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SFU Archaeology researchers Dr. Catherine D'Andrea, Dr. Laurie Nixon-Darcus, and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson have a chapter in a newly published textbook about the emergence of complex societies and the development of early states in the Horn of Africa.
November 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
SFU Archaeology researchers Dr. Catherine D'Andrea, Dr. Laurie Nixon-Darcus, and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson have a chapter in a newly published textbook about the emergence of complex societies and the development of early states in the Horn of Africa.
Dr. Cara Tremain is offering a new course next semester here at SFU Archaeology, click on the link to find out more!
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November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Dr. Cara Tremain is offering a new course next semester here at SFU Archaeology, click on the link to find out more!
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Here is the information for this week's SFU Archaeology Gradyate Seminar Series.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Here is the information for this week's SFU Archaeology Gradyate Seminar Series.
Here is the information for this weejs SFU Archaeology Graduate Seminar Series on Thursday November 6th.
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Here is the information for this weejs SFU Archaeology Graduate Seminar Series on Thursday November 6th.
Here is this week's information for the SFU Archaeology Graduate Student Seminar Series.
This semesters list of pressenters can be viewed here, www.sfu.ca/archaeology/...
This semesters list of pressenters can be viewed here, www.sfu.ca/archaeology/...
October 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Here is this week's information for the SFU Archaeology Graduate Student Seminar Series.
This semesters list of pressenters can be viewed here, www.sfu.ca/archaeology/...
This semesters list of pressenters can be viewed here, www.sfu.ca/archaeology/...
This week's (Oct 23rd) information for the SFU Archaeology Graduate Seminar Series presentation.
October 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This week's (Oct 23rd) information for the SFU Archaeology Graduate Seminar Series presentation.
SOLD OUT!
The 2025 BC Archaeology Forum is officially sold out!
BC Archaeology Forum
Co-hosted by SFU Archaeology & BCAPA
The 2025 BC Archaeology Forum is officially sold out!
BC Archaeology Forum
Co-hosted by SFU Archaeology & BCAPA
October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
SOLD OUT!
The 2025 BC Archaeology Forum is officially sold out!
BC Archaeology Forum
Co-hosted by SFU Archaeology & BCAPA
The 2025 BC Archaeology Forum is officially sold out!
BC Archaeology Forum
Co-hosted by SFU Archaeology & BCAPA
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Dana Lepofsky (@sfu.ca, @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social) co-led the Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project (XLAP) for 30 years, which challenged the idea that First Nations never lived permanently on Xwe’etay Island. Learn more about "the island in the middle of everywhere." #NDTR
From the “Island in the Middle of Nowhere” to the “Island in the Middle of Everywhere”: Xwe’etay and the Journey of Reconciliation
In 1989, when Dana Lepofsky (FRSC) first set foot on Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island, there was a widespread misconception that First Nations had never lived there permanently. But Dana, an archaeologist and...
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September 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dana Lepofsky (@sfu.ca, @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social) co-led the Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project (XLAP) for 30 years, which challenged the idea that First Nations never lived permanently on Xwe’etay Island. Learn more about "the island in the middle of everywhere." #NDTR
George Nicholas, Emeritus Distinguished Professor, recently returned from Hokkaido, northern Japan, where he was the invited commentator at the 4th International Indigenous Peoples Forum. This was held in the Ainu village of Nibutani, where he has been working the past 15 years.
October 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
George Nicholas, Emeritus Distinguished Professor, recently returned from Hokkaido, northern Japan, where he was the invited commentator at the 4th International Indigenous Peoples Forum. This was held in the Ainu village of Nibutani, where he has been working the past 15 years.
Information for this week's upcoming SFU Archaeology Department's Graduate Seminar Series. Please note that this seminar is online only via Zoom.
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Information for this week's upcoming SFU Archaeology Department's Graduate Seminar Series. Please note that this seminar is online only via Zoom.
Here is the information for this week's SFU Department of Archaeology's Graduate Student Seminar Series for October 9th at 3:30pm. Saywell 9152.
October 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here is the information for this week's SFU Department of Archaeology's Graduate Student Seminar Series for October 9th at 3:30pm. Saywell 9152.
"The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University joins the global community in mourning the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, who passed away October 1, 2025.
Department of Archaeology
Simon Fraser University
October 1, 2025"
Department of Archaeology
Simon Fraser University
October 1, 2025"
October 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University joins the global community in mourning the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, who passed away October 1, 2025.
Department of Archaeology
Simon Fraser University
October 1, 2025"
Department of Archaeology
Simon Fraser University
October 1, 2025"
Link to some of the great work by SFSU Archaeology's Dr. Cthy D'Andrea.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Link to some of the great work by SFSU Archaeology's Dr. Cthy D'Andrea.
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Hi and here is the information for this weeks SFU Archaeology Graduate Student Seminar Series.
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Hi and here is the information for this weeks SFU Archaeology Graduate Student Seminar Series.
"Centuries-old artifacts discovered for sale in a BC thrift store for just $30" — a shocking reminder that objects of historical significance often hide in plain sight.
This Fall 2026, ARCH 332: Special Topics in Archaeology gives you the chance to turn that kind of surprise into rigorous research.
This Fall 2026, ARCH 332: Special Topics in Archaeology gives you the chance to turn that kind of surprise into rigorous research.
September 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Centuries-old artifacts discovered for sale in a BC thrift store for just $30" — a shocking reminder that objects of historical significance often hide in plain sight.
