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
Congratulations Amanda Foote (PhD student) who was selected as a 2020 Student Scholar for the Association for Preservation Technology.
Foote also presented her paper: “Reconciliation? Restoration and Preservation of an Alberta historic Church” at the APT – National Trust Joint Conference 2020....
In the media
In the News: Amanda Melin, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Chicago Tribune
COVID infections in animals prompt scientific concern
In the News: Amanda Melin, Anthropology and Archaeology, in ABS-CBN News
Dogs, cats, monkeys, mink: COVID infections in animals prompt scientific concern
In the News: Amanda Melin and Mareike Janiak, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CityNews Winnipeg
Primates also need protection from COVID-19: Calgary-led study
In the News: Amanda Melin and Mareike Janiak, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Technology Networks
Key Genetic Similarities Put Apes and Some Monkeys at Risk of COVID-19
Events
COVID-19 Research
From research on mental health and families to the economy and the animal world, Faculty of Arts researchers are at the forefront of seeking to understand the effects of COVID-19.
