TMHC and the 2018 Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Meeting

TMHC and the 2018 Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Meeting

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TMHC and the 2018 Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Meeting This week the Canadian Archaeological Association hosts its annual meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This year’s theme is “Where the Spirit Resides“, based on the Anishinaabe word “Manitoba”. The Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee reverberate throughout this country, with archaeology being no exception. As the Ontario Archaeological Society recently adopted a new statement of ethical principles, the CAA also stands at a crossroads. The topics of the upcoming sessions underscore the growing influence of Descendant communities on archaeological practice. TMHC’s partnership with Sustainable Archaeology: Western and Mitacs will feature in one such session. Dr. Joshua Dent will discuss the Research Portal pilot project and how it is a reflection of and a contributing factor to the ongoing process…
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