As once-colonial countries recognize the special claim of indigenous p
eoples to their own history, so archaeology is becoming more a partner
ship between researcher and community, The next step, of indigenous pe
ople directing their own archaeology, was taken long ago by the Zuni p
eople of New Mexico, in a programme that is an example and model for o
thers. The authors have worked in the Zuni programmes for over 15 year
s.