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The Trowel and Error Podcast

Exploring Careers in Canadian Anthropology

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The Trowel and Error Podcast

Exploring Careers in Canadian Anthropology

Trowel and Error is a collection of discussions with Canadian anthropologists and anthropological professionals. We chat about career journeys, setbacks, and triumphs, aiming to capture a wide and inclusive picture of what an anthropology degree can become.

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Episodes and Transcripts

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Episode 8: Season 1 Finale - Show Notes

Episode 8: Season 1 Finale - Show Notes

Episode 8: Season 1 Finale - Show Notes

Description: In this episode, Isabelle and Sydney summarize this season by discussing some of its key takeaways and themes. They discuss...

Jun 30, 20221 min read

Episode 7: Mix and Match (with Christine Boston, Michael Carter & Jonathan Giles)

Episode 7: Mix and Match (with Christine Boston, Michael Carter & Jonathan Giles)

Episode 7: Mix and Match (with Christine Boston, Michael Carter & Jonathan Giles)

Description: In this episode, Christine Boston, Michael Carter, and Jonathan Giles (all Western University Alumni) answer some of our...

Jun 2, 20221 min read

Episode 6: Leaving Academia with Lauren Gilhooly

Episode 6: Leaving Academia with Lauren Gilhooly

Episode 6: Leaving Academia with Lauren Gilhooly

Description: In this episode, Isabelle and Sydney chat with Lauren Gilhooly, an anthropologist with a background in primatology. We talk...

May 12, 20221 min read

Canadian Archaeological Association 2022 Conference Presentation

Canadian Archaeological Association 2022 Conference Presentation

Canadian Archaeological Association 2022 Conference Presentation

Our first academic presentation! This year, we presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association and discussed...

Apr 28, 20221 min read

Episode 5: Museums with Alison Klages

Episode 5: Museums with Alison Klages

Episode 5: Museums with Alison Klages

Description: In this episode, Isabelle and Sydney speak to Alison Klages, a museum curator in London, Ontario. We discuss switching from...

Apr 28, 20221 min read

Episode 4: Arts, Culture, and Heritage with Lindsay Foreman

Episode 4: Arts, Culture, and Heritage with Lindsay Foreman

Episode 4: Arts, Culture, and Heritage with Lindsay Foreman

Image of Lindsay during a cedar bracelet workshop held at the Fort Langley National Historic Site last September. The workshop was put on...

Apr 21, 20221 min read

Episode 3: Academic Archaeology with Lisa Hodgetts

Episode 3: Academic Archaeology with Lisa Hodgetts

Episode 3: Academic Archaeology with Lisa Hodgetts

Description: In this episode, Isabelle and Sydney chat with Dr. Lisa Hodgetts, an anthropological archaeologist whose current work...

Apr 7, 20221 min read

Episode 2: CRM with Avery Lawrence

Episode 2: CRM with Avery Lawrence

Episode 2: CRM with Avery Lawrence

Description: In this episode Isabelle and Sydney chat with a B.C. archaeologist, Avery Lawrence, about cultural resource management...

Mar 24, 20221 min read

Episode 1: Meet the Hosts!

Episode 1: Meet the Hosts!

Episode 1: Meet the Hosts!

Description: The Trowel and Error podcast is a resource for students planning their career in anthropology. In this episode, the hosts,...

Mar 16, 20221 min read

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