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Collaboration in Practice: Transforming Community-Based Research in the Southwest

Collaboration in Practice: Transforming Community-Based Research in the Southwest

Seowtewa, Octavius
Arakawa, Fumiyasu
Retzinger, Dylan

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AnthropologyArchaeologyIndigenous Studies

ISBN10: 0816556350
ISBN13: 9780816556359
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: Apr 21 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.26 Depth: 9.19
Language: English
Focusing on the Chavez Cave collections in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Collaboration in Practice presents a study of the partnership between New Mexico State University and the Zuni Cultural Resource Advisory Team (ZCRAT). Rather than centering on artifact analysis, the authors emphasize the collaborative process itself--visiting the site, curating an exhibition, and co-authoring this volume--as a model for ethical and respectful research.

The book situates this collaboration within the broader historical and political context of archaeology and museology. It critically explores how museums and academic institutions can shift from extractive practices to ones that prioritize Indigenous sovereignty, knowledge systems, and cultural continuity. Through personal narratives, historical context, and methodological insights, the authors highlight the challenges and transformative potential of working collaboratively. They show how true collaboration requires humility, mutual respect, and a commitment to shared authority in both research and representation.

Ultimately, this work charts a path forward for community-based research that centers Indigenous voices and values. It advocates for an archaeology that is not only more inclusive but also more meaningful to the communities whose histories are being studied. A vital resource for scholars, students, and practitioners, this work seeks to engage in ethical, reciprocal, and culturally grounded research in the Southwest and beyond.

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