Lisa Rankin
@lbugrankin.bsky.social
Archaeologist, academic and community-based researcher, Arctic, North Atlantic
The book has arrived! It features 15 case studies on current research written by Indigenous archaeologists, Indigenous community members and their partnered archaeologists, ECRs and senior scholars. A good look at the diverse work undertaken under the umbrella of Indigenous archaeology in the 2020s.
My British railcard just expired and it is just another sad reminder that I have no idea when I can return to my research as I have no idea how long it will take to sort a British passport that I never knew I needed (or ever really wanted). I am happily Canadian.
Good news - a new book. Bad news - the publisher got the Table of Contents wrong in the promo material. Trust me though, it has some great papers! Hopefully new promo material soon.
Another typically topsy-turvy week at the university. One of my PhD students submitted a great dissertation, another was awarded a prestigious postdoc - all while my colleagues are planning a fund-raiser because the uni can’t afford $5000 Canadian to support the archaeology field school next year.
The report on the # of ancestors in UK museums is a good step, but only a first step. I have spent 20 years trying to track collections of ancestors and belongings for one small comminity - Nunatsiavut, an Inuit community in northern Labrador, Canada which was looted extensively in the 19th century.
Vast scale of overseas human remains held in UK museums decried by MPs and experts
Exclusive: Guardian study finds UK museums hold more than 260,000 items of remains, often in sacrilegious ways
theguardian.com
The Epstein files document what many women researchers have long experienced but rarely seen laid bare so starkly: exclusion operating behind closed doors, shaping who gets funded, invited, mentored, and taken seriously. How many of these networks, norms, and gatekeepers remain in place?
19thnews@19thnews.org · 8mo agoThe trove of files released by the Department of Justice, illuminates Epstein’s deep interest and entrenchment in the scientific community. But the files also underscore how he used his power and money in ways that kept women out of places where they might succeed. https://bit.ly/4qWgPLz
Photo shows 5 Greenlandic women in their national dress with beaded yokes. In the late 1920s Norway sought to possess East Greenland. Norwegian knitting designer Annichen Sibbern Bøhn designed a sweater which mimicked the Greenlandic beaded yoke. And that's how yoked sweaters became a thing. 🧵
Mr. Scarenheit@mrfahrenheit.bsky.social · 9mo agoIndigenous Inuit (Kalaallit) native Greenlanders.
@nmkennedy.bsky.social I though you might enjoy this if you hadn’t seen it yet
Surprised Eel Historian, PhD@greenleejw.bsky.social · 10mo agoMedieval landlords regularly collected eels as rent. But they didn't always eat them. Sometimes they bought things w/ their eels. In the early 1200s the Ramsey monks rented a local causeway at the yearly rate of 1 pair of scarlet pants, 2 pounds of pepper & ginger, & 1,000 eels. 🗃️🧪
In the past few years I have read much more non-fiction than fiction. And of all kinds - though travel, food, adventure and histories dominate. Most leans toward the academic, but still has a pleasing narrative. I need new suggestions please.
An exciting job opportunity at the Manitoba Museum! Please share widely, but note that this position is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates only! manitobamuseum.ca/curator-of-i...
Curator of Indigenous Collections - Manitoba Museum
manitobamuseum.ca
My Bluesky feed is turning into reposts if the vilest things people have posted in the other place. Though not the only reason, I left there because those horrors dominated my feed. Now I might have to leave Bluesky.
Exciting job opportunity with Nunatsiavut, as an archaeologist based in Nain, Lab! The position closes on Wed, so hurry over to the careers page below if interested. Please Share! 🏺 #archaeology #archaeologist careers.nunatsiavut.com/job-listings...
ARCHAEOLOGIST I - NG Recruitment
CLOSING: June 25, 2025
careers.nunatsiavut.com
@merchantshallyork.org thank you so much for the wonderful tour you provided for my students this morning. It was my favourite part of our trip so far. Your cafe is on point too!
Demonstrations can get results!
pasttensehistories.bsky.social@pasttensehistories.bsky.social · last yr.#OnThisDay in London radical history, 1834: massive demonstration from Islington in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, sentenced to transportation to penal colonies for forming a branch of a trade union in Dorset wp.me/p74yfw-1xh
Voted in the advance polls today in St. John’s. It was busy, but incredibly easy. Everyone was in high spirits for perhaps the most significant election in years
The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States.
First day since winter break there has been no overnight email. You can tell the semester is ending.
Heads up friends, sponsors, & publishers! We are hosting a book room at the upcoming CAA conference in May! Tables are by donation, so head on over to our conference page (link in bio) if you're interested in booking a table! Thank you & please share! ✨️🏺 #CAA2025 #archaeology #CanArch
Poilievre has already had to dump 4 of his candidates based on hateful comments with 5th likeky to go soon, but the Trumpiest remain. Never CPC! thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Candidates with Extreme Views Welcomed on Poilievre’s Team | The Tyee
Disturbing stances, including ties to JD Vance, seem to offer an edge rather than barrier to being selected.
thetyee.ca
Why is it always crazy in Florida? US representative Carlos Giménez of Florida is now talking about military strikes on Canada! Why do Canadians even contemplate travelling to such an awful state let alone return every year.
Canadians across the country are rallying behind a petition to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship. He wasn't born in Canada. He represents profoundly anti-democratic values. In Canada citizens can present these petitions to Canada’s parliament. I support them. charlieangus.substack.com/p/musk-doesn...
A CANADIAN PETITION AGAINST MUSK
A Petition from Ordinary Canadians Against the Oligarch
charlieangus.substack.com
30 years ago dad had a moving truck full of my recently-passed grandparents belongings dropped at my first home thinking I would need it to furnish the house. 30 years and 1000s of miles from that location I am still trying to sort it all. Generational stuff is hard. Now I also have parents stuff.
It appears that the only demographic still overwhelmingly positive about the Nazification of America are teenaged/early 20s men. Big Balls to rule them all.
I’m working with a team of graduate students to salvage a Canadian Archaeological Assoc meeting nobody wanted to host. It’s going great. Students seem to be relishing chance to make decisions, interact with colleagues and pick up new skills. Professional events are opportunities for mentorship too.