The White Mountain Apache Experiment in Community-Based Site Protection
Channel: ArchaeologySouthwest
Date: 08/05/2019

In this Tea and Archaeology presentation from April 7, 2019, Dr. John Welch describes one possible model for establishing and reinforcing better protections for cultural heritage sites. 

With a doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, Dr. Welch has had a long career at the interface of archaeology, resource management, and community engagement, including services as the White Mountain Apache Tribe historic preservation officer and a founding member of the board of the Fort Apache Heritage Foundation in Arizona. Welch’s projects are recognized models for close collaboration with indigenous communities.