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Knik Series Launches Feb 1 “Explore the Pacific World with Pacific Pathfinder,” by Sven Haakanson
The Knik Spring Series launches this Thursday (February 1) at Chugiak High School at 6pm.
6pm: Public Engagement Session, Pacific Pathfinders
Chat with MacArthur Genius Award recipient, Dr. Sven Haakanson, check out kayak displays, meet flocal historical societies, enjoy an array of refreshments prepared by Michele Miller, and watch the film, The Navigators: Pathfinders of the Pacific, which looks at how the ancient Polynesians settled the vast Pacific Ocean.
7pm: Featured Presentation, Retracing Kayak Sea Routes From 1871
Evening schedule opens with a lively performance by the student-led Polynesian dance group Pacific Bloom. Then, journey along with Sven Haakanson as he retraces the sea routes of the French explorer Alphonse Pinart and the four Unangan men assisting his travels from Unalaska to Kodiak Island in 1871.
Please Note ATTENDING ALASKA STUDIES TEACHERS CAN RECEIVE PROFESSION DEVELOPMENT CREDIT. Events are free, open to the community, and family friendly.
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Pacific Bloom is a dance group partnering with Mo’a Tosi AK Pride program. Its mission is to provide a positive environment for youth, to empower them through dance and history, and unite the Anchorage community one person at a time.
Sven Haakanson is a modern-day Pacific pathfinder and major force behind the revitalization of indigenous culture in Alaska and beyond. He is the former Executive Director of the Alutiiq Museum and received the MacArthur Genius Award in 2007. Currently, Sven is the Curator for North American Anthropology at the Burke Museum and Associate Professor at the University of Washington.
The Knik Lecture Series is a collaboration between University of Alaska Anchorage, the Anchorage School District and Tundra Vision: Public History Consultants. Our aim is to bring Knik Arm communities together through history.
For program details, please contact Dr. Katie Ringsmuth at 830-2251, or visit Tundra Vision on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TundraVision/
Archaeologist Open-rank Professor Specializing in the Western Coastal United States (The University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Anthropology, Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Bioarchaeology Unit)
http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/news/announcement/612
Extended the date for primary consideration to Feb 28 but will consider applications through March 31st, 2018.
Material Traditions Artists’ Residency: Moosehide Tanning and Sewing in the Dene Way
Older generations of Athabascan peoples hand-tanned moose hides using time-tested methods that transformed raw skins into strong, supple leather for sewing beaded or quill-embroidered tunics, jackets, mittens, bags and moccasins, as well as everyday essentials from skin toboggans to dog harnesses. Traditional moosehide tanning is time consuming, labor intensive and technically complex, and has widely declined in recent generations.
Two artists working to revitalize this important Athabascan practice – Joel Isaak (Dena’ina) and Melissa Shaginoff (Ahtna) – are gaining knowledge from elders, experimenting with techniques, reading historic publications and studying museum collections.
Joel and Melissa will discuss moosehide tanning techniques – documented in the field – and demonstrate sewing techniques during a December residency at the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center, located in the Anchorage Museum. The public is welcome to meet the artists during visitor hours on Thursday December 14th and Friday December 15th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (included with admission).
This program is sponsored by The CIRI Foundation, Smithsonian Council for Arctic Studies, Anchorage Museum, Alaska State Council on the Arts and First National Bank of Alaska.
(Photo: Gwich’in Athabascan mitten, collected 1928, National Museum of the American Indian collection)
Archaeologist Position (Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC, Anchorage Office)
Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC (NLURA) has an opening for one Archaeologist in our Anchorage Office. The qualified candidate must have an M.A./M.S. in Anthropology or Archaeology (or closely related field) and have completed archaeology field school or demonstrated equivalent with archaeology survey and data collection methods, and have at least 2 years field experience in Cultural Resources Management (CRM). A B.A./B.S. in Anthropology or Archaeology may be considered for candidates demonstrating extensive work experience. The successful candidate must have demonstrated technical and analytical report writing skills, possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe software, ArcGIS (or similar platform), and the ability to navigate in remote areas utilizing Garmin handheld GPS devices. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines governing CRM, including required experience working with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Special consideration will be given to SOI qualified archaeologists, applicants with experience conducting artifact analysis, and those with Alaskan archaeology experience.
This position requires the ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and diverse terrain and the successful candidate must be able to walk, hike, dig, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, and carry loads of up to 50 pounds without accommodation. This position requires travel and may require frequent travel to remote regions for extended periods of time.
NLURA Archaeologists duties include office-based tasks and field-based tasks. Office-based tasks include, but are not limited to: assisting in permit applications, completing background research, and contributing to project deliverables. Field-based tasks include, but are not limited to participating in field survey as a crew lead, assistant crew lead, or technician and implementing and maintaining health and safety standards. Archaeologists may be delegated to additional coordination and supervision responsibilities, particularly for projects with multiple field crews, complex logistics, and demanding scheduling and staffing requirements. Archaeologists may also be involved with the preparation of samples and artifacts for analyses and curation, and are expected to contribute to the development and completion of project deliverables (reports and graphics) as needed.
Position is open until January 8, 2018. Competitive salary negotiable based on experience. Full benefits package includes bonus opportunities, vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical insurance, 401K, etc. Position is a salaried exempt position. Schedule may fluctuate based on seasonality of work and status of contracts. NLURA is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information regarding this position, and to apply online, please visit our website: https://www.northernlanduse.com/about/employment/
Project Archaeologist (Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC, Anchorage Office)
Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC (NLURA) has an opening for one Project Archaeologist in our Anchorage Office. The qualified candidate must have an M.A./M.S. in Anthropology or Archaeology (or closely related field) and have completed archaeology field school or demonstrated equivalent with archaeology survey and data collection methods, have at least 3 years field experience in Cultural Resources Management (CRM), and 2 years minimum increasing supervisory and project management experience. The successful candidate must have demonstrated technical and analytical report writing skills, possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe software, ArcGIS (or similar platform), and the ability to navigate in remote areas utilizing Garmin handheld GPS devices. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines governing CRM, including required experience working with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Special consideration will be given to applicants with considerable experience in Alaskan prehistory, those who possess a demonstrated ability to conduct prehistory artifact analysis, and those who possess NEPA, FERC, DOD, FHWA, and/or USACE project experience.
This position requires the ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and diverse terrain and the successful candidate must be able to walk, hike, dig, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, and carry loads of up to 50 pounds without accommodation. This position requires travel and may require frequent travel to remote regions for extended periods of time.
NLURA Project Archaeologists focus on project execution tasks through direct involvement with background research, developing research and field method designs, completing field investigations, technical analyses, and report writing. This position involves providing logistical support, staff planning/scheduling, completing data collection, analyses, and technical reporting. Project Archaeologists are expected to travel and fulfill field roles. The position may involve direct supervision of Archaeologists and Technicians.
Only qualified candidates with an advanced degree will be interviewed. Position is open until December 4, 2017, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants are identified. Competitive salary negotiable based on experience. Full benefits package includes bonus opportunities, vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical insurance, 401K, etc. Position is a salaried, exempt position. Schedule may fluctuate based on the seasonality of work and status of contracts. NLURA is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information regarding this position, and to apply online, please visit our website: https://www.northernlanduse.com/about/employment/
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Master/Apprentice Training Workshop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on November 18 & 19, 2017
Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Indigenous Heritage, Faculty of Arts
Deadline: January 15, 2018
Research Fellowship in Urgent Anthropology: The Circumpolar North
http://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/departments/africa,_oceania,_americas/fellowship.aspx
The British Museum and the Royal Anthropology Institute are extending the deadline to 4 December 2017