The Future of Archaeology is Indigenous

Explore how new California legislation has transformed the relationship between tribes and government agencies regarding tribal cultural resources in this TEDx talk. Discover how California tribal members are now involved throughout the entire development process, from planning to completion. Learn about the speaker's vision for tribal people to manage the entire process of protecting and interpreting their cultural resources through an Indigenous perspective. Gain insights from John A. Torres, a professional anthropologist and archaeologist with over 30 years of experience, who is of Chicano and Navajo descent and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. Understand the importance of Indigenous involvement in archaeology and how it shapes the future of the field.