Permanent record · RIR–2088
Integrating Indigenous Traditional Knowledge into Submerged Archaeological Site Mapping and Interpretation
This research reviews technological advancements in submerged archaeology within the Great Lakes basin over two decades. It proposes a study to formalize the integration of Indigenous traditional knowledge into the interpretation of inundated landscapes.
How can Indigenous traditional knowledge improve the interpretation of submerged archaeological sites in the Great Lakes?
Knowledge gap
What remains worth asking
It remains useful to test how collaborative frameworks can better synthesize technological data with traditional ecological knowledge.
Potential contribution
Why it may matter
This research will enhance the robustness of archaeological interpretations and support more equitable engagement with Indigenous communities.
Academic placement
OECD fields and topic tags
Scope: Submerged archaeological sites within the Great Lakes basin. · Method signals: Collaborative ethnography, Geospatial mapping, Comparative analysis
Possible study pathways
One question, different levels
Archaeological theory and community engagement
Indigenous-led environmental archaeology
Qualification signal
88/100
- Emphasize ethical partnership with Indigenous stakeholders
- Focus on interdisciplinary data synthesis
- Open-access scholarly source and DOI metadata verified
Provenance
Research Idea Registry curation
- DOI and bibliographic metadata independently resolved
- Open-access status verified
- The research direction is transparently marked as AI-inferred
APA 7 source
Sonnenburg, L. (2025). Research in Great Lakes submerged site archaeology: past, present and future. Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology, 4, Article 1513697. https://doi.org/10.3389/fearc.2025.1513697
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