Celebrating Tl'ul'thut, Robert Morales! 🎉 UVic Anthro’s Brian Thom & UVic Law’s Sarah Morales co-hosted a symposium ahead of Robert receiving a UVic honorary doctorate next week. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Dr. Degai (ANTH) and Dr. Igloliorte (Vis Arts) participated in the The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research panel on the future of the Arctic where they contributed to the development of the research directions in Arctic research. tinyurl.com/3f3s54vc @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

theconversation.com/why-do-male-... Here's a summary of our recent field work studying the accumulative stone throwing behavior of chimpanzees. Thanks to @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca for funding this research!

Congratulations to Dr. Ammie Kalan and our PhD candidate Robyn Nakano for their article on recent fieldwork in Guinea-Bissau tinyurl.com/uvicchimp @ammiekalan.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #primatology

New research by Dr. Alison Murray and colleagues suggests our endurance limits may be shaped at birth. doi.org/10.3389/fevo... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social #anthropolgy

ANTH 485 Textiles in Experimental Archaeology students visited with elder May Sam to learn how to clean and card sheep fleece. As is customary, students will give their first bags away and then make a new one for their own use. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

UVic hosts international ocean history conference June 15-19 UVic Law building For more information please visit: events.uvic.ca/event/106189... sway.cloud.microsoft/KADEy01cx1zB... oceanspast.org/about/ @uvic.ca @uvicscholcom.bsky.social @seos-uvic.bsky.social @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

The UVic Anthropology Mexico 2026 summer field school is now over! To check out photos and the fun the students had please see the Instagram account tinyurl.com/5n8kbnah @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #fieldschool

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier on her new role as CASCA President! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social @cas-sca.bsky.social #anthropology

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier (and co) whose photo essay about the real estate situation in Cuba is now published in CITY. The essay also includes photos by PhD student Graydon Smith (mosaics by Lázaro Antonio Sevila Elías Calles). @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Iain McKechnie is an associate professor in our department whose research focuses on the archaeology of Indigenous hunting, fishing, and shell fishing on the British Columbia Coast (he also like dogs). tinyurl.com/792ebcaz @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @iainmckechnie.bsky.social

Summer school: ANTH 384 Next week, campus becomes a crime scene. Led by Dr. Calce, our Anthropology students are heading out to the field to ask questions, analyze evidence, and think like forensic scientists. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #forensicanthropology

UVic Anthropology Hosts Global Gathering of Anthropologists The UVic Department of Anthropology hosted the 2026 American Ethnological Society’s Spring Meeting from May 1–3. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropoloy @amethno.bsky.social @rudnyckyj.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social

We’re excited to announce that custom Anthropology hoodies are now available for order! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Dr. Alison Murray was interviewed by New York Post, "Your ability to compete in ultra-endurance events may be determined at birth." nypost.com/2026/05/03/h... #anthropology @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Take a look at C. William Campbell's article: "When is a Resident also a Pilgrim," Anthropological Quarterly. muse.jhu.edu/article/988714 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Our MA student, Stephanie Engstrom, speaks with CFUV's Beyond the Jargon about her research! cfuvbtj.transistor.fm/episodes/ret... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #sleep

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We’re excited to announce that custom Anthropology hoodies are now available for order! This is a great opportunity to show your connection to the Anthropology community while staying warm and stylish. Whether you're a student, staff member, or faculty, we’d love for you to grab one. 2 options avl.

A very interesting look at AI from the Verge www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

Dr. Murray was interviewed by News Medical, "Study suggests birth weight affects kidney resilience in ultramarathon athletes." www.news-medical.net/news/2026043... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social #anthropology

Dr. Murray's research on birth weight was featured in a UVic News story and media release, "Can birth weight influence endurance limits?" news.uvic.ca/media-releas... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social #anthropology

Congratulations to Emma Wilton who successfully defended her MA thesis on April 21! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

It’s Just What We Do in Washabuck: a short film on community music & cultural identity in rural Cape Breton. Created by honours student Catherine Davison under the supervision of Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier. tinyurl.com/8j9shvn8 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

In addition to her work in the anthropology dept., Dr. Rachel Brown is finishing up a busy first year as Director of the CSRS - including hosting 21 public lectures, daily coffee seminars, and multiple special events with colleagues on campus. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Dr. Rachel Brown interviewed by The Winnipeg Free Press in an article titled "Pew research: Long-term data lacking about the religiosity of Gen Z" www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Congratulations to our student, Hannah Bailey who successfully defended her MA thesis on Monday! #anthropology @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #congratulations

"It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of LEXIXELEK, Dr. Baptiste Harry “Skip” Dick of the Songhees Nation—a beloved and deeply respected Elder whose presence has been woven into the fabric of the University of Victoria for decades." news.uvic.ca/2026/honouri...

