Les regards des Nord-Américains portés sur les cultures pueblo et navajo. Une histoire de cultures ou la culture de l'histoire ?

This study reveals the complex interplay between Euro-American perceptions and Indigenous views of Pueblo and Navajo heritage, highlighting how globalized tourism and patrimonialization shape cultural narratives. It finds that while sites like Chaco Culture, Mesa Verde, and Taos Pueblo are tied to living traditions, their management—often influenced by laws such as NAGPRA—creates tensions between economic interests (e.g., tourism) and Indigenous agency. The research compares the 'outsider' gaze of tourists and professionals with the 'insider' perspective of Pueblo and Navajo descendants, showing how these divergent views can either hinder or foster cultural revitalization. By analyzing actors across local, national, and global scales, the study underscores the need for intercultural dialogue to redefine heritage narratives in a way that balances preservation with Indigenous sovereignty.

Brun, E. (2013). Les regards des Nord-Américains portés sur les cultures pueblo et navajo. Une histoire de cultures ou la culture de l’histoire ? Belgeo, 3. https://doi.org/10.4000/belgeo.11539