A Canadian Undergraduate Conference
APALA is a 3-day undergraduate conference for students in anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistics, and archaeology to present research they have done, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan's Archaeology and Anthropology Students' Association (AASA). The conference will take place February 9-11, 2018 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Undergraduate students from across Canada are invited to submit abstracts about their research to present at APALA 2018. The conference will include presentations from nearly 30 undergraduate students over the course of three days.
The Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon is locate close to the Campus of the University of Saskatchewan.
Both billeting and travel bursary opportunities may be available, email with inquiries to see if we can help you get to APALA!
Both billeting and travel bursary opportunities may be available, email with inquiries to see if we can help you get to APALA!
Conference ScheduleCurrent as of November 15, 2018.
Updated schedules will be posted closer to the event, a final detailed schedule will be available the weekend before APALA |
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Pamela Downe
Dr. Pamela Downe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology. As a medical anthropologist, her research focuses primarily on infectious disease (particularly HIV/AIDS), maternal health and motherhood, cultural dimensions and definitions of pain, and gendered well-being. She is currently President-Elect of the Canadian Anthropology Society (CASCA) and a Fellow of the Society for Applied Anthropology. She is the 2011 recipient of the Weaver-Tremblay Award, the highest award granted to a Canadian researcher for community engaged anthropological work. Additionally, she has received six teaching awards in the past 20 years.
Dr. Pamela Downe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology. As a medical anthropologist, her research focuses primarily on infectious disease (particularly HIV/AIDS), maternal health and motherhood, cultural dimensions and definitions of pain, and gendered well-being. She is currently President-Elect of the Canadian Anthropology Society (CASCA) and a Fellow of the Society for Applied Anthropology. She is the 2011 recipient of the Weaver-Tremblay Award, the highest award granted to a Canadian researcher for community engaged anthropological work. Additionally, she has received six teaching awards in the past 20 years.
Student Awards
Prizes will be presented to the top presenters at APALA 2018
A first place prize of $200 and a runner up prize of $100 will be awarded to the top presenters
Other student prize awards may become available as the date of the event approaches
A first place prize of $200 and a runner up prize of $100 will be awarded to the top presenters
Other student prize awards may become available as the date of the event approaches
Just Announced! Partnership with NEXUS: The Canadian Student Journal of AnthropologyThe top six presenters at the APALA conference will have their presentations published in a special issue of the NEXUS journal, a huge opportunity for any undergraduate student! Remember to submit your abstracts by January 15, 2018 to be eligible.
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