Anthropology

Anthropology is the broad-based study of humans and our ancestors. From tracking ancient diseases to examining modern cultures, this discipline is critical to tracing our journey through time and exploring our existence today.

Are you interested in humankind, cultures and ancestry? Anthropology may be the program for you at Lakehead.

Interested in Anthropology?

Students interested in the Anthropology program at Lakehead University will learn....

  • The analysis of archaeological sites and artifacts
  • Human biocultural evolution and adaptation
  • World cultures and practices
  • DNA studies and forensic work

What is Anthropology?

Anthropology is the integrated biological and socio-cultural investigation of humankind, from the time of our hominid ancestors to the present, and encompassing small to large societies.

The Program will Include:

  • Lectures, seminars, labs and field work
  • Multiple streams of research including socio-cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology
  • Freedom to choose from a wide spectrum of electives
  • Cultural resource management skills development
 

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May
18
Lakehead University students and Indigenous community members excavate 4,000-year-old archaeological sites

Professors and students from Lakehead University’s Anthropology department are working with First Nations and Métis community members to excavate... full story

Apr
13
Dr. Sara Halwas, Visiting Researcher

Dr. Sara Halwas (University of Manitoba) is joining the Department of Anthropology as a visiting researcher this month in order to learn about plant... full story

Mar
31
Anthropology EDI Workshop

In March 2023 our department hosted an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) workshop with funding from the NSERC EDI Institutional Capacity-... full story