Kathleen Springer and Jeff Pigati: Ancient human footprints at White Sands National Park Archaeologists and researchers in allied fields have long sought to understand human colonization of North America. Questions remain about when and how people migrated, where they originated, and how their arrival affected the established fauna and landscape. Excavated surfaces in White Sands…
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Dr. Tiziana Gallo: Diverse histories of ground stone gorgets in Southern Ontario Unfortunately, our upcoming meeting on Thursday is cancelled. We are hoping to hear from Dr. Gallo in the Fall of 2025 about her intriguing research surrounding Ground Stone Gorgets. Apologies for the inconvenience. We hope to see everyone at our March meeting Dr.…
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Anishinabe Odjibikan: a collaborative effort to implement Indigenous archaeology to the National capital region Anishinabe Odjibikan is an archaeological field school led by Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, formed in 2021 after the 2019 discovery of the mokomon on parliament hill. We returned to the capital this past summer and were…
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We are getting prepped and ready to start processing the artifacts recovered during the Stage 2 excavations at Van Egmond House. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist us. If you are looking to gain some hands on experience with artifacts this is a great opportunity! We have set up a washing station within the…
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Our October Chapter Meeting is coming up this Thursday October 10, 2024, featuring Kelly Gostick from TMHC Inc. She will be speaking on From Forest to Factory: The Archaeology of the Volkswagen/PowerCo EV Battery Factory. Lecture Details When: Thursday October 10, 2024 at 7:30pm (session will open at 7:00pm) Who: Kelly Gostick, TMHC Inc. Title: From Forest…
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We are excited to announce that we are hosting a Public Archaeology Day in partnership with Van Egmond House on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The Van Egmond House has two registered sites on the property, which were identified in 1977 and designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The London Chapter will be assessing the…
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Heritage Tour of the Smokestack District in London with Elisabeth Edwards MA, CAHP Intern (she/her)- Cultural Heritage Specialist – TMHC IncSeptember 28, 2024 2pm to 4pm Meet at TMHC Inc. 1108 Dundas StreetLondon ON, N5W 3A7 Details: Step back into East London’s golden age of industry and explore the architectural treasures of the “Smokestack District.” From…
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Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover (Pawnee Nation) – University of Kansas – Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Assistant Curator of Archaeology September 12, 2024 @7:30 via zoom Title: Cultivating Identity: The Ethnogenesis of the Pawnee People Abstract: The origins of the Pawnee people in the Central Plains have long been discussed in Great Plains Archaeology.…
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Logo Contest Rules and Regulations PurposeThe London Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS) is seeking anew logo to represent our chapter and we need your help designing it! We arelooking for a logo that incorporates London history and archeology, ethicalarchaeological practices, and the surrounding environment of our area. We arededicated to ensuring that no…
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