About
The AWA Diversity Committee works to achieve equity, diversity, and inclusion in Washington and Pacific Northwest archaeology. It does so by providing equal opportunities to, and supporting participation by, people of all ethnic and national origins, genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, ages, and physical and mental abilities among our academic, tribal, professional, and other members, and throughout the wider cultural resources community.
AWA members can watch a virtual introduction to the Diversity Committee and the work we are doing in the 15 minute video Addressing Issues of Equity in Washington State Archaeology through the AWA by logging in.
Mission
The AWA Diversity Committee is working on a mission statement.
Current Projects
Online Resources: Establish webpages with resources on antiracism, decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion (click on buttons below).
Community Groups: Establish spaces for archaeologists from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities and/or identities to connect, hang out, and network.
Code of Conduct: Author a Code of Conduct to help people understand acceptable, non-exclusionary behavior.
Public Scholarship: Engage in public scholarship, such as webinars, to provide a platform for archaeologists from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities and/or identities to speak about their research and experiences.
Relationship Building: Create and implement a plan for continued engagement with tribal and other descendant community institutions through conferences, seminars, meetings, and other means.
Community Groups: Establish spaces for archaeologists from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities and/or identities to connect, hang out, and network.
Code of Conduct: Author a Code of Conduct to help people understand acceptable, non-exclusionary behavior.
Public Scholarship: Engage in public scholarship, such as webinars, to provide a platform for archaeologists from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities and/or identities to speak about their research and experiences.
Relationship Building: Create and implement a plan for continued engagement with tribal and other descendant community institutions through conferences, seminars, meetings, and other means.
Resources
Click on these buttons to Listen, Watch, Read, Follow, and Learn more about Racism, Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Contact
For more information, or to join the Diversity Committee, please contact the Committee Chair at awadiversity@gmail.com.
Members:
David Carlson (Committee Chair) "I have served on several committees as a graduate student, including a Diversity Committee, and have also served as my department's graduate student union steward (Go UAW Local 4121!) and on union committees. I wanted to continue that labor in a wider, professional context, in a way that allows me to do antiracist and decolonizing work while helping friends and colleagues of mine who have experienced systemic and interpersonal discrimination."
Susan Larsen
Brandy Rinck "I was inspired by the AWA's Statement on Racism, Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion and I wanted to participate in improving equity in the AWA."
Pat McCutcheon "I found the diversity/inclusivity/equity training done annually at my place of employment good, but not enough. I joined this committee to accelerate my own professional development and make sure that AWA becomes of leader on issues of diversity/inclusivity/equity in PNW archaeology."
Mars Galloway
Tiffany Fulkerson
Anna Coon
Anonymous Member
Justin Colón
Melissa Teoh
Members:
David Carlson (Committee Chair) "I have served on several committees as a graduate student, including a Diversity Committee, and have also served as my department's graduate student union steward (Go UAW Local 4121!) and on union committees. I wanted to continue that labor in a wider, professional context, in a way that allows me to do antiracist and decolonizing work while helping friends and colleagues of mine who have experienced systemic and interpersonal discrimination."
Susan Larsen
Brandy Rinck "I was inspired by the AWA's Statement on Racism, Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion and I wanted to participate in improving equity in the AWA."
Pat McCutcheon "I found the diversity/inclusivity/equity training done annually at my place of employment good, but not enough. I joined this committee to accelerate my own professional development and make sure that AWA becomes of leader on issues of diversity/inclusivity/equity in PNW archaeology."
Mars Galloway
Tiffany Fulkerson
Anna Coon
Anonymous Member
Justin Colón
Melissa Teoh