Another typically topsy-turvy week at the university. One of my PhD students submitted a great dissertation, another was awarded a prestigious postdoc - all while my colleagues are planning a fund-raiser because the uni can’t afford $5000 Canadian to support the archaeology field school next year.

The report on the # of ancestors in UK museums is a good step, but only a first step. I have spent 20 years trying to track collections of ancestors and belongings for one small comminity - Nunatsiavut, an Inuit community in northern Labrador, Canada which was looted extensively in the 19th century.

The Epstein files document what many women researchers have long experienced but rarely seen laid bare so starkly: exclusion operating behind closed doors, shaping who gets funded, invited, mentored, and taken seriously. How many of these networks, norms, and gatekeepers remain in place?

Photo shows 5 Greenlandic women in their national dress with beaded yokes. In the late 1920s Norway sought to possess East Greenland. Norwegian knitting designer Annichen Sibbern Bøhn designed a sweater which mimicked the Greenlandic beaded yoke. And that's how yoked sweaters became a thing. 🧵

@nmkennedy.bsky.social I though you might enjoy this if you hadn’t seen it yet

In the past few years I have read much more non-fiction than fiction. And of all kinds - though travel, food, adventure and histories dominate. Most leans toward the academic, but still has a pleasing narrative. I need new suggestions please.

good advice any day #Toronto

An exciting job opportunity at the Manitoba Museum! Please share widely, but note that this position is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates only! manitobamuseum.ca/curator-of-i...

My Bluesky feed is turning into reposts if the vilest things people have posted in the other place. Though not the only reason, I left there because those horrors dominated my feed. Now I might have to leave Bluesky.

Exciting job opportunity with Nunatsiavut, as an archaeologist based in Nain, Lab! The position closes on Wed, so hurry over to the careers page below if interested. Please Share! 🏺 #archaeology #archaeologist careers.nunatsiavut.com/job-listings...

@merchantshallyork.org thank you so much for the wonderful tour you provided for my students this morning. It was my favourite part of our trip so far. Your cafe is on point too!

Demonstrations can get results!

Voted in the advance polls today in St. John’s. It was busy, but incredibly easy. Everyone was in high spirits for perhaps the most significant election in years

The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States.

First day since winter break there has been no overnight email. You can tell the semester is ending.

Heads up friends, sponsors, & publishers! We are hosting a book room at the upcoming CAA conference in May! Tables are by donation, so head on over to our conference page (link in bio) if you're interested in booking a table! Thank you & please share! ✨️🏺 #CAA2025 #archaeology #CanArch

Poilievre has already had to dump 4 of his candidates based on hateful comments with 5th likeky to go soon, but the Trumpiest remain. Never CPC! thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

St. Pierre and Miquelon is not a country.

Hoping rerouting results in better cross-Canada services.

Why is it always crazy in Florida? US representative Carlos Giménez of Florida is now talking about military strikes on Canada! Why do Canadians even contemplate travelling to such an awful state let alone return every year.

Canadians across the country are rallying behind a petition to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship. He wasn't born in Canada. He represents profoundly anti-democratic values. In Canada citizens can present these petitions to Canada’s parliament. I support them. charlieangus.substack.com/p/musk-doesn...

30 years ago dad had a moving truck full of my recently-passed grandparents belongings dropped at my first home thinking I would need it to furnish the house. 30 years and 1000s of miles from that location I am still trying to sort it all. Generational stuff is hard. Now I also have parents stuff.

It appears that the only demographic still overwhelmingly positive about the Nazification of America are teenaged/early 20s men. Big Balls to rule them all.

I’m working with a team of graduate students to salvage a Canadian Archaeological Assoc meeting nobody wanted to host. It’s going great. Students seem to be relishing chance to make decisions, interact with colleagues and pick up new skills. Professional events are opportunities for mentorship too.

The writers room has really outdone itself this time.

Steve Bannon was applauded at CPAC after he gave a Nazi salute followed by an “amen.” Elon gave one too. Believe your own eyes & ears. Conservatives have aligned themselves with the ideology that used gas chambers to murder millions.

lmao the island is Newfoundland; they stayed in St. John's www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

Yes we can

As Vance 'lectures' Europe on free speech, it is good to be reminded that the United States ranks 55 (!) on the World Press Freedom Index. The top 10 countries are ALL in Europe. #journalism #democracy #freepress rsf.org/en/index

Happy to open this app today and see it brimming with research discussions rather than more political upheaval. I know it’s a short reprieve, but I am thankful for it.

Go Canada!

Anyone else starting to get the feeling there is going to be blood shed in America before this is over.

If you are in DC, the folks who are at USAID putting themselves on the line need help right now. Please join them if possible. USAID at 555 12th street NW And if you are press, please go cover this!

@wildmothernl.bsky.social Do you know if MUN is still active on the horrible platform? If so, any suggestions to make them stop posting over there?

I wonder if the folks in Storm Éowyn’s path have heard of Storm chips, or Storm crisps as it may be. Stay safe Irish pals and stay inside.

Welcome to all my friends coming over from FaceBook. It will feel more like a community over here with you around and hopefully give me the push I need to close up the FB account forever.

I have been tracking Labrador Inuit artifact collections at museums for 20+ years. Will be traveling to the UK soon, where should I look? Already visited British Museum, Hunterian, Maritime museum & several museums in Scotland

It’s reference letter season at Canadian universities. I try to do my best for both the students and potential supervisors. Remember people read these. Each year we discard refs from colleagues who have ranked everyone in the top 3% for 25 years. If you agree to a reference, don’t be lazy.

“Within UK higher education the dramatic levels of vice-chancellors’ pay over recent years has been problematic, particularly in light of the real terms 11% pay cut university staff have had to accept over the past two years.” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...

Can anyone help me get access to this book? A friend who is a researcher for an Indigenous organization is trying to get access. There are no copies in Canada and he has had zero results contacting various British libraries

The university is shut here in St. John’s as we await the first big snowstorm if the season. I love snow days, and the feeling of calm when the roads are quiet and everyone is at home.

Tenure track position in archaeology at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

One more work day before I greet the blustery winds of NL on the other side of the pond.

What readings you would recommend to a class of Indigenous undergrads interested in decolonizing/anti-colonial activities in British Museums?