Brian Thom is interviewed about the significance of the BC Court of Appeals new decision that found Nuchatlaht Aboriginal title in 100% of their claim area, and the role of anthropology in such cases. tinyurl.com/ywt28uxx @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @b-thom.bsky.social #anthropology

Dr. Kalan's new paper took 3 years of discussions and writing and rewriting to complete with her friend and colleague, Claudio tinyurl.com/mrxkafwz @ammiekalan.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Congratulations to all of our Currents in Anthropology presenters and thank you to all who took time to attend! If you missed it, you can watch some highlights here: tinyurl.com/2uwsz3b8 We can't wait until next year! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology tinyurl.com/bdds5wtu

Come check out our student conference tomorrow, March 31st, 10 am to 3:30 pm! There are a lot of very cool projects represented in podium talks and poster displays. See the schedule here: www.uvic.ca/socialscienc... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Our senior lab instructor, Mark McIntyre, says that he has always loved music, listening, and making sounds. “You know, Joan Jett’s "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" was number 1 in the charts the week that I was born? I always thought that explained a lot” he told us with a wink.

New publication from our Dr. Ammie K. Kalan www.cambridge.org/core/journal... @ammiekalan.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #primatology #anthropology

I'm hiring! 2 x postdocs in Cognitive Anthropology, Archaeology and Linguistics, to work on the cultural history of Australia and Papua. More details in link below, and please do repost or share elsewhere! www.isle.uzh.ch/en/jobs/post...

Creativity Café. April 9th, 2026 - 10 am-1 pm. Visual Stories Lab, Cornett B243 The Creativity Café is free of charge for all students, staff, and faculty. Supplies are provided. Registration required as space is limited. Email: Andrea Walsh [email protected] @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

In February Dr. April Nowell was interviewed for a documentary about Neanderthals and we got a backstage pass Stay tuned @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #neanderthals

Congrats to our MA student Emma Downie on receiving the Animal Behaviour Society Student Research Grant with recognition for contributions to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for her proposal,"Behavioural Responses of Neotropical Monkeys to Variation in Perceived Predation Risk" @uvic.ca

Our next colloquium: Polina Syadeyskaya: PhD student, Department of Anthropology, UVic Land-Based Education and Cultural Continuity: Creating a Curriculum for Indigenous Nomadic Reindeer Herders Mon, March 23rd. 11:30 in Cornett B235 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Congratulations to our JCURA student award recipients! Amazing work! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Our next colloquium: Polina Syadeyskaya: PhD student, Department of Anthropology, UVic Land-Based Education and Cultural Continuity: Creating a Curriculum for Indigenous Nomadic Reindeer Herders Mon, March 23rd. 11:30 in Cornett B235 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Anthropology in Praxis and The Global Anthropology Project are hosting a professional development event to support anthropologists in navigating job markets and career paths beyond academia. Sat March 28 9AM Pacific Time tinyurl.com/mr3rdrey @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

During her study leave, Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier is working on her next book and film project about the current economic crisis in Cuba. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Congratulations to PhD candidate Dylan Hillis for the 2025 "Uplifting Reciprocal Research Scholarship" award. See: (Re)storying Relationships Between Humans, k̓ʷak̓aƛ (Sea Otters) & Shellfish to Support Nuu-chah-nulth Food Sovereignty tinyurl.com/5yedmxzh @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Congratulations to our Rising Stars! Anthropology students honoured with awards for their academic excellence. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Application deadline for ANTH 343 extended to March 20 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #archaeology #fieldschool

Check out this exhibition of Tsawout artist Doug LaFortune at Mary Winspear Centre. It is guest Curated by our honours student Carter Lindstrom at the invitation of Kathy and Doug. The exhibition is on display until the end of March. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Our next Colloquium Dr. Darrel Manitowabi: Associate Professor, Human Sciences Division, Hannah Chair in Indigenous Health and Indigenous Traditional Medicine Northern Ontario School of Medicine University Monday, March 16 2026 11:30 am – 12:45 pm COR B235 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

This week Suad Ahmed takes a nuanced look at the experience of racialized Muslim youth from immigrant families as they negotiate complex identity dynamics in Canadian culture. Join us! #muslimyouth #somalicanadian @uvic-rcs.bsky.social @uviceducation.bsky.social @uvicanthro.bsky.social uvic.ca/csrs/

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