This Fall 2026, ARCH 332: Special Topics in Archaeology gives you the chance to turn that kind of surprise into rigorous research.
This Fall 2026, ARCH 332: Special Topics in Archaeology gives you the chance to turn that kind of surprise into rigorous research.
Rare ‘medieval’ artifacts found in B.C. thrift store donated to SFU for study.
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Rare ‘medieval’ artifacts found in B.C. thrift store donated to SFU for study
Rare artifacts dating back potentially thousands of years have been found in a British Columbia thrift store and donated to Simon Fraser University for study.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Rare ‘medieval’ artifacts found in B.C. thrift store donated to SFU for study.
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The BC Archaeology Forum is returning this fall!
SFU Archaeology, in partnership with the British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists, is pleased to announce the 2025 BC Archaeology Forum on Saturday, October 18.
Details and registration info here: buff.ly/cBFlWPA
SFU Archaeology, in partnership with the British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists, is pleased to announce the 2025 BC Archaeology Forum on Saturday, October 18.
Details and registration info here: buff.ly/cBFlWPA
September 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The BC Archaeology Forum is returning this fall!
SFU Archaeology, in partnership with the British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists, is pleased to announce the 2025 BC Archaeology Forum on Saturday, October 18.
Details and registration info here: buff.ly/cBFlWPA
SFU Archaeology, in partnership with the British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists, is pleased to announce the 2025 BC Archaeology Forum on Saturday, October 18.
Details and registration info here: buff.ly/cBFlWPA
Have you done any archaeology-themed art or crafts this summer?? Were you lucky enough to be out working in the field, in beautiful or absolutely miserable weather????
Calling all #SFUarchaeology students, staff, and faculty!
Submissions due September 17, 2025 buff.ly/9BWeAOm
Calling all #SFUarchaeology students, staff, and faculty!
Submissions due September 17, 2025 buff.ly/9BWeAOm
August 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Have you done any archaeology-themed art or crafts this summer?? Were you lucky enough to be out working in the field, in beautiful or absolutely miserable weather????
Calling all #SFUarchaeology students, staff, and faculty!
Submissions due September 17, 2025 buff.ly/9BWeAOm
Calling all #SFUarchaeology students, staff, and faculty!
Submissions due September 17, 2025 buff.ly/9BWeAOm
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Only 10% of First Nations in B.C. have been able to significantly repatriate items that settlers stole decades, even centuries ago, notes a new report.
‘From Stealing to Healing’ | The Tyee
The struggle to bring home Indigenous ancestral belongings is illuminated by a new report.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Only 10% of First Nations in B.C. have been able to significantly repatriate items that settlers stole decades, even centuries ago, notes a new report.
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Brian Thom on CBC's On The Island discussing the significance of the new BC Supreme Court decision on Cowichan title at the old Tl'uqtinus village site on the Fraser River. @b-thom.bsky.social
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August 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Brian Thom on CBC's On The Island discussing the significance of the new BC Supreme Court decision on Cowichan title at the old Tl'uqtinus village site on the Fraser River. @b-thom.bsky.social
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Brian Thom on CBC speaking on how Supreme Court needs to determine relationship between Aboriginal title and private owners. Supreme Court needs to determine relationship between Aboriginal title and private owners,
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Supreme Court needs to determine relationship between Aboriginal title and private owners: UVic prof
Brian Thom, the chair of anthropology at the University of Victoria, said the Cowichan Tribes ruling opens the door for higher courts to make a final determination on the relationship between Aborigin...
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August 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Brian Thom on CBC speaking on how Supreme Court needs to determine relationship between Aboriginal title and private owners. Supreme Court needs to determine relationship between Aboriginal title and private owners,
@b-thom.bsky.social
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Brian Thom speaks with Vancouver Sun on Cowichan/Hul’qumi’num seasonal village known as Tl’uqtinus on the Fraser River vancouversun.com/news/cowicha... @b-thom.bsky.social
Longhouses, feasts and salmon: What life was like in Cowichan village before the mansions, golf courses and warehouses moved in
Where now exists a golf course, industrial land and multi-million dollar mansions, the Cowichan Nation once fished for salmon in the Fraser
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August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Brian Thom speaks with Vancouver Sun on Cowichan/Hul’qumi’num seasonal village known as Tl’uqtinus on the Fraser River vancouversun.com/news/cowicha... @b-thom.bsky.social
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My department at Tulane has a TT position for a bioanth ("specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains"). Apps due by Oct 15.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My department at Tulane has a TT position for a bioanth ("specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains"). Apps due by Oct 15.
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Sameer Farooq is creating a new piece for the inaugural exhibit at the SFU Gibson Art Museum, partnering with the SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. The piece explores how we organize, and create meaning from the belongings we care for. Check out Sameer’s work: www.sameerfarooq.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Sameer Farooq is creating a new piece for the inaugural exhibit at the SFU Gibson Art Museum, partnering with the SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. The piece explores how we organize, and create meaning from the belongings we care for. Check out Sameer’s work: www.sameerfarooq.com
Thrilled to see the new Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum, and its forthcoming and ongoing collaborations with our own Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, featured in the Art Newspaper:
New Canadian art museum seeks to connect disparate disciplines and a university campus
Simon Fraser University near Vancouver will open its new Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum in September
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August 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thrilled to see the new Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum, and its forthcoming and ongoing collaborations with our own Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, featured in the Art Newspaper: