The participation of the community in the Ifugao Archaeological Project addresses these issues by disseminating information and explaining that the recent findings do not diminish the value of the Ifugao rice terraces. This participation has stimulated interest among younger Ifugaos in their history and the disciplines of anthropology and archaeology. Community archaeology in Ifugao is a continuing process that involves proactive negotiations between stakeholders. Community archaeology entails a partnership between local people and trained archaeologists conducting investigations. The participation of the local community aims to humanize the material past and bring an end to the exclusive control that colonial archaeology has had over its interpretation. In the Ifugao Archaeological Project, the participation of local stakeholders intends to serve as a catalyst for renewed community interest in the nearly forgotten past and to encourage a more active role in the conservation of their heritage.
The involvement of descendant communities in research is a continuous process. Although their voices are heard in reports and exhibits, there is also recognition that the interpretive authority of archaeologists plays a strong role in the interpretation of new findings. More importantly, the involvement of the community in the project contributed to the development of the Ifugao Community Heritage Galleries , which now serve as the Ifugao Indigenous Peoples Education Center.