Since 1958, the Center for American Archeology (CAA) has aimed to increase public awareness of ancient American history through field studies, exhibits, and cooperative school programs. In the past decade, CAA has emphasized ethics in archeology, focusing on the absence of the Native past from public school curricula, ethical interpretation of the…

Describes the new archaeology merit badge of the Boy Scouts of America. Discusses the requirement that scouts recruit a "counselor" who is a hobbyist or working archaeologist, and outlines the duties and ethical responsibilities of such mentors. Includes the scout's requirements for earning the badge. (SV)

Examines the development of the Lac du Flambeau tribal historic-preservation program, 1 of only 18 tribal programs to have assumed the duties of a state historic-preservation office. Describes the Lac du Flambeau reservation in northern Wisconsin, its history, and school and community preservation activities. (CDS)

Interview examines the competing interests of U.S. national parks, which preserve Native American archaeological sites as the basis of cultural and historical interpretation to the public, and archaeologists, whose research excavations may destroy sites. National Park Service projects that encompass both stewardship and interpretation are…

"People in the Past" is a CD-ROM that brings Lowry Ruin in southwest Colorado to life. Intended particularly for elementary and middle school students, the CD applies new technologies and includes Native American views in historical interpretation of the Puebloan site in 1125. Related projects include a teacher activity guide and…

Since the 1960s, over 180 tribal museums and cultural centers have been established in the United States and Canada. In addition to collecting, preserving, and interpreting cultural and historical objects for their communities, many of these programs also operate K-12 programs focused on cultural and linguistic preservation, maintain archives, and…