Native American Archaeology in Quebec: Diverging Interests and Fragile Collaboration between Archaeologists and Indigenous Communities

Authors

  • Ségolène Vandevelde Département d'anthropologie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
  • Rémi Toupin Département d'anthropologie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

Keywords:

archeology, Native communities, ethnocentrism, Late Woodland, excavation permits, legislation

Language(s):

French

Abstract

In this fictional case study, a preliminary excavation agreement has been reached between the local Innu community, the Ministry of Culture and the Status of Women and an archaeological firm, in order to enable the protection of a site dated to the Late Woodland period. Following the discovery of a burial, the terms of the agreement are no longer met. This is a problematic case in Quebec archeology where the interests of different actors conflict.

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Published

2012-07-23

Issue

Vol. 1 (2012)

Section

Case studies

License

Copyright (c) 2012 Ségolène Vandevelde, Rémi Toupin

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