Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
Archaeology examines artifacts and physical traces of ancient civilizations 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 patterns of past 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 while mastering diverse laboratory methods. These encompass studying artifacts along with biological specimens like skeletal remains. The curriculum explores human-environment interactions throughout history and demonstrates how sociocultural theories about our ancestors are formulated and verified. Ultimately, students discover the driving forces behind historical behavioral shifts to better comprehend current and future human adaptations.