Archeology - ULethbridge Stories

Shining Student Taralyn Niggli

Taralyn Niggli has enriched her education at the University of Lethbridge through field schools, independent studies, and active involvement in the Archaeology Club.

Shining Student Mavis Chan takes the initiative to pursue professional and personal growth

Pursuing a career in archaeology wasn't a longtime dream of Mavis Chan, but once she set her sights on the field she has taken great initiative to seize every opportunity available to broaden her expertise.

Shining Graduate Ikinainiahkii (Gently Singing), Camina Weasel Moccasin

Ikinainiahkii, Camina Weasel Moccasin's (BA '13, MA '24) pursuit of graduate studies at ULethbridge was driven by her dedication to Blackfoot culture. Reflected in her thesis focusing on Blackfoot sacred and significant sites, she aims to reform heritage management policy and procedure.

Work-integrated learning proves its worth to Shining Student Sara Hutchinson

Sara Hutchinson can't speak highly enough about the benefits of work-integrated learning experiences and advises students just beginning their educational journey to take every opportunity available to them at the University.

Kenya Bean brings her research full circle with Whyte Museum internship

Kenya Bean loves waking up to the sight of the Rocky Mountains each morning. Currently finishing as an intern with the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Kenya is bringing her educational experiences full circle.

Shining Student Ally De Jonge

Shining Student Ally De Jonge discovered archaeology by taking courses outside of her major. This past summer, she was privileged to be part of a team of students to excavate at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Archaeology students unlock secrets of the past at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

For archaeology students, getting their hands dirty is a highlight of their education. This past summer, archaeology undergraduate and graduate students had the chance to get grit under their fingernails during a field school at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Shining Graduate Deanna Andreschefski

Shining Student Deanna Andreschefski isn't rushing through her uLethbridge degree. Instead, she is taking every advantage to learn and grow by participating in work-integrated learning opportunities and spreading her course load through the summer months.

Global Citizenship Cohort - Natalia Vanzo Jais

Second-year archaeology and geography student Natalia Vanzo Jais hails from Florianópolis, Brazil. She chose the University of Lethbridge because it was the only institution where she could study archaeology and geography in the same program.

Global Citizenship Cohort - Sara Hutchinson

"There are more worldviews, beliefs, and ways of life than I had ever thought there might be." Sara Hutchinson is studying archeology and geography at the University of Lethbridge. She chose the U of L for its liberal education policy and found guidance through the Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC).