Preserving the Past
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Preserving the Past
Indigenous American communities are reclaiming their history. Hear why Pueblo people are fighting to reclaim their stories, ancestral remains, and sacred lands.
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 05:35 According to Theresa Pasqual, why is it a mistake to refer to Pueblo historical sites and ancestral objects as “ruins” and “artifacts”?
- 07:03 What challenges do Pueblo people face when trying to access places that are important to their history and culture today?
- 10:21 Why does Brian Vallo say that “there’s no need to excavate” archaeological sites?
- 11:22 What’s one problem that Dr. Swentzell mentions with returning human remains and cultural objects to the places from which they were removed?
- 13:12 What are some examples of successful repatriation of remains and cultural items that Brian Vallo mentions?