In 1969, the last home in the Black community of Africville was flattened. The bulldozer was hired by a city that had schemed to claim this valuable land for generations. In this series, we tell the story of this unique and beautiful place. Born out of adversity, it thrived as a safe haven for people of African descent in Canada. Back for a second season, we tackle the crucial question: how do you rebuild after destruction? If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then ...
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Welcome to DIG THIS - An archaeology podcast for good. Kind of like Indiana Jones…if he was a woman…more ethical…gave a shit about the people whose belongings he was stealing…and was actually doing real archaeological work. Ok. Nothing like Indiana Jones. Every Wednesday, Jenny Botica and Amanda Marshall have a laugh, cry, or howl at the moon over lessons learned during their 20+ years as archeologists, business owners, partners, and moms. Fearless and fierce conversations that focus on the ...
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For too long, the Africvillian survivors and descendents have been divided, hampering our efforts to take back the land and rebuild our unique community. Solutions exist, so we are looking around the world for stories, experts and activists who have helped displaced communities rebuild, in an effort to learn. Speaking to people like MsPaula Gaviria…
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Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.com Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson Artwork by Vanessa Thomas A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast NetworkBy Podstarter / Frequency Podcast Network
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Thank you for hanging with us throughout Dig This Season 2! In this, the season’s final episode, Archaeologist Kay Jollymore talks with Jenny about mentorship! From her start in the Cariboo area and throughout her career, Kay celebrates the generous people who made a difference in her career. She shares the value of becoming a mentor, how to be a g…
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The End of Toxic Masculinity in Archaeology? No.
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Celebrating our team this Gratitude Season, each Kleanza archaeologist chose to discuss a subject that was important to them. In Episode 21, Jenny talks with archaeologist Kevin Haugrud about women in archaeology! Kevin shares his gratitude for all the women he has worked with and for, in his career. Touching on mining, oil and other industry platf…
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Gratitude Season continues with Episode 20. Today Jenny, and Kleanza archaeologist Manda Palmer gently, with compassion and vulnerability, have a very difficult but important discussion about harassment, abuse, rape, sexual assault, mental health and burnout in the practice of archaeology…and our obligation, to ourselves now, and to the next genera…
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Today Jenny hosts Kleanza archaeologist, Gary Brewer, to talk about how differently archaeology, both federally and provincially, is handled across our country. Provinces don’t all do things the same way?! Whaaaaaat?! Gary has worked across Canada and the US, with expertise in CRM, Academia and Regulation. He is imminently qualified, but also able …
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Sometimes Meaningful is Not so Meaningful
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In Episode 18, Jenny is joined by archaeologist Mirjana McIntyre, for a serious discussion about working with First Nations in their territories. About involving, listening and acknowledging what Indigenous communities want. About the importance of developing deep and respectful relationships. What meaningful consultation really means. And tangible…
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Gratitude Season continues! Today, our archaeologist, Tannis Wilson, talks about the importance of preserving organic materials and wet site finds, as well as building this capacity in Indigenous communities. She does this through the lens of caring for and preserving 2000+ year old fishing weirs. Archaeologists are at a bit of a trust deficit when…
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Welcome to Episode 16! Today our archaeologist, Curt Carbonell, uses his experiences in the military and as a distiller and mixologist to explore the subject of public outreach. The perception of archaeology as - a cerebral, exclusive, academic pursuit by primarily settler gatekeepers in ivory towers - needs to change. Or we won’t be able to attrac…
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This week we begin our GRATITUDE SEASON. It’s been a rough couple of years with COVID, and we wanted to celebrate our wonderful team and talk about subjects that matter to them. And do it in a way that’s not a client conversation, or getting trucks out the door, or figuring out what happened with the shovels! Archaeologist Suzy Carruthers shares he…
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Being Black in Archaeology is a Lonely Place (PART 2)
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In PART 2 of our conversation with archaeologist, assistant professor, blogger, podcaster, and eBook publisher, Bill White, he talks about problematic colonial cultures in archaeology and education, and his work to decolonize those associations, organizations, and institutions. Alongside his work using community-based participatory research to inve…
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Being Black in Archaeology is a Lonely Place (PART 1)
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode1! A passionate and articulate archaeologist, assistant professor, blogger, podcaster, and eBook publisher, Bill White joined us from University of California Berkeley. His work focuses on using community-based participatory research to investigate the past of multi-racial neighbourhoods and areas. We learn about how he'…
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When the land was lost, the people of Africville lived on. With many forced into public housing, the generational trauma has not dampened the spirit. In this episode, we discuss Africville's next generation and its tireless drive to reclaim the legacy that was stolen from them. If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then yo…
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In 2022, all that remains of Africville is a park full of monuments that hint at what once was. How did all levels of government get away with the total destruction of Africville? How could a proud and historical community be subjected to a trauma that still feels like an open wound? In this episode we follow the systematic eradication of Africvill…
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Today, the elders of Africville all share one common description of Africville. It was safe. Memories of happy childhoods, dinners, sports and church linger in the minds of those who had the privilege of an Africville childhood. From this cradle of love and support, grew talent that would shape the world. In this episode we uncover how Africville t…
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From the moment Halifax was founded in 1749, enslaved African people were brought to dig out roads and begin building the city. An early Black community found refuge a few kilometres north on the southern shore of the Bedford Basin — an area that became Africville. This is the story of how that small collection of improvised homes, would become one…
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Under the shadow of the MacKay Bridge in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the protest camp of Eddy Carvery has stood firm as the longest civil rights protest in North American history. Eddy had remained in defiance for nearly half a century. In this episode Eddy introduces us to the protest that has defined his adult life. The fight to claim the land of Afric…
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In 1969, the last home in the Black community of Africville was flattened. The bulldozer was hired by a city that had schemed to claim this valuable land for generations. In this 5 part series, we will tell the story of this unique and beautiful place. Born out of adversity, it thrived as a safe haven for people of African descent in Canada. If you…
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Amanda & Jenny reflect on Season 1 - their favourite moments, all that they've learned, and plans for the next season! They also share their gratitude for all their listeners - for great feedback and support, and for going on this journey with them. They love how this podcast is becoming a real discussion. To that end, send in any comments, questio…
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Six women. Straight talk. No holds barred.
