Eating local, some 1,300 years ago
The Peterborough Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS) presents ‘ What was on the menu in the Peterborough area thirteen hundred years ago?’ The presentation takes place at Trent University Tuesday Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and members of the community are invited to attend.
This lecture presents the results from Daniel Worby’s Masters thesis research, which examines foraging strategies during the Middle Woodland Period’s Sandbanks Phase (A.D. 700–1000) on Boyd Island (Chimnis), Pigeon Lake. His analysis of diet breadth and carcass transport patterns suggests that most animal resources were acquired from both aquatic and terrestrial habitats, at moderate distances from the site.
Worby, a graduate student in the Anthropology program at Trent University, also received his BSc Honours degree in archaeology from Trent in 2014. His research interests revolve around zooarchaeology, bioarchaeology, foraging theory, cultural resource management, and pre-contact Ontario First Nations groups. While at Trent, he received numerous awards and currently holds an applied research license from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport. He plans to continue his career in archaeology in Ontario.
There is no charge. Light refreshments will be served. The talk takes place in the DNA building, room 104.
This presentation is part of the Peterborough Chapter’s Monthly Speakers Series, conducted with the support of the City of Peterborough and the Trent University Archaeological Centre. For further information contact chapter secretary Dirk Verhulst, at dverhulst@cogeco.ca.
Elders Gathering
The Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering, hosted by First Peoples House of Learning and Chanie Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies, takes place March 2-4 at Trent University. The theme for this 42nd annual gathering is Resistance, Resilience, Reclamation and Recognition ...then, now, forever.
The gathering provides an opportunity to listen and learn from the Elders and traditional knowledge keepers. The event includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, a variety of workshops and conversations with elders and traditional peoples, sunrise ceremonies with breakfast each day, a traditional feast on Saturday, screening of the film Indian Horse, and live performances.
For further information, details and bios about speakers and a full schedule visit https://elderstraditionalpeoplesgathering.com
Activity Haven
Several events are happening at Activity Haven this week and community members are welcome to attend.
Mini bucks bid euchre takes place Saturday. The doors open at 11 a.m.; the euchre starts at 12:30 p.m. sharp. The cost is $5 per person. No beginners please.
Saturday Bridge happens this weekend beginning at noon. A partner is required to attend. Barbecue hamburgers will be available in the canteen that opens at 11 a.m. The cost is $5 per person and there promises to be lots of door prizes. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets are available at the office.
Weekday $6 lunches continue. On Tuesday enjoy beefy pasta casserole (hamburger, macaroni, tomatoes, corn) and on Wednesday ham and cheese quiche with home fries and a garden salad. All meals include dessert and coffee or tea. Take out is available by calling ahead.
Activity Haven is located at 180 Barnardo Ave. For further information or tickets for the above events call 705-876-1670.