NAPA Existence

Founded in 1983, NAPA strives to promote the practice of anthropology, both within the discipline and among private and public organizations. NAPA continues to grow as anthropologists engaged in practice have developed broader professional opportunities both inside and outside the Academic realm.

There are currently more than 1,000 NAPA members, working in both the private and public sectors. These members receive NAPA Bulletins, directories, professional mentoring, networking opportunities, and discounts on NAPA-sponsored workshops.

NAPA is a section of the American Anthropological Association (AAA), and NAPA members receive full AAA materials and benefits.

NAPA members use anthropological training to address current issues related to:

• public health
• organizational and community development
• information technology systems
• housing
• social justice
• law
• the media
• marketing
• environmental management
• the arts

This is your gateway to join NAPA. The resources on this website will help you to get more involved in NAPA, or to simply understand more about the organization.

Mission Statement

The National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA) of the American Anthropological Association was founded in 1983 to promote the practice of anthropology and the interests of practicing anthropologists, and to further the practice of anthropology as a profession. Members receive NAPA Bulletins, technical reports and discounts on training workshops organized by NAPA.

Purpose

The purpose of NAPA shall be to represent the practice of anthropology and the interests of practicing anthropologists within the American Anthropological Association, to other organizations, and to the general public, and to further the practice of anthropology as a profession.