About the American Rootwork Association

The American Rootwork Association (ARA) is an evolving coalition of practicing rootworkers, scholars, scholar-practitioners and tradition-keepers interested in formalizing the study of rootwork, rootdoctoring and related folk traditions as serious areas of scientific and cultural inquiry. The ARA seeks to unify practitioners, practitioner-scholars and academics by raising broad questions, fostering the emergence of new areas of inquiry and examining the structures and conditions that influence rootwork as an expression of contemporary culture. 

The American Rootwork Association (ARA) offers anyone interested in the formal preservation of American rootwork resources in the discipline, allowing them to utilize accumulated knowledge, information, and insights to significant use.

Mission Statement

The mission of the American Rootwork Association (ARA) shall be to stimulate, strengthen, advance, and promote the study of American rootwork, as well as indigenous scholarship and the professional interests of African American, Latin American, and indigenous anthropologists in the U.S. and around the world. 

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Great start for me

Janice Tuggle

I joined ARA to learn more and also there is so much information I have encountered I chose this as a base for me in my spiritual journey. Some things were more technical than I needed them to be, but I will take my time and learn and incorporate...

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I joined ARA to learn more and also there is so much information I have encountered I chose this as a base for me in my spiritual journey. Some things were more technical than I needed them to be, but I will take my time and learn and incorporate this information at my own pace.

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A very informative start.

Maurice Major

I can't wait to dig into all that is offered here. I am new here, and one of things I do before saying this is it . I try to experience the vibes. I am here. Thank you.

I can't wait to dig into all that is offered here. I am new here, and one of things I do before saying this is it . I try to experience the vibes. I am here. Thank you.

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Nice Mini Course

Jesus Velazquez

I thought the course was helpful and a good primer for the other classes offered. The only issue I had was I didn't see an option to download the logos or the American Rootwork Journal file.

I thought the course was helpful and a good primer for the other classes offered. The only issue I had was I didn't see an option to download the logos or the American Rootwork Journal file.

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Enjoyable!

Regina Taylor-Hines

Thank you for the concise and clear introduction.

Thank you for the concise and clear introduction.

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Root work membership course

Teresa Herren

This is a great course for all new to the school, and the work it's members stive to do.

This is a great course for all new to the school, and the work it's members stive to do.

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Member Benefits

Here is some of what you get as a member of the American Rootwork Association.

  • ARA Membership Orientation course.

  • Access to the exclusive American Rootwork Association forum.

  • Access to select topic courses for continuing education.

  • Digital copy of American Rootwork, the Journal of the American Rootwork Association.

  • Listing on the member directory on the American Rootwork Association website.

  • Exclusive newsletter.

Pricing options

Pay membership fees yearly of monthly for your convenience.

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