Documents a new form of archaeology, moving the direction of archaeology towards indigenous systems of knowledge and power
The first book on indigenous archaeology that contains more indigenous authors than non-indigenous
Looks at the debate over the Kennewick man, which is still going through the US courts
Addresses important concerns about the ethics and social and political implications of research
'Indigenous Archaeologies not only offers a comprehensive and significant contribution to these debates, it is also one of those publications that defines and precipitates an important turning point. This book is a 'must have' for any archaeological library... I have used this book in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The students have found it accessible and informative, but also challenging, as it encourages them to engage constructively with intellectually and emotionally complex themes and issues. I highly recommend Indigenous Archaeologies and hope that all archaeologists working with communities will find the time to read it.' - Laurajane Smith, University of York, Antiquity