
Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists
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Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists
@APA_Ontario
Working to Promote Professionalism in Ontario Archaeology. We encourage all archaeologists (students, professionals, & teachers) to become a member of the APA.


'He gave us a blueprint for reconciliation': Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree spoke to media about Murray Sinclair's impact on Canada following his passing on Monday.




For just $20, the OAS is arranging a 2-4 hour round trip charter bus (and potentially a connecting shuttle bus) to help attendees attend the symposium in Southampton (November 3rd to 5th). Limit 55 passengers. Register here: ontarioarchaeology.org/oas-symposium-…

150 years ago these decorative pig-shaped pen-wipes were writing desk classics 🐖, used to clean the nibs of fountain pens. 🖋 Most homemade pen-wipes used felt or velvet, while some used dolls or even taxidermied bird heads! 🐤 #OurVaults!




Our next Ask An Expert experience! You don't need to be a member to learn about medicinal plants (and other perishable items that seem 'invisible' in the archaeological record) ~ Dixie Shilling of Curve Lake First Nation ~ June 17 / 11:30amETD on Zoom ~ apaontario.ca/events





Looking to explore Ontario like never before? This month, discover Doors Open Oshawa, Hamilton, Richmond Hill & Toronto! Save these dates on your calendar: doorsopenontario.on.ca Thank you to our sponsor @TD_Canada #TDReadyCommitment 📷 Oshawa: @theRMG #ONheritage

Nothing says spring like a picture full of nymph ticks! This is how small ticks are at this time of year. Ticks are out and questing for a blood meal. Do those tick checks every time you come in from outside and use a good repellant containing Picaridin/Incaridin. #LymeDisease



Radiocarbon Draw Lottery for APA Ontario members -- deadline to enter is Monday March 20th at 11:59pm! Check your email for the contest link :) The winner of the random draw will receive one complimentary AMS radiocarbon date analyzed at AE Lalonde at the U of Ottawa.

Book Draw! Those who have joined between July 1'22 and end of day on March 20'23 will automatically be entered for a copy of Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg: This Is Our Territory by Curve Lake First Nation Elder Gidigaa Migizi-Ban (Doug Williams) whose spirit journey began last July.





