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
UCalgary archaeologist recognized with Alberta Heritage Award
Dr. Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer is working to advance archaeology beyond its colonial legacy
University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives
Africa United Celebration kicks off another academic year
Annual event creates community connections for UCalgary's Black students
Graduate student uses art and research to explore Calgary's evolving Francophone identity
Research-creation project documents Calgary's diverse Francophone community through portraiture and textile art
The real X-Files: Anthropologist studies groups that claim to contact UFOs
'Techno-shamanism' involves the use of technology and altered states of consciousness to allegedly draw extraterrestrial life to Earth
June 2026 Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts play central leadership and collaboration roles in transdisciplinary projects
In the media
In the News Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Food & Wine
An Ancient Mayan Beverage Lives on in This Honey Liqueur
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer and Laurencine Saddleback, Anthropology and Archaeology, CBC News
New artifacts unearthed at legendary Alberta cowboy’s ranch
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, on CTV News
John Ware wore Levi’s: Buttons found during dig at Black cowboy’s homestead
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Calgary Herald
John Ware excavation site reveals legendary Black cowboy wore Levi Strauss & Co. jeans
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in LiveWire Calgary
Calgary archaeologists share new John Ware homestead findings
In the News Shayne Dahl, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Calgary Herald
U of C researcher compares groups who claim to contact UFOs with modern-day shamanism
Geography Field School in Barbados
Learn about the 2027 Geography Field School in Barbados and explore climate change, environmental degradation and decolonization through cross-cultural learning with the University of the West Indies.
Oct. 14 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Earth Sciences 342
