'Next to man' ancient species draws focus
An evolutionary trait that made homo sapiens a dominant species in the world was an ability to make and use tools - click here for full story.
Local academic expands understanding of human evolution
A Lakehead University anthropology professor is helping change the way people think about our ancient human relatives. Click here for full story.
Welcome Dr. Taylor-Hollings!
The Department of Anthropology is pleased to welcome Dr. Jill Taylor-Hollings to our faculty as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Taylor-Hollings brings a wealth of experience as an archaeologist and mentor, with active programs in community-led research, the Canadian Subarctic (Boreal Forest), material culture studies, and experimental archaeology.
Her expertise and dedication to collaborative research make her an invaluable addition to Lakehead Anthropology and will allow us to continue to strengthen our leadership in regional, community-driven scholarship.
A Story in Stone: Local and Exotic Raw Materials from Archaeological Sites from the Thunder Bay Region
The featured article in this month's Walleye discusses a new exhibit currently on display at the Thunder Bay museum which showcases several belongings from local archeological sites from the Thunder Bay region and Northwestern Ontario. This exhibit was put together by several members of the department of Anthropology at Lakehead University, the Thunder Bay Museum, and local avocational archeologists. In particular, the article discusses a very unique artifact found in the region curated by the department of Anthropology.
Read the article on page 48 - https://www.flipsnack.com/ECA8CECC5A8/january-2025/full-view.html