Human Relations Area Files

Cross-Cultural Research Workshops

Carol Ember, HRAF’s President, is offering two types of cross-cultural workshops this semester. One is designed for those who want to get an introduction to the cross-cultural research process and an understanding of the basic…

Laissez les bon temps rouler: Mardi Gras and Cajun Traditions in eHRAF

By Francine Barone Mardi Gras has become synonymous with the culture and lifestyle of New Orleans and southern Louisiana. “Fat Tuesday” or mardi gras in French, is the name given to the feast day that…

Register Today for an eHRAF Workshop

  Please join us for one of our upcoming eHRAF workshops led by Matthew Longcore, HRAF’s Director of Membership and Outreach. These workshops will provide an informative overview to teaching and conducting research using the…

HRAF announces publication of cross-cultural study on the dimensions of hazards and adaptive capacity

  The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce the publication of our new article that investigates global variation in the human experience of environmental hazards. From local knowledge to…

HRAF Internship in Honor of Melvin Ember 2026-2027

The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce a one-year internship in honor of Melvin Ember. Melvin Ember was President of HRAF from 1987 until his passing in 2009. The intent of…