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National Archaeology Educators Conference
October 24 @ 7:00 pm - October 27 @ 9:00 pm
$149.00
We invite all archaeology educators to attend this gathering such as classroom teachers, archaeologists, museum educators; college faculty, staff, and students; descendant community members, and anyone else who is interested in archaeology education!
The National Archaeology Educators Conference is professional development for Project Archaeology’s National Network of state coordinators, master teachers, facilitators, and others who are interested in connecting people to the past to protect and honor our shared cultural heritage. Project Archaeology can help you achieve excellence in archaeology education wherever you teach: K-12 classrooms, museums, youth and adult programs, and university education. We train you to deliver high-quality archaeology education to your community through curricula, workshops, and lesson presentations.
The conference provides professional development through sessions, workshops, field trips, and indigenous speakers. There are many opportunities for networking and mentorships. Plus, we connect you with award-winning educational materials!
Networking with peers and mentors makes this conference valuable now and in the future. This year we will focus on how Project Archaeology can help you achieve excellence in archaeology education through visiting rock art sites, listening to cultural perspectives, and experiencing hands-on lessons in the classroom and at archaeological sites.
CONFERENCE COORDINATORS
| Samantha Kirkley (sponsorships, logistics, and registration) Operations and Professional Development Director, Project Archaeology Southern Utah University samanthakirkley@suu.edu |
Jeanne Moe (sessions, goals, and outcomes) Curriculum Director, Project Archaeology Institute for Heritage Education jmoe@heritageeducation.org |
Sarah Bennett (networking opportunities) Coordinator, Project Archaeology sarah.bennett@projectarchaeology.org |
Goals
- Prepare and empower educators to teach difficult history
- Connect and collaborate with archaeology educators and indigenous educators
- Create state plans to develop rock art investigations
- Inspire and equip our network to teach Project Archaeology: Investigating Rock Art to their community
- Teachers Record Rock Art
- Record rock art at Black Point archaeological site
- Use observation, inference, and critical thinking skills to determine an artist's message
- Create rock art with two different hands-on techniques
- Visit Parowan Gap and other rock art sites in St. George, UT
- Hear indigenous and archaeologist perspectives on rock art (rock writing)
- Address topics about effectively teaching difficult history and multiple perspectives
- Explore the history that descendant communities care about and how to teach it effectively
- Showcase rock art sites from around the world to include in our investigating rock art database
AGENDA SNAPSHOT
October 24, 2024 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Opening Reception
October 25, 2024 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Opening Session
Concurrent Sessions
Project Archaeology Coordinator Meeting
Workshop Track – Investigating Rock Art
Keynote Speaker on Difficult History
Literature Circle – The Bear River Massacre
Difficult History Panel
Optional evening excursion to Kolob Canyon
October 26, 2024 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Field trip to St. George, Utah
Fieldwork Experience at Black Point and Parowan Gap
October 27, 2024 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Investigating Rock Art
Art museum visit
Create a pictograph and petroglyph
Concurrent Sessions
Climate Change and Dendrochronology
Workshop Track - Investigating Rock Art
Rock Art Site and State Program Showcase
Develop plans to create curricula and host workshops
Closing Celebration Dinner
2024 NAEC Presenters
KEYNOTE: Darren Parry, former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation
Darren serves on the Board of Directors for Utah Humanities and the PBS Utah. He attended the University of Utah and Weber State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In 2024, he received an Honorary PhD in Education from Utah State University. He teaches in the Environmental Humanities department at the University of Utah.
His book, The Bear River Massacre; A Shoshone History retells the story of the massacre as not trapping his people in death, but offering them rebirth. While never flinching from the realities and the racial ramifications of America's spread westward, Parry offers messages of hope.
As storyteller for his people, Parry brings the full weight of Shoshone wisdom to his tales. He teaches lessons of peace in the face of violence, of strength in the teeth of annihilation, and of survival through change.
