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  • 02/04/2024 10:33 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Arizona SHPO has recently posted to their website a memo sent out to various Arizona agencies. The memo tips and reminders for best consultation practices with the SHPO. The memo can be found at this link: https://arizona-content.usedirect.com/storage/SHPO%20memo%20to%20agencies%202024.pdf 

    But has also been uploaded for access here: SHPO memo to agencies 2024.pdf

  • 01/21/2024 12:34 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Arizona Archaeological Council is holding its next board meeting on January 26th, 2024 at 10:00 am. The meeting agenda can be accessed by AAC members and can be found here: 

    2024 January AAC Meeting Agenda.pdf


  • 11/29/2023 12:27 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Arizona Archaeological Council is holding its next board meeting on December 6th, 2023 at noon. The meeting agenda can be accessed by AAC members and can be found here: 

    2023 December AAC Meeting Agenda.pdf


  • 11/14/2023 21:39 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    During the 20th annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference held in Tucson, 10 honorees were selected for the Annual Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards.

    Since 1982, the Arizona Preservation Foundation and State Historic Preservation Office have partnered to present the Governor's Heritage Honor Preservation Awards. The awards recognize people, organizations, and projects that represent outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona's prehistoric and historic resources.

    The top honor of the luncheon, the James W. Garrison Heritage Award, was given to Pima County's restoration of Canoa Ranch. The award, named for a retired state historic preservation officer, is selected by Governor Katie Hobbs from all conference award winners. The Award is named for longtime State Historic Preservation Officer, Jim Garrison.

    The 2023 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honorees are as follows:

    • Benedictine Apartments Rehabilitation Project, Tucson
    • Tohono Restoration – Conservation of Art San Xavier del Bac Mission, Pima County
    • Douglas R. Mitchell Lifetime Achievement
    • George Dvorak, Volunteer Fort Verde State Historic Park, Camp Verde
    • Jacobson House Rehabilitation Project, Tucson
    • Kiva Craft Center Rehabilitation, Scottsdale
    • Manning House Rehabilitation Project at Canoa Ranch, Tucson
    • Scott Newth, Volunteer, Sedona
    • Simpson Rowhouse Rehabilitation Project, Tucson
    • U.S. Customs House Rehabilitation Project, Naco

    https://azstateparks.com/press/shpo-2023-award-winners-conference

  • 10/06/2023 21:20 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    Two web applications that are invaluable for resource management and research in the Southwest US, cyberSW and SKOPE, are now interoperable. cyberSW is an online database that integrates Southwest US settlement and artifactual data from more than 25,000 archaeological sites. SKOPE provides painless access to high spatial and temporal resolution reconstructions of precipitation and temperature over the last 2000 years for the 4 Corners states. A more detailed announcement can be found on the Coalition for Archaeological Synthesis Blog, or go directly to cyberSW and SKOPE.

  • 08/15/2023 21:53 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Arizona Archaeological Council is holding its next board meeting on September 6th, 2023 at noon. The meeting agenda can be accessed by AAC members and can be found here: 

    2023 September AAC Meeting Agenda.pdf

  • 07/16/2023 22:41 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Zuni World: A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne Exhibit Virtual Program Series

    Before the exhibit The Zuni World – A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne comes to a close this September, join the S’eḏav Va’aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande) for a three-part free virtual program series. Two of the three programs will be fully virtual via WebEx, the third program will by hybrid via WebEx and in person at the Museum.

    The first program will be on Wednesday, July 26th, from 12-1:30pm. Artists featured in the exhibit The Zuni World, A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne will discuss their artwork and their involvement in the Zuni Map Project.

    Visit https://pueblogrande.org/events-registration/ to register for the three free programs.

  • 06/13/2023 20:37 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    Thirty years after a federal law mandated the return of Native human remains and funerary items, Arizona still has one-third of them in storage.

    https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona/2023/06/05/arizona-tribes-rely-on-nagpra-to-reclaim-remains-other-items/70057357007/

  • 06/11/2023 21:49 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Arizona Archaeological Council is holding the next Arizona Heritage Policy Committee quarterly meeting on June  15th, 2023 at 1:30 PM. The meeting agenda can be accessed by AAC members and can be found here: 

    2023 June AHPC Meeting Agenda.pdf

    The Arizona Archaeological Council is holding its next board meeting on June  21st, 2023 at noon. The meeting agenda can be accessed by AAC members and can be found here: 

    2023 June AAC Meeting Agenda.pdf

  • 05/10/2023 20:58 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    Grant Writing and Management Webinar with Dr. Lindsay Montgomery 

    Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:00-2:00 (AZ time) 

    Have you ever wondered how to apply for a research grant? Or puzzled over where to find fellowship opportunities to support your academic career? On August 24th, join University of Toronto Archaeologist Dr. Lindsay Montgomery to learn tips and tricks for successfully applying for funding. The training will include a review of available grants, planning and writing strategies, and helpful tips for what to do once you've been awarded money. This training is the first of a two-part series that includes a second training workshop to be held in association with the Arizona Archaeological Council’s fall conference in Camp Verde, Arizona. Participants in the August 24, 2023 training are eligible for travel funding for the fall conference. This training series is co-sponsored by the Arizona Archaeological Council and The History Underground.  

    If you’re interested in attending or would like additional information, please contact Matt Guebard at aacpresident@azarchaeology.org

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