西蒙弗雷澤大學

In the joint major program, you will gain insight into ancient and contemporary First Nations cultures in British Columbia and North America and learn about Aboriginal perspectives on the contemporary world including First Nations issues in archaeology, cultural heritage, resource management, government relations and land claims.

You may option for a bachelor of arts degree from either the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the Faculty of Environment. Faculty requirements will depend on which faculty you apply to.

This program focuses and expands expertise in areas where archaeology and First Nations intersect.

Joint major students will gain insight into ancient and contemporary First Nations cultures in British Columbia and North America and learn about Aboriginal perspectives on the contemporary world including First Nations issues in archaeology, cultural heritage, resource management, government relations and land claims. Students are trained in material culture studies, techniques and technologies to analyze the ancient and historic past, ancient and modern artistic traditions, conservation and management of archaeological and museum collections, and other public exhibits related to First Nations heritage. Students should plan their program in consultation with First Nations Studies and Archaeology advisors.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. Graduates of this program may end up in a range of occupations, including these:

Not sure where to start? Career Services can help you explore your options and create possibilities.

Archaeologist
Archaeology Project Director
Conservation and Stewardship Liaison
Cultural Resource Manager
Curator
Education Professional
Environmental Archaeologist
Environmental Impact Assessor
Field Supervisor
Field Technician
Forensic Scientist
GIS Technician
Heritage Consultant
Heritage Manager
Historical Archaeologist
Maritime Archaeologist
Museum Curator/Assistant
Palaeoanthropologist
Principal Investigator
Project Manager