- Steven Dorland, Grand Valley State University
- Jordan Jamieson, Mississaugas of Credit First Nation
- Councilor Veronica King-Jamieson, Mississaugas of Credit First Nation
- Jonathan Ferrier, Dalhousie University
In this session, we want to hear about community-based archaeologies or Indigenous archaeologies that have taken place in the last few years. With COVID-19 and the continuing impacts of this pandemic on Indigenous communities, archaeologists and Indigenous communities have gotten creative in finding ways of bringing heritage and archaeology to Indigenous communities in ways that address their needs and interests. In this session, we want to hear about new methods of engagement, or effective methods of engagement in community-based archaeologies and Indigenous archaeologies that have laid a foundation for relationship building between research institutions and Indigenous partners across Turtle Island. In this session, we are hoping to provide an opportunity to hear from community members who are often not given platforms to speak about their experiences with archaeology and heritage driven projects and how we can move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities when developing projects.