Clifford Hickey ’69 AM, ’77 PhD

Clifford Hickey ’69 AM, ’77 PhD, of Ladysmith, B.C.; Jan. 19, 2024, of Guillain-Barre syndrome. He had a long career in the anthropology department at the University of Alberta, rising to the rank of full professor. He specialized in the circumpolar region, supervising and training many graduate students in this field. He also served on the advisory board of the Boreal Institute until its dissolution, then founded the Canadian Circumpolar Institute to replace it. Later, he served on the board of the Sustainable Forestry Management Network of Excellence. He moved to Ladysmith in 2006 and enjoyed sailing, golf, visiting old students and colleagues, and travel. He is survived by his wife Lynn Mooney Hickey ’67, ’69 AM; two sons; and a brother.