In an ever-accelerating world where the forces of globalization expand their footprint to all regions of our planet, foraging peoples are increasingly impacted by these machinations. While hunting and gathering peoples have undergone many transitions from time immemorial, during the last 500 years the speed and velocity of globalization have steadily impacted their societies. Rapid change, forced assimilation, dispersal, and other factors have compromised many of these groups – but still they rise.
As many foraging groups have undergone many transformations, their resilience has proven strong in the face of these impacts. Both internal and external factors have aided hunter-gatherer societies to rebound despite these odds. Partnerships, reorganization, revitalization, among other mechanisms have helped these communities reestablish themselves. Both present and former foraging communities remain steadfast in the face of rapid change. For this conference we invite presentations in the area of anthropology and sister disciplines to present work in this spirit of resistance and resilience. Works in the area of sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistics, applied engagements and related disciplines are invited. Indigenous narratives of these themes will take precedence and enhance our perspectives in these areas.
This conference is scheduled to be held in Belém, Brazil, in July 12-16, 2027, in partnership with the Federal University of Pará and the Goeldi Museum. We plan to hold a hybrid conference for in-person and online participation. Shortly we will provide a definitive timeline for interested parties to submit their proposals for sessions, papers and posters.
For further details please contact Louis Forline at forline@hotmail.com