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
Archaeology in the city
Students and citizens work together to uncover Edworthy Park’s past
74-year-old anthropology undergrad overcomes adversity and tragedy to earn her degree
A half-century after taking her first UCalgary classes, Joyce Arnold remains driven by the love of learning
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026
Event honours the impact of teachers, researchers, creators and administrators at UCalgary and beyond
Recognizing outstanding research, teaching and community achievements in the UCalgary Arts community
The Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence honours members across the visual, creative, and performing arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and health domains
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
In the media
In the News Lidio Valdez, Anthropology and Archaeology in Phys.org
Rare 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes unearthed at Inca coastal site
In the News Kathryn Reese-Taylor, Anthropology and Archaeology, in BBC
The Amazon's 'lost city' has been widely misunderstood. This is its true story
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer and Laurencine Saddleback, Anthropology and Archaeology, on CTV News
University of Calgary archeology students explore Edworthy Park dig site
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer and Laurencine Saddleback, Anthropology and Archaeology, in LiveWire Calgary
UCalgary archaeology students take to the fields in Edworthy Park
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
Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music and Culture
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with an evening of music, storytelling and culture featuring the Blackfoot Confederacy Drum Group, Drezus, Fawn Wood and Siibii.
June, 20, 2026 | 3-5 p.m.
Heritage Park
