SFU Archaeology

10/05/2026

You are invited to a special evening lecture 'The Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project: Protecting and Honouring Indigenous Heritage through Archaeology, Policy, and Planning' at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Thursday, October 22, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Check out the details and reserve a spot : https://buff.ly/XDmcHWA

* There will be a reception for FENV alumni and donors at 5pm.

10/02/2026

On behalf of the Department of Archaeology, we extend huge congratulations to Dave Burley in recognition of his extraordinary career, scholarly achievements, and lasting contributions to the discipline. Through decades of serving as chair, directing field schools across the globe, and the groundbreaking research and community engagement in the Pacific and beyond, Dave has transformed
our understanding of Polynesian settlement, migration,
and cultural development, while strengthening both
the department and broader archaeological community. A legacy that I am sure will continue to influence future research, teaching and mentorship. Congratulations, Dave, on a truly exceptional career and the lasting impact of your work. We plan on celebrating you more in Spring 2027, so stay tuned! SFU Faculty of Environment

09/25/2026

The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University is seeking to fill one Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Geophysical and Remote Sensing Applications to Archaeology, with a preferred start date of July 15, 2027.

Application deadline: October 31, 2026

Details: https://buff.ly/kLvMzWI

09/24/2026

The Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University is seeking to fill one continuing Teaching Faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer in Archaeology, with a preferred start date of January 1, 2027.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

Details: https://buff.ly/TuXkZ0Y

09/21/2026

Please join us Thursday September 24 from 3:30- 5:00 PM (PCT) in person in our seminar room, SWH 9152:

Dulce Fernandes presents her film "Tales of Oblivion"

This will also be presented on Zoom. Register https://buff.ly/1PAFF1L

09/15/2026

The 2026 Palaeo-Olympics are coming soon! Join us on October 16th to compete in palaeolithic themed events such as spear throwing, fire starting, and cave painting!

This year, teams can have a maximum of 10 people. Student teams are required to have at least one professor, and one grad student. Registration fee is $25 which includes a bandana and lunch.

Don’t have a team? Individual sign-up is also available, and we will find a team for you!

If you’re not interested in competing but still want to get involved, we are also looking for volunteers to help us run the event!

More information to come soon.

Team Sign Up:
https://buff.ly/7jbM8gb
Individual Sign Up:
https://buff.ly/vcoIP2G
Volunteer Sign Up:
https://buff.ly/Hop4r6n

09/11/2026

An interview about SFU Professor Dr. Francesco Berna’s 2026 field research in Uzbekistan will be on CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Tune in to learn more about the Last Neanderthals.

* Quirks & Quarks airs at 12pm on Saturdays in each time zone across Canada (12:30pm in Newfoundland) on CBC Radio One. You can also listen live on CBC Radio 1 online on Saturday at 12pm across Canada or on SiriusXM satellite radio (Channel 169). Or you could always tune in on any podcast app or stream the episode and segment here: www.cbc.ca/9.7340381.

09/11/2026

Calling all students, staff, and faculty!

We want to know what this summer of archaeology looked like for you!

Archaeology Photo Contest Submissions due September 30, 2026 https://buff.ly/f2hUWg4

09/01/2026

SFU Emeritus Distinguished Professor, Dr. George Nicholas’ recent book, Working as Indigenous Archaeologists: Reckoning New Paths Between Past and Present Lives, is out in paperback. Also, available in hardback and eBook. Check out the details including reviews from the link below.
https://buff.ly/oy35svO

08/07/2026

Ea-nāṣir has a future in tech, not just copper.

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