UTM Department of Anthropology and UTMAS events are positive and inclusive spaces. We encourage you to come out and meet members of the UTM Anthropology community including faculty and fellow students at events this year. Check this page regularly for new event listings, and follow UTMAS on Instagram for the latest updates.
Upcoming Events
Field School workshops for UTM Anthropology students
Date to be determined (late January)
Details will be posted here in the Winter term.
Careers in Anthropology workshop
Save the date: March 3, 2026 from 10-11:30am
Details will be posted here in the Winter term.
Anthropology Conference for undergraduate students
Save the tentative date: March 19, 2026
Details will be posted here in the Winter term.
Learn about the Anthropology Conference for undergraduate students.
Past events
Connecting with Nature: Sit-Spotting as Pedagogical Engagement
Wednesday, December 3 from 1:30-3:00pm ET.
Stephen Scharper is giving a presentation entitled Connecting with Nature: Sit-Spotting as Pedagogical Engagement, which will focus on the role of sit-spotting in his undergraduate and graduate courses, touching on nature and the city and ecological worldviews.
The Department of Anthropology at UTSC in collaboration with Pedagogies of Inclusive Excellence presents:
Asian Paleoanthropology: A Personal Perspective
- Date and Time: Mon, Dec 1 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
- Location: Catalyst Centre, Rooms EV151/152 and via Zoom
Speaker: Christopher J. Bae is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
The field of Asian paleoanthropology is currently going through major upheaval with all of the new studies coming out of the region over the course of the past several decades, particularly starting with the publication of Homo floresiensis in 2004. Since then, much more extensive research has been reported from the region, including the identification of at least three new hominin species: Homo luzonensis; H. longi; and most recently, H. juluensis. This is in addition to various reports of important archaeological discoveries in the region, and of course, anything related to the Denisovans is newsworthy these days.
As one of the few westerners who have been able to conduct various long-term field and laboratory research projects across eastern Asia, Professor Christopher J. Bae presents a personal perspective on some of the projects he has been heavily invested in, including direct examples from the field. Finally, he will leave time for open discussion as some of you may be interested in pursuing careers in paleoanthropology, particularly from an Asian perspective.
For more information contact Mariam Nargolwalla at mariam.n@utoronto.ca.
The Department of Anthropology presents:
Skills workshops for 1st and 2nd year Anthropology students
The Department of Anthropology is hosting a series of skill development workshops to help first- and second-year students reach their academic potential and impress professors with their prowess! Don't miss this opportunity to boost your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Participants will receive a $10 food voucher valid for anywhere on UTM campus.
You will receive CCR credit for your participation in all of the workshops.
- Mon. Sep. 15 from 10-11am: Time management and study skills
- Mon. Sep. 22 from 10-11am: Note-taking
- Mon. Oct. 20 from 10-11am: Professionalism
- Mon. Nov. 3 from 10-11am: Citations
- Mon. Nov. 24 from 10-11am: Writing
Events, prizes, and more! Celebrate International Education Week at UTM!
Join the International Education Centre (IEC) from November 17–21 for International Education Week (IEW) — a week-long celebration of global culture, learning, and community at UTM! Throughout the week, enjoy interactive events, exciting prizes, and unique opportunities to connect with students and organizations from around the world.
- Attend 3 or more IEW events and earn CCR recognition!
- Over $300 in prizes and IEC swag to be won throughout the week!
- Follow @utmiec on Instagram or visit Folio for full event details.
Events include:
- Global Cuisine Tour | Monday, Nov 17 | 10:30–12:30 PM | Davis Building
- Taste of Canada (with Canada-Eh?) | Tuesday, Nov 18 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Student Centre
- IEW Fair Wednesday, | Nov 19 | 10:30 AM–4:00 PM | CCT Atrium & Hallway
- Runway Without Borders: Threads of Home | Thursday, Nov 20 | 4:00–6:30 PM | CCT Building
The Department of Anthropology at U of T St. George presents:
Indigenous Identity Fraud with Kim Tallbear
- Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- In person and via Zoom - see event details and registration for location and Zoom information
Learning Series on Indigenous Identity in North American Academic Contexts:
Presentation and Q&A with guest Prof. Kim Tallbear, Professor, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
The Graduate Office for the U of T Department of Anthropology presents:
U of T Anthropology Virtual Graduate Open House
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.EST via Zoom
The Graduate Office for the U of T Department of Anthropology will provide an overview of graduate programs and subfields, program structure and requirements, as well as answering any questions about application procedures, student opportunities and funding. This session is open to anyone who has already started an application, is considering applying for this cycle, or is interested in applying in a future cycle.
