Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology

In a dynamic near half-century career of insight, engagement, and instruction, Kent G. Lightfoot transformed North American archaeology through his innovative ideas, robust collaborations, thoughtful field projects, and mentoring of numerous students. Authors emphasize the multifarious ways Lightfoot impacted―and continues to impact―approaches to archaeological inquiry, anthropological engagement, Indigenous issues, and professionalism. Four primary themes include: negotiations of intercultural entanglements in pluralistic settings; transformations of temporal and spatial archaeological dimensions, as well as theoretical and methodological innovations; engagement with contemporary people and issues; and leading by example with honor, humor, and humility. These reflect the remarkable depth, breadth, and growth in Lightfoot’s career, despite his unwavering stylistic devotion to Hawaiian shirts.

Seth Mallios is Professor of Anthropology, University History Curator, and Director of the South Coastal Information Center at San Diego State University.

Sara L. Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington and Curator of Archaeology at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.

Michael Grone is an Associate State Archaeologist for the Santa Cruz District of California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Kathleen L. Hull is professor emerita of anthropology and heritage studies at the University of California, Merced.

Peter Nelson (Coast Miwok and tribal citizen of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria) Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management and Ethnic Studies.

Stephen W. Silliman is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.