Current IPIA Scholars
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Sara is a first-year Master’s student born and raised in British Columbia. She spent the last five years attending the University of Toronto, completing her Honours Bachelor of Science in Forensic Anthropology. Sara joined the IPIA to research new methods in unmarked, non-invasive grave detection with Dr. Kisha Supernant. Sara is working with S4 Subterra Grey soil spectroscopy to determine the specific abilities of this new technology within forensic contexts and how unmarked graves can be located.
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Maria is a Ukrainian Métis woman residing on Treaty 6 territory. Her family comes from across the prairies, and is connected to the Métis families of Lavallee, Piche, Arcand, Vandale, Anderson, Cayen, McGillis, Grant, Poitras, Ross, Short, McKay, and many others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Anthropology from the University of Alberta. She is working on her Masters under Dr. Kisha Supernant. Her research will focus on looking at Métis deathscapes as a form of erasure, dispossession, and reconnection, seeking to identify areas that have a high potential for Métis connections and work toward recognizing and commemorating the Métis ancestors in these places. |
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Cody Hemmingsen - MA Student
Cody is a first year graduate student pursuing his MA in Anthropology. He completed his undergrad with the University of Alberta after transfering from Red Deer College. Majoring in Anthropology, he earned his BA in 2022. He returned to the university in 2023 for the IPIA's field school on Historic Riverlots 23 & 24 in St. Albert.
Cody's experience in the field school developed into an interest in Métis archaeology and guided his decision to return for graduate studies. His research will focus on lithic artifacts associated with historical hivernant settlements in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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