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Announcement: Archaeological Human Remains Detection Dog Training in Anchorage May 14-15, 2025
Job announcement: State of Alaska – Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) Survey Unit – Archaeologist I/II
The State of Alaska – Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) Survey Unit is hiring a permanent Archaeologist I/II. The survey unit conducts cultural resource surveys for state and federal project sponsors across all of Alaska. This unit conducts cultural resource surveys for both state and federal project sponsors across Alaska—ranging from remote backcountry expeditions in the rugged interior to accessible front-country investigations in State Park units. This Anchorage-based position includes seasonal field travel.
The posting is live from April 8 through April 22, 2025 (5:00 pm).
Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/newprint/4900495
Job announcement: Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist
Micheal Baker International is seeking a full time Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist to support their operations in Fairbanks or Anchorage. Learn more and apply at their website:
https://ebxs.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/308078/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share
Alaska Archaeology Month poster
Copies of the 2025 Alaska Archaeology Month poster are now available! Download a digital edition here or contact Dael Devenport with your mailing address to request a printed copy.
This year’s poster is competing against 12 others in the SAA State Archaeology Poster Contest… Don’t forget to show your support for Alaska’s cultural heritage (and support the competition) with a vote!
2025 Conference Program now available!
Download the 2025 Schedule-at-a-glance and 2025 Conference program here!
Hot off the Press!
The newest Aurora – the Alaska Anthropological Association’s Monograph Series is out! Buy your copy here!
Deadline for individual submissions extended!
The deadline for submitting paper and poster abstracts to the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Alaska Anthropological Association has been extended to Friday, January 31st.
Submit your abstracts here!
Registration for the 2025 annual meeting is now open!
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual meeting. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn about their latest research! Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you in Anchorage!
Learn more about the event here.
Job announcement: Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies, UAF
The Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies position at University of Alaska is accepting applications.
52nd Annual Meeting – Call for Symposia and Sessions Extended!
The Alaska Anthropological Association will hold its 52nd Annual Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska March 13th through the 15th on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. March 12th is reserved for workshops and training opportunities that will be held in the Beatrice McDonald Hall. March 13-15th will include presentations, the banquet and awards (Friday, March 14th), the luncheon (March 15th), and the business meeting (March 16th).
We welcome ideas for sessions, symposia, workshops, trainings, films, panel discussions, and interest group meetings related to northern Anthropology and related fields. To provide adequate room reservations and accommodations, we request that abstracts be submitted by Friday, December 20th, 2024. Please submit your proposals using this link. Abstracts should be no more than 200 words.
Abstracts for individual papers, posters, or multi-media presentations are due on January 17th, 2025 and can be submitted here. Please limit your submissions to no more than 200 words.
Conference registration will open in mid-November. Further details about the conference venue and events can be found here: https://www.alaskaanthropology.org/annual-meeting/.