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Dr. Sarah Oas Awarded Society for American Archaeology Dissertation Award.

Dr. Sarah Oas SAA Award 2

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Oas for her incredible achievement in earning the 2020 Society for American Archaeology Dissertation Award! This award was presented for her detail-driven study into the transformation of food storage, preparation, and consumption in the Cibola region of the Southwest.

Four Corners Lecture Series Presents Edward Box III (Perspectives on Southern Ute Tribal History)

Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4 p.m. MDT

Brought to you by the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Edward Box III will be providing perspectives into Southern Ute tribal history.

Four Corners Lecture Series Presents Jason Nez (Sacred Landscape, Sacred People: Connections between Landscapes and Cultural Identity)

Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 4 p.m. MDT

Brought to you by the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Jason Nez will explore Sacred Landscape, Sacred People: Connections between Landscapes and Cultural Identity.

Mimbres: Dimples, Slip-Slop, and Clapboard – What They Are and Why They Matter with Dr. Steve Lekson

Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 4 p.m. MDT

The techniques of Mimbres pottery and their provenance help us better understand Mimbres' role in the history of the greater Southwest.

Wild Wisdom: Essential Food and Medicine of the Land

Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. MDT

This slide show presentation will cover commonly found edible and medicinal plants that are essential for human health and well-being. Identification, uses, and recipes of these plants will be presented through pictures and descriptions.