Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this Tea and Archaeology presentation from April 7, 2019, Dr. John Welch describes one possible model for establishing and reinforcing better protections for cultural heritage sites.
With a doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, Dr. Welch has had a long career at the interface of archaeology, resource management, and community engagement, including services as the White Mountain Apache Tribe historic preservation officer and a founding member of the board of the Fort Apache Heritage Foundation in Arizona. Welch’s projects are recognized models for close collaboration with indigenous communities.
In this Tea and Archaeology presentation from April 7, 2019, Dr. John Welch describes one possible model for establishing and reinforcing better protections for cultural heritage sites.
With a doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, Dr. Welch has had a long career at the interface of archaeology, resource management, and community engagement, including services as the White Mountain Apache Tribe historic preservation officer and a founding member of the board of the Fort Apache Heritage Foundation in Arizona. Welch’s projects are recognized models for close collaboration with indigenous communities.










