معرفی
Craig Cipolla is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Tufts University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Indigenous-colonial interactions in North America, particularly in New England and the Great Lakes. He leads the Mohegan Archaeological Field School, collaborating with the Mohegan Tribe to study colonial-era sites and train future archaeologists. Cipolla holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has previously held positions at the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2010
- M.A., University of Massachusetts Boston, 2005
Research Interests:
Cipolla’s work integrates archaeological methods with Indigenous knowledge to explore colonial histories, material culture, and ecological change. His recent projects emphasize collaborative frameworks, posthumanist theory, and the analysis of colonial material assemblages. Key themes include land dispossession (e.g., Mohegan allotment), fur trade dynamics, and Indigenous resilience.
Teaching & Grants:
- Teaches courses on historical archaeology, colonialism, and archaeological theory.
- Recipient of grants like the Mellon Assistant Professorship and the SSHRC-funded project on Mohegan collaborative archaeology.
Labs & Teams:
Directs the Mohegan Archaeological Field School, fostering partnerships between academia and Indigenous communities. His work emphasizes training students in ethical, community-driven research practices.
