The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are proud to co-host the 55th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association.
The theme for this conference is “Gathering Perspectives”. As a way of learning and knowing, archaeology draws on many fields of study: geology, chemistry, ethnology, geomatics and biology to name a few. This way improves understanding of archaeological records of events, peoples’ lives and their identities; it is a strength of archaeological practice. At the same time, the discipline of archaeology has only recently begun to acknowledge, honour and respect its responsibilities to, and impacts on, the descendants of those who made the places and belongings studied. Like family heirlooms, secrets and truths, archaeological sites and artefacts are also personal legacy. Descendants’ perspectives on value, interpretation and care are critical in decision- making, as expertise is gathered to inform management and education. As Indigenous leaders and co-hosts of CAA 2023, the Maw-lukutijitk Saqmaq (Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs) believes in the importance and necessity of this growth of archaeological practice. In Mawpeltu’ek (Membertou), we shall gather and gain perspectives…to the benefit of us all. Msɨt No’kmaq.
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Archaeology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.
Req ID: 26083 Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing) Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Dept of Anthropology Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
The Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the Archaeology of the African Diaspora. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, and it will be a joint appointment, with 75% of the position in the Department of Anthropology and 25% of the position in either Centre for Caribbean Studies, or Victoria College dependent on the successful hire's area of expertise. The expected start date is July 1, 2023.
The land which is now Canada is in the grip of a heritage crisis. Climate change and sea-level rise are destroying archaeological sites at an alarming scale and rate. Thousands of years of archaeological heritage, the majority of which is Indigenous, have already been lost, and there is no coordinated program to address the issue. The future of the past is at extreme risk, and we must act now.
Reporting to the Director, Heritage, the incumbent is responsible for the effective management of the Heritage Resources section of Heritage Division, which includes programs, services, legislation and policy relevant to heritage resources.
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Job Title: Public and Education Programmer Job Type: Full-time Start Date: 01 Aug 2022 Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm but events and programming will require flexibility with evening and weekend hours. Salary: $54,080/yr. Application deadline: 17 Jun 2022
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology in London, ON is excited to launch a job call for a new permanent full-time position: Public and Education Programmer
Many congratulations to this year’s award winners!
CAA POSTER PRIZES – EDMONTON 2022
BEST GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER Kabeshinàn: Situating the BiFw-6 site in Broader Cultural Landscapes Samantha Albanese (with Peter Timmins) – Western University
BEST UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POSTER (Re-)Imagining the Schreiber Wood Landscape: Digital Reconstructions of 19th Century Settler Occupations at the University of Toronto Mississauga Mahalia Johnna Baguio and Ya Qi Mo – University of Toronto Mississauga
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Calgary is seeking a Sessional Instructor for Summer 2022 to teach ARKY 329: Fringe Archaeology.
Course Description: Explores popular, fantastic, and alternate interpretations of archaeological remains presented in the press and popular media and analyzes the logical flaws in pseudoscientific explanations. Students hone their critical thinking skills and discover the “real story” about our past revealed by the science of archaeology.
