Upcoming Lectures – Indian Peaks Chapter- Colorado Archaeology Society

Until further notice, all meetings will be held virtually.

NEXT MEETING:

When: Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Where: Google Meet (meet.google.com/jta-cmzn-tgn)
Cost: Free & Open to the Public

Strategy Planning Session

All IPCAS members are encouraged to attend

The IPCAS Board will run through a SWOC analysis to collect feedback for an update to the 2018 CAS Long Range Plan and chapter operations moving forward.

READ THE 2018 PLAN DRAFT: CAS Long Range Plan 2.11.18

Members who wish to provide feedback on chapter operations or the overall state of CAS that cannot attend the planning session can email indianpeaksarchaeology@gmail.com.

When: Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Where: Google Meet (meet.google.com/jta-cmzn-tgn)
Cost: Free & Open to the Public

Stewardship of Colorado Springs’ Archaeological Resources

Anna Cordova
City of Colorado Springs

Cordova (right) with representatives from the Southern Ute Tribe. Image courtesy of Cordova

The City of Colorado Springs is rich in archaeology. Over the course of the last five years, Lead Archaeologist, Anna Cordova has handled a variety of projects involving the City’s rich cultural and archaeological resources. Some of her recent endeavors have included overseeing multiple projects in Garden of the Gods Park, conducting survey and test excavation at Corral Bluffs, assisting with full surveys of Austin Bluffs Open Space and Cheyenne Canon Park, further exploring the findings from the excavation of General Palmer’s middens, recent and on-going excavation of the Fatty Rice curio shop site at Garden of the Gods, and many more. The projects have involved public engagement, tribal consultation, field work, lab work, collaboration with the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, and partnerships with various agencies. This presentation will explore the challenges, successes, and rewards of the efforts that go into the stewardship of Colorado Springs’ archaeological assets.

Anna Cordova is a municipal archaeologist for the City of Colorado Springs. Cordova has nearly 20 years of experience in professional archaeology and ethnography. Her experience includes a variety of field work, laboratory work, and extensive collaboration with various government agencies, contractors, tribal representatives, and indigenous communities. Cordova has archaeological experience in several states, with most of her work taking place in Hawaii and in Colorado. She grounds her work in maintaining relationships with Native American tribes and communities, and strives to bring indigenous voices for the forefront in order to guide the stewardship of the many natural and cultural resources of Colorado Springs. Cordova has focused on the ethics of archaeology and ethnography throughout her career, and works to shine a light on these issues in the greater archaeology community. Her work as the City of Colorado Springs Lead Archaeologist involves frequent tribal consultation, public education, mitigation, and general stewardship of the archaeological resources of City of Colorado Springs’ parks and open spaces.