They examine how the human species has survived for the past two million years, how cultures adapt and change, and how human biological characteristics are altered. Anthropologists examine contemporary global processes and their connections with local social and cultural processes. The experience of our teaching staff ranges over much of the world. Canada, Africa, China, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America are areas in which we have particular expertise. Many of our faculty members also are involved in regional research since Manitoba has a long pre-history of human occupation and a wealth of ethnic variation.
Anthropology is a useful preparation for teaching or graduate study.
Training at the master's level offers opportunities for work in private or public enterprises concerned with northern Canada or foreign countries. Anthropology also is a good foundation for work in museums, nursing, education, environmental design, law, social work and public or business administration. The social sciences and humanities are about us, our heritage and our world today.