SJBAS members learn about the archaeology, culture, and early history of the Four Corners region. Presentations at our monthly meetings and PAAC classes presented by History Colorado are a wonderful way to acquire more in-depth knowledge. Our Reading List includes many books that cover the archaeology, culture, and early history of the Four Corners region. Our newsletter, the Moki Messenger, often includes educational articles. This web page contains links to webinars and various resources on the Internet that offer excellent information and insight.
Educational Opportunities for Winter 2026
In-Person Opportunity at Fort Lewis College
April 4 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – PAAC Lithics Analysis Workshop will be presented by Sarah Allaun, Assistant State Archaeologist. The workshop will be held at the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies and registration is open. Register online at Lithics Workshop.
Online Educational Opportunities for Winter 2026
February 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Tracking the First Americans by Vance T. Holliday. Register at https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/event/tracking-the-first-americans/
March 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Road Signs and Walking Shoes: Sandal and Sandal Imagery as Part and Parcel of the Chaco Road System presented by Benjamin A. Bellorado. Register at https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/event/road-signs-and-walking-shoes/
Room 33 – Chaco Canyon’s Room with a View into the Past
Phillip Tuwaletstiwa’s DNA story, Room 33 – Chaco Canyon’s Room with a View into the Past, produced by Larry Ruiz and Cloudy Ridge Productions, is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cuFzXLH95LY.
Crow Canyon Webinars
Online Video Resources
Ridges Basin and the development of Lake Nighthorse: The Languages of Landscape – Ridges Basin and Lake Nighthorse, Durango, CO
What is Chaco Really? by Steve Lekson, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegLg36W6Hw
Have you missed an online presentation or looking for more? Check out these YouTube channels to stay up to date.
Amerind Foundation, https://www.youtube.com/user/AmerindFoundation/videos
Archaeology Southwest, https://www.youtube.com/user/ArchaeologySouthwest/videos
Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society, https://www.az-arch-and-hist.org/
Arizona State Museum, https://www.youtube.com/user/azstatemuseum/videos
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, https://www.youtube.com/user/CrowCanyonConnects/videos
Mesa Prieta Petroglyphs Project, https://bit.ly/3eq86MJ
Museum of Indian Arts and Cultures, https://www.youtube.com/user/IndianArtsCulture/videos
School for Advanced Research, https://www.youtube.com/user/sarsantafemultimedia/videos
Society for American Archaeology’s “Archiving the Archaeologists,” https://bit.ly/2OrxJC1
Helpful Links
Colorado
Colorado Archaeological Society
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – Peoples of the Mesa Verde Region
History Colorado – sponsor of PAAC classes
All about PAAC – Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification
Center of Southwest Studies – Fort Lewis College
Ancestral Puebloan dwellings in Colorado
Chimney Rock National Monument – In Depth Info
Utah
Analysis and Dating of the Great Gallery Tool and Food Bag in Canyonlands National Park
The Cedar Mesa Project
Archaeology of Natural Bridges National Monument
Arizona
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center in Tucson