North American Archaeologist focuses on archaeological research in the North American region, covering various aspects from prehistoric times to historical periods. The research scope of this magazine is extensive, including studies on ancient Native Americans and investigations of industrial sites, dedicated to exploring archaeology in North America from an evolutionary perspective.

In addition, the magazine emphasizes the importance of resource management and contract archaeology. Resource management archaeology focuses on how to effectively manage and protect cultural heritage resources, while contract archaeology involves the application of archaeology in commercial and legal environments. These two fields are important directions for the development of archaeology in recent years, but they are often overlooked in other publications. The magazine provides readers with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these two fields by publishing relevant research results and case studies. At the same time, the magazine also encourages communication and collaboration between scholars and practitioners to promote further development of North American archaeology.