Dr. Gabriel Hrynick

Biography

Gabe Hrynick is an archaeologist specializing in the study of coastal hunter-gatherers, particularly their domestic ritual structures and spaces, as well as their adaptations to changing coastal environments. His research spans from time periods 13,000 years ago to the 17th Century and emphasizes active public archaeology and experiential education. He has directed the Northeastern Archaeological Survey for over a decade, leading multi-disciplinary field research across the coastal Northeast. In addition to his role at the University of New Brunswick, he holds the position of External Associate at the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute and is a Research Associate at the University of New England. Hrynick is notably a National Geographic Explorer and has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the International Explorers Club. He has received the UNB Merit Award in 2022 and the Research Scholar Award in 2025. His contributions to public communication in archaeology have been recognized with awards from the Canadian Archaeological Association. Dr. Hrynick is also a co-author of 'Archaeology of the Atlantic Northeast' (University of Toronto Press, 2021) and has co-edited 'Far Northeast: 3,000 BP Contact' (Canadian Museum of History/University of Ottawa Press, 2022). He co-hosts an award-winning fortnightly podcast.

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