What does this research mean for the field?

Research in archaeology should prioritize collaboration with Indigenous Peoples to enhance understanding and respect for their knowledge systems. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The central aim is to advocate for a shift in archaeological research practices to include Indigenous perspectives.

March 2, 2026The UNESCO courier0 citations

Ora Marek-Martinez: “Our knowledge has long been regarded as folklore”

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OMOra Marek-Martinez KMKaterina Markelova

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The central aim is to advocate for a shift in archaeological research practices to include Indigenous perspectives.
Qualitative analysis of archaeological practices
Engagement with Indigenous communities for insights
Review of current literature on Indigenous knowledge
A framework for integrating Indigenous knowledge into archaeology is proposed.
Benefits of collaboration include enriched cultural contexts and better preservation of heritage.
Resistance to traditional paradigms is noted, suggesting transformative potential.

Abstract

As an archaeologist from the Navajo Native American community, Ora Marek-Martinez argues that research requires a fundamental paradigm shift — one that centres on close collaboration with Indigenous Peoples.

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Marek-Martinez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52920f1e85e5c73bf079a https://doi.org/10.18356/22202293-2026-1-7

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March 2, 2026The UNESCO courier0 citations

Ora Marek-Martinez: “Our knowledge has long been regarded as folklore”

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OMOra Marek-Martinez KMKaterina Markelova

Key Points

The central aim is to advocate for a shift in archaeological research practices to include Indigenous perspectives.
Qualitative analysis of archaeological practices
Engagement with Indigenous communities for insights
Review of current literature on Indigenous knowledge
A framework for integrating Indigenous knowledge into archaeology is proposed.
Benefits of collaboration include enriched cultural contexts and better preservation of heritage.
Resistance to traditional paradigms is noted, suggesting transformative potential.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52920f1e85e5c73bf079a https://doi.org/10.18356/22202293-2026-1-7

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