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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
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.
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.
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
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
Great story in Victoria Times-Colonist of Dana Lepofsky's project on Xwe'etay/Lasqueti Island. Mural unveiling after years of archaeological work and collaboration between local First Nations and current residents of Xwe'etay. VTC article: linktr.ee/SFUarchaeology (Images Michael John Lo, VTC).
July 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Great story in Victoria Times-Colonist of Dana Lepofsky's project on Xwe'etay/Lasqueti Island. Mural unveiling after years of archaeological work and collaboration between local First Nations and current residents of Xwe'etay. VTC article: linktr.ee/SFUarchaeology (Images Michael John Lo, VTC).
SFU students Diego Barrios-Stewart, Citlalli Gonzalez, and Nick Parker as well as SFU alums Sarah Grenier and Madison Poole visiting the site of Stobi in North Macedonia with Dr. Sabrina Higgins. They were working this summer on excavations at Golemo Gradiste, a late antique site in North Macedonia.
July 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
SFU students Diego Barrios-Stewart, Citlalli Gonzalez, and Nick Parker as well as SFU alums Sarah Grenier and Madison Poole visiting the site of Stobi in North Macedonia with Dr. Sabrina Higgins. They were working this summer on excavations at Golemo Gradiste, a late antique site in North Macedonia.
George Nicholas discusses his career evolution as an archaeologist concerned with Indigenous heritage protection and social justice. Nicholas will share his experiences working with and for the Nibutani Ainu community in Japan. (online/in person June 26).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-archaeo...
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June 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
George Nicholas discusses his career evolution as an archaeologist concerned with Indigenous heritage protection and social justice. Nicholas will share his experiences working with and for the Nibutani Ainu community in Japan. (online/in person June 26).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-archaeo...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-archaeo...
Congratulations to Dr. Dana Lepofsky for her election to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continued achievements in original research.
Read more about the National Academy of Sciences elections: buff.ly/240nB02
Read more about the National Academy of Sciences elections: buff.ly/240nB02
May 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Dana Lepofsky for her election to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continued achievements in original research.
Read more about the National Academy of Sciences elections: buff.ly/240nB02
Read more about the National Academy of Sciences elections: buff.ly/240nB02
Come celebrate International Museums Day with us:
April 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Come celebrate International Museums Day with us:
Congratulations Birute!
April 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Congratulations Birute!
SFU Archaeology's Dr. Laurie Nixon-Darcus is the recipient of a King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Canadian Cancer Society. She has spent many summers volunteering her time at Camp Goodtimes, helping kids with cancer just be kids.
April 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
SFU Archaeology's Dr. Laurie Nixon-Darcus is the recipient of a King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Canadian Cancer Society. She has spent many summers volunteering her time at Camp Goodtimes, helping kids with cancer just be kids.
SFU Archaeology faculty member, Dr. Sabrina Higgins, has a new edited volume out with Routledge. "Ancient Pasts for Modern Audiences: Public Scholarship and the Mediterranean World" 1/2
April 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
SFU Archaeology faculty member, Dr. Sabrina Higgins, has a new edited volume out with Routledge. "Ancient Pasts for Modern Audiences: Public Scholarship and the Mediterranean World" 1/2
Please join us on Thurs Apr. 3rd 3:30- 5:00 PM (PDT) for an IN PERSON talk in SWH 9152 at our Burnaby campus. Our final seminar of the semester: Dr. Cara Tremain (SFU) “What in the (virtual) world? Issues with the digitization of cultural heritage” Also on Zoom at the link: buff.ly/4JWqYJ5
April 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Please join us on Thurs Apr. 3rd 3:30- 5:00 PM (PDT) for an IN PERSON talk in SWH 9152 at our Burnaby campus. Our final seminar of the semester: Dr. Cara Tremain (SFU) “What in the (virtual) world? Issues with the digitization of cultural heritage” Also on Zoom at the link: buff.ly/4JWqYJ5