Latvian Association of Anthropologists is a non-governmental organisation established on November 25, 1999.
The Association unites persons interested in social and cultural anthropology, folkloristic, ethnography, ethnomusicology and related fields. The association also participates in research
and educational programs in this field.
TASKS
- Popularisation of contemporary methods, studies and concepts of social and cultural anthropology in Latvia.
- Organisation of activities in connection with the studies and education in anthropology.
- Provision of expertise about the processes and problems of the current society of Latvia.
- Provision of the members of the Association with the possibility to participate in discussions, seminars, conferences etc.
FIELDS OF ACTIVITY
- Facilitation of acquisition, development, distribution and regeneration of the anthropological knowledge.
- Publication and distribution of books, conference materials and periodicals on the actual problems of social and cultural anthropology.
- Cooperation with other societies and associations working in the field of education and research worldwide.
- Cooperation with institutions of education in Latvia and abroad.
- Preparation and publication of materials dedicated to intercultural education.
- Organisation of lectures, discussions, seminars, conferences, expeditions, fieldworks, etc.
- Facilitation of publication of materials about social and cultural anthropology in the mass media
