Yesterday, the SCRAP Reading group met online for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation here in Canada (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day). In honour of the day, we decided to discuss an article that focuses on Truth & Reconciliation and archaeological instruction/pedagogy/andragogy. This was an important discussion–not only for archaeology in Canada, but around the world–and was not directed by any particular pre-determined questions. All participants brought their honest and truthful selves to the conversation and we let it carry us forward in any direction. Thank you very much to those who participated from Canada, USA, and Belize. Below is the article and three additional relevant resources.

Article:

Supernant, Kisha. 2020. GRAND CHALLENGE No. 1: TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Archaeological Pedagogy, Indigenous Histories, and Reconciliation in Canada. Journal of Archaeology and Education 4
Available at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/jae/vol4/iss3/2/

Other Resources:

Canadian Archaeological Association Statement on UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action. Available at: https://canadianarchaeology.com/caa/about/ethics/statement-undrip-and-trc-calls-action

Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action. Available at: https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Available at: https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_en.pdf