Register for Anthropology Virtual Graduate Open House
If you have questions please email anthropology.graduate@utoronto.ca and/or antgrad.assistant@utoronto.ca.
Mounds & Memory: Understanding the Serpent Mounds at Hiawatha First Nation
- November 13, 2025 at the University of Toronto St. George campus
- All events are free and open to all.
Presented in conjunction with 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, the U of T Art Museum is pleased to present Mounds & Memory, a special gathering of researchers, curators, Elders, and community members to build new relationships among members of Hiawatha First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, other Treaty #3 First Nations, and the University of Toronto.
View full event details and locations on the U of T Art Museum website.
The Department of Anthropology at UTSG presents:
Linguistic Anthropology in the Age of Big Data: Mixed-Methods Lessons from Digital Ethnography of #UFOTwitter
Guest speaker: Prof. Graham M. Jones, MIT Anthropology
Friday, November 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in AP246 Boardroom and via Zoom
This talk outlines a mixed-methods framework for analyzing digital language through a study of #UFOTwitter, an online network of UFO investigators. Combining ethnographic interpretation, syntactic analysis, and corpus linguistics, our team found that tweets marked as hearsay attract far greater engagement than assertions of certainty—a pattern we call the strength of weak evidence. I describe how theoretical sampling, quantitative–qualitative integration, and team-based collaboration enabled this finding, proposing “evidential sociability” as a lens for understanding how digital publics form through the circulation of contested knowledge.
Bio: Graham M. Jones is Professor of Linguistic Anthropology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. Author of Trade of the Tricks (2011) and Magic’s Reason (2017), he studies how people communicate knowledge, negotiating relationships based on what they do—and don’t—know.
UTMAS and the UTM Career Centre present:
Build Your CV Workshop for Anthropology students
November 6, from 1-2:30pm at DV2045
Applying for jobs or grad school? This is the event brought to you by UTMAS in partnership with the UTM Career Centre is for you! Learn how to build your CV, resume, or personal statement.
UTMAS presents:
UTMAS Movie Night!
- October 22, 2025 from 6-9pm in IB I50
UTMAS is happy to announce a movie night showcasing the widely acclaimed movie Sinners!
Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring your own!
The Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities at UTM is pleased to present a public talk:
Thinking from the Global South: Concepts for a renewed social science
Professor Dilip Menon, University of Witwatersrand
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
- Location: CDRS, RM MN 3230, 3rd floor, Maanjiwe Nendamowinan building
Registration and details link: tinyurl.com/DilipMenon
Visit Anthropology at UTM's Fall Campus Day
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 10:00am - 3:30pm
- Visit the Anthropology table in the Instructional Centre (IB)
- Visit our drop in lab in DV2045
- Attend our information session in DH2070 at 1:00pm
Explore our campus and learn more about one of the world’s top universities. Fall Campus Day is your best opportunity to discover our campus!
UTM 2025 All-Nations Powwow
Saturday, Oct. 4 from 12-5pm at the Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC)
Join the U of T Mississauga Indigenous Centre at the RAWC on Oct. 4 for an afternoon filled with vibrant dancing, drumming, and cultural sharing. Whether it’s your first Powwow or your 50th, there’s a place for you in this gathering.
Visit the All-Nations Powwow website for details!
UTMAS presents:
Join UTMAS for Tea with Profs!
Don’t miss out! Stop by on October 2 from 1-3pm in DV2045
Come meet peers and hang out with your anthropology professors outside the classroom! Ask questions, relax, and chat about all things anthropology while sipping on a delicious drink.
The Experiential Education Unit (EEU), Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean presents:
Experiential Education Fair (Sept. 24 date is cancelled)
- The EEU Fair scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 has been cancelled.
- On Thursday, September 25, 2025, students can attend the Undergraduate Research Showcase. Visit the EEU Fair webpage for details.
Anthropology experiential learning opportunities
The Department of Anthropology at U of T St. George presents
Dr. Audra Simpson: Occupying Selves or How to be an Indian via Unciteable Pain
Friday, September 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at William Doo Auditorium, New College, 45 Willcocks Street, U of T St. George Campus
Dr. Audra Simpson is Professor of Anthropology at Columbia University. She researches and writes about Indigenous and settler society, politics and history.
Dr. Mustahid Husain, author of "Double Truths", will be at the Mississauga Literary Festival
Saturday September 13, 2025 at the Hazel McCallion Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Mississauga