University of Calgary

Welcome

 

 

The Chacmool Conference 2012 has come to an end and the conference committee would like to thank all of our sponors, volunteers and presenters for their time and effort. For information regarding our annual proceedings publication and how to submit a paper for it please see under the "Presenters" heading or follow this link. For information regarding Travel Reimbursement please follow this link.

Conflict and Resolution in Archaeology
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
November 8th to 11th
Call for Presentation Abstracts- DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 9 2012

The 2012 Chacmool Conference will not be accepting abstracts or session topics at this time. 

The 45th Annual Chacmool Conference is hosted by the Chacmool Archaeological Association and the Department of Archaeology, University of Calgary. 
 
The Chacmool Conference this year is focused on the study of conflict, not only with its ties to all aspects of human endeavour, but also with its perception in archaeological theory today. Our theme embraces conflict and resolution in all its forms, including warfare, terrorism, mass disasters, engendered warfare, conflicting ideologies and archaeological paradigms, to name only a few. Conflict may or may not be a natural state for humanity but it is nonetheless present in almost every culture, past and present, and is a necessary subject of study in archaeology. Through an understanding of past conflicts we can better understand ourselves and the conflicts we engage in today.

Possible Session Topics Include:
  • Conflict and the Evolution of Civilization
  • Bioanthropology and Past Conflicts
  • Engendered Warfare
  • Theoretical Confrontations in Archaeology
  • The Changing Technologies of Warfare
  • Archaeology in Warzones
  • Warfare in Ancient Imagery
  • Early Hominid Warfare
Please Note: these are only suggested topics and other themes will be considered. Abstracts of approximately 150 words should be submitted via the Abstract Submission Form
 

Call for Poster Abstracts- Deadline November 1st


Eligibilitiy Requirments:

 

The 2012 Chacmool War and Peace poster competition is open to all students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Students are not required to be enrolled in the faculty of Archaeology/Anthropology, however the poster should be reflective of current archaeological issues related to the study of conflict. Approval from your faculty advisor or department is recommended but not required.

For entry rules and evaluation information please see the conference’s website or email us at chacmoolconference2012@gmail.com

Abstracts of approximately 150 words should be submitted via the Abstract Submission Form.