Special screening of Nanook of the North

surprise hit of the 1922 cinematic season

7 pm Thursday 17 September

 NH B33 (now also known as NH 151)

 hosted by the Department of Anthropology

Anthropology Society Guest Speaker

March 12, 2009

12:30pm

MA 015

Jonathan Fowler, professor of anthropology/archaeology at St. Mary's University, will be giving a presentation on his 9 field seasons at Grand Pré.

Anthropology Program

Information Session and Social

February 6, 2009

StFX University Art Gallery, Bloomfield Building

Honours Student Information Session 4-5 pm

Students considering the Anthropology Program’s Honours degree can talk to faculty about the requirements for an Honours thesis and degree.  Among other things you will learn how the thesis program is organized, how to select a thesis supervisor, how to choose a thesis topic and how the Honours Program could benefit you.  Students from all levels, but especially those enrolled in their 2^nd and 3^rd years, are strongly encouraged to attend this session.

Anthropology Program Student-Faculty Social 5-6 pm

Whether you are taking just one anthropology class as an elective, are interested in anthropology for the future or have already decided to major or honour in anthropology, you will be warmly welcomed at this social event.  While sipping wine or water and munching on tasty snacks, you can chat with other students and faculty members as you learn more about the Anthropology Program. 

Informal Forum

November 14, 2008

2:00pm

4001 Physical Sciences Complex

The Anthropology Society presents an informal forum for interested students in Anthropology.  The forum will include two PhD students talking about their research and their methods in the field.  They will also be providing advice about the grad school application process, their experiences in grad school and share any advice they have for students.  There will also be a group of 4th year Archaeology students talking about their experience in field school this year.  Food and beverages will provided by the society and the faculty will also be attending. 

CHILD SUICIDE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARTIAL SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR AND BEYOND LABRADOR

The focus of the paper is on the construction of an anthropology adequate to engage such issues and new ways of doing anthropology and history in such circumstances.

ANTHROPOLOGY PRESENTS:

Dr. Gerald Sider, Professor Emeritus, CUNY

October 6, 2008

1072 Physical Sciences Complex

7:00 pm

Contact: L Jane McMillan ljmcmill@stfx.ca

Convocation

May 4, 2008

Guest Speaker: Birgitta Wallace

March 4, 2008

Nicholson Hall, Room 138, 7:00 pm

Where is Vinland? A Norse Mystery Nearing Solution is a presentation focusing on the archaeological and historic evidence for identifying the location and nature of Europe’s first colony in the Americas.

Book Launch

February 8, 2008

STFX Art Gallery 4:00 pm

The Anthropology Program is pleased to announce the publication of Dr. Clare Fawcett’s new co-edited book: Evaluating Multiple Narratives: Beyond Nationalist, Colonialist, Imperialist Archaeologies. Please join us for a book launch and reception in her honour.

5th Annual Mawoi'mi

October 25, 2007

MacKay Room, Bloomfield

• Drummers and dancers, 3:00-5:30

• Traditional potluck feast and entertainment, 5:30-7:00

• Comedy show - Glen Gould, 7:00-9:00

Guest Speaker: Albert Marshell

October 24, 2007

MacKay Room, Bloomfield, 7:00 pm

Albert Marshell is a native elder of the Mi'kmaq nation in Eskasoni, Cape Breton.  He will be discussing Mi'kmaq native traditions and how they can be used to live a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle in today’s society.

2006-07

March 30, 2007 - Caylanne Lyall presents her honours thesis "Marine Ecology and Shellfish Exploitation in the Rio Parita, Panama"
Nicholson Hall 16, 4:30 pm

Reception to follow on the sixth floor, Nicholson Hall