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CBC reports an expedition almost 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea shows the first images of Quest, the sunken wreck of the ship that carried famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage in 1922. Ice crushed its hull, sinking it off the coast of Labrador in 1962.

Congratulations to our own @Vincent Delmas who along with his colleagues, began working on this project in the St. Lawrence River in 2022. Archaeologists from IRHMAS & Indigenous Knowledge Holders have identified a 1,200-yr old anthropogenic stone fish trap! This calls for a cross-country road trip!

On Canada Day, we reflect on the importance of practicing allyship toward Indigenous communities. We are wearing orange as a reminder that reconciliation plays a part every day, as we hope for & work towards a future that prioritizes the needs of First Nations, Métis & Inuit people in Canada.🧡

As Pride Month ends & Canada Day arrives, we reflect on the importance of allyship & the values we must vigilantly defend as Canadians – INCLUSION. EQUALITY. DIVERSITY. TOLERANCE. UNDERSTANDING. COMPASSION. KINDNESS. Everyone in Canada should truly be free to be who they are. Love Is Love. 🏳️‍🌈♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

June 27 - Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong & vibrant Canadian society. Let’s celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us, reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion & mutual respect; & the elimination of racism & discrimination. 🔥💚

Congratulations to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw for their new featured exhibit, “Gifts to be Shared, Protected and Carried Forward”, featuring belongings that reflect cultural knowledge, artistic excellence, & the enduring strength of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh teachings & traditions. Visit monova.ca for more info!

An enormous national marine conservation reserve is being established on BC’s central coast within the Great Bear Sea. It includes glass sponge reefs, salmon, killer whales & migrating humpbacks. Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogm hoon conservation area is the sixth of its kind in Canada and the second in B.C.

Sunday, June 21st - 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. #NIPD2026 takes place on the summer solstice, which holds deep spiritual & cultural significance for many First Nations, Inuit & Métis, marking a time of renewal, connection, & celebration of cultures, languages & traditions.

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day is June 21st & here’s another Indigenous storytelling reco from our team. If you like dystopian or post-apocalyptic fiction, or a good thriller, then “Moon of the Crusted Snow” & “Moon of the Turning Leaves” by author Waubgeshig Rice are for you! Great page turners!

Today’s Indigenous story reco: Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is an Inuit legend on film. An evil spirit causes strife in the community & one warrior battles its menace. A Greek tragedy w/universal themes, stunning cinematography, sharing life as the seasons change & told w/humour in Inuktitut. Wow. 🙌🎥

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re sharing Indigenous storytelling recos from our team! INDIGENOUS VOICES OF VANCOUVER ISLAND is a podcast series highlighting the talents of Indigenous entrepreneurs & how they are preserving their traditions while succeeding in modern business.

Sheriff & Gary shared thoughts from #IROC2026! They saw partnerships & collaborations really addressing the concerns of First Nations. Also looks like BC will push diversified energy in the near future. Gary quote: “Moving forward collaboration will help us all - tides lift all boats!” Love it! 💚🙌😊

Our team enjoyed the SFU Osteology Workshop this week! Katrina said she really appreciated the chance for a refresh on osteology & being able to do it with her coworkers. They all thought the course was super interactive & hands on, which made learning easy! Big kudos @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social! 🙌

Happy Pride Season! This is a wide range of Pride events from June to September, when 2SLGBTQI+ people & their allies come together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize their communities’ contributions. Check out the UNITY Campaign & support 2SLGBTQI+ communities! 🏳️‍🌈😍

National Indigenous History Month is a celebration of the strength, cultures, knowledge, & leadership of First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples - a reminder that these histories & contributions extend far beyond a single month. Indigenous histories are living, evolving & shaping our present & future.

Just a little smile from the Monday morning status meeting, from @Gary Brewer and all of us, to all of you! 😊 💚 #ArchaeologyForGood #OurTeam

Happy Birthday for yesterday, Sam! Field Supervisor based in Bowser, he brings 16 years of experience and learning to us from the UK, Slovenia & BC. We love his enthusiasm, positivity, and big smiles in the field and all the knowledge and skill he brings to our team! Hope you had a stellar day!! 🥳🎂

HAPPY 5th WORK ANNIVERSARY to Curt! Our Field Supervisor based in Bowser, his archaeology focus is on landscape, food & foodways, provisioning & subsistence strategies, lithics, CMTs, & community. We value the passion, commitment, integrity, & care he brings to our work. Curt, we appreciate you! 💚

Congratulations @Kay Jollymore on receiving Field Director status for Northwest Coast & Interior culture areas! A Field Director for the Subarctic Boreal Forest culture area & Permit Holder for that region & other parts of Canada, she supports our clients & projects in so many parts of BC!! 💚🙌🪏

Congratulations to @Charlotte Bailey on her newly minted Field Director status for the Northwest Coast culture area! She joined us in Jan 2026 and has become an important member of our team. We’re thrilled to have another NWC Field Director on our crew to support our projects and clients!! 💚🙌🪏

Our Van office added an eBike to our fleet to support local Vancouver projects! A big shout out to @radpowerbikes where we made our purchase, and the guys at @reckless_bikes_stores (Sergio - mechanic & Paul - owner) who did a great job getting our eBike out of the box and ready for the road! 🙌🚲💚

HAPPY 1st WORK ANNIVERSARY to Vincent, our Project Manager based in Edmonton! He specializes in terrestrial & underwater arch, focusing on material culture, museum work & community-based heritage. Such a warm, positive, open, respectful member of our team - we couldn't imagine Kleanza without him! 💚

Tomorrow is the birthday of our colleague, archaeologist @Charlotte Bailey! She’s a Field Director based out of our Bowser Office. She hasn’t been w/us long but already we value her intelligence & thoughtfulness along with her calm, capable demeanor & her easy laugh. Happy Birthday Charlotte! 🎂🤩💚🎉

Yesterday was World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development, which focuses on the world’s diverse cultures & cultural rights needed in public policies, including the RIGHT OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TO SAFEGUARD THEIR ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE & protection of cultural & natural heritage.

World Meditation Day today encourages people to step away from the fast-paced modern world to practice mindfulness, calm, and inner reflection. A good practice during Mental Health Awareness Month, this pause encourages us all to reconnect with ourselves and be empathetic with everyone around us. 💚

Remembering the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, that happened over the weekend. It commemorates the 1990 decision of the WHO to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders. LGBT rights are not special rights. In a fair & just society no one is left behind.

Today is The International Day of Families & 2026 focused on family-oriented policies like parental leave, affordable childcare, & child benefits that reduce inequalities, support children, & improve family well-being. We’d like to honour & thank our families for their love & support every day. 💚😍

Awwww team – great pics!! Just a few final images of #Canmore2026 – what a stunning place! Can’t wait to hear about all your adventures! 💚😍

The Moose Hide Campaign (on May 14th) recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender. We see the disproportionate number of women who are victims and the importance of engaging men and boys in addressing this issue. Get more info at moosehidecampaign.ca 🔥💚