Stewardship involves the collaborative management of the archaeological record for the benefit of all people. As stewards, archaeologists are both caretakers of and advocates for the archaeological record. Archaeologists promote stewardship through research and education on existing collections and sites that help preserve the past and make it accessible to everyone. Archaeologists work for the long-term conservation and protection of the archaeological record, while respecting the rights and beliefs of Indigenous and descendant peoples to the representation of their heritage as manifested in the archaeological record.

ATTENTION! BEWARE OF HOUSING POACHERS!

The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) has learned of a company that is attempting to do business with SAA exhibitors and attendees by soliciting them for sleeping rooms in regard to the SAA Annual Meeting. The SAA does not endorse booking hotel reservations via another company or source. The only authorized sources for making hotel room reservations for the annual meeting is the SAA website and with the hotel directly.

If you receive any solicitations either via email or telephone from other third parties/vendors incorrectly identifying themselves as an official SAA housing representative or member of exhibition services, we ask that you please delete the message immediately, ignore any further requests, and contact the SAA’s executive director immediately at +1 (202) 559-4580.