Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Undergraduate programs
Anthropology explores the connections between cultures, societies and species to understand global challenges. A degree in Anthropology prepares you to think holistically about what it means to be human. You will study humanity's ancestors, the worldview of cultures different than your own, and more.
Graduate programs
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology embraces an integrative approach, with a focus on the fields of archaeology, biological anthropology, and social and cultural anthropology.
News and announcements
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026
Event honours the impact of teachers, researchers, creators and administrators at UCalgary and beyond
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026
Recognizing outstanding research, teaching, and community achievements
Bloom on repeat: How urban gardeners are redefining the growing season
This transdisciplinary team is exploring the use of year-round, closed-loop gardens to help solve food insecurity for communities
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Faculty of Arts plays central leadership and collaboration roles across the UCalgary campus
PHOTOS: Teaching Awards honour best of campus educators and staff
Impact on student learning celebrated at annual event
UCalgary Teaching Awards celebrate educators who make learning extraordinary
Twenty-six educators across eight faculties recognized for outstanding impact in student teaching and learning
In the media
In the News Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in National Geographic
What did dogs mean to the ancient Maya? Scientists are unlocking new clues.
In the News Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in MSN
Ancient Maya hauled ‘little fat dogs’ 400 miles across the jungle. Sometimes it was just to eat them
In the News Susanne Cote, Anthropology and Archaeology, in ScienceNews
Early apes may not have evolved in East Africa
In the News Peter Dawson, Madisen Hvidberg and Katayoon Etemad, Anthropology and Archaeology in International Journal of Heritage Studies
Rethinking the commemoration of Indian Residential Schools through digital heritage
In the News Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Archaeology Magazine
Study Suggests the Maya Traded Dogs Over Long Distances
In the News Matthew Walls on the Calgary Eye Opener on CBC News
U of C researcher makes prehistoric Arctic discovery
OUTRO: Celebrating Tracy Dawson
Join the CDWP Writer-in-Residence for an evening of readings and conversation with Alberta authors marking the close of the 2025–26 residency.
May 20, 2026 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E.
