Archaeology and Education at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Abstract

At Crow Canyon Archaeological Center located in Cortez, Colorado, we have engaged in archaeological research and hands-on experiential teaching with children, young professionals, and forever learners for over 40 years. Working with indigenous communities has always been a goal at Crow Canyon and is even more important in today’s environment. Archaeology in the United States is changing, and Crow Canyon is evolving to include positive changes to how archaeologists and educators interact with the public and indigenous communities about the human past. In this presentation, we share who we are, what has worked in the past, and the future directions of archaeological research and education.