57th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association

2025 Conference Sessions

All times listed in Newfoundland Standard Time (UTC-3:30).

Session Hosting Format: 
in-person session
Organizer(s): 
  • Jared T. Hogan, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Alyshia Reesor, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Jacinda Sinclair, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Otis Crandell, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Mahta Sheikhi, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Julia Brenan, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University

Session Abstract

The Department of Archaeology Graduate (DAG) Society at Memorial University is please to organize a session, titled: Knitting New Narratives: Student Voices in Archaeology, for students interested in giving an oral presentation on their research. 

Both graduate and undergraduate students play crucial roles in the advancement of archaeology. Undergraduate students help to bring new energy and fresh perspectives, often asking questions that can lead to significant insights. Graduate students, with their more focused research, push the boundaries of the field by developing new methodologies or deepening the understanding of complex archaeological contexts. This session provides a platform for students to share and discuss their research findings openly. It fosters an environment that prioritizes learning and collaboration, allowing students to explore their topics without the immediate need to demonstrate broad field impact. Their active participation in academic discussions propels archaeology forward as a dynamic and evolving discipline. Attendees will gain insight into how new ideas and technologies are being integrated into archaeological research, enhancing traditional methods and expanding the field’s boundaries. This session also provides an opportunity for students to engage with both peers and experienced professionals in a dialogue that is constructive and centered on mutual learning and growth. We invite all conference participants to join this session to support and encourage our emerging scholars. 

Session Hosting Format: 
in-person session
Organizer(s): 
  • Tracy Martens, Royal Saskatchewan Museum
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Session Abstract

Historical archaeologists rely on written documents to provide contextual information on broadscale trends in resource consumption and the availability of materials. Often, this is the only approach applied to historical assemblages and subtle variations in technologies, resource procurement, reuse or raw materials procurement are not captured. While still rare in historical archaeology, analytical methods commonly used in archaeological science are beginning to fill this gap, particularly in colonial contexts where populations were establishing themselves in unfamiliar landscapes without access to stable, familiar resources. We invite papers for this session focused on analytical, novel and rare approaches to historical assemblages that go beyond associated historical written documentation and contribute to our understanding of these assemblages.

Session Hosting Format: 
in-person session
Organizer(s): 
  • Jared T. Hogan, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Alyshia Reesor, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Jacinda Sinclair, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Otis Crandell, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Mahta Sheikhi, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University
  • Julia Brenan, Dept. of Archaeology Graduate Society, Memorial University

Session Abstract

The Department of Archaeology Graduate (DAG) Society at Memorial University is proud to host the Student Poster Session as part of the CAA's Annual Meeting in St. John's, NL. 

This session will be a safe space for students of all backgrounds and research areas in archaeology to practice presenting a poster. 

This session is open to graduate and undergraduate students. 

Light refreshments will be provided during the session.