Archaeology and anthropology are amazingly interesting fields, but they also have a legacy of dehumanizing and mistreating Native peoples. In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll uncover the dark history of Native grave robbing, explore the ways these fields are righting past wrongs, and discover the story of one Inuk’s journey to honor his late father.
Introduction: Minik’s Story 00:00
Anthropology & Archaeology 0:45
Native Grave Robbing 1:32
The Death of Qisuk 4:09
Changing Legislation 5:26
Decolonized Archaeology & Anthropology 8:23
Review & Credits 10:21
Sources:
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