Apr 7
Franky Jackson Lunch and Public Lecture: Indigenous Archaeologies of Minnesota
Indigenous Archaeologies of Minnesota
Franky Jackson, a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, will discuss various aspects of his work at the Tribal Historic Preservation Office for Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC). He will highlight various collaborations in Minnesota archaeology that he has been part of, including site stewardship, preservation, and repatriation initiatives.
Jackson is a cultural resource specialist and tribal historian who specializes in finding creative and effective methods of promoting and preserving the various cultures and histories that make Minnesota and the upper Midwest unique. Over the course of his career, he has worked closely with communities, organizations, and individuals to develop innovative plans and processes for cultural resource management. Jackson has been very active in the Minnesota preservation community, serving as a Native American Advisor for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a member of the Indian Advisory Council for the Minnesota Historical Society, and as an active member of the Indigenous Round Table for the Science Museum of Minnesota. He is currently the Compliance Officer for PIIC's Tribal Historic Preservation Office.