Learn about new discoveries revealing the rich cultural legacy of the prehistoric and indigenous inhabitants of Western Colorado at this all day event.

DARG research associates and Ute cultural consultants from the Uintah and Ouray reservation will discuss their current archaeological research and historic preservation programs. Don't miss this chance to meet and talk to Western Colorado archaeologists, anthropologists, and Native Americans.

Special Guests:
Betsy Chapoose, Cultural Rights & Protection Director, Ute Tribe, Uintah & Ouray Reservation
Clifford Duncan, Elder and cultural consultant, Uintah & Ouray Reservation

Featured presentations:
Ute Encampments from the 1850s and 1890s
Ute heritage landscapes in Western Colorado
Ute Ethnobotany and traditional native plant use
A Bison Tale: Early Historic bison hunters in Western Colorado
New imaging techniques for rock art recording and analysis
Early agriculture at Falls Creek rockshelters near Durango
Basket Maker II: Emerging agriculture on the Colorado Plateau
Early to Late Archaic pithouses in Mesa County
Geoarchaeology and paleoenvironment of Western Colorado
Cultural Resource Management Stewards and Partners

Special activities:
Selected archaeological artifacts from Museum of Western Colorado collections will be displayed.

Behind the scenes Museum tour available during lunch break. Bring your own brown bag lunch. Variety drinks provided.

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