Ca. 7,000 year old caribou mandible from the Tingmiukpuk archaeological site in Gates of the Arctic National Park. NPS photo by Jeff Rasic

Welcome to the Alaska Anthropological Association

 

Founded in 1974, the Association is a statewide professional organization for people working, studying and interested in all areas of northern anthropology. Today, the Association has over 200 active members in Alaska, the United States and countries including Canada, France, Denmark, Norway, and Japan. For more than thirty years its members have helped to break new ground in basic and applied research, to build collaborations between researchers and communities, and to foster public knowledge and interest in circumpolar cultural heritage. The Association’s annual meetings are an international forum for projects in archaeology, linguistics, cultural studies, oral history, medical anthropology, museum exhibitions, cultural resource management, human genetics, and more. Our peer-reviewed publications – the Alaska Journal of Anthropology and Aurora monograph series – hold a growing and respected place in the literature of the north.

The Alaska Anthropological Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that depends on dues, contributions, and the volunteer efforts of its members. It offers student, regular, and institutional memberships, all including an annual subscription to the Alaska Journal of Anthropology.

 

 

May 25, 2023

Council of Allied Societies Benefits

Did you know that your membership in the Alaska Anthropology Association provides you with free or discounted access to Society for American Archaeology (SAA) continuing education seminars? By contacting alaskaanthroexternalaffairs@gmail.com you can access one SAA “Foundational Skills” Seminar for FREE and participate in one SAA “Deeper Digs” seminar at SAA member-only pricing. For RPA-certified events, RPAs . . . MORE

OHA Virtual Education Series Schedule

The Alaska Office of History and Archaeology’s OHA Virtual Education Series is valuable for both Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practitioners working in Alaska and government/agency employees working on Section 106 projects. Past workshop and training topics include requirements for State Cultural Resource Investigation Permits for CRM investigations on state lands, Traditional Place Names, Research Designs, . . . MORE
April 30, 2023

Donating through Pick-Click-Give

The Alaska Anthropological Association is an official Pick-Click-Give organization! Donations pay for student scholarships. These awards help with educational costs, field experiences, or attending the Association’s annual conference. It’s not too late to give! Following these instructions, you can still donate a portion of your PFD to the Alaska Anthropological Association through August 31st.   . . . MORE