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Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery Advocates for Centering Indigenous Voices in Archaeological Research

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Ontario, US, 7th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, In the evolving landscape of archaeological research, Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery emerges as a prominent and courageous advocate for an approach that not only acknowledges but centers Indigenous perspectives, governance, and knowledge systems. Her work exemplifies a broader movement to reimagine archaeology as a collaborative, ethical, and community-grounded discipline. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for Indigenous Studies at the University of Toronto, Dr. Montgomery is helping to set a new international standard for how archaeology can evolve with social justice at its core.

A Commitment to Collaborative Research and Relational Practice

At the heart of Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery’s work lies a commitment to collaborative methodologies. She emphasizes that the future of archaeology must be defined by partnerships with descendants and local communities. Her leadership in the Picuris Pueblo Archaeological Research Project (PPARP) demonstrates a deep, reciprocal relationship with the Tribal Nation in northern New Mexico. Rather than conducting extractive research, the project is designed with the Picuris Tribal Council to ensure community needs and priorities shape all aspects of the research—from question development to data analysis and interpretation.

“Archaeology must be about more than discovery,” Dr. Montgomery says. “It must be about relationships—building trust, sharing intellectual authority, and honoring the knowledge systems that have existed long before universities or academic institutions.” For Dr. Montgomery, collaboration is not merely a research strategy; it is an ethical imperative and a decolonial commitment.

Upholding Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery integrates the principles of Indigenous data sovereignty into all facets of her research. The CARE Principles—Collective benefit, Authority to control, Responsibility, and Ethics—serve as a foundational guide for her work. These principles challenge traditional academic frameworks that often marginalised Indigenous communities’ rights over their own histories and cultural data.

By allowing Indigenous partners to retain control over the stewardship, storage, and future use of archaeological data, Dr. Montgomery fosters a model of shared responsibility and long-term accountability. Her publications, such as The Archaeology of Settler Colonialism in North America, critique historic archaeological practices and push for a future where Black and Indigenous communities are not merely subjects of research but co-authors of the archaeological record.

Redefining the Classroom: Transforming Pedagogy and Power

At the University of Toronto, Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery is equally transformative in the classroom. Her teaching goes far beyond traditional lectures—it serves as a platform for critical pedagogy and co-learning. Courses like “Indigenous Archaeologies” and “Fight the Power,” expose students to non-Western epistemologies, challenge them to interrogate colonial power structures, and prepare them to become politically-engaged researchers.

Dr. Montgomery regularly incorporates BIPOC scholars into her syllabi, allowing students to engage directly with perspectives that have historically been excluded from academic discourse. These engagements are an essential aspect of her anti-colonial approach to changing what voices and experiences are considered valid within the discipline of archaeology.

Additionally, her courses often include applied components, such as student partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations and applied research with museum collections and exhibition design. These experiential learning opportunities cultivate cultural humility and show students how critical and ethical practices can be implemented in real-world contexts.

Expanding the Global Dialogue on Ethical Archaeology

Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery’s influence reaches far beyond the U.S. and Canada. She is increasingly recognized as a global leader in ethical, community-centered archaeological research. Her work is frequently cited in scholarly journals and has contributed to shaping policy discussions in institutions across Europe, New Zealand, and the Americas. Most recently, she co-authored a landmark article inSAPIENS outlining the Journal of Social Archaeology a roadmap for integrating anti-colonial and collaborative approaches Indigenous governance structures into archaeological practice. This framework of “reclamation” is now being referenced by researchers, museums and universities seeking to redesign their research ethics protocols.

Dr. Montgomery is also a sought-after speaker at conferences and symposia, where she shares practical strategies for community engagement, anti-colonial research design, and museum decolonization. Her workshops on decolonizing pedagogy and anti-racism in heritage interpretation have helped scholars, curators, and administrators rethink how Indigenous belongings are displayed and contextualized, ensuring consent and collaboration at every level.

Looking Ahead: Archaeology as a Tool for Justice

As the archaeological field confronts calls for decolonization and reparative justice, Dr. Lindsay Martel Montgomery continues to challenge institutions to move beyond performative gestures. For her, it is not enough to acknowledge past wrongs—archaeologists must actively work to change structures, redistribute power, and repair harm. “True decolonization is not symbolic,” she insists. “It’s material. It;s about who leads the research, how benefits are distributed, and whose stories are prioritized.” This perspective is evident in every aspect of her work—from her syllabus design to her field collaborations and publications.

