Archaeology Southwest

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2024
22
Jan

Tribes and Archaeology Southwest Sue USBLM over SunZia Transmission Line Route

Complaint alleges U.S. Bureau of Land Management failed to complete steps required by the National Historic Preservation Act prior to authorizing construction Tucson, Ariz. (January 22, 2024)—On January 17, 2024, the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Tohono O’odham Nation, joined by Archaeology ...
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2023
13
May

Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Join Archaeology Southwest for Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch on Second Saturday, May 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist, and Sara Anderson, Director of Outreach, lead family-friendly activities near the replica Hohokam Pithouse at the Heritage Garde...
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2023
02
May

Collaborating with Diné Communities

Join us on May 2, 2023, when Wade Campbell (Boston University) will discuss “Collaborating with Diné Communities.” How to register: Space is limited, so register for free today at the link below to participate, and join in on the event date at 6:00 p.m. MST (what time is that compared to wher...
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2023
04
Apr

Archaeologies that Matter: Heart-centered Practice, Indigenous Knowledge, and Restorative Justice in Canada

Join us on April 4, 2023, when Kisha Supernant (University of Alberta) will discuss “Archaeologies that Matter: Heart-centered Practice, Indigenous Knowledge, and Restorative Justice in Canada.” How to register: Space is limited, so register for free today at the link below to participate, and...
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2023
18
Mar

How Did People Make and Use Atlatls?

You will make a replica atlatl and an expedient dart in this class. Hunters in the distant past used the atlatl to propel the dart and shaft. Our atlatls will be made of oak, using archaeological examples from the Southwest. The darts will be simple so that participants have a dart to shoot when the...
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2023
07
Feb

Weaving a Partnership: The Collaborative Journey of the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project

Join us on February 7, 2023, when Laurie Webster (Cedar Mesa Perishables Project) and Louie Garcia (Cedar Mesa Perishables Project) will discuss “Weaving a Partnership: The Collaborative Journey of the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project.” For the past five years, the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project h...
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2023
04
Feb

How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?

Experience the ancient art of flintknapping. Join Allen Denoyer for his Hands-On Archaeology class, "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?" In each of these beginner classes, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how...
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2023
10
Jan

The Chinese Railroad Worker Experience in Terrace, Utah

Join us on January 10, 2023, when Christopher Merritt (Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement) and Karen Kwan (Utah House of Representatives; Salt Lake City Community College) will discuss “The Chinese Railroad Worker Experience in Terrace, Utah.” Over the last few years, the Bur...
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2023
07
Jan

How Did People Haft a Knife?

In this class, you will learn the process of hafting a stone knife blade into a wood handle. There are very few examples of hafted knives preserved in the Southwest. The style of hafting we will do in this class is based on Basketmaker and Pueblo knives found in rock shelters across the Southwest. A...
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2022
06
Dec

Public Archaeology in African American Communities

Join us on December 6, 2022, when William White (University of California Berkeley) will discuss “Public Archaeology in African American Communities.” How to register: Space is limited, so register for free today at the link below to participate, and join in on the event date at 6:00 p.m. MST ...
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2022
01
Nov

Revitalizing Cultural Lifestyle through Archeological Preservation

Join us on November 1, 2022, when Kevin Cooeyate (ALCC Zuni) and James Othole (ALCC Zuni) will discuss “Revitalizing Cultural Lifestyle through Archeological Preservation.” Reconnecting indigenous young adults to ancestral lifeways through the service work of the Ancestral Lands Conservation Cor...
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2022
25
Sep

Mission Garden Archaeology Day

Mission Garden Archaeology Day Saturday, September 24, 2022, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM At the Youth Garden at Mission Garden, free with a $5 suggested donation at the garden entrance. On September 24, Mission Garden will inaugurate this Fall's interactive Archaeology Days, taking place each fourth...
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