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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#101010">*You do not need to be a member of SAA to submit a statement. We are trying to reach as much of the archaeology community
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#101010">Dear SAA Community,</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#101010">As you are probably aware, sexual harassment and assault are issues currently being addressed by those in the field
sciences. To address sexual misconduct in archaeology, we are moderating the Forum Creating Safety: Addressing Sexual Harassment and Assault in Archaeology at this year’s annual meeting. In preparation for the forum, and to ensure many voices and ideas are
part of this important discussion, we would like your input in developing direct and practical steps that anyone – from individuals to institutions – can take to improve working conditions. We would like your ideas in the form of clear and concise statements
the length of a Twitter post (140 characters or less). Statements may be submitted alone, with colleagues, or anonymously. Please note in your e-mail if you wish to remain anonymous.</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#141414">These statements will be included in a rotating slideshow approximately 15 minutes before the forum begins. Please
send all statements to </span><span style="color:#500050"><a href="mailto:mthies2@ilstu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#103CC0">mthies2@ilstu.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#141414"> or
post them to our Twitter using @EthicalArchae.</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#141414">Thank you for your attention to these issues. We hope you will be part of this community discussion and attend the
forum on March 30<sup>th</sup>, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the 82<sup>nd </sup>Annual Meeting in Vancouver.</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#141414">Sincerely,</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#141414">Meagan E. Thies, MS Candidate, Illinois State University</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times;color:#141414">Ashley E. Jones, MA, RPA, Project Archaeologist, Raba Kistner</span><span style="color:#500050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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