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Archaeological Technician – Seasonal
Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA) and Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC (NLURA) are seeking applicants to develop a qualified applicant pool of Archaeological Technicians for work in 2019 for our Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Spokane, and Missoula offices along with NLURA’s office located in Anchorage. Individuals interested in working for HRA/NLURA in 2019 will be selected only from this pool.
The Archaeological Technician – Seasonal performs archaeological field work, lab work, or related office work under the direction and supervision of a HRA/NLURA staff Archaeologist. Applicants approved for the pool must have (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology. Preferred applicants will have experience working in the field, conducting analysis of research data, and contributing to research reports. Required skills include the ability to effectively conduct research activities, conduct appropriate aspects of fieldwork using appropriate field techniques, develop and maintain positive relationships, the ability to balance work schedules and demands, provide and receive feedback, seek to resolve conflict through communication and collaboration, and use effective verbal and written communication to listen and communicate effectively. Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer programs and database systems and have familiarity with the operations and use of cameras, GPS, and GIS equipment and software. Candidates should assume that most of their working hours will be spent in the field.
Position will be open until close of business Tuesday. April 30. Positions are seasonal, and work is on-call, as needed. Acceptance into the qualified applicant pool is not a guarantee of a job offer or a guarantee of hours in 2019. Please submit a letter of interest and resume/CV to Human Resources at hr[at]hrassoc.com.
Summer Field Technicians at the Center for Environmental Management Military Land
Center for Environmental Management Military Land (CEMML) staff combine mission experience and technical skill to deliver results and meet demanding challenges. Our contributions not only serve project-specific needs but benefit surrounding communities and the nation. Click the link CEMML’s Careers page.
International Conference on Arctic Indigenous Languages in Yakutsk. Call for papers
In the frames of the International Year of Indigenous Languages declared by the United Nations The Institute for Humanities Research and Indigenous Studies of the North, Russian Academy of Sciences, International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA) and the Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North of Sakha Republic with the support of the International Organization of the Northern Regions “Northern Forum” will hold an International Scientific-Practical Conference “The Indigenous Languages as a Factor in the Sustainable Development of the Arctic” June 27-29, 2019 in Yakutsk, Russia.
Alaska Anthropological Association Board Members Election Results
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
Amy Phillips-Chan, our newly elected board president,
new regular board members, Sam Coffman, Morgan Blanchard, and Britteny Howell, and
the student representative Joshua Lynch
Archeologist Position, Department of the Interior, National Park Service
These positions are located in the Alaska Region.
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is late March/early April through September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Late March through early April 2019.
Bayesian Chronological Modeling Workshop
The University of New Mexico, Department of Anthropology will host its first ever Bayesian Chronological Modeling Workshop in Albuquerque on April 9–10, 2019.
Dr. Derek Hamilton from the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Center (SUERC) at the University of Glasgow and Dr. Tony Krus from the University of South Dakota, will teach this two-day interactive workshop. Space is very limited, so sign up now to learn how to develop and critically evaluate archaeological applications of Bayesian chronological modeling.
Registration for the workshop can be done online at the following website:
Upcoming Historic Preservation Training in Alaska
Mark your calendars – opportunities on the horizon. We invite you to learn, network, and refresh your knowledge with events planned or co-sponsored by the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology in Spring 2019. Updates and future training opportunities can be found on our Workshops and Trainings page.
Best,
Sarah Meitl
Review and Compliance Coordinator
Alaska State Historic Preservation Office / Office of History and Archaeology
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1310
Anchorage, AK 99501-3510
sarah.meitl[at]alaska.gov
907-269-8720
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Historic Preservation Training, Office of History and Archaeology (OHA)
April 23, 2019
In keeping with the Historic Preservation Plan, OHA is exploring options to provide training opportunities about historic preservation and the National Register Program. Based on interest, OHA may have a Basic 106/Historic Preservation training designed to introduce new practitioners to historic preservation. The training is tentatively scheduled from 1-4 at the Atwood Building in Anchorage on Tuesday, April 23. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Meitl at sarah.meitl[at]alaska.gov by March 23, 2019 – a minimum of 15 students will be required to move forward with the training. The draft agenda includes: Section 106 Basics, Best Practices – What to submit for review, Best Consultation Practices, Best Agreement Document Practices, AHRS Basics, and a tutorial on using the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS). Keep an eye out on our Workshops and Trainings page for updates on this and future training opportunities.