In an era where conversations about colonial legacies and social justice are at the forefront, Dr. Montgomery’s scholarship and activism offer a model for transformation. She bridges theory and practice with clarity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility. Her work
not only critiques the colonial foundations of archaeology but also lays out a roadmap for a more inclusive and equitable discipline.

Her vision is bold but clear: archaeology must serve the communities it studies, not the institutions that fund it. And in pursuing that vision, she continues to set a new global standard for ethical engagement.

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QuickBooks Audit Trail: Why You Can’t Just Erase It

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Kingston, 27th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The audit trail in QuickBooks is a valuable feature that tracks every change made to transactions within the company file. This includes additions, deletions, and modifications, along with the date and user responsible for each action. The audit trail helps maintain transparency and accountability, which is especially important for businesses that need to comply with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Because the audit trail plays a critical role in preserving the integrity of financial data, QuickBooks does not provide an option to completely remove or disable it. The audit trail is designed to be permanent and tamper-proof, ensuring that users cannot erase transaction history or hide unauthorized changes. This helps protect businesses from fraud, errors, and data manipulation.

However, there are ways to manage the audit trail data if your file becomes too large or you want to maintain better system performance. One method is to condense the company file. Condensing creates a summary of closed periods, removing the detailed transaction history before a specific date but retaining summarized totals. This reduces file size and improves performance while keeping essential historical data intact. It’s important to note that condensing is irreversible, so it should be done cautiously and only after backing up your data.

If the audit trail is causing specific concerns, such as clutter or confusion in reports, users can customize reports to hide audit trail columns or filter information. This way, the audit trail remains active for compliance but does not interfere with daily operations or reporting needs.

In some situations, businesses might consider starting a new company file if they want to effectively “reset” the audit trail. This approach means archiving the current file and creating a fresh one without historical audit trail data. However, this is a significant step and requires careful planning to ensure no critical data is lost.

QuickBooks does not allow the removal of the audit trail due to its essential role in safeguarding financial data integrity. While you cannot disable or delete it, tools like file condensing and report customization provide options to manage the audit trail’s impact on file size and usability. For major changes, consulting a QuickBooks professional is recommended to avoid unintended consequences.

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Why QuickBooks Leaves Simply Accounting in the Dust

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Brandon, MB, 27th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting (now known as Sage 50 Accounting in many regions) are two well-known accounting software options for small and medium-sized businesses. While both offer essential accounting features, QuickBooks tends to be the preferred choice for many businesses due to its user-friendly interface, cloud capabilities, and extensive support ecosystem.

One of the main advantages of QuickBooks is its ease of use. QuickBooks is designed to be intuitive, even for users with limited accounting knowledge. Its interface guides users smoothly through tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and payroll management. Simply Accounting, while robust, often feels more traditional and complex, requiring a steeper learning curve that may slow down new users.

QuickBooks also excels in flexibility and accessibility. With QuickBooks Online, users can access their accounts from anywhere with an internet connection, collaborate with their accountant in real time, and benefit from automatic software updates and backups. Simply Accounting, on the other hand, has primarily been desktop-based, which limits mobility and requires manual updates and backups. Although Sage 50 has evolved, many users still find QuickBooks’ cloud-first approach more convenient for today’s mobile and remote work environments.

Integration options further set QuickBooks apart. QuickBooks supports thousands of third-party applications ranging from payment processing to inventory management and e-commerce tools. This extensive ecosystem allows businesses to customize their workflows and expand their software capabilities as they grow. Simply Accounting offers fewer integrations, which can limit its adaptability and the ability to connect seamlessly with other business systems.

Customer support and resources are additional reasons many businesses favor QuickBooks. Because QuickBooks has a larger global user base, it boasts a vast community, numerous tutorials, and access to certified advisors and support channels. Finding help quickly or hiring knowledgeable professionals familiar with QuickBooks is easier compared to Simply Accounting.

Cost and scalability also play a role in choosing QuickBooks over Simply Accounting. QuickBooks offers a range of plans suitable for freelancers, small businesses, and larger companies, allowing businesses to upgrade as they grow. Simply Accounting’s licensing and pricing models can be more rigid and less tailored to smaller or rapidly changing businesses.

QuickBooks stands out as a more modern, user-friendly, and flexible accounting solution compared to Simply Accounting. Its cloud capabilities, broad integrations, extensive support, and scalable pricing make it an ideal choice for businesses looking for efficient financial management both now and in the future.

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Bitcoin surges 10%, FindMining launches high-yield cloud mining contracts to convert BTC into daily income

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Bitcoin surges 10% driven by institutional adoption, regulatory progress; Bitwise CIO predicts a boom for Bitcoin.

