extraordinary volume! A decade ago, when I asked whether we needed a "new and different" archaeology, Indigenous archaeology barely was on the discipline's radar. There were but a few practitioners, most of them not Indigenous people. A sizable Indigenous cadre of Indigenous archaeologists has emerged since then, and many of their remarkable stories are in this book. The pathways these scholars have taken to become archaeologists are varied and fascinating, their achievements are remarkable, and their work broadens archaeology's perspectives in much needed, truly positive ways. George Nicholas, who probably has trained more Indigenous archaeologists than anyone else, was the right person to assemble and edit the volume. He introduces the biographies with sensitivity and compassion, providing a solid introduction to Indigenous archaeology(ies) along the way, and even better, he lets the authors' voices come through."<br><br>- Larry Zimmerman
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements George Nicholas, Introduction 1. Clement Abas Apaak, The Challenges of a Ghanaian Archaeologist 2. Tautala Asaua, Understanding Archaeology from a Samoan Perspective 3. Sonya Atalay, Raise Your Head and Be Proud Ojibwekwe 4. Kevin Brownlee, Searching for Identity through Archaeology 5. Marge Bruchac, Indigenous Journeys: Splinterville Hill, Drenthe, Amherst 6. Alan Burns, Being a Yorta Yorta Heritage Man: An Interviewed with Claire Smith 7. Iyaxel Ixkan Anastasia Cojtí Ren, The Experience of a Mayan Student 8. Antonio Cuxil, My Life as a Kaqchikel Mayan Tour Leader and Maya Researcher in Guatemala 9. Miguel Diaz, Being And Becoming A South American Archaeologist 10. Brandy George, Who Am I and How Did I Get Here? 11. Rae Gould, Indigenous Archaeology and Being Indian in New England 12. Sven Haakenson, Written Voices Becomes History 13. Robert Hall, Archaeology in My Soul 14. Augustin Holl, The Flying Alien: An Outsider Archaeologist 15. Ken Isaacson, Archaeological Reflections of a 68-Year-Old Bushman 16. Kathy Kawelu, Take Only What You Need, and Leave the Rest 17. Vincent Kewibu, Archaeology and Perceptions of the Past in Papua New Guinea 18. Chapurukha Kusimba, Being an African Archaeologist in the United States 19. Roger Lewis, The Journey of a Lnu Archaeologist in a Mikmaw Place 20. Dorothy Lippert, Echoes from the Bones: Maintaining a Voice to Speak for the Ancestors 21. Irene Adziambei Mafune, An Encounter”: A Personal Account of Being-Becoming an Indigenous Archaeologist in South Africa 22. Nola Markey, The Other” Accidental Archaeologist 23. Desireé Reneé Martinez, (re)Searching for Ancestor through Archaeology 24. Ndukuyakhe Ndlovu, Archaeological Battles and TriumphsA Personal Reflection 25. Gerard ORegan, Working for My Own 26. Akemi and Rika Oshino, Living Archaeology for the Ainu in Hokkaido: An Interview with Hirofumi Kato 27. Myrna Pokiak, Being an Inuvialuk Archaeology and Educator from Tuktoyaktuk 28. Rudy Reimer, Nachen or Transforming into a Squamish Nation Indigenous Archaeologist 29. Makere (Margaret) Rika-Heke, Haere Tika Tonu AtuKeep Going Forward 30. Nelly Robles-Garcia, Indigenous Archaeology in Mexico: Recognizing Distinctive Histories 31. Erik Thorsgard, Munk-lxwáp íli?i khapa nayka anqati shawash tillixam iktaDigging for My Ancestors Things” 32. Davina Two-Bears, What Better Way to Give Back to Your People 33. Aribidesi Usman, Being an Indigenous African Archaeologist 34. Joe Watkins, Becoming One of Them... 35. Chris Wilson, Becoming a Ngarrindjeri Archaeologist: The Journey to and from Suburbia 36. Eldon Yellowhorn, My Eclectic Career in Archaeology About the Contributors