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2010 GrandKIDS University June 13, 2017 - 2:46pm

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July 7 - 8, 2010

Sponsored by the Centre for Continuing Studies, grandchildren and their grandparents come together to earn a "degree" in anthropology by engaging in hands-on learning activities. For 2010, their instructors are Gay Frederick and Imogene Lim.

Photos by Imogene Lim, VIU, Anthropology, and Nahanni Ackroyd, Program Coordinator, Centre for Continuing Studies. Group photo by Bruce Patterson, VIU University Relations.

A Year in Anthropology: 2015-16 August 25, 2023 - 1:09pm

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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 2015 to Spring 2016.

Read an interview with Samuel Joseph, as a Social Science Work-op student.

2011 GrandKIDS University June 13, 2017 - 2:46pm

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July 6 - 7, 2011

Sponsored by the Centre for Continuing Studies, grandchildren and their grandparents come together to earn a "degree" in anthropology by engaging in hands-on learning activities. For 2011, their instructors are Gay Frederick and Imogene Lim.

Photos by Imogene Lim, VIU, Anthropology, and Jen Bradley, Office Assistant, Centre for Continuing Studies.

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Upper-Level Course Offerings July 1, 2024 - 4:49pm
Fall 2024Spring 2025
325A Ethnology of The Himalayas336 Ways of Seeing: Ethnographic Film, History, and Theory
334 Anthropology of Ritual and Belief348 Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
346 Archaeology of Alcohol351 Paleo
A Year in Anthropology: 2014-15 September 13, 2023 - 11:17am

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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 2014 to Spring 2015.

View Wade Davis' June 3 convocation address: Wade Davis, VIU Honorary Doctorate Speech

Read about one of our graduates in Journey Fall/Winter 2014:11-13.

Photo Gallery August 5, 2019 - 2:43pm

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Contact Us July 18, 2025 - 12:27pm

Wallhanging created by
students in ANTH 267 F04
(The Role of Education in
Cultural Transition). Each
square symbolizes what
"education" means to
the student.

For additional information on the Anthropology program at Vancouver Island University, contact:

Careers June 12, 2023 - 10:13pm

A Year in Anthropology: 2013-14 August 25, 2023 - 3:21pm

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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

Field Schools July 1, 2024 - 2:41pm
VIU Anthropology Fieldtrip: Peru 2000 - Descent from the archaeological site of Pisac.
2015 Italy Field School June 13, 2017 - 2:46pm

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2009 GrandKIDS University June 13, 2017 - 2:46pm

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July 8 - 9, 2009

Sponsored by the Centre for Continuing Studies, grandchildren and their grandparents come together to earn a "degree" in anthropology by engaging in hands-on learning activities. For 2009, their instructors are Colleen McVeigh and Imogene Lim.

Photos by Imogene Lim and Colleen McVeigh, VIU, Anthropology, and Nahanni Ackroyd, Program Coordinator, Centre for Continuing Studies.

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A Year in Anthropology: 2011-12 September 12, 2023 - 1:52pm

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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 2011 to Spring 2012.

2013 North Island Museums and Their Communities January 28, 2022 - 9:50am

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April 29-May 4, 2013 Field School

Classes were held prior to departure and on return at VIU. This one week course focused on the politics of public representation, through the study of exhibitions in three museums and their distinctive community contexts (Museum at Campbell River, U'mista Cultural Centre, and Sointula Museum).

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Leon Potter January 28, 2022 - 9:41am

Ross Desprez January 28, 2022 - 9:50am
Ross Desprez, Bio Picture

BFA / MFA University of Victoria.

Eliza Gardiner January 28, 2022 - 9:50am

Eliza Gardiner, Bio Picture

BFA Film, York University
MA Drama, University of Toronto

Contact Us August 20, 2025 - 2:15pm

Malaspina Theatre Box Office

Phone: 250-740-6100

Theatre Staff

Voicemails can be left for the Program Chair or any Theatre faculty member at 250-740-6192

Past Productions December 2, 2025 - 10:24pm

Fall 2025

View Program

Malaspina Theatre Presents: William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream Animal Farm

Director:

Wendy Wearne

Booking Inquiries June 11, 2024 - 2:42pm

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Malaspina Theatre (Building 310)

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Commercial organizations:

 $700 day rate. 

Malaspina Theatre Lobby (Building 310, Room 201)

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