Archaeology in British Columbia is a diverse affair. We say archaeology, and mean many other things. We do archaeology, and do many other things. When we think about archaeology, we must think about many other things.
Our archaeology is populated by professional archaeologists, Indigenous communities, regulatory and development players and the wider public. Republic of Archaeology is a unifying idea for the people and ideas who make up the business, art and science of archaeology in BC.
Behind Republic of Archaeology: Joanne Hammond
I'm an archaeologist and anthropologist in BC's southern Interior. I'm a citizen who respects Indigenous lands and governance and unconditionally supports self-determination and community-based heritage management.
I believe that together we can craft socially responsible and morally defensible approaches to heritage research and management that can produce outstanding human stories.
I've been doing archaeology in BC since 1997 and am still figuring it out. I have degrees in anthropology (BA McGill) and archaeology (MA SFU), and am a professional member of the BCAPA. I’m on the editorial board of the Midden, the journal of the Archaeology Society of BC, so shoot me your story pitches!
You can email me at hammondjoannee@gmail.com.
