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The Speaking Past: Positioning Oral Traditions in Archaeological Practice

Martindale, Andrew, Bruchac, Margaret, Supernant, Kisha, Nicholas, George·2025·The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Oral Traditions and Archaeology
DOI 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197557686.013.26
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This chapter examines how Indigenous oral traditions and archaeological practice intersect, revealing the power dynamics, colonial legacies, and cultural perspectives that shape historical narratives. It challenges the biases that marginalize oral histories in scholarly discourse and critiques the dominance of Western archaeological methodologies. By analyzing how oral traditions convey history and relate to material evidence, the chapter underscores the complexities of historical transmission, interpretation, and validation. It advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration and equitable partnerships that respect Indigenous knowledge systems while enhancing archaeological inquiry. Finally, the chapter urges scholars to adopt methodologies that integrate oral and material records, fostering a more inclusive and accurate understanding of the past.

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Authors
Martindale, A., Bruchac, M., Supernant, K., & Nicholas, G.
Affiliations
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
  • DePaul University (US)
  • University of Alberta (CA)
  • Simon Fraser University (CA)
Venue
The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Oral Traditions and Archaeology
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
2025-07-22
DOI
10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197557686.013.26
OpenAlex
W4412567075
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References
163
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Type
book chapter
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Oxford University Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › History › Oral History, Memory, Narrative Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Indigenous Cultures and History
Keywords
indigenous oral tradition, oral history, colonial legacy, power relations, indigenous knowledge, historical transmission, physical evidence, interdisciplinary collaboration, equitable partnerships, historical narratives

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