WAC calls for halt on sale of human remains
MEDIA RELEASE World Archaeological Congress calls on Christies to halt sale of human remains used by Yale Skull and Bones Society. For immediate release 11 January 2010 The World Archaeological […]
World Archaeological Congress calls on Christies to halt sale of human remains used by Yale Skull and Bones Society
The World Archaeological Congress calls upon Christie’s auction house to withdraw from sale a human cranium and two femora offered for sale as items once used by Yale University’s Skull and Bones society. Members of this society have included President George H.W. Bush and his son, President George W. Bush as well as the latter’s 2004 Presidential opponent Senator John Kerry.
Media Release: Push for Development in Peru Threatens Indigenous Cultures
MEDIA RELEASE Push for Development in Peru Threatens Indigenous Cultures For immediate release 25th June, 2009 The World Archaeological Congress expresses its deep concern regarding recent clashes between government forces […]
Archaeologies of Art Podcast Series Launched
UCD Scholarcast (www.ucd.ie/scholarcast) has released a podcast series featuring highlights from the Sixth World Archaeological Congress’ theme ‘Archaeologies of Art’. Edited by Ian Russell, the series features contributions from Douglass […]
World Archaeological Congress honors Larry Zimmerman
Inaugural award highlights archaeologist’s stance on reburial of Native remains in 1978 By Terri C. Hansen, Today correspondent Story Published: Nov 24, 2008 – www.indiancountrytoday.com/global/34891559.html Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 […]
World Archaeologists Applaud Return Of Artifacts By Yale University
The World Archaeological Congress, the international association for archaeologists, has applauded the decision this week by Yale University to return thousands of artifacts taken early last century from Peru’s ruin […]
United Nations Adopts Declaration On Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
The General Assembly today adopted a landmark declaration outlining the rights of the world’s estimated 370 million indigenous people and outlawing discrimination against them – a move that followed more […]
WAC-6 in Ireland
Ireland will host the Sixth World Archaeological Congress (WAC-6), from 29th June – 4th July 2008. This is the first time that the Congress has been held in Ireland, and […]
Recommendation on ERA Draft Quality Ranking
13th August, 2008
Excellence in Research for Australia
Australian Research Council
GPO Box 2702
Canberra ACT 2601
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is a submission by the World Archaeological Congress on journal rankings for the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative.
Submission to Australian government, regarding teaching archaeology in schools
The Hon Julie Bishop MP
Minister for Education, Science and Training
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women’s Issues
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Minister,
Archaeology and Australia’s National History Curriculum
WAC-6 Closing Ceremony Speech
Remarks by President McAleese at the closing ceremony of the 6th World Archaeological Congress, O’Reilly Hall, UCD, Friday 4th July 2008 Dia dhíbh, a cháirde go léir. Good afternoon ladies […]
CULTURAL HERITAGE IN IRAN UNDER THREAT
The World Archaeological Congress expresses its strong opposition to aggressive military action (including air strikes) against Iran by the US government, or by any other government. “Such action could have […]