58th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association/51st Archaeological Society of Alberta Conference, Canmore, AB

Photo by Nancy Greene.
Photo by Tim Rast, Backdirt screening on Baffin Island.
Illustration by artist Stephen Snake

2026 Student Poster Competition

The 2026 Joint Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA) and the Archeological Society of Alberta (ASA) Conference in Canmore, AB is pleased to announce sponsorship of two (2) Student Poster Awards sponsored by the CAA and one (1) Poster Award sponsored by the ASA and the Association of Consulting Archaeologists (ACA). 

The CAA will have the posters evaluated by a committee formed of the 2026 CAA Conference Organizers and will be assessed on content, presentation, and the overall contribution that the research makes to the field. The student poster competition does not require students be present with their poster for judging. The CAA offers one (1) prize of $250, for the best poster by an undergraduate student, and one (1) for $250, for the best poster by a graduate student.

The ASA/ACA will be hosting an anonymous vote by all conference attendees for their Poster Award for one (1) for a prize of $500 for the recipient. Their eligibility includes any contributions by students, professional consultants, or other, regardless of the session theme

2026 Call for Volunteers

We are looking for students who are interested in volunteering during the conference. Volunteer roles may include helping with registration, assisting session chairs and presenters, and general conference support. Student volunteers get their conference registration fee reimbursed and a cool T-shirt!  If you are interested, please complete the online form using this link: https://forms.gle/qSckjfs5KWbDDrXVA

2026 Student Travel Grant

  • The CAA/ACA is able to offer assistance to student conference participants to offset their travel and accommodation costs.
  • Grant applicants must be members in good standing and must participate directly in the scholarly program of the Annual Conference by presenting a paper or poster for which they are first (primary) author, or by being a Session Discussant or an Invited Presenter.
  • Applicants must submit a completed application form (you must be logged in to access the application form on the Members Only page) along with scanned original travel receipts for travel and accommodation expenses claimed during the conference, no later than July 1, 2026.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for funding. All eligible applications will receive an equivalent percentage of their expenses. 
  • Download the PDF file, fill it out, and submit to the CAA Treasurer-Elect by July 1, 2026. Any questions can be addressed to treasurer-elect@canadianarchaeology.com.   
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