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📢 The OAS Outreach Committee is pleased to share a brief summary of the results for the recent feedback survey shared to...
07/25/2026

📢 The OAS Outreach Committee is pleased to share a brief summary of the results for the recent feedback survey shared to the community!🚨

The survey was meant to help gauge the types of outreach and engagement that members and the public are most interested in, and will be used to plan future action items.

⭐️ Thank you to those who participated, and we look forward to putting your feedback into practice!⭐️

🚨 The OAS Outreach Committee would like to hear from you!📢 As we enter the thick of the field season and the summer heat...
07/08/2026

🚨 The OAS Outreach Committee would like to hear from you!📢

As we enter the thick of the field season and the summer heat, the OAS Outreach Committee is seeking feedback from members and the public that will be used to plan future action items.

The following link takes you to a brief anonymous poll, where people can share what they would like to see from the Outreach Committee for the remainder of 2026 - and beyond!

📍 OAS Outreach Committee Feedback Survey (closing 6:00 pm, July 13th, 2026):
https://buff.ly/NwqdI63

💬 People are also encouraged to leave suggestions in the comments, or to reach out to [email protected] directly.

Your opinion matters and helps us serve you better - so have your voice heard!

Do you know an exemplary project, group or person that has made outstanding contributions to heritage conservation in th...
06/28/2026

Do you know an exemplary project, group or person that has made outstanding contributions to heritage conservation in the past year? Help the Ontario Heritage Trust recognize and celebrate them by submitting a nomination for the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards.

The categories you can nominate for are as follows:
⭐️ Lifetime Volunteer Achievement
⭐️ Excellence in Conservation
⭐️ Thomas Symons Award for Commitment to Conservation
⭐️ Young Heritage Leaders (to support the education of outstanding young people, individual recipients of the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Young Heritage Leaders receive a $3,500 post-secondary scholarship funded by the Ontario Heritage Trust and Canada Life)

More information on each award is available here:
https://buff.ly/ThD7xkm

A wide range of heritage activities are eligible, including:
-adaptive reuse of historical structures
-activities that share Ontario's stories
-cultural heritage in museums, online and other cultural settings
-class or extracurricular projects (Young Heritage Leaders only)
-activities that protect Ontario’s natural spaces and biodiversity

Nominations must be accompanied by letters of support, which may come from project partners, mentors, teachers, community leaders, government officials or other sources. Nominators may add PDF files, images and video links to the nomination package via the Slideroom application portal, here:
https://buff.ly/KScWcx6

For further information on this program, contact [email protected].

The London Chapter of the OAS has their annual summer picnic coming up at Longwoods Conservation Area at Ska-Nah-Doht Vi...
06/28/2026

The London Chapter of the OAS has their annual summer picnic coming up at Longwoods Conservation Area at Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum on Sunday July 5, 2026.

There will be a BBQ lunch provided for London Chapter Members, as well as artifact identification by Dr. Chris Ellis, flint knapping, and archaeological fieldwork demonstrations. Everyone is encouraged to bring drinks, and any snacks or dessert, to share if you so choose.

📆 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday July 5, 2026

📍 Location: The Pavillion (8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario) Longwoods Conservation Area, Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum.

🚨 Parking: $5 on site parking

⭐️ RSVP here if you are planning on attending so that they can plan for the BBQ lunch:
https://buff.ly/EQmeAgR

Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum is an interactive museum that engages the public in the preservation and presentation of local indigenous history, through experiences both on-site and in the community. The village features a recreated Longhouse Village, Heritage Log Cabins, and an indoor museum, which is owned and operated by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.

If you are interested in archaeology (or know someone who is) please feel free to invite them! There will be plenty of local archaeologists in attendance, and the London Chapter would love to see you there!

It is National Indigenous Peoples Day! The OAS encourages our members to participate and enjoy one of the many local com...
06/21/2026

It is National Indigenous Peoples Day! The OAS encourages our members to participate and enjoy one of the many local community events that are occurring all across Ontario. Much of Ontario archaeology deals directly with the ancestral material culture and deep history of the hundreds of descendant Indigenous communities across this land. There are over 34,000 registered archaeological sites in the province and approximately 80% are Indigenous (approximately 27,200 sites!). We take much from the land, and it is important to give back, support, and appreciate the people whose history and ancestral belongings we are working with all the time.

Settler archaeologists have long held a monopoly on the interpretations and narratives told by these sites and their belongings with Indigenous voices muted by the impacts of colonialism. Despite these challenges, many Indigenous Nations are seeking to reclaim stewardship over their ancestral material culture. Meaningful Indigenous Engagement remains one of the most important aspects of ethical Ontario archaeology and is a powerful tool for decolonization as it gives voice to the deep history of this land. As archaeologists, we need to be pro-active in reaching out and removing barriers to effective consultation and support Indigenous voices and perspectives in archaeology, even if it means having difficult and uncomfortable conversations about how archaeology is fundamentally practiced and its goals. If it is not for descendant Indigenous communities, then who is it for?

We also acknowledge National Indigenous History Month in June, which celebrates the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Non-status people in Canada. There are so many stories to read about and learn from, but here are just a few locations to look:

Treaty Texts: https://buff.ly/PIvxgIK

The Robinson Treaties (1850): https://buff.ly/rI5bUOp

Nishnawbe Aski Nation: https://buff.ly/ksykI4z

Nation Wendat: https://wendake.ca

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: https://mncfn.ca

Haudenosaunee Confederacy: https://buff.ly/vNYa2YU

Six Nations of the Grand River: https://buff.ly/5m2U1VT

Anishinabek Nation: https://buff.ly/klOKM7Q

Métis Nation of Ontario: https://buff.ly/cjIpkbw

Tungasuvvingat Inuit: https://tiontario.ca

Learn about national historic designations related to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, places and events: https://buff.ly/xdJTmTv

Looking for a way to recognize and celebrate ? Find a local event:

https://buff.ly/gfR3M51

https://buff.ly/xAaZjlQ

As we acknowledge National Indigenous History Month in June, and celebrate the unique cultures, traditions and experienc...
06/14/2026

As we acknowledge National Indigenous History Month in June, and celebrate the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Non-status people in Canada, the OAS would like to draw attention to several fantastic community events taking place in our chapter areas!

