INDIGENOUS ARCHAEOLOGY
12 In 2007, we contributed to the award-winning video “Visit with Respect” to share Pueblo perspec - tives about visiting archaeological sites. The important concept of visiting with respect is taught in all of Crow Canyon’s programs.
15 “The modern Pueblo farmers we’re working with include 4,000 years of cultural knowledge in how they’ve learned to farm in such a difficult environment. They’re interested in whether the methods they use today would work in this area where their ancestors farmed 1,000 years ago.” —Mark Varien, former Executive Vice President, Crow Canyon Research Institute 16 In 2017, we started the Indig - enous Scholars in Residence Program, with 18 positions filled since then. Scholars reside on campus and help facilitate the development of a more holistic understanding of modern and past Indigenous cultures, trust relations, Indigenous perspectives and interpreta - tions in the disciplines of archaeology, anthropology, education, and American Indian studies.
17 We have prioritized greater Indigenous participation in our programs, fostering deeper cultural understanding, along with expanding opportunities for career development and mentorship.
13 “Having a Native American Advisory Group sets Crow Canyon apart from other archaeological institutions; they work with our concerns and have respect for our knowledge.” —Marie Reyna*, Pueblo Advisory Group Member 14 The Pueblo Farming Project began in 2006 and continues today. Together with the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, we have worked to understand ancient maize (corn) agriculture in the Mesa Verde region through documenting traditional ecological knowledge, experimental gardens, and genetic analysis. The project demonstrated that traditional varieties of Hopi corn, when planted using Hopi cultivation methods, grow well in the Mesa Verde region.
11 “The Pueblo Advisory Group and American Indian Partners’ advice on educational content has helped shape the Center’s curricula. Perhaps even more significant has been their actual presence as co-instructors. This multivocal approach adds diversity and dimension to the stories of the past and encourages learners to engage in critical thought about culture, history, and what it means to be human across
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space and time.” —Elaine Franklin
9 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
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