The practice of archaeology is as much linked to the living cultures within archaeologically sensitive areas as it is to the material record itself. Our work is constantly scrutinised by people who claim ownership over and connection with local archaeology with the political implications of archaeological fieldwork resonating accross academic debate. Such debates are by their very nature dynamic and fluid - and as such, cannot always work within the confines of institutional protocol
With this in mind, archaeologists accross national boundaries are organising without the restriction of the traditional institution ... one such indicator is the autonomous Archaeologists for Global Justice, a non single politik free association network of thoughful scholars looking to raise awareness of Heritage issues through web communications, regular meetings and conference session debate... you can find out more at the following:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/archaeology/global-justice.html
Although this is hosted by the University of Sheffield, it is not controlled by university hierarchy, but rather it uses a domain space provided free of charge by them - it is a base from where the lists are administered by archaeologists who are committed to the aims and principles of the network
