Four Decades of Advances in Arctic Anthropology: Workshop in Recognition of Contributions of Professor Allen McCartney

University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR

Investigators

Abstract

The PI proposes to hold a unique, interdisciplinary workshop on Arctic anthropology by bringing together some of the most prominent researchers in North America to synthesize their work of the last 4 decades. At the workshop's conceptual core is the recognition of the scientific contributions of Dr. Allen McCartney whose own research has crossed the Arctic from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts of North America and spanned over 4 decades. With great support from the Arctic anthropology research community, the PI has presented a compelling case for bringing together seasoned scientists, novice researchers, and students to discuss the groundbreaking contributions of Allen McCartney in the areas of: Thule whaling and climate change; Bowhead whales in Thule and Inupiat society and culture; Thule archeology conservation; Archeological phases of the Aleutian Islands; Aleut Eskimo interface; Maritime cultural adaptations. This workshop will have significant impacts in the field as well as for Arctic residents who are actively researching their past.