Paths to knowledge: Connecting experts in oral histories and archaeology

Nero, Karen L.

doi:10.22459/ta35.11.2011.11

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“…Dye's argument that traditional local histories have an important part to play in archaeological narration is, of course, as valid for the entire Pacific region as it is in the Hawaiian Islands (e.g. Kirch 2012;Nero 2011;Sheppard et al 2004; see also Spriggs and Howes,Chapter 26,this volume). We believe that resources such as this Nelcau-Am ̃oñ from Aneityum, gifted to the Hunterian by George Turner, have an important role to play in the emergence of such synthetic and polyvocal archaeologies.…”

Section: Oral Tradition and Turner's Ethnology As Missionary Archaeologymentioning

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Uncovering Pacific Pasts: Histories of Archaeology in Oceania

Spriggs

2022

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Since 2009, her interest in cosmologies and knowledge systems has led her to collaborate with the Vatican Museums' Anima Mundi -Peoples, Arts and Cultures Museum. She culturally reconnected their Indigenous collections with communities around the world, bringing the Indigenous voice into the museum space for exhibitions and catalogues. She edited Australia (2017), the catalogue dedicated to the Vatican's collection, and with Fr Nicola Mapelli PhD published Oceania (2022), the fourth catalogue in the series, the others being Ethnos (2012) and The Americas (2014).

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Section: Oral Tradition and Turner's Ethnology As Missionary Archaeologymentioning

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Uncovering Pacific Pasts: Histories of Archaeology in Oceania

Spriggs

2022

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“…Alongside this development came a shift from viewing heritage as a monument, a physical object with historic and aesthetic qualities, to including the intangible landscapes within and surrounding the site (Lwoga 2018 : 1019). Inclusively researching tangible and intangible heritage tells a more complete story of the past, including elements such as those that instil in people their sense of place and identity (UNESCO no date; Little 2009 : 117; Greer 2010 : 53; Nero 2011 : 132). People often pass intangible heritage from one generation to the next, generating knowledge that becomes ‘traditional, contemporary, and living at the same time’ (UNESCO no date).…”

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“…Archaeologists have turned to community engagement to access, understand, and incorporate intangible heritage through generations. Community engagement can deepen the kinds of research questions asked and answers received, while simultaneously benefiting all stakeholders (Nero 2011 : 130; Wright and Kod 2011 : 115; Kusimba 2017 : 220).…”

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“…Acknowledging the importance of intangible heritage underpins the inclusion of community in the archaeological process through acknowledging community members as resources and valuing community-held knowledge, such as oral histories, place names, traditions of usage, and legends (Chirikure and Pwiti 2008 : 474; Freire 2014 : 114). The information gained tells a more complete story of the past through incorporating details frequently missed, such as the elements that instil in people their sense of place and identity (Little 2009 : 117; Greer 2010 : 53; Nero 2011 : 12; UNESCO 2011 ).…”

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Analysing the Contributions and Longevity of Community Archaeology in the Context of Maritime Cultural Heritage Projects

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2021

J Mari Arch

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Scholars readily agree community archaeology offers a way to engage non-professional archaeologists in the archaeological process. However, few analyse whether community archaeology projects achieve their goals and contribute positively to involved stakeholders. This article proposes a framework for analysing the contributions and longevity of community archaeology in maritime environments. The framework consists of three sections: the influencing factors, intended and actual contributions, and longevity. The influencing factors highlight the most common elements that impact the contributions of a project. The intended and actual contributions compare the project’s goals with their results. The longevity section proposes a number of prompting questions to assess the longevity of the outcomes. Three case studies provide a closer look at each project’s influencing factors, contributions and longevity. Synthesizing the case study’s results reveals several overall conclusions and areas for improvement within community archaeology.

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