London Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society

06/02/2026

05/30/2026

Our Annual Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 5th at Longwoods Conservation Area. We look forward to catching up with everyone there!

05/06/2026

Come see us at the Medway Heritage Festival on June 13th!

Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️

Join us at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology on June 13th to explore the vibrant natural and cultural heritage of the Medway Valley with the return of the Medway Heritage Festival!

From 10 AM to 3 PM, uncover the layers of our local history and environment through a day of immersive cultural and natural experiences. Come and support local food and artisan vendors.

Featured Highlights:
🌱 Cultural Teachings: Drumming & Elder Teachings
🦅 Nature in Action: Birds of Prey & Guided Hikes
🏺 Traditional Crafts: Beekeeping & Traditional Clay Pit Firing
🗺️ Interactive Learning: Biinaagami Giant Map with Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
🐝 Community Hub: Local Vendors, Food, and Family Activities

🎟️General Admission | Pre-Register before June 12th to save $5 on group admission!

Pre-Register your group now and save at https://archaeologymuseum.ca/event/medway-heritage-festival-2026/

04/17/2026

ARA Associate, William (Bill) Fox, has received the Order of Canada from Governor General Mary Simon for his lifetime of work in Ontario archaeology!

Bill’s long career in public service and education means he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of this province’s history. He served as a leader for the Ontario Archaeological Society and even in retirement he continues to share his wisdom with fellow archaeologists.

Bill is top of our list to contact when we’re trying to figure out a projectile point or unknown chert type. His work to promote Indigenous voices in provincial spaces started early and continues to this day. It’s a joy to see someone who has dedicated his life to archaeology be formally recognized for his work. Congrats, Bill!

04/06/2026

Our April Chapter meeting is coming up on Thursday, April 9 and features Stephanie Halmhofer. She will be presenting on "The Archies (Archaeologists) Seem to be in Denial" Pseudoarchaeology in North America, from the Past to the Present. This will be our last chapter meeting and speaker series presentation until September. Please register for the meeting to receive the link, we look forward to seeing you online!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ggcDLdfYS9m7UytY4-K9PQ #/registration

04/02/2026

In case you missed it! Our February speaker series featuring Dr. Nkem Ike, who spoke on Shifting the Narrative: An Archaeological Study of Black Placekeeping and Anti-Black Violence, is now available to view on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on our current content.

Title: Shifting the Narrative: An Archaeological Study of Black Placekeeping and Anti-Black ViolenceAbstract: The early 20th century in the United States was...

04/02/2026

We're seeking community members to join the Ska-Nah-Doht Village Advisory Committee. This committee meets quarterly in-person at Ska-Nah-Doht Museum, or online using Zoom.

The Advisory Committee exercises control over the short- and long-term direction of the village and museum through its Strategic Plan, including Mission, Vision and Strategic Goals; and through its Operational Policies. Serving on the committee is a rewarding experience and an opportunity to learn and be part of a team dedicated to the preservation of Cultural Heritage in Ontario.

Want to learn more? Contact the Curator at [email protected]. Applications are available on our website.
https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Fillable-Application-Form-Ska-Nah-Doht-Advisory-Committee.pdf

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03/28/2026

Our newest issue of the KEWA is now available for our membership!

Join the London OAS Chapter to gain access to the KEWA newsletter. Details can be found here: https://oaslondonchapter.ca/membership/

03/26/2026

REMINDER: Join us for the planning committee meeting tomorrow night at 7pm!

Good news! We are rescheduling our planning committee meeting due to some technical difficulties at our last meeting. We will be meeting on Thursday March 26th online via Zoom. If you are interested in participating in the planning of the 2027 OAS symposium please join us! We plan on meeting the last Thursday of every month to go over planning details and are looking for volunteers.

Please register for the meeting (which will automatically send you the meeting ID and password!). Thanks everyone.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k14AaM44S1uanRlOPBK3Ng

03/18/2026

In case you missed it! Our March presentation from last week featuring Ben Potter who spoke on Peopling of Beringia and the Americas: New Discoveries and Convergences is now available to view on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on our current content.

Dr. Potter's presentation is the first annual Chris Ellis Lecture - a series meant to honour and recognize Dr. Ellis' service and contributions to the London Chapter.

Title: Peopling of Beringia and the Americas: New Discoveries and ConvergencesAbstract: This talk encompasses current perspectives on the initial peopling of...