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Abstract

Bill Angelbeck is an archaeologist and anthropologist who focuses on cultures of Salishan peoples of the Northwest Coast and Interior. Since the year 2000, he has worked throughout the Northwest on academic and applied projects, involving archaeology, ethnography and ethnohistory. He holds a doctorate in archaeology from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Missouri. Topical interests are in archaeological theory, sociopolitical organization, religion, ideation and heritage, as well as collaborative and indigenous archaeologies. His fieldwork is based in North America (Southeastern Woodlands, Central Plains, Interior Plateau, Northwest Coast of North America, Alaska) and his current field project investigates the social organization of pithouse villages throughout Lil’wat traditional territory in south-central British Columbia. Recent publications include articles in the Journal of contemporary archaeology, World archaeology and Current anthropology.