Clarence Surette

I am an archaeologist specializing in the study of past human diets, lithic technology, and experimental methodologies. My research focuses on understanding the types of stones ancient people selected for toolmaking, the techniques they used to manufacture tools, and reconstructing their dietary and subsistence practices.

As a curator, I manage and expand a diverse range of collections, including archaeological artifacts, lithics, zooarchaeological specimens, experimental assemblages, 3D models, and plant microfossils and macrofossils. I actively develop these collections into comprehensive research resources, providing students and researchers with hands-on access for analytical study and digital learning applications. My work also emphasizes the creation of innovative digital tools and methodologies to enhance research and educational experiences in archaeology. I am also an active contributor to collaborative, community-engaged research initiatives, including the Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak Project. Through this work, I engage in interdisciplinary approaches that bring together archaeological science and Indigenous knowledge systems, contributing to more inclusive and contextually grounded interpretations of the past.