\n Please join us for another rousing Native American-Archa eology Round Table with interesting presentations and panel discussions by local professional archaeologists and Native American leadership. This ye ar’s theme will explore pre- and post-European contact Native American tra ders and their trade goods\, trade routes\, the importance of gifting\, an d the ceremonial aspects of indigenous exchange. Scheduled speakers are:\n
\n Dr. Barbara Calogero (independent geo-archaeologist) will descri be the extensive geographic trade networks revealed by geological studies of ancient stone tools. Heather Cowan Cruz (University of Connecticut\, department of anthropology) will discuss the links between exchange\, terr itoriality & cultural identity in southern New England 3500 years ago. Dr. Laurie Weinstein (Western Connecticut State University\, department of an thropology) will apprise us of the active Native American networks during the “historic” period in Connecticut. Brent Colley (local historian) wil l introduce us to the Native American pathways that physically connected t rading partners\, villages\, and distant tribes to Connecticut’s indigenou s communities\, ushering in trade goods\, foreign people\, and new ideas.
\n\n Panelists include Faith Davison (Mohegan elder and retired tri bal archivist)\, Trudie Richmond (Schaghticoke elder\, educator & author)\ , Dr. Brian Jones (Archaeological & Historical Services\, Inc.)\, and Elai ne Thomas (Mohegan Member & Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer). Dr. Lucianne Lavin (Director of Research & Collections at IAIS) will be mo derator.
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\n\n\nPhone: 860-868-0518\n\n38 Curtis Road Washington\, CT\n06793\n\n DTSTART:20121118T130000 DTEND:20121118T170000 LOCATION:The Institute for American Indian Studies PRIORITY: SUMMARY:7th Annual Native American Archaeology Roundtable– “Commerce Native American Style: Trade\, Gift Exchange\, & the Spiritual” URL:http://www.iaismuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR