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Est.  1941
The Wenner-Gren Foundation is committed to playing a leadership role in anthropology. We help anthropologists advance anthropological knowledge, build sustainable careers, and amplify the impact of anthropology within the wider world.

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The events of 2020 were a wake-up call for anthropology – one that was long overdue.  This Forum has its roots in an initiative launched by the Society of Black Archaeologists in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. The collaboration grew to include the Indigenous Archaeology Collective, SAPIENS, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, and the Cornell Institute of Archaeology and Material Studies.  
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SAPIENS

Since 2016, SAPIENS has brought anthropology to the public, making a difference in how people see themselves and those around them—near and far. SAPIENS is an editorially independent magazine of the Wenner-Gren Foundation, published in partnership with the University of Chicago Press.

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Current Anthropology

In 1959, the Foundation created Current Anthropology as an editorially independent forum where anthropologists from around the world could share their work. Through articles, commentaries, photo-essays, interviews, and reviews, Current Anthropology provides a venue for vibrant and inclusive conversations in anthropology.

Volume 65, Issue 5
October 2024
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Transforming Anthropology

Transforming Anthropology is the flagship journal of the Association of Black Anthropologists. In partnership with the Wenner-Gren Foundation, which provides financial support, the journal is expanding its breadth, reach, and impact.