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.
Community engagement
**NEW CONTENT**
The Public Archaeology Program was put on hold this summer due to COVID and we hope to be back in 2021.
Meanwhile we have some new and exciting online exercises that are targeted at Grade 7-12 students. If you are an educator and need more information please check out our community engagement page!
Browse our other community engagement projects. Including, Aboriginal Youth Engagement and Digitally Preserving Alberta's Heritage.
News and announcements
Chelsea Klinke receives graduate citizenship award
Chelsea Klinke has been the recipient of a GSA Graduate Citizenship Award for her leadership contributions during the 2019-2020 academic year. ...
In the media
In the News: Julio Mercader Florín, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Sci-News.com
2-Million-Year-Old Stone Tools Unearthed in Tanzania
In the News: Julio Mercader Florín, Anthropology and Archaeology, in ScienceDaily
Oldest hominins of Olduvai Gorge persisted across changing environments
In the News: Julio Mercader Florín, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CNN.com
Early humans adapted to major environmental change in 'Cradle of Mankind' 2 million years ago
In the News: Julio Mercader Florín, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Global News
Discovery of two million-year-old tools shows human adaptability: University of Calgary scientist
Events
ArtsCast 7: Stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world
Archaeology professor Dr. Elizabeth Paris discusses her recent discoveries on the business of stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world and how it reflects the Mayans' advanced understanding of the ecological importance of beekeeping.
