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Zoe Cascadden-Jassal

BSc, MA
Pronouns: She/Her/They

Positions

Doctoral Candidate

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 Indigenous facilitation related to 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.

Research

Areas of Research

Digital Storytelling, Landscape Archaeology, Digital Heritage, Indigenous/Euro-Canadian Settler Relations

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Digital Worlds

Projects

Digitally Preserving Former Residential Schools In Alberta Project

Led by Dr. Peter Dawson

Digitally Preserving Alberta's Diverse Cultural Heritage Project

Led by Dr. Peter Dawson

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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