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Zoe Cascadden-Jassal

BSc, MA
Pronouns: She/Her/They

Positions

Doctoral Student

Faculty of Arts, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology

Contact information

Email

zoe.cascadden@ucalgary.ca

Web presence

Digitally Preserving Alberta's Diverse Cultural Heritage Archive

Digitally Preserving Residential Schools in Alberta Archive

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Background

Educational Background

MA Archaeology, University of Calgary, 2022

Biography

I am a Doctoral student with experience in professional archaeology and environmental consulting, with a focus on traditional land and resource use. To date, I have had exposure to oil and gas projects, wildlife survey, clean energy projects, archaeological survey and excavation, and traditional knowledge facilitation. I have research experience within landscape, household, space-use, and gender archaeology.

I am currently working in Dr. Peter Dawson's lab, exploring the contribution landscape archaeology, aerial archaeology, and biocultural heritage can make to community-led efforts in preserving and commemorating the memories of residential school survivors in Alberta.

Awards

  • Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Doctoral program, Social Studies and Humanities Research Council. 2025
  • Heritage Calgary Award - Cultural Landscapes, Heritage Calgary. 2024
  • Heritage Calgary Awards - Volunteerism and Advocacy, Heritage Calgary. 2021
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s program, Social Studies and Humanities Research Council. 2019

Publications

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