TMHC and the Research Portal

TMHC and the Research Portal

Company Blog
TMHC and the Research Portal At the end of 2016, Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants together with Sustainable Archaeology @ Western University,  initiated a new postdoctoral fellowship funded, in part, through the Mitacs Elevate program. The goal of the fellowship is to theorize a comprehensive digital heritage information platform and, in doing so, redesign, streamline and augment archaeological and heritage information systems already present and in development by both institutions. One original system developed as part of the fellowship is the community-driven Research Portal. The Research Portal The world is full of great ideas, many held by individuals and organizations that will never realize their full potential because they do not have the resources to undertake associated research and follow through on outcomes. Social sciences and humanities departments across Canada are…
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In the News: Waterfront Park Archaeology, Village of Point Edward

In the News: Waterfront Park Archaeology, Village of Point Edward

Company Blog
In the News: Waterfront Park, Village of Point Edward [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Two recent articles reporting on the work Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants has been conducting in coordination with local First Nations in Point Edward's Waterfront Park:   Unearthing signs of a gathering place Paul Morden, Sarnia Observer; May 18, 2017   Millennia old artifacts found in Point Edward Travis Poland, Lambton Shield; May 15, 2017
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In the News: Archaeology of ‘The Ward’, Toronto

In the News: Archaeology of ‘The Ward’, Toronto

Community Engagement, Company Blog
Timmins Martelle in the News: Archaeology of 'The Ward', Toronto Hopes for the future Holly Martelle, MyOntario; 2017 Hopes for the future Holly Martelle, Heritage Matters; Feb. 2017 Archeologist unearths epic story of slavery and freedom in Toronto Mary Wiens, CBC News; Feb. 26, 2017 Courthouse site dig gives insight into Toronto's history Megan Doski, Toronto Star; Feb. 25, 2017 City hall exhibit uncovers Toronto’s early Black history Erin McGuey, thebulletin.ca; Feb. 23, 2017 Former Chinese Church site in Toronto has ties to African-American history John Lorinc, The Globe and Mail; Nov. 18, 2016 Artwork commemorates role of church in Toronto’s history Azzura Lalani, Toronto Star; Dec. 8, 2016 Toronto’s black history unearthed in excavation of landmark church John Lorinc, Toronto Star; Feb. 15, 2016  
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The Fugitive Slave Chapel – London, Ontario

The Fugitive Slave Chapel – London, Ontario

Community Engagement
[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]   The plain, wood framed, vernacular style, residential cottage sitting upon the lot at 275 Thames Street, London, Ontario, was slated for demolition to make way for an expansion of the Aboutown Travel Services parking facilities. After the request for demolition was approved, groups of concerned and aware citizens began protesting and combating the order because they remembered the history associated with the structure; they remembered the building as the Fugitive Slave Chapel. History of the Slave Chapel The area surrounding London has an important, if often forgotten, association with 19th century Black heritage in North America. As one of the terminus points on the Underground Railroad, the population of former slaves was increasing during the early nineteenth century. As such, there are numerous points of local history,…
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Under Construction

Under Construction

Company Blog
Welcome to the new TMHC Website. Everything old is new again - Peter Allen As you can probably tell this website is a work in progress in terms of new content. All of the content from the original website is present and can be found in the 'Company' and 'Services' tags on the menu above. There you can find information on our company's many services and information about our talented and hardworking staff. We are planning to roll out new additions as the website grows so keep an eye out for new blog posts detailing these features and digital exhibits. We appreciate your patience while these changes are being made. -Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants
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