Asmussen, Brit (2024) Conscientious archaeologies. Australian Archaeology, 90 (1). pp. 3-5.

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Abstract

[Extract] Over several decades, there have been ongoing developments in the operation of many aspects of Australian archaeology, including working in deeper ways with First Nations peoples. How do practitioners build on this to cultivate honourable and collaborative engagements spanning all aspects of practice? Here I write wearing two hats—as a taphonomist interested in developing research methods, and as a museum curator. Experiences in both roles, and recent changes in the latter, have shaped the views on the ongoing practical work that needs to be done as a practitioner in the face of sometimes confounding institutional structures and practices. Here ‘First Nations’ is used to reflect the diversity of Australia’s First Peoples; ‘Peoples’ is used when specifically referring to First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups; and ‘Community’ is used to refer to non-First Nations groups. Best practices that apply to First Nations engagements also apply to non-First Nations communities and groups.

Item ID:	83876
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
ISSN:	2470-0363
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Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2024 23:50
FoR Codes:	45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4501 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language and history > 450101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander archaeology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	21 INDIGENOUS > 2104 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and culture > 210401 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artefacts @ 50% 13 CULTURE AND SOCIETY > 1307 Understanding past societies > 130703 Understanding Australia’s past @ 50%
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