About SAfA

The Society

The Society of Africanist Archaeologists is an organization of archaeologists, researchers from associated disciplines and others who share an interest in African archaeology and African societies. Our membership is international, with participation from Africa, the Americas, Europe and Asia, and is actively involved in research in many African countries. SAfA is an affiliated organization of the Society for American Archaeology and the African Studies Association. 

By-laws (1990). Bergen amendments to Article VII (2004)
SAfA Code of Ethics, adopted at Calgary Business Meeting (2006)
 

Publications

SAfA publishes a bulletin, Nyame Akuma, which appears twice a year and which contains short reports on research projects as they take place around the continent. As a benefit of SAfA membership, you can order any or all of the following journals at a discount over regular subscription rates:  The African Archaeological Review, Journal of African Archaeology, Afrique: Archeologie & Arts.
 

The Biennial Meetings

SAfA also holds biennial conferences devoted to African archaeology and related research topics. Over the past decade, the meetings have alternated between Europe and North America:

1996 (3-6 September)  Dymaczewo Conference Center, Poznan, Poland
1998 (21-24 May) Syracuse University,  Syracuse, New York
2000 (12-15 July) Cambridge University, UK
2002 (18-22 May) University of Arizona,  Tucson, Arizona
2004 (26-29 June) University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway (conference archive, including business meeting minutes and conference photos)
2006 (23-26 June) University of Calgary, Alberta Canada  (conference archive, including abstracts, proceedings, minutes of business, and executive meetings)
 

Membership

SAfA membership is essential for anyone with an interest in African archaeology, palaeoanthropology or history. Our membership dues structure is very reasonable, with special provisions for students and retired people and free membership for Africans residing in Africa.

See our "Membership" page for further information on how to become a member.