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Population Affinity Assessment of Glen Canyon and Navajo Reservoir Prehistoric Skeletal Remains

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Theme: 
Human Origins, Evolution and Diversity

Description Monument Valley
The ultimate objective of the project is synthesis and interpretation of the physical anthropology data from skeletal remains excavated from the following Southwestern regions:

1) Glen Canyon Project (Kayenta Anasazi and northern San Juan Anasazi);

2) Navajo Reservoir Project (northern San Juan Anasazi).

A written report submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation will provide documentation for potential population affinity of these prehistoric remains. The Bureau of Reclamation will use provided information to evaluate claims of 11 modern Native American tribes for cultural affiliation with the prehistoric groups. The project is in compliance with federally-mandated directives stated in the Native American Graves Protection Repatriation Act (P.L. 101-601; 25 USC 3001-3013).

Team Members: 
  • Diane Hawkey, Co-Principal Investigator
  • Christy G. Turner II Co-Principal Investigator
  • Kristen Hartnett Research Associate
Funding Sources: 

Bureau of Reclamation ($57,000)