NATCHITOCHES – The Caddo Conference Organization/Louisiana Archaeological Society will hold their annual meeting at Northwestern State University March 27-28. Members will present papers and posters of Caddo archaeology, history and culture.
The purpose of the CCO is to promote interest in the Caddo ethnography of the Caddo region, southwestern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana, southeastern Oklahoma and northeastern Texas and adjacent areas, enhance communication among researchers and advocate for and assist in the preservation and conservation of archaeological data and resources related to Caddo studies or sacred to the Caddo people.
The conference program run from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, Marh 27 in NSU’s Student Union Ballroom with speakers presenting on a broad range of archaeological topics. A silent auction will be open. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
The conference will continue from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the ballroom. Members of the Caddo Culture Cub will perform traditional dances and songs from 3:30-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Pre-registration is free for Caddo tribal members and $20 for the public with a $1 processing fee for online transactions. Registration at the conference is $25. Memberships for the Caddo Conference Organization will also be available. Members are eligible to receive a copy of the group’s yearly journal. Membership is $31 for individuals, $21 for students, $21 for Caddo tribal members, $41 for families and $71 for institutional subscribers. Donations are also accepted.
For details, registration and to submit abstracts for presentation, visit http://caddoconference.org.