Study sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of Coast Salish woolly dogs
VIU honorary research associate part of Smithsonian study on woolly dogs published in the journal Science.
A study from researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) sheds new light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs. The now-extinct breed was a fixture of Indigenous Coast Salish communities for millennia.
VIU Grad Discovers Two-Million-Year-Old Skull while Attending Field School in South Africa
VIU Anthropology graduate Samantha Good unearthed skull at the Drimolen Palaeocave System in 2018.
Samantha Good is graduating from Vancouver Island University (VIU) with an accomplishment few anthropologists achieve in their lifetime – unearthing a two-million-year-old skull belonging to an early human ancestor.
VIU Professor Receives Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship
Congratulations to Dr. Imogene Lim, VIU Anthropology Professor, on receiving a BC Medal of Good Citizenship.
“This important honour recognizes people who have gone above and beyond to offer help and kindness to others during these exceptionally challenging times,” said Premier John Horgan. “The latest recipients of the Medal of Good Citizenship make our province a better place through their contributions and provide an example we can all aspire to meet in our communities.”
Students Conduct Research for Local Non-Profits
Students in the Community-Based Applied Interdisciplinary Research course delve into issues facing local community groups.
A unique interdisciplinary program that allows Vancouver Island University (VIU) students to design and carry out a research project over eight months is helping community groups solve real-world problems.
Raising a Pint of Ale to Build Links to Ancient Cultures
A VIU Ethnoarchaeology research project brings the past to life through the re-creation of ancient-inspired ales hailing from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Scandinavia.
Digging up centuries-old artifacts to study human activity may not appeal to everyone, but a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Professor and an undergraduate student have found an engaging way to bring the ancient past to life.