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Our Mission

Our mission is to investigate the effects of cross-cultural influences while setting aside preconceived perceptions. Our desire is to discover how human interactions have driven the cultures from past to present, and to teach us more about our human involvement on this Earth. We seek to delve into the positive and negative causes that have driven human interactions and relationships up until today. By being open to what the artifacts are trying to tell us, we hope to discover a factual narrative based on truth rather than working towards a pre-designated conclusion. Come join us to explore Michigan archaeology and more!

Project Updates

Welcome to our Project Updates — your go-to source for the latest discoveries, research developments, and fieldwork highlights from across Michigan’s rich archaeological landscape. Here we share ongoing investigations, recent excavations, artifact analyses, and stories from the field that deepen our understanding of human history in the Great Lakes region. Stay tuned as we bring you behind the scenes on active projects and share new insights that help reveal the past through the material record.

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