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Job Announcement – Katmai Archaeologist
Apply Here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885963700
Archaeologist – GS11
Open: 23 September – 7 October, 2026
This position serves as a cultural resources specialist and compliance coordinator for Katmai National Park and Preserve, Aniakchak Monument, and Alagnak Wild River. During high/summer season (May-September) much of the work is conducted in a field environment.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Serving as cultural resource compliance coordinator for park’s projects
- Acting as Crew Chief and overseeing fieldwork and data collection activities. Inventorying and monitoring the condition of cultural resources and compliance projects in areas impacted by construction and visitor activities.
- Performing archeological surveys, test excavations, laboratory processing and analysis of artifacts recovered.
- Providing historical and archeological information to visitors.
- Managing archeological collections according to established museum procedures.
- Preparing detailed field notes and records, daily logs and journals, photographs and photo logs, archeological and architectural forms, feature and artifact drawings.
- Preparing monthly progress reports and a final seasonal report with the assistance of field staff.
- Using and overseeing the use of GPS, GIS and other computer software in support of data collection and reporting activities.
Doug Veltre’s Celebration of Life Sept. 20
The family and friends of Doug Veltre, longtime Alaskan UAA anthropology teacher and Aleutian Pribilof archaeologist, invite you to a celebration of life to be held at the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association building, 1131 East International Airport Road on September 20, beginning at 2pm. This event is open to anyone who knew Doug, as a colleague, professor, friend, etc. All are welcome to come.
Doug’s Celebration of Life announcement
Doug was a member and contributor to the Alaska Anthropological Association for over four decades who had a tremendous impact on our field and so many professionals in Alaska. During his tenure he held various roles on the Association’s board, including the role of president 1981-1982. His loss will be deeply felt within our community.
New Book!
The Alaska Native Language Center in partnership with the University Press of Colorado is happy to announce the publication of the 3rd Edition of Neerihiinjik: We Traveled From Place: The Gwich’in Stories of Johnny and Sarah Frank. Edited by Craig Mishler, the new edition contains additional photographs, carefully revised translations by Craig Mishler and Kenneth Drizhuu Frank, and an expanded Frank family tree by Crystal Frank Welker. Through an online link, it’s also possible to hear the voices of the original storytellers while reading the Gwich’in transcriptions. First published in 1995, the book is a bilingual Alaskan folklore classic with facing page translation. It is 694 pages and lists in paperback for $45. Pre-orders may be placed via Amazon, by calling the University Press of Colorado Distribution Center at 800-621-2736, or by visiting the book’s web page at https://upcolorado.com/alaska-native-language-center/neerihiinjik
2027 Alaska Anthropological Association Conference
We are pleased to announce that the Alaska Anthropological Association is partnering with UIC Science to hold the 2027 Annual Meeting in Utqiaġvik, AK, March 25th – 29th.
Click here for Registration: https://akanth.org/conference
Internship Announcement: Native Lands, National Trails / Iditarod National Historic Trail
2026 Conference schedule now available!
Check out the schedule for the 2026 Joint NWAC/Alaska Anthropological Association Annual Meeting happening March 25th-28th at Western Washington University here!
Deadline extended!!!
The period for abstract and session submissions and scholarship applications for the 2026 joint annual AKAA/NWAC conference will now close on Saturday, January 31st.
Abstracts and sessions can be submitted here:
https://www.nwaconference.com/nwac2026
More information on the available awards and scholarships can be found here:
https://www.alaskaanthropology.org/awards-scholarships/
We would like to remind our members that travel scholarships are also available to early career professionals!
Annual conference: Registration and Abstract Submission now open!
The 79th Northwest Anthropological Conference (NWAC) will join the Alaska Anthropological Association’s 53rd annual meeting in Bellingham from 25-28 March 2026.
Visit the Western Washington University (WWU) joint conference Meeting page for updates on the 2026 conference, conference registration, agendas, and hotel reservations:
https://wwu.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/nwac-2026/event-info-site
Fall 2025 newsletter
The Fall 2025 newsletter from the Alaska Anthropological Association is finally here! For conference updates and news from the field you can check it out here!
Your continued support of the association is greatly appreciated!
2026 Annual Meeting Update!
