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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Nov 9 |
Anthropology professor honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award Congratulations to Dr. Scott Hamilton (Dept. of Anthropology), honoured with the J.V. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario... full story |
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Apr 17 |
Facing Facts: Lakehead alumni creating face shields with 3D printers This group is comprised of individuals who went to school at Lakehead University and who work at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, as well as... full story |
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Oct 25 |
Rocky Cree story comes to life in new app In 1993, the remains of a 25-year-old Cree woman who lived 350 years ago were discovered by two residents of South Indian Lake in northern Manitoba. |
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Sep 10 |
The Hobbit Apocalypse For almost a million years, hobbits lived on the Indonesian island of Flores. These 3.5-foot-tall hominins – officially known as Homo floresiensis... full story |