New CRM Field School: (Cont’d) “The CRM process involves more than work in the field,” explains Jim. “ It involves working with regulatory agencies and lots of tribal consultation. We aim to give students a well-rounded perspective on the entire process. Students come out of it not only with technical skills of recording a site, but a fuller understanding of all the stakeholders in the process.” For example, in addition to learning from CRM-specialized archaeologists, this year’s students heard from Crow Canyon Executive Vice President of Indigenous Affairs, Theresa Pasqual. She spoke about the ethics of stewardship and shared her perspective as a former Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for Acoma Pueblo. Students also heard from Fermin Lopez, who spoke about the ethics of working with Indigenous communities. Fermin is an alumnus of the 2024 CRM Field School program and a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Pueblo of Pojoaque Historic Preservation Office. “Students enrolled in the CRM Field School are also enrolled in a college course, and they get college credit for it. If students do well (which they all did this summer), they can receive a recommendation letter from one of the program directors to support their job searches,” explains Kelsey. With two years of this new program behind us, we’re thrilled with its success so far and excited about its potential to impact the industry. Of the students who have completed the program and have their degrees in hand, 80% now hold CRM positions. The 2025 Field School students are still enrolled in school but are poised for similar successes once they graduate.
Learn more about CRM Field School at CrowCanyon.org/crm-field-school
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is a nonprofit organization located near Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado. Our Mission: To empower present and future generations by making the human past accessible and relevant through archaeological research, experiential education, and American Indian knowledge. Our Vision: To expand the sphere in which we operate, both geographically and intellectually, and show how the knowledge gained through archaeology can help build a healthier society.
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