SPEAKER EVENT: John Pryor (Cal State Fresno) on: “The Skyrocket site: A Case Study of the Value of Old Collections in the Era of Cal-NAGPRA.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by John Pryor (Cal State Fresno) on: The Skyrocket site: A Case Study of the Value of Old Collections in the Era of Cal-NAGPRA.“ NOTE: This is a hybrid speaker event (in-person & streamed online via … Continue reading

Documentary Screening Debut: “It Needs to be Told: Native Californian Perspectives on the Missions” at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Documentary debut! Join Sunday, Nov. 12, for the debut screening of “It Needs to be Told: Native Californian Perspectives on the Missions” at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, 144 School St. in Santa Cruz. This is a collaborative film … Continue reading

SPEAKER EVENT: Mark Walker on “An Archaeology of California’s Migratory Workers.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Mark Walker (Anthropological Studies Center, Sonoma State University) on: “An Archaeology of California’s Migratory Workers.” NOTE: This is a hybrid speaker event (in-person & streamed online via Zoom). We invite you to join us … Continue reading

SCAS Outreach: Natural History Museum’s “Museum of the Macabre” event

On October 27, 2023, the SCAS participated in the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum’s “Museum of the Macabre” event; a costume party that included cocktails, food, games, an outdoor movie, and all sorts of creepy-crawlies. There were many booths highlighting … Continue reading

EVENT RSVP: A Celebration of Life for Rob Edwards (10/15/2023)

A celebration of life for Rob Edwards will be held on Sunday, October 15th, at 1 p.m. at Cabrillo College, in Aptos, Ca. The exact location on campus is forthcoming. We hope you can join us.  To help the family … Continue reading

SPEAKER EVENT: Patricia Paramoure on “The Life of a California Archaeologist: A Tribute to Rob Edwards.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Patricia Paramoure, M.A., RPA, on “The Life of a California Archaeologist: A Tribute to Rob Edwards.” NOTE: This is a hybrid speaker event (in-person & streamed online via Zoom). We invite you to join … Continue reading

SPEAKER EVENT: Sam Connell on “The Future is Indigenous and Community Based Participatory Archaeologies: Highlights from New Projects in Ecuador, Hawaii, Ireland, and California.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Sam Connell on “The Future is Indigenous and Community Based Participatory Archaeologies: Highlights from New Projects in Ecuador, Hawaii, Ireland, and California.” NOTE: This is a hybrid speaker event (in-person & streamed online via … Continue reading

In Memory of Rob Edwards (1938-2023)

Robert Lynn Edwards, beloved partner, adored father, brother, uncle, and friend; archaeologist, anthropologist, teacher, mentor, community organizer, and resident of Santa Cruz County, died of complications from congestive heart failure on May 17, 2023.  Always a big man, he was … Continue reading

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Dr. John Johnson on: “Chapters from Chumash History.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Dr. John Johnson on “Chapters from Chumash History.” DATE: Thursday, June 8, 2023 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 11th ** RESERVATION ONLY & SPACE LIMITED, … Continue reading

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Dr. Kaitlin Brown on “Uncovering Multi-scalar Indigenous Identities at Mission La Purísima Concepción.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Dr. Kaitlin Brown on “Uncovering Multi-scalar Indigenous Identities at Mission La Purísima Concepción.” DATE: Thursday, May 11, 2023 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 11th ** … Continue reading