Dr. Laurie Weinstein

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Biography

An anthropologist, Laurie Weinstein enjoys teaching and working with college students, focusing on the fields of anthropology including archaeology, socio-cultural, and physical/biological anthropology. Her research is based on the Peoples of North America, specifically, New England and the American Southwest. As a non-Native scholar, she works collaboratively with Indigenous peoples, respecting their knowledge and cultural practices. Weinstein emphasizes the importance of understanding human culture through history and specific evolutionary adaptations of Homo sapiens. She started a permaculture garden at the university and chaired the Jane Goodall Center, which supports sustainability programs at the University of Ottawa, encouraging student involvement.

Research Interests

Courses

Museums, Representations of Power Food Systems Social and Cultural Anthropology

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History