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Heather Robertson is a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Arts. She specializes in Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, and Repatriation studies. Her work integrates quantitative methods, digital imaging, and decolonial approaches to examine sex-based skeletal variation, identity, and Indigenous heritage.
Education:
- B.A. Archaeology, Simon Fraser University, 2004 (Minor: Criminology)
- M.A. Anthropology, University of Victoria, 2013 (Thesis: 'A Geometric Morphometric Approach to Sex Estimation')
- PhD Candidate at UBC (Supervisor: Dr. Darlene Weston)
Research Interests:
Her research focuses on quantitative methods in skeletal analysis, sex and gender studies, forensic anthropology, and repatriation ethics. She has conducted fieldwork on traditional territories of multiple Indigenous Nations, emphasizing collaborative repatriation efforts and decolonizing bioarchaeological practices.
Publications & Work:
Her work bridges osteological analysis with critical theory, including studies on hip bone morphology, decolonizing methodologies, and repatriation reports for institutions like Douglas College. She has presented at conferences such as the American Association of Physical Anthropologists and Canadian Association of Physical Anthropology.
Awards:
- UBC Four Year Fellowships (FYF) For PhD Students, 2014
- UBC Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, 2013
Teaching & Outreach:
She teaches courses in Archaeology and Forensic Anthropology at UBC, emphasizing hands-on learning and ethical engagement with cultural heritage.
