Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Join our next Discover #Archaeology webinar on July 18, Decolonizing Cartography: Reclaiming and Reimagining Indigenous Cartographic Traditions #Cartography, or the science of #mapmaking, is often portrayed as a European invention and lives in popular imagination as primarily a tool of colonial exploration and domination. However, Indigenous peoples around the world have their own cartographic traditions and have been making maps of their homelands since time immemorial. In this webinar, Cheyenne geographer, Dr. Annita Lucchesi, will share her work in Indigenous cartography and why recognizing and uplifting Indigenous contributions to cartography is vital to the fields of cartography and geography and to building community wellness. Learn more and register for this complimentary webinar at https://lnkd.in/geZZvi9B

Join our next Discover #Archaeology webinar on July 11, The Land Leads Us: Indigenous Learnings in Conservation, Leadership, and Movements This webinar explores a holistic approach to land stewardship, emphasizing the spiritual interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of nurturing relationships with the land. Charissa Miijessepe-Wilson highlights the concept of being an aspiring ancestor, which involves values-driven, intuitive leadership, and recognizing that progress includes learning from mistakes. Her presentation underscores the significance of generational sustainability, uplifting both youth and elders and integrates these principles within the context of land stewardship at Bears Ears National Monument and the work of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. Learn more and register for this complimentary webinar at https://lnkd.in/gWv_zRQV

Did you know there's a shortage of talented Cultural Resource Management (CRM) field technicians? In an archaeologically-rich area like the Four Corners region, CRM services are important for protecting ancestral places and complying with local, tribal, and federal laws. Crow Canyon and PaleoWest Foundation have joined up to help fill this gap with a first-ever CRM Field School. Read the full story on our blog at https://lnkd.in/ghaT2Fh5 #culturalresourcemanagement

This week we welcome Wade Campbell (Diné) as a 2024 Indigenous Scholar in Residence. Scholars share cultural expertise and help supplement cultural knowledge, perspectives, and insights to existing education curricula. “I am interested in how anthropological archaeology-oriented studies of historic Diné land use practices – e.g., sheepherding, defensive site construction, and forest resource procurement – can help us to better engage with the poorly understood dynamics of earlier #Diné community life during the Spanish and American colonial periods in the region. I believe strongly in my work and hope that sharing it might serve as a potential inspiration and guide for students – especially Native American students – possessing a curiosity in history and culture similar to my own. I will relish the opportunity to discuss the ways in which all of our stories might be told.”—Wade Campbell Learn more about Indigenous #Scholars in Residence at https://lnkd.in/g7WVxbga

Our next Discover #Archaeology webinar is June 27: Wild Food and Cuisine Wild-food and cultivated plants are found everywhere on the globe alongside human civilizations. They follow our footsteps impeccably, as humans create niches for them to grow through disturbance and careful cultivation. In return, they provide the life force needed to do our work, while we enjoy taste sensations of creative cuisine. This presentation offers perspectives from two women who are passionate about sustainable food pathways in both pristine environments and in our backyards. We explore the ethics of gathering, learn about essential nutrients, and how cuisine with wild foods boosts our vitality, provides our medicine, and feeds our souls. Learn more & register for this complimentary webinar at https://lnkd.in/gCwcCrHU

Join our next Discover #Archaeology webinar on June 20: Native American Flutes of North America Flutes found in the Americas, and more specifically the #flutes of North America, have been in use for thousands of years. There are many types of flutes that were developed by the Indigenous people of America. The modern standardized flute known as the “Native American Flute” has caused some confusion about what a Native American Flute really is. This presentation will discuss the history, construction methods, and the different varieties of flutes that were made and used by many Native American tribes and nations. Learn more & register for this complimentary webinar at https://lnkd.in/grdB-fy6

This week we welcome Deloria Lomawaima (Hopi) as a 2024 Indigenous Scholar in Residence. Scholars share cultural expertise and help supplement cultural knowledge, perspectives, and insights to existing education curricula. “As an educator, I know how crucial it is to empower learners so they are as prepared as can be for their future. As a Hopi, I also know that it is vital to teach those who are willing to learn and listen so they can have a better understanding of who we are and why protecting our cultural heritage is of the utmost importance.”—Deloria Lomawaima Learn more about Indigenous Scholars in Residence at https://lnkd.in/g7WVxbga

Please join us in welcoming Theresa A. Pasqual (Acoma Pueblo) as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Indigenous Affairs. You may recognize her name as a former Crow Canyon Board of Trustee and member of the Pueblo Advisory Group. We're delighted to announce this new leadership position and that our longtime friend, advocate, and supporter is the one to fill it! Theresa will help set the strategic direction of Indigenous Affairs for Crow Canyon, with emphasis on integration of Indigenous knowledge and interests into administration, programming, and research. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/gSq-jJck

Please join us in welcoming Katherine (Katie) Williams who is a #postdoctoral #geospatial scholar for the Research Institute at Crow Canyon. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Katie is also an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. She's excited to continue learning about the U.S. Southwest from the perspective of Southwest Colorado, as well as applying her knowledge of geospatial information systems to answering a variety of archaeological research questions.  Learn more about Katie at https://lnkd.in/gGe3VqM6

Join our next Discover #Archaeology webinar on June 13, National Mustang Association of Colorado There are thousands of wild horses in Southwest Colorado that are being threatened with inhumane removal with a destination of slaughterhouses. The National Mustang Association of Colorado (NMACO) is committed to preserving and protecting horses in the wild and promoting conscious and humane management of wild horses. Hear about the organization's work including current efforts in the humane management of the wild horses in #MesaVerde National Park. Learn more & register for this complimentary webinar at https://lnkd.in/gW7nvmMi