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Assistant State Archaeologist Becca Simon will teach a class on Colorado Archaeology from Nov. 22 through Nov. 24 at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. This 20-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification, and is open to the public. No prior classes are required.

This course is a general survey of Colorado’s American Indian heritage, and discusses the various stages of prehistoric and historic Native American development, time and regional relationships, lifestyles, origins, social organization and technology. The course is necessary for understanding cultural affiliation and cultural use of a region.

Cost is $20. To register or for questions, contact Tish Varney by Nov. 8 at 259-4099 or tishvarney@att.net.

For more information, visit www.historycolorado.org/paac.