Breaking new ground : native Americans in archaeology / Phil Gross.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Gross, Phil, director, writer.

Heritage Broadcasting Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Paiute Indians--Excavations (Archaeology)--Nevada.

Paiute Indians.

Shoshoni Indians--Excavations (Archaeology)--Nevada.

Shoshoni Indians.

Indians of North America--Nevada--Excavations (Archeology).

Indians of North America.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Feature films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (32 minutes)) : sound, color

Place of Publication:

[Eugene, Oregon] : Heritage Broadcasting Service, [2013]

System Details:

digital

Summary:

Northern Nevada is a landscape of extremes, from parched playas baking in the summer sun to snow-mantled peaks wrapped in winter's deep freeze. Through this landscape a new gas pipeline was to be built, but before its construction could begin, archaeological studies would have to be completed along the entire route. Far Western Anthropological Research Group hired members of the region's Paiute and =650 0Indians of North America ǂz Nevada ǂx Claims. tribal communities and trained them as archaeologists to assist in mapping, recording and excavating archaeological sites located on ancestral lands. For many, working as archaeologists was a life-changing event. Their understanding of their history grew. Their attitudes toward archaeology changed. They experienced moments of profound spirituality. This is their story.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed on December 19, 2024).

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.