ROLE OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
Zunis have program - people with skills. Glass ceiling - degree.
Need to expose kids to archaeology in high school classroom.
Hualapai - staff of 6. On the job training. Archaeology is seen as important.
Certificate can be an incentive.
2 Apache tribe have a para-archaeological program. Have hired an
archaeologist.
Navajo - has technicians. No opportunity to get degrees.
Need for Native American professionals on reservation.
People who have to work with archaeologists. Getting tribe.
Need to create/modify systems that meet needs of Native American Students.
(Academic - creating jobs).
Hopi program at NAU - will be for any student that wants to work with Hopi
Tribe.
Pursue training of teachers on reservations.
Institutional support is critical.
Private sector involvement.
Commitment from institution for education. Commitment from tribe for career
opportunity.
Community Colleges can play role.
ACTION ITEM
UP COMING PUBLIC MEETINGS ON NEW PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.