I am a professor at the University of Alberta, and my specialization is the archaeology of human-animal relationships. I Most of my field research takes place in the North American and Siberian Arctic and Eastern Russia. Much of my recent work involves the study of dog and reindeer domestication, and the long-term history of dog sledding. Most of this work is zooarchaeological, but I also have a strong interest in ethnoarchaeology and human-animal studies.
Courses taught at the University of Alberta:
Anth 206: Introduction to Archaeology
Anth 219: Introduction to World Prehistory
Anth 480: Development of Anthropological Archaeology
Anth 477/577: Northwest Coast Archaeology
Anth 480/580: Zooarchaeology
Anth 481: Development of Anthropological Archaeology
Anth 484/584: Archaeology of Animals in Ritual
Anth 484/584: The Archaeology of Dogs
Anth 486/586: Archaeology of Aquatic Adaptations
Anth 486/586: People and Animals
Anth 584: Modern Archaeological Theory
Anth 584: Advanced Zooarchaeology
Introduction to the nature, purposes, theory and methods of anthropological archaeology. Emphasis on principles of reconstruction of past societies from archaeological evidence and the explanation of cultural evolution.
Fall Term 2020A survey of the development of theory and method in anthropological archaeology. Prerequisites: ANTHR 206 or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years. Note: Not open to students with credit in ANTHR 481.
Winter Term 2021Exploration of methodological and theoretical issues in zooarchaeology through the study of animal remains from archaeological contexts. Prerequisite: ANTHR 206 or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years.
Fall Term 2020Consult the Department for the specific topics offered and any recommended courses to be completed prior to registering.
Winter Term 2021A review and discussion of contemporary issues in Anthropology leading to the conception, preparation, and completion of the BA Honors essay under the supervision of an individual faculty member.
Winter Term 2021Exploration of methodological and theoretical issues in zooarchaeology through the study of animal remains from archaeological contexts. Offered in alternate years.
Fall Term 2020Consult the Department and/or the schedule of classes for the specific topics offered.
Winter Term 2021