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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

Sapiens

In early 2024, Spain’s culture minister announced that the nation would overhaul its state museum collections, igniting a wave of anticipation—and controversy. Once this foundational work is done, museum staff can begin to peel back the layers of colonial frameworks that have historically governed their practices.

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Caring for and through Language: Tibetan Refugees and Heritage Language Education in Canada

Anthropology News

In May 2024, questions about who should care for refugees’ languages, and about what constituted a language worthy of care, emerged at a community-based workshop, “Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning (SEE Learning) for Multilingual Children,” in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Protecting Ancestral Waters Through Collaborative Stewardship

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The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, along California’s Central Coast, would be the first of its kind in the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released this map—which depicts the final boundaries of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary—in September 2024.

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Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month April 29, 2024 • Studies Weekly Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to incorporate culturally responsive teaching into students’ learning experience. They helped shape our country into what it is today. He was arrested after he defied U.S.

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Digging Into an Ancient Apocalypse Controversy From a Hopi Perspective

Sapiens

In early 2024, a controversy swirled around filming for the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse in the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon in the U.S. In a memo sent to tribes in the region in March, government administrators expressed concern but said they were unable to deny the permit request. Southwest, many Native leaders objected.

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A Remarkable Discovery of a 450,000-Year-Old Tooth in Iran

Anthropology.net

The Global Context: Collaborative Efforts in Archaeology The recent resurgence of archaeological activities in regions like Iraq's Maysan Province, facilitated by initiatives such as the Russian-Iraqi Joint Expedition Programme, highlights a growing international collaboration in the pursuit of uncovering humanity's shared heritage.

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Prepare for Fall Multi Day seminars!

Teaching American History

Applications open soon for our Fall 2024 Multi Day seminars ! Teaching American History hosts Multi-Day seminars at no cost to American history and government teachers. What more could you ask for? We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. The application will be open April 8-April 30.