Collaborative and Community-Engaged Archaeology

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.



Contributors: Scott Willard Katie Stringer Clary

Jayne-Leigh Thomas Brianna Cail Norman Hildebrand A. Brooke

Persons Holly Norton Rebecca A. Hawkins Hannah Strehlau Rick

Knecht Anna Wessman Warren Jones Kelly Goldberg Stacey Halfmoon

Diane Hunter Larry Heady Tonya Tipton Charlotta Hillerdal Kevin

C. Nolan Cheryl Cail William Tarrant Stacey Young Jonathan Lim

Bonnie Pitblado Julie Olds Heather Shotton Rhonda Hayworth

Kristin M. Barry Glenna Wallace Anna Mossolova Edward W. Herrmann

Alice Watterson Charles A. Bello Christine Thompson Robyn S. Lacy

Lynn Marie Church Nekole Alligood Kate A. Crossan Harold

Hatcher Ethel Cook Suzie Thomas Matthew Bussler Mary C. Davis

Salvador Valdez-Ono Carolyn D. Dillian