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Hello Bluesky! The Canadian Archaeological Association / Association canadienne d'archéologie has made the move from the other place! We're looking forward to connecting with the archaeological community over here, so please tag folks we should be following! #canarch #heritage 🏺
February 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
graveyardarch.bsky.social
Friends! The CAA is bsky now, please share far and wide! 🎉🙌🏺
#archaeology #heritage #canarch
can-arch.bsky.social CAA / ACA @can-arch.bsky.social · Feb 27
Hello Bluesky! The Canadian Archaeological Association / Association canadienne d'archéologie has made the move from the other place! We're looking forward to connecting with the archaeological community over here, so please tag folks we should be following! #canarch #heritage 🏺
February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
nsmarchaeology.bsky.social
More artifact cleaning! Can you spot one of our star finds, a blue trade bead? #archaeology #CanArch @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social @can-arch.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
nsmarchaeology.bsky.social
One full week completed at Fort St-Louis with steady progress on a variety of units, plus visits from archaeological and museum colleagues. #canarch #archaeology #fieldwork @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social @somag.bsky.social @can-arch.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
graveyardarch.bsky.social
If you're an #archaeologist or concerned member of the public, here are the names & contact info for public figures to express your concerns to. I know I have some emails to write tomorrow. 🫠🏺 #Nfld #CanArch
This is graphic of names and photos numbers and emails of several political people in Nfld.
June 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
graveyardarch.bsky.social
#CAA2026 was so fun, I'm so glad I got to attend! Really excited for next year, when the conference is in Charlottetown, PEI! #archaeology #CanArch 🏺
May 10, 2026 at 12:47 AM
graveyardarch.bsky.social
Here is a very comprehensive article on what is happening. #CanArch we need to be keeping on top of this as it develops. We're watching erasure of a culture being attempted by the NL gov, saying Innu people have only been in Lab for 300 years.

theindependent.ca/news/provinc...
Province shocks Innu, disputes their history in Labrador  – The Independent
Innu Nation cancels cultural exhibit, alleging executives of The Rooms provincial museum told them to remove reference to Innu presence in Labrador prior to 1700s
theindependent.ca
June 20, 2026 at 2:40 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
Are you registered for the conference next month? Have you seen our program? Well, what are you waiting for! #archaeology 🏺 #CanArch

canadianarchaeology.com/caa/annual-m...
57th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association
canadianarchaeology.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:56 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
Birgitta Linderoth Wallace Ferguson. 1 May, 1934 - 20 May 2025
This past week, the Canadian archaeology community lost a remarkable colleague, supporter and friend. 🧵