Darren lectures around the country on Native American issues surrounding history and Indigenous views related to sustainability. He recently gave a lecture at the University of Copenhagen and spoke about Indigenous views to Climate and Environment. His passions in life are his wife Melody, 7 children and 17 grandchildren. His other passion is his Tribal family. He wants to make sure that those who have gone before him are not forgotten.
Chinoodin (Tony Drews) Founder & CEO of Nashke Native Games
Founder & CEO, Nashke Native Games
Nashke Native Games mission is to increase awareness of Ojibwe language and culture through gameplay. They are dedicated to creating engaging, educational games that promote cultural awareness and language revitalization. Their games are designed to inspire a deeper understanding of Ojibwe Indigenous traditions. https://www.nashke.com/
ABOUT TONY
Tony is a first generation descendent from Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag (Leech Lake band of Ojibwe). His Indian name is Chi-Noodin (Big Wind) He is sturgeon clan and a lifelong student of our culture and Language. Tony has worked in the Native American community his whole professional career.
Drews worked at Ain Dah Yung as the Residential Director and oversaw operations of their Native American youth homeless emergency shelter and transitional living shelter. Tony was also Vice President of Operations for Circle of Life Anishinaabe Home Care.
He spent 5 years working with Anoka-Hennepin Schools as the Indian Education Advisor. He now works as a Program Coordinator, and he leads the American Indian Family Empowerment Fund at the Tiwahe Foundation, in addition to being the Founder and President of Nashke Native Games.
Tony attended the University of Minnesota and studied Sociology, American Indian Studies, and the Ojibwe Language. Tony is Happily married to his wife Kathy and has three children. Tony is a recent Finnovation Fellow and sits on the Board of Directors for the Anoka Hennepin Educational Foundation and is on the Anoka-Hennepin American Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee.
ABOUT PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGY
Saving archaeological sites begins in the classroom. Project Archaeology is a national archaeology education program that promotes the understanding, appreciation, and preservation of our shared cultural heritage through education. More than 19,000 educators have participated in Project Archaeology professional development. These educators have used Project Archaeology materials to instruct an estimated 380,000 students annually. CONTACT US ABOUT SPONSORING THIS EVENT
VIEW OR DOWNLOAD OUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
Sponsorship Levels
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LIZARD Register of Professional Archaeologists: https://rpanet.org/  |
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SPIRAL Archaeological Consultants, Inc.: https://aci-crm.com/ Natural History Museum of Utah: https://nhmu.utah.edu/ Anonymous   |
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DEER Naske Native Games: https://www.nashke.com/ The Archaeological Conservancy: https://www.thearchcons.org/   |
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SUN All Phases Archaeology: https://www.allphasesarchaeology.com/ Colorado Councils of Professional Archaeologists: https://coloradoarchaeologists.org/ SEARCH: https://www.searchinc.com/ Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society: https://aahs1916.org/ Jurassic Sands: ttps://www.jurassicsand.com/  
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BASKET Institute for Heritage Education: https://www.heritageeducation.org/  |
Conference Demographics
- Hundreds of archaeology educators from across the nation, including:
- State and national leaders in archaeology education
- Archaeologists
- K-12 classroom teachers
- College and University faculty, staff, and students
- Museum educators
- Informal educators
- Indigenous educators
- Descendant community members
Benefits of Partnering
- Build brand awareness of your products/services among leaders in archaeology education.
- Reach new audiences and increase credibility within a niche community of people who have the attention of teachers, indigenous educators, museum educators, and archaeologists across the nation.
- Place your organization’s name, logo, and/or ad on our conference website and printed program.
- Show your commitment to protecting cultural heritage and archaeological sites through education of our nation’s youth.
- Become a supporting partner in newly published curriculum materials.
Consider asking your school, company, or organization to sponsor the National Archaeology Educators Conference. Every $500+ level sponsorship includes one registration for a participant. Go to our scholarship page to learn more .