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In our very first pan-Canadian roundtable - (where you may hear zoom’s audio limitations) - topics range from leadership, inclusivity, ableism, guilt and confidence, to harassment, abuse, boundaries, accountability, and ethics. And it feels like we just scratch the surface. To our dear listeners, this episode contains content that may be alarming. …
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Archaeology Is Political, And A Tool For Social Justice
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Owning his own CRM company, teaching, running a field school, excavating one of the world's oldest public skateboard parks, studying the archaeology of COVID, unearthing Japanese settlements in the North Shore Mountains, twitter, writing books - these are just some of the topics we touched on in a fascinating conversation with archaeologist Bob Muc…
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How 2 Moms Run A Business While Cooking Dinner
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Join us for the first of our Kitchen Talks mini-sodes. For years, Jenny and Amanda have carved out time at the end of the day, to work out weekly business challenges – all while cooking dinner. We asked them to try recording a few of them! Today, the conversation is about ‘Remote Monitoring’ - a covid 19 solution to address Indigenous community par…
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Promoting disciplines that engage in early communication and obtaining consent from First Nations, is a priority for us. Archaeological geo-physicist, Peter Takacs shares his enthusiasm for ground-penetrating radar, as Amanda flexes her field producer skills, recording out in the field with Peter and Kleanza archaeologist, Travis Freeland. As a GPR…
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In this podcast, one of the things that we've been exploring is the meaning of archaeology and why it matters. We’re all parents in this episode, so today we’re going to explore how our kids bring additional meaning to what we do. Candice Wilson, Environment Manager with Haisla Nation, joins us again, (YAY!), to reflect on this aspect of our lives.…
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How do we acknowledge all the white faces in the room?!
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‘How do we ‘right the balance and balance the right?’ This quote by Justice Murray Sinclair has resonated for years. Even archaeologists who understand the imbalance in our practice – and the need for Indigenous communities to be involved in more meaningful ways – find change a challenge. The existing system ends up being replicated in communities,…
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Why did whisky make us feel like 1820’s fur trappers?!”
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Dig our “Near-Death Story Extravaganza"! Safety is our number one priority. Archaeologists always try to prevent accidents, work as safely as possible, wear proper PPE, and review tasks at daily tailgates. But you can never predict what’s going to happen in the field…it’s always an adventure. We hope these stories provide our listeners with some ne…
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You just googled ‘HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS?!?
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Today we’re digging into the subject of ‘women in business’ with Margarita DeGuzman, managing director of CIRCLE CRM Group. Obviously, we're archaeologists. Obviously, we're women. But we also own and run companies – for which we had no formal training, other than what we learned on the job. So, it's both interesting and enlightening to talk with o…
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Why aren’t we all being informed by Indigenous Science?
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We’re so excited to be joined by Candice Wilson, Environmental Manager, Haisla Nation – she is our very first guest!!! We’re talking about how archaeology can support heritage sovereignty and how archaeology can be informed by indigenous science. Archaeologists have previously and sometimes still, termed Indigenous Science as only traditional knowl…
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…where we ask, “Who can VS who should practice archaeology?”
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Today, we take a close look at who can versus who should practice archaeology and by what authority. The need for archaeology has widened but who can support that need has not. There's a lack of inclusion and opportunity in legislation, education and field experience requirements. Who can manage sites and do heritage work, needs to change. To learn…
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Can archaeology relinquish its golden ticket?
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Historically, archaeologists have been given the golden ticket to manage, own, access and control heritage that was never ours. To change archaeology for good, it’s crucial to recognize that: caring for something that belongs to others is a privilege and honour; room must be made for direction from descendant communities; the limitations and potent…
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Hi! We’re Amanda and Jenny, archaeologists are storytellers. In our first episode, we share our origin story - how our early friendship developed into a life-long relationship, that has seen us have our own families, grow our menagerie of pets, build a business based on heart-based values, and engage in high-level goals, to change the discipline of…
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Welcome to DIG THIS - An archaeology podcast for good. Kind of like Indiana Jones… if he was a woman… more ethical… gave a shit about the people whose belongings he was stealing… and was actually doing real archaeological work. Ok. Nothing like Indiana Jones. Join Jenny Botica and Amanda Marshall - 20-year veteran archeologists, business owners, pa…
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