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Dave Burley - Cub Reporter
on the beat ... learn more →
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2020 QS rankings
SFU Archaeology is 26th in the world, 12th in North America and 2nd in Canada (2020 QS International Rankings). learn more →
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New Canada Research Chair in First Nations Community Based Archaeology
The Department of Archaeology has been awarded and given approval to search for a Tier II Canada Research Chair specializing in community-based archaeological research in the Pacific Northwest. learn more →
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George MacDonald In Memoriam
Archaeology faculty and staff were saddened by the recent passing of George MacDonald, a long-time colleague, friend and adjunct Professor in the Department. learn more →
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Ducula shutleri
An extinct Tongan pigeon has been named in Dr. Richard Shutler's honour. learn more →
Welcome to the Department of Archaeology
Founded in 1971, the Department of Archaeology has concentrated expertise in three areas – Archaeological and Environmental science, First Nations Heritage and Resource Management, and Biological Anthropology, including Forensic sciences. We offer undergraduate BA honours, major, minor and joint major programs, undergraduate Certificates in Cultural Resource Management and Biological Anthropology, MA and PhD degrees, as well as a Professional MA in Heritage Resource Management. Housed within the Department are the SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, SFU Archaeology Press, the Human Evolutionary Studies Program and the Centre for Forensic Research (with Criminology). The Department has specialized laboratories dedicated to zooarchaeology, paleobotany, stable isotopes, geoarchaeology, geochemistry, human osteology and ancient and forensic DNA.
