Anthropology Club hosts prominent indigenous archaeologist Dr. Joe Watkins and cultural education expert Carol Ellick Sept. 6-7

Dr. Joe Watkins
Thursday, Sept. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
Social Science Building (SSB), Room 118
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Carol Ellick
Friday, Sept. 7, 3-4:30 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall (RH), Room 101
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'Anthropology Graduate's Guide'
Friday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-Noon.
Beatrice McDonald Hall (BMH), Room 104
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The UAA Anthropology Club is pleased to announce presentations by Dr. Joe Watkins and Carol Ellick on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 6-7. 

• Watkins' topic Thursday evening is "Indigenous Archaeology as a Decolonizing Mechanism: The Changing Relationship Between Archaeologists and Indigenous Communities." 
• Ellick's topic Friday afternoon is "To Share or Not to Share: Archaeological Education as a Mechanism to Reduce Looting."
  
• Both will discuss their new book, "An Anthropology Graduate's Guide: From Student to Career" at an informal gathering with anthropology students Friday morning.

Dr. Joe Watkins
Watkins is currently the Director of the Native American Studies Program at the University of Oklahoma. He was an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico from 2003-2007. He is Choctaw Indian, and has been involved in archaeology for more than 40 years. He received his B.A. in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma and his M.A. and doctorate in anthropology from Southern Methodist University, where his work examined archaeologists' responses to questionnaire scenarios concerning their perceptions of American Indian issues.

His current study interests include the ethical practice of anthropology and the study of anthropology's relationships with descendant communities and aboriginal populations, and he has published numerous articles on these topics. His first book "Indigenous Archaeology: American Indian Values and Scientific Practice" (AltaMira Press, 2000) is in its second printing, and his latest book, "Reclaiming Physical Heritage: Repatriation and Sacred Sites" (Chelsea House Publishers 2005) is aimed toward creating an awareness of Native American issues among high school students.

Find out how he became an archaelogist in this short video from the PBS Time Team America website.

Carol Ellick
Ellick is a leading expert in the field of archaeological and cultural education. She has a B.A. in anthropology with a specialization in archaeology from The Evergreen State College and an M.A. in education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction from Chapman University. She brings more than 30 years of archaeological and cultural education and public outreach experience to every client and project.

She and Watkins work with Archaeological and Cultural Education Consultants developing accurate, culturally based educational materials. Together they wrote the guide for anthropology students to make the move from classroom to career. Read more about the book here.

These opportunities were made possible through sponsorship from the UAA Concert Board, the UAA Club Council, the UAA Department of Anthropology and the Alaska Native Studies Program. Follow the UAA Anthropology Club on Facebook. Follow the UAA Department of Anthropology on Facebook.