Atherton, California, 27th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Today, Bitcoin (BTC) has once again demonstrated its status as “digital gold”, with its price soaring and setting new highs, attracting the attention of a large number of investors. At the same time, the well-known cloud mining platform FindMining announced the launch of a new BTC cloud mining contract to increase the income of cloud computing power contracts, aiming to help users convert their Bitcoin holdings into a stable source of daily passive income.

Recently, driven by institutional adoption and regulatory progress, Bitcoin prices have risen strongly, becoming an important choice for capital hedging and value-added. More and more experienced investors have realized that instead of waiting for the market to rise, it is better to let the assets in their hands create stable income for themselves every day.

FindMining: Let BTC truly “work for you”

The BTC cloud mining contract launched by FindMining does not require any hardware investment, technical experience or maintenance costs. Users only need to transfer BTC to the platform wallet address to remotely start the cloud mining program and obtain the daily income allocated by the platform.

Core advantages include:

★ Zero equipment, zero maintenance: The platform is fully responsible for the deployment and operation of the mining machine.

★ Daily settlement, transparent income: Daily income is directly deposited into the account and can be withdrawn at any time.

★ Flexible term options: Provide 5-day, 18-day, 35-day contract terms to meet different liquidity needs

★ Mobile support: Monitor mining status and revenue at any time through FindMiningApp.

FindMining understands that trust is crucial in the cryptocurrency space. That’s why they have implemented industry-leading security measures and operate transparently.

FindMining CEO AYDIN, Ibrahim further emphasized in an interview that FindMining’s core advantage lies in its high-yield cloud mining contracts, which can dynamically optimize mining efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and maximize revenue. “Our technology not only solves the pain point of high energy consumption in traditional mining, but also provides users with the most stable returns through real-time data analysis.”

When asked about compliance, Ailin said: “FindMining strictly abides by the laws and regulations of various countries and maintains close communication with regulators. We pay special attention to market regulations in the UK and the US, and all operations are carried out through localized teams to ensure legality and transparency.” He also revealed that the company’s layout in the field of crypto assets has entered a new stage, and it already has a strategic reserve of 70 million XRP and 395 BTC

How to quickly start cloud mining with BTC? Just 4 steps:

  1. Register an account

Sign up for a member account with one click and get a $15 sign-up bonus instantly

  1. Deposit BTC

Select “BTC Deposit” in your account, the system will generate a BTC wallet address, copy the address and transfer it from an exchange or personal wallet. (0.001BTC is enough to participate)

  1. Choose a contract plan

The platform provides a variety of cloud computing power contracts, including short-term stable, long-term compound interest and high-yield types, for you to choose freely.

  • Trial contract: Investment amount: $100, Contract duration: 2 days, Daily income: $4, Expiration income: $100 + $8
  • BTC Classic Hashrate: Investment amount: $500, Contract period: 5 days, Daily income

Daily income: $6.5, Expiration income: $500 + $32.5

  • BTC Advanced Computing Power: Investment amount: $5,000, Contract period: 18 days, Daily income: $77.5, Expiration income: $5,000 + $1,395
  • BTC Advanced Computing Power: Investment amount: $10,000, Contract period: 30 days, Daily income: $173, Expiration income: $10,000 + $5,190
  • BTC Super Computing Power: Investment amount: $128,000, Contract period: 30 days, Daily income: $3,200, Expiration income: $128,000 + $96,000

(Click here to view more high-yield contract details)

  1. Start earning income

After the contract is activated, the system will distribute the mining income to you in proportion every day, and you can withdraw it to the BTC wallet address at any time, truly realizing “holding coins to make money” and easily enjoying digital passive income.

From holding to appreciation, activating the new value of BTC

The surge in Bitcoin prices is only a minority of cases. FindMining’s strategy perfectly solves the problem of “idle BTC assets”, allowing users to no longer just wait for price fluctuations, but let Bitcoin create value for you every day, and continue to bring passive income even in the market sideways or correction phase.

For example: Investor A invests in a cloud mining contract worth 1 BTC through FindMining, and the daily income can reach about$2,467 (depending on the price of Bitcoin), and a purely passive return of nearly $74,010 in January.

As the crypto market gradually enters a new era of clear regulation and institutional participation, FindMining, relying on its own technical strength and user trust, continues to optimize the cloud mining model to create an efficient, green and transparent way to increase the value of digital assets for global investors.

Join now and start your BTC mining journey, and let the value of each Bitcoin grow every day!

Official Website:https://findmining.com/

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