ABSTRACT
The relationship between archaeologists and Native peoples in North America has been a rocky one. However, there has been greater interaction and marked improvements in some of these relationships since the passage of the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in 1990. But does this signify substantial and sustainable change? If recent discussions over “culturally unidentifiable” human remains are any indication, it’s clear much work remains to be done. 1 This chapter aims to provide a glimpse into Native American experiences of colonization in relation to archaeology using the lens of one tribal perspective. It also attempts to suggest a path toward a more sustainable archaeological practice, one that marks a true departure from the uneven power dynamics that remain a part of many relationships between archaeologists and Native Americans.