#CAA #CanArch
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May 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
Don't forget to submit your paper and poster abstracts! Deadline is TODAY, Feb 28th, and you won't want to miss out! Click here: canadianarchaeology.com/caa/annual-m...
#archaeology #canarch #yyt #conference #nfld 🏺
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February 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
Only three days left to register for the CAA / ACA conference! Head on over to our website to take advantage of the early bird prices! 🦆
#CAA2025 #archaeology #conference #nfld #CanArch #registration #yyt
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March 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
nsmarchaeology.bsky.social
Despite some hot weather, the excavations are moving forward at Fort St-Louis, with some new units opening up and new faces joining us on site. #CanArch #fieldwork #archaeology @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social @can-arch.bsky.social
A person sits in a one metre by one metre excavation unit taking notes in a cleared field by the ocean A person excavates a one metre by one metre excavation unit, there is another unit in the foreground. Another person photographs two other units in the background Five people excavate in four one metre by one metre sized excavation units in a cleared field
June 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
We made it!! Welcome everyone, to St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador! The sun is shining, our day trip was off this morning to Ferryland & Cupids, & the board met this morning before the conference kicks off! 🏺
#CAA2025 #CanArch #archaeology #heritage #conference #yyt #nfld
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April 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
3. Sunscreen & a Hat! Working outside in the sun in exhausting, & keeping your skin safe from burns & potential skin cancers is vital to your health! #CanArch 🏺
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June 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
Today's the last day to take advantage of the early bird prices!! Don't wait, swim on over to our website and register today! Link in bio! 🦭
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#CAA2025 #archaeology #CanArch #conference #nfld #registration
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March 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
nsmarchaeology.bsky.social
Another stellar year for artifacts at Fort St-Louis - here are a few of our highlights thus far, including a green glazed earthenware jar, a tiny early pipe bowl, and a large bit of French tin glazed ceramic #archaeology #CanArch @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social @can-arch.bsky.social
A hand holds a bright green ceramic piece with a noticeable rim A small white clay pipe bowl with a five centimetre scale bar below A piece of white ceramic, possibly from a cup or small bowl. It is hand painted with yellow, dark blue and purple floral designs. There is a five centimetre scale scale bar below
June 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
nsmarchaeology.bsky.social
Hot off the presses - some media coverage of the Fort St-Louis dig and this year’s project goals #archaeology #CanArch @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social @can-arch.bsky.social www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Digging into history at Fort Saint Louis in Shelburne County
The Fort Saint Louis national historic site in Port LaTour, Shelburne County, is once again the focus of a month-long archaeological investigation by the Nova Scotia Museum and a team of community par...
www.saltwire.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
🌞Happy Friday everyone!🌞
We thought we'd collect a few tips for the field season, to get everyone outside safely!
Have any other tips to share with young archaeologists? Pop them in the comments and lets start a discussion! 🧵
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#CAA #ACA #CanArch #fieldwork #archaeology #heritage #Canada
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June 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
The CAA Student Committee is running a virtual workshop on January 29th, titled 'Academic Posters for Archaeology'. If you are looking for tips on creating an effective and engaging academic poster for a conference in 2026, this workshop is for you! 🏺
Please share!
#CanArch #archaeology
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January 6, 2026 at 1:59 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
Heads up friends, sponsors, & publishers! We are hosting a book room at the upcoming CAA conference in May! Tables are by donation, so head on over to our conference page (link in bio) if you're interested in booking a table! Thank you & please share! ✨️🏺
#CAA2025 #archaeology #CanArch
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April 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
✨️Conference News!✨️
Please join us on Friday, May 2nd @therooms_nl for a reception! This event is free of charge to attend for those registered for the CAA/ACA 2025 conference, and there will be light refreshments and a cash bar! We can't wait to see you there! 🏺
#CAA2025 #archaeology #CanArch
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April 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
1. Always bring plenty of water! You don't want to risk running out, but if you are getting low, let your field supervisors know. #CanArch
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June 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Congratulations to Dr. Ernest G. Walker, the 2025 recipient of the Smith-Wintemberg Award! Here is his grad student Katie Willie accepting on his behalf, with CAA/ACA president Katie Cottreau-Robins. #CAA2025 #CanArch 🏺
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May 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
can-arch.bsky.social
🎉Conference Registration is Open!!🎉
Are you getting excited about the CAA/ACA 2026 conference?? We sure are!
Conference registration is now open now on our website!
Early 🐦 registration closes on March 31st, and online registration closes on May 1st!
#CAA #Conference #CanArch #archaeology 🏺
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January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
can-arch.bsky.social
🎉 Big thank you to our 'friend sponsors', Amelia Fay and Monica Maica! 🎉
Your donations are helping to support archaeology across Canada, making this conference possible, and fostering connections within the archaeological community. Thank you for your dedication!
#CanArch #archaeology #CAA2025
Text image over a ball of yard with two trowels behind it. It reads 'Thank you, Amelia Fay, CAA/ACA 2025 St. John's, NL, for sponsoring the CAA. Friend Sponsor' Text image over a ball of yard with two trowels behind it. It reads 'Thank you, Monica Maica, CAA/ACA 2025 St. John's, NL, for sponsoring the CAA. Friend Sponsor'
March 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM