Stuart Karrow | University of Waterloo, Canada (original) (raw)
Interested in sustainable archaeology frameworks and collections management in Ontario
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I would also like to thank my supervisor Dr. Robert Park for his devotion to this project and his... more I would also like to thank my supervisor Dr. Robert Park for his devotion to this project and his extraordinary support throughout the entire graduate program. Thank you to my committee members Dr. Robert MacDonald and Dr. Christopher Watts for attending my defense and for your deep understanding of the issues and your insightful recommendations and suggestions. Thank you both for all of your advice during the development of this project. Additionally, I would like to thank the entire Department of Anthropology including all of the faculty, staff, students and administration who have all uniquely contributed to this experience! Also, thank you to all of my participants who have made this project possible. It was a pleasant experience speaking to individuals who share such a passion for Ontario's archaeological history. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my incredibly supportive and partner Erin Cronin who has in many ways contributed beyond belief to the production of this project. v
Archaeological collections are cherished for future educational opportunities, cultural or spirit... more Archaeological collections are cherished for future educational opportunities, cultural or spiritual
reasons and archaeological research. With the ongoing destruction of archaeological sites, the information stored in these collections is quite valuable as it becomes the only remaining evidence of past life. Unfortunately, in Ontario, archaeological collections are at risk of becoming lost, destroyed or misplaced because they are stored privately without specific management guidelines. After interviewing five professional Ontario archaeologists, it was made clear that financial restrictions within the heritage sector limit the adequate care of archaeological collections, suggesting that traditional solutions remain challenging. Over the last decade, improper care has rendered many collections unusable for archaeological research. For these reasons, archaeological collections with remaining research potential must be prioritized and curated appropriately over collections with no remaining archaeological value. Preventative measures such as avoidance and legislation should be adopted to prevent future curation problems in the province. Importantly, this study has identified that future research is needed to determine the specific archaeological potential in Ontario’s privately stored collections and to discuss our current options responding to this problem. This research is important to archaeologists and to anyone else who appreciates the shared value in Ontario’s archaeological past.
I would also like to thank my supervisor Dr. Robert Park for his devotion to this project and his... more I would also like to thank my supervisor Dr. Robert Park for his devotion to this project and his extraordinary support throughout the entire graduate program. Thank you to my committee members Dr. Robert MacDonald and Dr. Christopher Watts for attending my defense and for your deep understanding of the issues and your insightful recommendations and suggestions. Thank you both for all of your advice during the development of this project. Additionally, I would like to thank the entire Department of Anthropology including all of the faculty, staff, students and administration who have all uniquely contributed to this experience! Also, thank you to all of my participants who have made this project possible. It was a pleasant experience speaking to individuals who share such a passion for Ontario's archaeological history. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my incredibly supportive and partner Erin Cronin who has in many ways contributed beyond belief to the production of this project. v
Archaeological collections are cherished for future educational opportunities, cultural or spirit... more Archaeological collections are cherished for future educational opportunities, cultural or spiritual
reasons and archaeological research. With the ongoing destruction of archaeological sites, the information stored in these collections is quite valuable as it becomes the only remaining evidence of past life. Unfortunately, in Ontario, archaeological collections are at risk of becoming lost, destroyed or misplaced because they are stored privately without specific management guidelines. After interviewing five professional Ontario archaeologists, it was made clear that financial restrictions within the heritage sector limit the adequate care of archaeological collections, suggesting that traditional solutions remain challenging. Over the last decade, improper care has rendered many collections unusable for archaeological research. For these reasons, archaeological collections with remaining research potential must be prioritized and curated appropriately over collections with no remaining archaeological value. Preventative measures such as avoidance and legislation should be adopted to prevent future curation problems in the province. Importantly, this study has identified that future research is needed to determine the specific archaeological potential in Ontario’s privately stored collections and to discuss our current options responding to this problem. This research is important to archaeologists and to anyone else who appreciates the shared value in Ontario’s archaeological past.