Many of the events will be hosted throughout the week and into the weekend to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, July 21st. For more information check out the links below.

Bring your family and friends - everyone is welcome!

⭐️ Grand River, ON - National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
📍 Earl Haig Family Fun Park, 101 Market St S, Brantford, ON N3S 2E4
📆 June 21st, 11 am - 6 pm
https://buff.ly/urBkShK

⭐️ Hamilton, ON - Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
📍 West Harbour - James Street Plaza, 3 Guise Street
📆 June 19th, 12 pm - 4 pm
https://buff.ly/2YoRC31

⭐️ Huronia, ON - Day of Learning: An Educational Celebration hosted by Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (tickets needed)
📍16164 Highway 12 East, Midland, ON, L4R 4K8
📆 June 18th, 10 am - 5 pm
https://buff.ly/cjpklrS

⭐️ London, ON - Indigenous Solidarity Day
📍 Victoria Park, 580 Clarence Street
📆 June 21st, 11 am - 3 pm
https://buff.ly/bxk24ep

⭐️ Ottawa, ON - Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
📍 Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Road
📆 June 20th, 10 am - 11 pm, and June 21st, 10 am - 5 pm
https://buff.ly/lWzYAX2

⭐️ Peterborough, ON - National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
📍 Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Road
📆 June 19th, 10 am - 3 pm
https://buff.ly/dvERzMK

⭐️ Thunder Bay, ON - Indigenous Artist Market at Goods & Co. Market
📍 Goods & Co. Market, 251 Red River Road
📆 Multiple dates and times, pop-up events
https://buff.ly/NwZW8z4

⭐️ Toronto, ON - Morning Ceremony and Sacred Fire
📍 Biidaasige Park, 51 Commissioners Street
📆 June 21st, 7:30 am followed by a small feast (breakfast)
https://buff.ly/fOK9wGL

⭐️ Waterloo, ON - Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day hosted by University of Waterloo
📍 Student Life Centre, 200 University Avenue West, Great Hall
📆 June 23rd, 11 am - 3 pm
https://buff.ly/DotpE5u

⭐️ Windsor, ON - National Indigenous Peoples Day Festival
📍 Art Windsor-Essex, 401 Riverside Drive West
📆 June 18, 5 pm - 9 pm, and June 19th-21st, 11 am - 5 pm
https://buff.ly/bUcRp25

🚨 Find other local events here:
https://buff.ly/gfR3M51
https://buff.ly/xAaZjlQ

Get out your calendars, it's time to save the date for the OAS London Chapter's annual summer picnic!📍 Longwoods Conserv...
06/08/2026

Get out your calendars, it's time to save the date for the OAS London Chapter's annual summer picnic!

📍 Longwoods Conservation Area, Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum
📆 Sunday July 5, 2026

There will be a BBQ picnic to feed London OAS members attending, as well as artifact identification, and archaeology field demonstrations.

All are welcome, and there will be plenty of local archaeologists in attendance and The London Chapter OAS would love to see you there!

🚨 Additional event details to follow at a closer date to the picnic.

A reminder for students to apply for the two exciting summer 2026 positions offered by the OAS!Whether your interests ar...
06/06/2026

A reminder for students to apply for the two exciting summer 2026 positions offered by the OAS!

Whether your interests are in digitization, collections, archaeology, archives, education, or public history, these roles offer practical experience, professional connections, and the opportunity to support projects that preserve and share Ontario’s archaeological heritage.

⭐️ Position 1 - Digitization and Symposium Organizing Assistant
⭐️ Position 2 - Northern Ontario Artifact Collections Assistant

📆 Send your resume and cover letter to Dr. Lisa Sonnenburg at
[email protected] by June 8, 2026, at 8:30 am EDT.

🚨 More information on the positions and eligibility here:
https://buff.ly/iv4Pw5f

The Toronto Chapter will be hosting a one-day symposium for the relaunch of the chapter, and are currently accepting sub...
05/31/2026

The Toronto Chapter will be hosting a one-day symposium for the relaunch of the chapter, and are currently accepting submissions for this year's symposium, themed:

"Repairing Bridges: Collaboration, Community, Connection"

The deadline to submit an abstract for a paper or poster, ideas for round table discussions, and offering to be a round table moderator is August 31st.

All submissions can be sent to [email protected].

📍 Toronto - Saturday October 24th
⭐️ Optional trivia night on Friday October 23rd

Attached is an information flyer with more details on the theme, the type of research and discussions we are seeking for submission, and potential round table discussion topics that people can sign up to moderate for, or submit your own discussion topic for a round table.

All are welcome, and we hope to see everyone at the symposium to celebrate the relaunch of the OAS Toronto Chapter!

An interesting Ottawa Chapter talk coming next week!📍 Ottawa ChapterThursday, May 21 – 6:30pm potluck, 7:30pm speaker’s ...
05/13/2026

An interesting Ottawa Chapter talk coming next week!

📍 Ottawa Chapter
Thursday, May 21 – 6:30pm potluck, 7:30pm speaker’s talk
Susan Langley presents “What do the Titanic, the Bible and Superman have in common? Operation Habbakuk.”

Online Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/4wiQoUm

Potluck and In-person Registration: https://bit.ly/4fhL4ui

All are welcome!

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