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09.18.19

Two Ways to Watch “Our Tribal Nature: Tribalism, Politics, and Evolution”

If you are in New York, the best way to join us for "Our Tribal Nature: Tribalism, Politics, and Evolution" is to purchase one of the few remaining tickets and watch it live at the Morgan Library. If you can't make it in person, you can watch via livestream on our YouTube channel or Facebook page!

09.17.19

Explore Human Behavior at “Our Tribal Nature: Tribalism, Politics, and Evolution”

Join us on September 19 at the Morgan Library in New York to examine the evolutionary origins and function of tribalism, our social transition from tribes to states, and the role tribal identity plays in our increasingly divided world.

09.03.19

The Leakey Foundation to Hold Symposium on Tribalism, Politics, and Evolution

The Leakey Foundation, Speaker Series, Survival, Press Release

At a moment when society feels dangerously polarized, fragmented and unstable, the symposium “Our Tribal Nature: Tribalism, Politics, and Evolution” offers a forum for understanding our human urge to form alliances.

08.20.19

Thank You for Your Support!

The Leakey Foundation, Support Us

The Leakey Foundation launched a fundraising campaign in honor of Louis Leakey's 116th birthday on August 7, 2019. All donations up to $5,000 were quadruple-matched thanks to Leakey Foundation Fellow Mike Smith and two anonymous supporters. We are thrilled to report that thanks to your generous donations, we have raised a total of $29,552 for research and educational outreach!

08.07.19

Celebrating Louis S.B. Leakey

The Leakey Foundation, Today in History

Louis Leakey was born on this day in 1903. He was a charismatic scientist who devoted his life to uncovering our shared past and telling our shared story.

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The Leakey Foundation’s mission is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival.

The Leakey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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