Association of Professional Archaeologists

05/29/2026

The APA is pleased to announce our guests for our upcoming 'Ask an Expert' session: What is MACMINDS? ~ Dr. Andrew Roddick and Dr. Tracy Prowse!!

We invite all to participate in our online session June 27th at Noon Eastern time.

Our 'Ask an Expert' sessions are wonderful opportunities to learn about Ontario Archaeology and connect with our community! We can't wait to see you there!

DM us to register!

05/23/2026

It's that time of year! Our annual general meeting is coming up and we can't wait to see our members there!!

Our AGM is a wonderful opportunity for APA members to gain insight into how our organization is being run and remain updated with regards to Ontario's archaeological community. 🪏

Attendees can also expect an 'Ask An Expert' session to follow the AGM. Stay tuned for more info to follow!

05/07/2026

The Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA) was founded in 1968. Membership includes professional, avocational and student archaeologists, as well as individuals of the general public of any country, who are interested in furthering the objectives of the Association.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Check out the 32nd Annual Great Lakes Pow Wow Guide here: https://anishinabek.ca/Flipbooks/PW2026.html

The print edition will be distributed in mid-May.

03/16/2026

'Canada's Next Leap in Archaeological Science,' at McMaster with funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation -- MACMINDS will combine high-tech tools and interdisciplinary expertise to advance ethical, community-led archaeological research.

https://news.mcmaster.ca/macminds-mcmaster-to-open-canadas-next-leap-in-archaeological-science/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQlRpBjbGNrBCVGiWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgN9VIqaNrjq82Lt0f-4IODKMBA2TVWtkO8l1CxiO2XY-XzHF1r1o2M15SO__aem_Qv-q-J7vX6xemv-zXW6N2Q

This is one of three bold and innovative McMaster projects that received a total of $35 million in federal investment from the Canada Foundation for Innovation this week. Click here to learn about the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy. Click here to learn about the Canadian Neutron Beam Labora...

02/02/2026

February marks 30 years of Black History Month, a time to honour the resilient and vibrant heritage of Black Canadians. It’s an opportunity for all to explore the persons, places, and events that have helped shape our shared history in meaningful ways.

This month, take some time to reflect on these important moments and learn about these communities across Canada: https://parks.canada.ca/culture/designation/histoire-noirs-black-history



Canadian Heritage

12/26/2025

Happy Holidays to all :)

Members have just received APA's Fall Newsletter (2025.2) to their email inboxes. We hope you have a few quiet minutes over the holidays to kick back for some reading time!

Best wishes for 2026, from the APA Executive

10/02/2025

The Archaeology Centre will host The Grassby Lecture in Canadian Archaeology. This year, we welcome Dr. James Connolly who will give a talk titled: "Demography and the Systematics of Culture Change: Problems and Possibilities in Ontario's Late Woodland Period." See poster for details.

09/10/2025

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-antiquity/article/confronting-archaeologys-gray-zones/A6E76746F86B4FA5F6E8FBBF129A4A19?fbclid=IwY2xjawMuwspleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtXVYNi_If84X-yPtbKvxAoPP_wAFJ7QxxVWpjsfwQfcU0rYwgdHl5YlZLa7_aem_DRJaubBI2lkxNcucmG7DWw