Participatory GIS for Native Root Gathering Preservation

This work outlines the multifaceted approach using participant-observation and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to develop a working model to assist the Confederated Tribes and Band of Yakama Nation, a federally-recognized Tribe and the Wanapum, a non-federally-recognized Tribe to continue the practice of root gathering on U.S. Army Garrison, Yakima Training Center. This approach allows a significant cultural practice to occur in conjunction with military training.

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Gideon Cauffman's career includes contract work for the US Army and an archaeologist for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. He has written numerous technical papers for the federal agencies and tribes. He has a BA in Anthropology and an MS in Resource Management He is an Enrolled member of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.