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Eldon Yellowhorn is a Professor in the Department of First Nations Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU), established in 2012. He previously served as Chair of the department (2012–2017) and co-chairs the Canadian Archaeological Association's Ethics Committee. He is also involved in the Society for American Archaeology's Ethics Task Force. His work emphasizes Indigenous perspectives in archaeology and cultural preservation.
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography (1983), University of Calgary
- Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology (1986), University of Calgary
- Master of Arts in Archaeology (1993), Simon Fraser University
- Doctor of Philosophy (2002), McGill University
Research focuses on Piikani ancestral archaeology, plains archaeology, and ethical methodologies that center Indigenous self-determination. He advocates for Indigenous participation in historical research and cultural stewardship. Current initiatives include revitalizing the Blackfoot language through AI-driven tools and translating educational materials into Blackfoot.
No recent articles are listed, but his work spans scholarly publications, encyclopedic entries, and youth-focused educational books. He contributes to projects like the Missing Children Project linked to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
He holds no listed awards but has pioneered roles such as the first Indigenous president of the Canadian Archaeological Association (2010–2012). His advising and grants are unspecified, though his language preservation efforts involve collaborations to leverage technology for language revitalization.
Led the creation of the Department of First Nations Studies and actively engages in ethics committees shaping archaeological practices. Current projects explore AI applications for linguistic preservation and community-driven research models.
