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Stephen Silliman is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and specializes in historical archaeology with a focus on Native North America, colonialism, and indigenous communities.
- University: University of Massachusetts Boston
- Department: Department of Anthropology
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: Stephen.Silliman@umb.edu
Education:
- PhD, University of California, Berkeley – Archaeological Theory, Native North American Archaeology
Research Interests: Stephen Silliman's research centers on the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples over the past 500 years, particularly in North America. His work explores themes of identity, labor, material culture, survivance, and postcolonial theory. He emphasizes collaborative, community-based research with Indigenous groups, especially the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut. His scholarship bridges archaeological practice with critical theory, focusing on decolonizing methodologies and ethical engagement.
Publication Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward decolonizing archaeology, interrogating concepts like hybridity, authorship, and authority in collaborative research. He frequently publishes on Indigenous survivance, consumption under colonialism, and the politics of heritage. His work appears in leading journals such as American Antiquity, American Anthropologist, and Journal of Social Archaeology.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- No specific awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: While no specific students are listed, Silliman leads a long-running summer field school in collaboration with the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation. This fieldwork has been supported by significant grants from the National Science Foundation and the Wenner-Gren Foundation, underscoring his commitment to collaborative, community-centered research.
Labs, Teams, and Collaborative Projects: Silliman works closely with the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation on historic preservation and archaeological research. His collaborative projects emphasize Indigenous authorship, the repatriation of collections, and community-led knowledge production. He has co-authored works with scholars such as Ryan Hunter and Pedro Paulo A. Funari, and has edited volumes that highlight experiential learning in archaeology.