OHA/SHPO Annual Workshop
April 24, 2019
OHA’s Annual Workshop is April 24, 2019 at the BP Center in Anchorage from 8:30 am – 5 pm. This year’s program seeks to provide professionals working with OHA/SHPO program updates and guidance through examples and case studies. The draft agenda includes: AHRS Updates, OHA/SHPO Program Updates, Archaeological Survey, what is a site, Determinations of Eligibility, Alaska Roads PA Update, and Public Outreach.
Landscape Preservation: An Introduction, National Preservation Institute (NPI)
April 29-30, 2019
In this introduction to the basics of cultural landscapes, learn about designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites. Review applicable laws and regulations, and discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features of a landscape. Explore the concepts of preservation planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report for use in managing historic and cultural landscapes. Case studies illustrate realistic approaches to effective landscape management and preservation.
https://www.npi.org/sem-ls.html
Landscape Preservation: Advanced Tools for Managing Change, NPI
May 1, 2019
In this advanced landscape preservation seminar, explore the sometimes conflicting issues that direct the process of change and decision making for challenging landscapes. Review the practice and discuss the implications of inventorying, evaluating, treating, and maintaining landscape resources. Identify tools and techniques for managing change when difficult issues affect the process. Understand the philosophical foundations for making sound, educated decisions about the preservation and long-term management of historic and cultural landscapes.
[NEW] John Cook Travel Scholarship
The Alaska Anthropological Association invites undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology or a related discipline to apply for the annual John P. Cook Travel Scholarship. The $500 scholarship is designed to assist eligible students attend the Annual Meeting of the Alaska Anthropological Association.
Applications must be received by January 15 each year, starting for the 2020 annual meeting.
See attached the John Cook Travel Scholarship page.
New Arctic Studies Center YouTube channel
The Alaska office of the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum has completed a new YouTube channel, presenting videos from its programs, where you can learn from Alaska Native elders, culture bearers and artists about their languages, arts and lifeways. Go to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpC1tX-kqJaSU7ZSxUWAfA
Playlist subjects include Dena’ina, Iñupiaq and St. Lawrence Island Yupik languages and cultures; making Aleutian Island bentwood hats; processing and making art with salmon, gut, ivory, porcupine quill and cedar bark.
Call for Conference Presentations – Kohklux Map: 150 Years
Kohklux Map: 150 Years
October 25-27, 2019
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, Whitehorse
Co-sponsored by the Yukon Historical and Museums Association (Whitehorse, Yukon) and Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center (Klukwan, Alaska)
Deadline for Proposals: April 30, 2019
2019 will mark the 150th anniversary of the drawing of the Kohklux Map. Chilkat leader Kohklux and his wives drew the map in 1869 for American scientist George Davidson, who was in the north to view a solar eclipse. Depicting the details and landscape of an Indigenous trade route between southeast Alaska and southwest Yukon, to date it is not only the oldest surviving map of southern Yukon, but also the oldest preserved map of this region drawn on paper by Indigenous people.
In honour of this anniversary and in acknowledgement of the immeasurable cultural and historical value of this map, this multi-disciplinary conference will explore the Kohklux Map, its legacy, and related topics. It will offer a forum for the exchange of new research, stories, and memories, and in doing so will attract and connect community knowledge-keepers, academics, historians, and others with an interest in the map. Approximately 100 speakers and participants from the north, Canada, the United States, and beyond are expected to attend.
https://www.heritageyukon.ca/call-conference-presentations-kohkux-map-150-years