CEDAR CITY, UTAH
A remarkable experience awaits you on the Southern Utah University campus. Escape into the scenic backdrop of iconic red rock while attending an unforgettable conference. Location is everything and SUU’s is hard to beat. The 130-acre campus is in the heart of Cedar City, which sits about halfway between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas on I-15 and is within a 5-hour drive of over 20 national parks and monuments in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
LEARN MORE AT VISIT CEDAR CITY
The closest airports are in Cedar City, St. George, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. Shuttles are available from the Salt Lake and Las Vegas airports (St. George Shuttle and Salt Lake Express) to Cedar City; however, only the St. George Shuttle picks up and drops off the SUU America First Event Center. Flixbus may also be an option from Las Vegas. Taxi services and rental car companies are a good option for ground transportation, especially if you plan to add extra days and excursions to your trip. We will offer transport to and from the Cedar City airport and any of the shuttle/bus drop off locations in Cedar City.
Flying
There are daily flights between Cedar City Regional (CDC) and Salt Lake City International (SLC) airports. Many people also choose to fly into McCarran International (LAS) and make the 3-hour drive from Las Vegas to Cedar City in a rental car. (Keep in mind there is a one hour time zone difference). St. George Regional (SGU) is another local airport located about 40 miles south of Cedar City that often offers better rates and more flights than CDC. There are lots of options, and you just have to shop around for the one that best fits you.
Driving & Parking
Being right off the interstate makes getting to SUU easy. Campus is a 3-hour drive north from Las Vegas or a 4-hour drive south from Salt Lake City. If you’re coming from the east, the campus is just 75 miles south of the I-15 / I-70 junction.
Cedar City does not have metered parking or parking garages. You simply park wherever you find a spot. Campus and Parking Map
Participants will need to secure their own lodging. You will find many hotel, bed and breakfast, and AirBnB options in the Cedar City area. There are also several nice RV parks in the area.
The Ramada Inn is the official conference hotel.
- Free hot/cold breakfast buffet
- Free WIFI & free parking (huge parking lot)
- Outdoor heated seasonal pool, sauna & indoor hot tub
- Fitness and business centers
- Onsite bar and restaurant - Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
- Designated pet friendly rooms
- Wyndham Rewards Program
- Amenities in the room include microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, and flat screen TV
The conference rate offers rooms with 2 Queen beds for $109/night and with one King bed for $94/night. The group code is NAEC24. Please use this link for booking: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/cedar-city-utah/ramada-cedar-city/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=10/24/2024&checkOutDate=10/28/2024&groupCode=naec24
Lunch and coffee/snack breaks will be provided daily at the conference venue.
Dinners are on your own and you will find several options that meet your various dietary needs and expectations. These are some of our top recommendations:
Chef Alfredo's https://chefalfredos.com/cedar-city/ Puerto Vallarta Jaliscohttp://www.orderpuertovallartajalisco.com/  Erawan Thaihttp://www.erawancedarcity.com/  Cedar City Pizza Carthttps://cedarcitypizzacart.com/  Mandarin - at Best Western Plus Cedar City |
Las Flores Family Mexican http://lasfloresfamilymexicanrestaurant.com/  Bunnisa Thaihttps://www.facebook.com/Bunnisas/  Centro Woodfired Pizzeria https://www.centropizzeria.com/  The French Spot |
You may also be interested in the IG Winery or Warehouse Bar and Kitchen for an evening refreshment.
The conference will offer a workshop track enabling educators to receive 15 contact hours and 1 graduate credit ($23) from SUU. Please allow at least THREE weeks before the start of the conference to apply to SUU, activate your portal, and register for the class. You will not be able to register once the conference commences.
Scholarships
We have a few scholarships available through sponsorships and donations. Please contact Samantha Kirkley to apply for a scholarship to cover the cost of registration and/or a travel stipend to attend the conference.
Find a Sponsor for Your Registration
Consider asking your school, company, or organization to sponsor the National Archaeology Educators Conference. Every $500+ level sponsorship includes one registration for a participant. Go to our sponsorship page to learn more (link)
