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06Sep 2019 by TMHC

Charles Orser Jr. and the J.C. Harrington Medal in Historical Archaeology

Chuck Orser Award J.C. Harrington Medal in Historical Archaeology The most recent issue of Historical Archaeology celebrates the awarding of the J.C. Harrington Medal in Historical Archaeology to Charles (Chuck) E. Orser Jr. by the Society for Historical Archaeology, the leading historical archaeological association in North America. The awarding took place back in January at the 52nd Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology in St. Charles, Missouri. The J.C. Harrington award is one of the Society for Historical Archaeology's highest honours "presented for a life-time of contributions to the discipline centered on scholarship". The Historical Archaeology article details Chuck's many scholarly achievements, in particular his work championing historical archaeology "...as a field that is uniquely well-positioned to illuminate the last 500 years of everyday life." These achievements include seminal…

05Jul 2019 by TMHC

Codd Bottles in Ontario Archaeology

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Codd Bottles in Ontario Archaeology The latest issue of KEWA features an article by TMHC’s Alexandra Kisielewski about a glass bottle. Now before you retort about how common glass bottles are or how many you have in your recycling at this moment, appreciate that this isn’t just any glass bottle, it’s a Codd bottle. That seemingly extra ‘d’ isn’t a typo either. In the late 19th century, Hiram Codd of London (the other one), was a mechanical engineer for a cork company. Either frustrated by cork’s tendency to pop open when used to contain carbonated drinks, or out a tremendous amount of spite for his employer, perhaps both, Codd patented a bottle design that sealed using a glass marble and rubber gasket. The combination resulted in a unique visual and…

21Jun 2019 by TMHC

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2019

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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 June 21st is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year in Canada, but it is also a national-recognized day to celebrate Indigenous Peoples. This past year has been one of change with respect to Indigenous Peoples at all levels. At the Federal level, the Liberal government continues to work towards an Indigenous Rights Framework. Bill C-262, a bill introduced by NDP MP Romeo Saganash that would ensure federal laws are in harmony with UNDRIP. Nationally, there have been important conversations about reconciliation related to heritage: Funding through the Canadian Museum Association (CMA)’s "Advancing Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples” as a response to Call to Action 67 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada; Closer to Home: Locating and Retrieving…

20Jun 2019 by TMHC

Heritage and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

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Heritage and the National Inquiry into MMIWG This month, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released its Final Report. The Inquiry began in 2016 with a mandate to report on the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls. The Inquiry also extended its original mandate to focus on two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA) people. Besides addressing important issues surrounding policing, access to justice, and other systemic colonial problems, the Report references culture and cultural heritage. Those familiar with the TRC Final Report and Calls to Action will not find these references out of place. Indigenous nations, individuals and communities have repeatedly represented the social and individual trauma caused by colonialism’s effect on Indigenous…

29May 2019 by TMHC

Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Meeting 2019 – Québec City

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Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Meeting 2019 - Québec City It’s been one week since the Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA)’s Annual Meeting ended; this year hosted in Québec City in collaboration with the Association des Archéologues du Québec (AAQ). The Québec City Hilton’s halls were packed with archaeologists attending an eclectic array of sessions from Huron-Wendat Engagement to Archaeology of the Recent Past. TMHC’s contingent had a great time catching up with old colleagues and meeting new ones. First off, on Thursday May 16th, TMHC’s sponsored the session Continuities and Change in Canada: Exploring Black Settlement and Experience through Archaeology. Holly Martelle, Matt Beaudoin, Nicole Brandon, and Josh Dent delivered papers with Chuck Orser rounding out the day as discussant. Other contributors included Heather MacLeod-Leslie, Sara Beanlands, and Catherine Coltreau-Robins from…