UNB Anthropology

10/07/2026

The undergrad Society hosted a flint knapping workshop last Friday, October 2nd from 2:30-4:30pm with special thanks to Kayla and Brian for such an awesome workshop!

09/29/2026

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09/21/2026

UNB-ANTH faculty members Matt Betts, Gabe Hrynick, and Arthur Anderson have published
"Archaeology is culture history, or it is nothing: Reframing culture history as an essential epi-paradigm for archaeological practice” in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology. It is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaa.2026.101808 or you can Email the authors for copies.

09/14/2026

ANTH 3525 Interested in Biological and Forensic Anthropology?
Take this class

07/22/2026

From all of us in the Annex C..... Congratulations Emily Maillet on successfully passing your master's thesis defense!

Title : WABANAKI FOOD ECONOMY DURING THE MIDDLE TO LATE MARITIME WOODLAND PERIOD: QUODDY REGION, MAINE, USA

This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to all of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout your graduate studies. You should be very proud of everything you have achieved.

Wishing you all the best as you celebrate this milestone and begin the next chapter of your journey. Congratulations again on this well-deserved success!

07/15/2026

Gabe Hrynick (UNB prof), Arthur Anderson (UNB adjunct), Matt Betts (UNB adjunct), and Dave Black (retired UNB prof/current honorary research prof) have recently published "Radiocarbon chronologies, coastal erosion, and archaeological visibility in the Quoddy Region, far northeastern North America” in the Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports. This paper joins a series of their recent papers about the erosion of the archaeological record. The paper is available (open access via the aegis of UNB libraries) at the following link:

03/23/2026

One of our alums, Chris Shaw (MA ’18), has recently published an article in Southwest Contemporary about his work as an archaeologist in the American Southwest.

An archeologist seeks the imperiled carvings of 20th-century sheepherder Pacomio Chacon,

02/12/2026

MA student, Luke Petias Frimpong used a digital poster to showcase his ongoing research project at the Black Researchers Showcase, which was organized by the Human Rights Office, UNB. This event was part of the University’s celebration of the Black History month. In attendance of this event was Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle, the President of the University and other University officials.

02/05/2026

Angelina Heer Indigenous Education Developer • UNB Centre for Learning Futures • Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre is
excited to announce an upcoming Indigenous Webinar Series taking place over the next several weeks.

We invite you to share this opportunity with your networks and contacts - thank you for helping us spread the word.

Indigenous Webinar Series
Presenter: Dr. Shawn Wilson, University of British Columbia
Date: Tuesday, February 11 at 1:30pm-2:30pm AST
Location: Online via MS Teams
Registration Link: 9ba2ad4e-e049-48db-bbad-b69725546c69@244e6ed2-339a-47f3-b95c-e45351c198b7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9ba2ad4e-e049-48db-bbad-b69725546c69@244e6ed2-339a-47f3-b95c-e45351c198b7

Woliwon, Welalin, Mérci, Thank you

01/09/2026

unbanthsociety
Join us on January 24th at the Cellar for trivia! Topics include archaeology, anthropology, important sites and discoveries, and pop culture! Winner gets a Cellar gift card - we hope to see you there 🪏

Please note that this is a 19+ only event as it is being held at the pub.