In this episode host Tina Andrew is joined by two strong, educated, indigenous women who both work in the field of archaeology. Dr. Paulette Steeves (Cree-Métis) is a renowned indigenous archaeologist who's work is groundbreaking for all indigenous/native communities. In her research, Steeves argues that, "Indigenous peoples were present in the Western Hemisphere as early as 100,000 years ago, and possibly much earlier. She has created a database of hundreds of archaeology sites in both North and South America that date from 250,000 to 12,000 years before present, which challenges the Clovis First dogma of a post 12,000 year before present initial migrations to the Americas." Her book, "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere," focuses on reclaiming the history of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic.Our second guest is a former team member of the podcast, Genesis, a Yoeme anthropologist, Entrepreneur, and Land Defender, works as a field archaeologist in Arizona. She shares her experiences and the challenges she's faced with in academia, and field work.

Backgroung music by: Ambre Jaune "Chant for Quisqueyat" and Matt Large "Llevame Lejos de Aqui"

Recorded: October 2023