Competing Cultures: A New Age in Chaco Canyon

Chaco Culture National Historical Park faces competing cultural uses, with modern 'offerings' by non-Native visitors and growing political engagement from Native American descendant communities. This study highlights the evolving management of these manifestations, influenced by events like the 1987 Harmonic Convergence and the park's re-examination of museum collection policies. It underscores the need for adaptive strategies to balance preservation with diverse cultural practices.

Bustard, W. (2020). Competing Cultures: A New Age in Chaco Canyon. Collections: A Journal for Museum and Archives Professionals, 17(1), 35–44. https://doi.org/10.1177/1550190620951537