The Society for American Archaeology is an international organization recognized as a leading voice in support of archaeology. SAA is the go-to resource for archaeology and archaeological issues. Our leadership is comprised of highly trained and experienced archaeologists. and our members are on the forefront of cutting edge research.
Archaeology captures the public's imagination, uncovers common origins, and helps us understand our shared past. TV shows, movies, books, and articles about archaeology and archaeologists are a constant hit in mainstream media. SAA is committed to helping the media and entertainment industries portray archaeology responsibly and factually. We invite inquiries from the media about the exciting research and work being done by SAA archaeologists, the practice of archaeology, and about issues related to policy that affect archaeology.
SAA News
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May 07, 2020
SAA 2020 Online Archaeology Week Round-Up
Due to the cancellation of SAA’s Austin Public Archaeology Day, we celebrated public archaeology online the week of April 27-May 3! SAA social media accounts posted videos and resources on archaeology in Texas and elsewhere.
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Apr 24, 2020
SAA Announces 2020 Award Recipients
SAA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 awards. The Society for American Archaeology Awards recognize and honor knowledge and professional achievements at all career levels--from student and early career archaeologists to those who have made lasting contributions to the Society and the profession.
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Apr 22, 2020
Take the SAA Archaeological Ethics Survey
Your feedback is essential to our growth and improvement as an organization, and to our field. The SAA Archaeological Ethics Survey is open to SAA members, former members, and non-members. The survey closes May 15.
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Apr 17, 2020
Call for Submissions for the 86th Annual Meeting is Now Open!
Since SAA had to cancel its meeting this year, and we know many of you would like to resubmit, we are opening the Call for Submissions for the 86th Annual Meeting early. We hope you will join us in San Francisco, April 14-18, 2021.
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Apr 09, 2020
Help Support Economic Stimulus Legislation
Congress is discussing preparing another stimulus bill to enhance the Paycheck Protection Program and unemployment initiatives put forth in earlier legislation. This is a key opportunity for SAA's members and others to weigh in on the crafting of this next round of legislation.
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Apr 01, 2020
State Archaeology Celebration Poster Contest Now Open for Voting
The contest celebrates states or communities whose posters in honor of Archaeology Week or Month best exemplify the vibrant role played by archaeology, heritage, and preservation within the community. SAA members or 2020 Annual Meeting registrants are eligible to vote.
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Mar 12, 2020
SAA Cancels 85th Annual Meeting
It is with deep regret that we must announce that the Society for American Archaeology’s Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 85th Annual Meeting in Austin this April due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
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Mar 03, 2020
Past 85th Annual Meeting Updates--COVID 19
Updated March 10, 2020.
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Feb 11, 2020
SAA Protests Destruction of Archaeological and Native American Cultural Sites at Border Wall
SAA condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the recent destruction of several places of great cultural and historic importance to Native American tribes in order to facilitate the construction of the border wall. We demand that all further building activity in the affected areas cease until a complete re-working of this phase of the project has taken place.
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Feb 05, 2020
Take Action to Protect US Cultural Resources
Proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act would greatly increase the vulnerability of historic resources impacted by federally-supported infrastructure projects. Take Action to register your opposition today.
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Jan 24, 2020
Austin Public Archaeology Day
Join SAA for a celebration of archaeology! Austin Public Archaeology Day will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020 during the SAA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.
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Jan 07, 2020
SAA Strongly Opposes Administration's Threat to Target Iranian Cultural Heritage Sites
Destruction of cultural sites must never be considered as a military objective. SAA has sent a letter to President Trump and joined with other organizations to strongly object to the Trump administration’s threats against Iranian cultural sites in violation of international law.
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Jan 02, 2020
SAA 2020 Meeting Safety Policy and Code of Conduct for SAA Events
The 2020 Meeting Safety Policy and Code of Conduct for SAA Events has been approved. These policies were written to protect all SAA members and guests and are now available to read.
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Nov 26, 2019
Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship
Patricia and Les Cappetta have established the Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship Endowment to support a scholarship that covers tuition, required fees, and books or course materials for one or more graduate students (Master's or Ph.D) to help them complete a graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology in memory of Matthew Tobin Cappetta.
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Nov 22, 2019
Results of the SAA Bylaws Referendum Vote
The results of the SAA bylaws referendum are now available. We want to thank all our members who voted, and all those who engaged around it.
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Nov 14, 2019
Call for Editors
The Society for American Archaeology invites applications for the editorship of American Antiquity and for a Digital Reviews Editor for Advances in Archaeological Practice.
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Oct 18, 2019
Update on the Draft Policies
A brief summary of the feedback received by the Board and the status of the 2020 meeting policies.
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Oct 07, 2019
Ballot Announcement FAQ
Eligible SAA members will be voting on a bylaws amendment referendum beginning Oct. 21, 2019. An FAQ on how the ballot was developed is now available.
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Sep 27, 2019
What to Know When Visiting an Archaeological Site
If you hear an archaeologist talk about site etiquette, it means following guidelines that respect fragile archaeological sites and save the past for the future.
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Sep 10, 2019
Call for Proposals: The H. and T. King Grant for Precolumbian Archaeology
The H. and T. King Grant, administered by SAA, funds research that promises transformative contributions to our understanding of precolumbian cultures in Latin America.