News and Announcements

CAA Announces New Partnership with the American Cultural Resources Association

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Jan 11, 2021

The CAA Board of Directors is excited to announce a new partnership between the Canadian Archaeological Association and the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA). Find out more about ACRA here. This partnership allows CAA members to take advantage of ACRA training and professional development opportunities (annual conference, workshops and webinars) at the same rates as ACRA members. These new benefits will be especially valuable to CAA members in the cultural resource management sector.

Call for Virtual Conference Chair

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Nov 20, 2020

In 2021 the CAA would like to host a virtual conference, throughout the month of May. This could include remote versions of paper and poster sessions, and interactive webinars, as well as the annual Board of Directors meeting and AGM.

We are looking for a volunteer to serve as conference chair on behalf of the CAA, and other volunteers to serve on the organizing committee.

If you would like to help take our conference virtual, please contact Lisa Hodgetts at president@canadianarchaeology.com.

CAA letter of support for IHC

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Oct 05, 2020

CAA looks forward to partnering with the Indigenous Heritage Circle to advance the cultural heritage priorities of Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples in Canada. Learn more about IHC here: https://indigenousheritage.ca/

CJA 44(1) Special OPEN ACCESS Issue: Unsettling Archaeology, Published

Posted

Aug 28, 2020

Canadian Journal of Archaeology Volume 44, Issue 1 • 2020
Special OPEN ACCESS Issue: Unsettling Archaeology

Guest Edited by Lisa Hodgetts and Laura Kelvin

Available Now!

CAA endorses IAC calls to action

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Jul 08, 2020

The Indigenous Archaeology Collective (IAC) has issued a call to action to the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) in response to its recent comments on the University of California’s draft repatriation policy.

How can Canadian archaeologists fight racism?

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Jun 09, 2020

In recent weeks we have seen anti-racism protests across the US, Canada and around the world as people come together to condemn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and all victims of police brutality and racist violence. The CAA stands in solidarity with all victims of systemic injustice and calls our members to action.

Faculty Review and Reappointment Processes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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May 22, 2020

The CAA endorses the American Sociological Association's statement on review and reappointment processes for faculty under the current circumstances, particularly as many universities and colleges are planning for continued online instruction through the coming academic year.

https://www.asanet.org/news-events/asa-news/asa-statement-regarding-faculty-review-and-reappointment-processes-during-covid-19-crisis

Canadian Journal of Archaeology Volume 43, Issue 2 Published

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May 12, 2020

Canadian Journal of Archaeology
Volume 43, Issue 2 • 2019

Available Now!

Open Letter from the UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures

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Apr 15, 2020

A recent commentary on the COVID-19 crisis from the UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures at Linnaeus University in Sweden can be read at http://blogg.lnu.se/unesco/files/2020/04/Heritage-Futures-CORONA.pdf

COVID-19 Impact on HRM

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Apr 15, 2020

Heritage Business International has just released its quarterly sentiment survey of heritage office managers in Canada (and the U.S.). These are the first data on the COVID-19 impact on HRM/CRM/environmental compliance … and they are not good. Because of the importance of these data, we are making this report available for free. The attached news release has a code that members can use to obtain a free copy.

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