Indigenous People's Rights

Archaeological studies have increasingly become the focus of interest by the indigenous peoples we study. More and more, archaeologists are attempting to negotiate between information sources and permissions, obtaining data while respecting the rights of the studied community. Here are a few resources and examples of this situation.

Readings: Searching for Sacajawea
An article by Wanda Pillow examines the image of one of the most romanticized women in American history, the Lemhi Shoshone woman Sacajawea.

The Roots of NAGPRA
An interview with Steve Russell, about his MJS research into the beginnings of the repatriation movement.

Background on the Indian-Archaeologist Wars
Steve Russell's repatriation bibliography.

The Repatriation Movement Revisited
Several years ago, Steve Russell reported on his research into the roots of repatriation. Today, he brings us up to date on the movement and how recent court cases and events have changed it.

Repatriation and Reburial
Repatriation refers to the return of human remains, grave goods, sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony to the individuals, groups, or nations that represent the original owners.

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