A Year in Anthropology: 2013-14

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This is a snapshot of courses, projects, events, and activities undertaken by students and faculty of the Department of Anthropology, Vancouver Island University from Intersession 2013 to Spring 2014.

Check this video produced in Helene Demers' ANTH 211 class: How Can I GROW If I Just Don't Know? [HD] - YouTube

Read about two Anthropology students, Megan Kingwill and Brent Whitford, who each received the $6000 Premier's International Scholarship that supported their internships abroad, Nanaimo News Bulletin 25(62): B10, October 31, 2013.

Celia White, double major in ANTH/GLST, won first prize for her essay, "Questioning Voluntourism," in the 2013 Student Paper Competition, National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA).  As the recipient of the NAPA Student Achievement Award, she was invited to the meetings of the American Anthropological Association to present her paper.

Cathy Lead instructor, Dr Lynette Harper (r).
Ethnobotany participants Krystal and her son on the ethnobotany field trip, ANTH 121, Cowichan. 23 October 2013.
Tamara & Cheryl.
Tamara, Cory, Esme, Zak, Mina, Naif, and Cheryl.
Naif, Angel, Esme, Pamela, Zak, Tamara, Kate, Usman, Mina, Yousif, Cory and Lynette. Aileen, seated, is the founder of the museum.
Naif, Angel, Esme, Pamela, Zak, Tamara, Kate, Usman, Mina, Yousif, Cory and Lynette. Aileen, seated, is the founder of the museum.
Procession Outside Port Theatre Desiree with cedar mortar board; Nicole immediately behind Desiree. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Major, ANTH, & Minor, FNAT. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Desiree, third one in, and Nicole, fifth one in. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Desiree Standing; double major ANTH & FNAT. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Katherine 2013 Grad, ANTH & GLST Minors; courtesy of VIU staff photographer
Lindsay Major, PHED, & Minor, ANTH. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Imogene, Celia, & Gay Celia is a double major ANTH & GLST. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Happy & proud family Desiree with her children. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Liz & Helene 03 June 2013.
Liz & Imogene New graduate, Liz, with Imogene. 03 June 2013.
New graduate Liz Liz modelling the dress she made for graduation. 03 June 2013.
Rhy in a red Rock VIU t-shirt New Student Orientation August 29, 2013. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Imogene & Michelle Social Sciences registration for the New Student Orientation 2013, August 29. Courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Former student visits from Japan Mayu (l) with Imogene & Cheryl.
Johana Arce, Nicaragua (MEC) and Gloria Ceron, El Salvador (ORMUSA). September 28, 2013.
Paddling with Gary M 11 October 2013.
Finding our land legs Imogene & Cheryl. 11 October 2013.
Cowichan Elder and ethnobotanist, D Sylvester Cowichan Elder and ethnobotanist, Della Sylvester, ANTH 121 field trip. 23 October 2013.
Ethnobotany field trip Ethnobotany field trip, ANTH 121, Cowichan. 23 October 2013.
Fall Discovery Days Rhy, second from left, represents ANTH in student experience panel.
Lee & basket Lee won the ASC draw for a Tanzanian shopping basket.
Fall Discovery Days Laura, second from left, represents ANTH and SOCI in student experience panel.
Maynard Johnny & Paul Manley Anth 112 student and Coast Salish artist, Maynard Johnny with water activist and film-maker, Paul Manly - Cowichan Campus guest speaker. FPSE (Federation of Post secondary Educators) tour promoting and engaging in initiatives
Helene Demers & Lorne Lafleur Lorne Lafleur, president of the Cowichan Valley Métis Nation. Guest speaker ANTH 121, 25 November 2013, Cowichan Campus.
Dustin & Melissa - ANTH388 ANTH 388 Language and Culture. 27 November 2013.
Zakary with cedar mortar board Behind Zakary, Alex, Kirsten, Jessica, & Tamara. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Alex, Kirsten, Jessica, Tamara, and Esme. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Zak, Alex, Jessica, & Tamara. Photo courtesy of VIU staff photographer.
Imogene & Tamara After the ceremony in the Port Theatre lobby. Courtesy of TD.
Visiting Tibetan Buddhist monk Cowichan Elder F James with Geshe YongDong; field trip in ANTH/PSYC 338 "Death & Dying." 24 January 2014.
Lisa outside Cowichan Campus Guest in ANTH 111, who spoke about the SFU/Sliammon archeology collaboration. 27 January 2014.
Congo Presentation Poster Poster for Laurel Borisenko presentation, February 3.
Laurel Borisenko, Unicef Humanitarian Aid Worker. Jointly sponsored by the Cowichan Intercultural Society and the VIU Department of Anthropology, Cowichan Campus. February 3, 2014.
Sharing salmon Cheryl sharing smoked salmon with ANTH/PSYC 338 students, North Oyster Recreation Centre. Feb 2, 2014.
Jessica outside CGC Jessica completed an internship with Cowichan Green Community, Fall 2013. 03 February 2014.
Jessica & Vanessa, CGC Jessica and internship supervisor, Vanessa Goodall at CGC office. 03 February 2014.
Guests speakers, ANTH 338/PSYC 338 ANTH 338/PSYC 338, Rachel introducing guest speakers, North Oyster Community Centre. 05 June 2014
Hwiemtun, Elder-in-residence Florence James, and Marie (ANTH/PSYC 338 student). North Oyster Community Centre. 05 February 2014.
Helene & Tamara Helene celebrating with Tamara her recent graduation (January Convocation). Duncan.
Discovery Days with Dave Grade 10 visitors chat one-on-one with Dave. 25 Feb 2014.
Discovery Days with Dave Grade 10 visitors learn more about anthropology from Dave. 26 Feb 2014.
Discovery Days with Dave Learning a bit more about a fossil hominid. 26 Feb 2014.
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Demystifying Reseach Ethics Workshop sponsored by Anthropology and Community-Based Research Institute. March 2014.
Waiting for the ferry to go to Newcastle Island 08 March 2014.
A very wet field trip to Newcastle Island 08 March 2014.
Paul talking about site 08 March 2014.
Cowichan Elder and ethnobotanist Della (Rice) Sylvester Della (Rice) Sylvester holding a workshop on cedar for ANTH 111, Cowichan Campus. March 24, 2014.
Emma & Jessica 04 April 2014.
Dave looking serious 04 April 2014.
Brent Presenting on his directed studies--Nanaimo Chinatown salvage. 04 April 2014.
Kirsten Presenting on her Greek field experience. 04 April 2014
An attentive audience. 04 April 2014.
Jessica Presenting on her internship with Cowichan Green Community. 04 April 2014.
Kyle & Michelle Presenting on their archaeological field school, UNBC. 04 April 2014.
Lisa, Stephanie, & Katriona Recipients of the Anthropology Club and WorldBridger Awards. 04 April 2014.
Anthropology Club Award recipient Jaden receiving his award package from Dr Imogene Lim, Chair. April 9, 2014.