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Archaeology examines artifacts and physical traces of ancient societies to decode the enigmas of human cultural evolution and survival strategies. By analyzing tools, dwellings, adornments, food traces, altered environments, and skeletal remains, archaeologists piece together historical human activities and lifestyles.
This program concentrates on the indigenous populations of western Canada and the Arctic region. Students gain hands-on experience through archaeological digs and master diverse laboratory methods. These encompass studying artifacts along with human and animal bones. The curriculum explores ancient human-environment interactions and the formulation of sociocultural theories about bygone eras. Ultimately, students discover patterns in historical human behavior to comprehend contemporary and future societal transformations.