CNEHA Annual Meeting 2023

October 19-22, 2023
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Diversity of People and Practice

The 2023 CNEHA annual meeting will be hosted by Musée Pointe-à-Callière, Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal, Montréal (Québec) on October 19-22, 2023. The theme of this year's conference, Diversity of People and Practices, refers both to the diverse people who contributed to the development of modern cities like Montréal, as well as the 21st-century practice of archaeology as a discipline.

» 2023 Conference Final Program (pdf)

Please use this link to download the call for papers, sessions, and panels document and associated abstract submission form. Completed forms should be emailed to cneha2023montreal@gmail.com.

The island on which the city of Montréal has developed is strategically located in the Saint-Lawrence River, at the confluence of the Outaouais and Richelieu Rivers. Playing a crucial role in human settlements and trading networks in the region, it was first occupied by First Nations for at least four millennia, and later by European colonists starting in the 17th century. By its favorable geographic position and its role as a trading hub, Montréal quickly became a significant multicultural nexus that welcomed a diverse range of people, ideas, and practices.

Montréal is a vibrant world city, both historically and in its modern form, home to diverse peoples and industries that have helped shape today's world. In a way, the city mirrors current archaeological approaches that integrate a wide variety of practices, stakeholders, publics, and narratives.

The CNEHA 2023 Conference invites sessions, papers and posters that explore the diversity of people and practices, and that encompass how our modern practice of archaeology perceives and explores diversity of narratives, highlighting new, meaningful avenues of research. Example of subjects could include:

• The diversity of publics and the multiplicity of past narratives and perspectives
• The role and the place taken by archaeology and archaeologists within societies
• The reinterpretation and review of archaeological interpretations
• New methodological and theoretical approaches
• Decompartmentalization of archaeology and multidisciplinary approaches

Organized paper sessions, panel discussions, individual papers, and posters on these themes and subjects, as well as all other aspects of historical archaeology in the Northeast, are welcome. A formal Call for Papers and more details on the venue will be posted in the next few weeks. We look forward to welcoming you all in Montreal!

Colloque annuel du CNEHA

Montréal, Québec
du 19 au 22 octobre 2023

Diversité des communautés et des pratiques

Le colloque annuel 2023 du CNEHA est présenté par le Musée Pointe-à-Callières, Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal, à Montréal (Québec), du 19 au 22 octobre 2023. Le thème de cette année, « Diversité des communautés et des pratiques », réfère d'une part aux individus et communautés qui ont contribué au développement des villes modernes telles que Montréal et d'autre part aux pratiques actuelles en archéologie.

Située au confluent des rivières Outaouais et Richelieu, l'île sur laquelle la ville de Montréal s'est développée bénéficie d'un emplacement stratégique sur le tracé du fleuve Saint-Laurent. Jouant un rôle majeur dans le développement des occupations humaines et des réseaux d'échanges dans la région, l'île a d'abord été occupée par les communautés des Premières Nations depuis au moins 4 000 ans, puis par les colons européens à partir du XVIIe siècle. Par sa position géographique favorable et son rôle de plaque tournante commerciale, Montréal est rapidement devenue un carrefour multiculturel important qui a accueilli une diversité de personnes, d'idées et de pratiques.

Montréal est une ville mondiale dynamique, à la fois historiquement et dans sa forme moderne, qui abrite diverses communautés et industries qui ont contribué à façonner le monde d'aujourd'hui. à sa manière, la ville reflète les approches archéologiques actuelles qui intègrent une grande variété de pratiques, d'acteurs, de publics et de récits.

Le colloque du CNEHA 2023 invite les propositions de séances, présentations et affiches qui explorent le thème de la diversité des communautés et des pratiques, et qui intègrent les manières dont la pratique de l'archéologie actuelle permet d'aborder une diversité de récits, mettant de l'avant de nouvelles voies de recherches significatives. Voici des exemples de sujets :

• La diversité des publics et la multiplication des points de vue narratifs du passé
• Le rôle et la place que doivent prendre l'archéologue et l'archéologie
• La réinterprétation des données et la réactualisation des interprétations
• Nouvelles approches théoriques et méthodologiques
• Le décloisonnement de l'archéologie et les approches multidisciplinaires

Les séances, tables rondes, présentations individuelles et affiches qui abordent ces thèmes, ainsi que tout autre sujet axé sur l'archéologie historique nord-américaine, sont les bienvenus. Un appel à communications et plus de détails seront publiés dans les prochaines semaines. Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir à Montréal!

Hotel, Program, and Tour Information

» Conference Registration (pdf)
» Venue and Hotel Information (pdf)

Social Events

Friday October 20th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Welcome cocktail reception, at Pointe-à-Callière Museum

Saturday night, October 21st

Montréal speakeasy in the 1834 sewer and by Montreal’s fortifications: Food, drinks and live music.

Friday Tours and Workshops

Visit of Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal’s History and Archaeology Complex.

Visit of the City of Montreal's archaeological reserve.

Friday October 20th, time TBD:

Narrated tour of urban archaeology and recent excavations with Simon Santerre

Limited to 25 people, first come first serve (approx. 30 minutes tour); followed by a commented tour (60-90 minutes) of Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic site. margueritebourgeoys.org/en/

Friday October 20th, time TBD:

Communicating Archaeology: Strategies for the Public and the Media
By Marijo Gauthier-Bérubé

Have you considered incorporating a communication approach into your fieldwork or your research? Or have you been approached by the media to give an interview? Not sure where to start? If so, this workshop is for you. Together, we will delve into different strategies for communicating archaeology, exploring diverse audiences, and techniques to master storytelling, effective visual communication, and valuable media engagement. At the end of this workshop, you will have different tools to use in your projects to help you convey the significance of our work.

Friday October 20th, time TBD:

Digital archaeology, 3D scanning and photogrammetry
By Richard Lapointe, Archéomaticien - iSCAN
Catherine Caya-Bissonnette, Archomaticienne - iSCAN

iSCAN has been evolving in the field of technological innovation for several years and has carried out numerous 3D digitization projects related to archeology and heritage. As part of the CNEHA 2023 conference, we are offering an introductory workshop on 3D scanning and photogrammetry in archaeology. This workshop aims primarily to answer the following questions: what is 3D scanning? How does it work? And why do we do it?

The workshop includes a theoretical component where the basic principles of photogrammetry are explored, followed by an overview of the different methodologies, from data capture and data processing to online publication. Everything is accompanied by a few practical examples carried out by the iSCAN team over the past few years to illustrate the different capture contexts, the results obtained, and the variety of possibilities for the enhancement of data. Finally, the presentation addresses a broader discussion on the issues related to 3D digitization, the ethical considerations behind the use of these new technologies and the recognition of the limits concerning the processing, dissemination, and storage of data. iSCAN also offers a more hands-on photogrammetry session where the participants will be invited to scan their own objects. The goal is to demonstrate live the process of capturing and processing data.