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Kisha Supernant is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta and the Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA). She has completed a Master's degree in anthropology from the University of Toronto and a PhD in anthropology from the University of British Columbia. Supernant's research focuses on Indigenous communities, emphasizing the integration of Indigenous knowledge in archaeology. She leads the Exploring Métis Identity Archaeology project which examines the cultural landscapes of the Métis. Supernant is also a co-director of the Métis Kinscapes Project and co-investigator on the Cartographies Deep Time project, which seeks to understand Tsimshian history through archaeology. Her work has received multiple accolades, including the Dorothy Killam Fellowship and recognition as one of Edmonton's Top 40 under 40 in 2019. She is actively involved in various research groups and strives to support Indigenous peoples through her innovative use of technology in locating unmarked burial sites.
Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology • University of Alberta
Oversees the Institute dedicated to Indigenous archaeological research.
Department of Anthropology • University of Alberta
Teaches courses and conducts research in anthropological archaeology.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management