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Rudy Reimer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University, with membership in the Squamish Nation. His research primarily focuses on the home territory surrounding the Salish Sea, emphasizing the Northwest Coast, Plateau, and western Subarctic culture areas. Reimer's work seeks to bridge Western scientific approaches with Indigenous Knowledge, employing geoarchaeological and archeometric techniques to forge connections between the Squamish Nation and Indigenous Knowledge systems, such as oral history and toponymy. His efforts aim to ensure that research is relevant to both academic scholars and Indigenous communities, fostering meaningful collaboration. Reimer expresses his research interests through various media, including as the host of the television series 'Wild Archaeology', which airs on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and spans across Canada, showcasing the collaborative efforts of archaeologists and Indigenous communities. His series garnered the Canadian Archaeological Association's Public Communications Award in 2017. Reimer pursues multiple venues for knowledge dissemination to reach wide audiences and combat misconceptions surrounding Indigenous culture and history.
Department of Philosophy