SSILA is the only scholarly society specifically devoted to American Indian
linguistics. Founded in 1981, the Society currently has over 600 members
world wide. It publishes a quarterly SSILA NEWSLETTER, issues a MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY (most recent issue, April 1990), and organizes an annual CONFERENCE
ON AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGES (traditionally, as part of the meeting of the
American Anthropological Association). A summer meeting is also becoming a
tradition (the 1991 summer meeting will be at UC-Santa Cruz, June 29-30).
Membership in SSILA is open to anyone interested in the scientific study of
the languages of the native peoples of North, Central, and South America. Dues
are $10 (US) per calendar yer. Anyone interested in joining should contact:
Victor Golla, SSILA
Dept of Ethnic Studies
Humboldt State University
Arcata, California 95521