Postcolonial and Indigenous Perspectives in Digital Archaeology

Abstract

This chapter examines digital archaeology in the Canadian context through postcolonial and Indigenous perspectives. The chapter demonstrates that diversity practices can serve as both gateways and gatekeeping for Indigenous and racialized scholars in Canadian archaeology. Through the case of archaeology in New Brunswick, it is shown how barriers prevent First Nations peoples from ownership of their heritage and how Indigenous data governance principles can re-center First Nations narratives, and open opportunities for Indigenous and racialized students to gain research experience and advanced training in digital method and practice.