Indigenous Archaeology & Repatriation
Amanda Sanchez
First-generation scholar. Central Piedmont Community College, 4.0 GPA. Transferring Fall 2026 for advanced study in archaeology and anthropology.
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Conference Presentations
10
Professional Memberships
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Published Digital Tool
4.0
GPA
Featured Research
Selected conference presentations and installations exploring repatriation policy, institutional ethics, and Indigenous sovereignty.
Installation
Haunted Restitutions: Restless Ancestors and the Ghosts of Colonialism
An immersive installation examining repatriation legislation and colonial legacies in museum practice. Exhibited at the AAA Annual Meeting.
Oral PresentationInstitutional Responsibility in Repatriation
A 60-minute research presentation on ethical institutional practices in repatriation, incorporating NAGPRA review reports and first-person interviews.
Paper PresentationReturning Dignity: Reforming Repatriation Legislation for Tribal Empowerment
Research on Native American repatriation rights and legislative reform, examining the intersection of law, sovereignty, and community health.