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

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Job opening for a cultural anthropologist

Date Posted: December 9, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

Job opening: Full-time Anthropologist position in Fairbanks; application deadline is 12/15

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/586006800


Archaeologist job opening at Denali National Park

Date Posted: December 9, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

Check out this full-time permanent compliance archeologist (GS-11) at Denali National Park; the posting is open through Dec. 14th

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/585745200


New this Year! AkAA CONFERENCE GRAPHICS

Date Posted: December 7, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

The Alaska Anthropological Association partnered with Exhibit AK in Juneau, AK to create a conference logo for #AkAA virtual 2021 as well as modern and sleek track icons for the annual conference program. Sincere appreciation to Exhibit AK for their generous in-kind contribution that helped to finance the graphic design work. Check out the stunning results by Exhibit AK on our website and visit them on Facebook to learn more about their innovative company.


Keynote Speakers for #AkAA virtual 2021 Announced

Date Posted: December 7, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

The Alaska Anthropological Association is honored to welcome Dr. E.J.R. David and Dr. Heather Igloliorte as the keynote speakers for #AkAA virtual 2021! Learn more about these distinguished speakers on our website.

 


Board of Directors: Call for Nominations

Date Posted: December 1, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

The call for nominations for the Alaska Anthropological Association Board of Directors is now open! We are seeking organized and enthusiastic individuals who will bring innovative ideas and energy to the Association.

Five board positions including President will be open in 2021 and each position will serve a two-year term. The Board of Directors holds a regular meeting once a month and, among other duties, develops the Association’s annual budget, grants scholarships and awards, distributes the Alaska Journal of Anthropology, manages the Association website and social media, and helps to coordinate the Annual Meeting.

Please nominate yourself or any willing volunteer to serve on the board by emailing a paragraph about yourself and why you are interested in serving to: alaskaanthroaward.scholarship@gmail.com and alaskaanthrovp@gmail.com The nomination period will close on January 15, 2021. Prior board experience is not required but nominees must be current members of the Association. You can learn more about the Board of Directors here.

Voting on board positions will take place via email from January 25-February 15, 2021. Only votes of current members will be counted. Please renew your membership prior to voting. New Board members will begin their terms in March 2021 in conjunction with the 48th Annual Meeting (#AkAA virtual 2021).

We hope you will consider joining the team and helping to guide the Association forward!

Sincerely,
Alaska Anthropological Association Board of Directors


Call for Sessions and Presentations for #AkAA virtual 2021

Date Posted: November 6, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

The Call for Sessions and Individual Presentations for #AkAA virtual 2021 is now open! The Alaska Anthropological Association will be holding its 48th Annual Meeting from March 1-5, 2021 as a free virtual conference via Zoom (#AkAA virtual 2021). The theme of this year’s conference is Fostering a Culture of Equity through the Removal of Boundaries. We welcome ideas for sessions and presentations in a variety of media, including papers, posters, storytelling, film, panel discussions, and multi-media performances. https://www.alaskaanthropology.org/annual-meeting/


Museums Alaska Executive Director Recruitment

Date Posted: October 23, 2020       Category: Uncategorized
Museums Alaska is currently recruiting a new Executive Director to lead Alaska’s statewide museum association. This is a great position to connect and engage with museums and cultural centers across the state. Please see the job description for more details on the position and how to apply: https://museumsalaska.org/resources/Documents/Museums%20Alaska%20ED%20Position.pdf

A mammoth discovery: ice-age archaeology in Alaska

Date Posted: August 24, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

Join us for a virtual research update from the Holzman site in Alaska, where a 14,000-year-old mammoth tusk was discovered and a team of experts from around the world work to better understand the first arrival of people into the Americas. Monday September 28, 2:00-3:00 pm (EST). Please save the date and invite your groups, classes, and clubs. For more information, see the attached flyer and abstract below. Register in advance and mark your calendars here.

Abstract: The Holzman archaeological site lies along the west bank of Shaw Creek, a northern tributary of the middle Tanana River in Interior Alaska. Recent excavations have yielded an expedient stone technology alongside well-preserved hearths, avifauna, and large mammal remains including abundant mammoth ivory in deeply buried deposits. Evidence of food preparation and ivory tool manufacture has been dated to at least to 13,700 cal BP. A smaller component at the site dates to 14,000 years ago making Holzman one of the earliest sites in the Americas. A multidisciplinary team including students from all over the world conducted wide-ranging analyses to contribute to our understanding of the human activities and local environmental change in the Shaw Creek valley—an area rich in Paleolithic archaeology.


Environmental Impact Analyst job posting!

Date Posted: June 24, 2020       Category: Uncategorized

Fairbanks, Juneau, or Anchorage – The Department of Transportation’s Statewide Design and Engineering Services division looks to provide technical services to support the Department’s mission to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.  Our Environmental Office achieves this by developing and implementing environmental policies and procedures to ensure that Department projects and activities are carried out in accordance with state and federal environmental requirements. We also play a key oversight role in providing NEPA approvals, which are required for Federal Highway Administration funding for transportation infrastructure projects. We also prepare compliance reports for statewide programmatic agreements that streamline certain federal Section 106 reviews.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/2796220/environmental-impact-analyst-iii-pcn-25-3584?department[0]=Transportation%20%26%20Public%20Facilities&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs