Community Archaeology at Bonnechere Provincial Park and Murphy's Point Provincial Park

Conference Paper

Community Archaeology at Bonnechere Provincial Park and Murphy's Point Provincial Park

Ellen Blaubergs

Abstract

The evolution and results of a one-week integrated educational archaeology opportunity at Bonnechere Provincial Park in 2001 will be discussed and evaluated. This unique experiential program served as the catalyst for an even more structured and focussed approach at Murphy's Point Provincial Park in 2004 and 2005. Various complimentary program components will be highlighted and critiqued. These will be incorporated into a proposal for a "new community archaeology", and its pertinence to elementary school classes.