February 16, 2015

Noteworthy Public Archaeology

Noteworthy Public Archaeology

Posted on by Rebecca Watson

By Kevin Brownlee
Past Curator of Archaeology 

Open pages of the book Pīsim Finds her Miskanow showing text with diagrams, and artistic illustrations.A number of events have occurred this past year that are noteworthy. The book Pīsim finds her Misknaow won a public communications award from the Canadian Archaeological Association in May 2014. This national award recognizes archaeology publications that engage the general public. 

Two display cases were produced for the Sagkeeng First Nation Heritage Centre. The exhibits were unveiled at the Heritage Centre on May 12, 2014.

Looking into a blue display case shadow box with photographs and illustrations of artifacts as well as descriptive text.

Two Eagles Cache Education Exhibit showcases replica artifacts found with a 4,000 year old ancestor.

Looking into a green display case shadow box with photographs and illustrations of artifacts as well as descriptive text.

Rivermouth Cache Education Exhibit showcases replica artifacts found with two ancestors dating to 450 years ago.