International Women’s Day 2020 In her own words…
International Women's Day 2020 In her own words... - Series Introduction
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…
Codd Bottles in Ontario Archaeology
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…
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2019
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…
Heritage and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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…