DIG THIS

Amanda & Jenny reflect on Season 1 - their favourite moments, all that they've learned, and plans for the next season! They also share their gratitude for all their listeners - for great feedback and support, and for going on this journey with them. They love how this podcast is becoming a real discussion. To that end, send in any comments, questions and suggestions and A&J will address them in Season 2, airing in mid-winter. From everyone at Dig This, we wish you all a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. To our wonderful, enthusiastic guests, and to our loyal, thoughtful audience - THANK YOU. We couldn't do this without you. To be continued!! To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com    

In our very first pan-Canadian roundtable - (where you may hear zoom's audio limitations) - topics range from leadership, inclusivity, ableism, guilt and confidence, to harassment, abuse, boundaries, accountability, and ethics. And it feels like we just scratch the surface. To our dear listeners, this episode contains content that may be alarming. Please check the show notes for specific time code indicators and for a list resources, should you need them. Most importantly, take care of yourself.This episode contains content that may be alarming to some of you. From 35:25 - 51:10 the conversation centres around sensitive issues. Here are specific timecodes and information:35:25 - talk about safety and boundaries 37:58 - talk about sexual assault and sexual violence in generalities 40:20 - specific stories of sexual assault, predator and prey, the affect on survivors Resource list: Texting support for survivors: https://www.webelievesurvivors.ca/ Talking on phone: crisis line 1-877-544-6424 Vesta resource library: https://www.vestasit.com/resources-library/ National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.HOPE (4673) RAINN online.rainn.org Crisis Resources https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources Resources by province: https://canadianwomen.org/support-services/ To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com   

 Owning his own CRM company, teaching, running a field school, excavating one of the world's oldest public skateboard parks, studying the archaeology of COVID, unearthing Japanese settlements in the North Shore Mountains, twitter, writing books - these are just some of the topics we touched on in a fascinating conversation with archaeologist Bob Muckle. But truly, his life's work has been to get people to appreciate and care about the Indigenous past, and to recognize the value of of archaeology, particularly as a tool for social justice. A mentor, advocate and ally who has lived by his convictions through out his career - we are now glad to call him friend. To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com  

Join us for the first of our Kitchen Talks mini-sodes. For years, Jenny and Amanda have carved out time at the end of the day, to work out weekly business challenges – all while cooking dinner. We asked them to try recording a few of them! Today, the conversation is about ‘Remote Monitoring' - a covid 19 solution to address Indigenous community participation safely in the field, which is helping address capacity limitations as well. Again, a lot of straight talk about managing clients while adhering to values, best practices and doing the right thing. Oh! Could we also get the mushroom sauce recipe please?!To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com 

Promoting disciplines that engage in early communication and obtaining consent from First Nations, is a priority for us. Archaeological geo-physicist, Peter Takacs shares his enthusiasm for ground-penetrating radar, as Amanda flexes her field producer skills, recording out in the field with Peter and Kleanza archaeologist, Travis Freeland. As a GPR Technician at GeoScan Subsurface Surveys, not only does Peter see what no one else can see, he can see back in time. Although relatively new technology, the collaborative relationship between geophysics, the GPR team and the archaeological team can be a match made in heaven. It just needs to be better understood!To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com

In this podcast, one of the things that we've been exploring is the meaning of archaeology and why it matters. We're all parents in this episode, so today we're going to explore how our kids bring additional meaning to what we do. Candice Wilson, Environment Manager with Haisla Nation, joins us again, (YAY!), to reflect on this aspect of our lives. What does being a mom and having kids bring to our work in general, and to our work with heritage.To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com

‘How do we ‘right the balance and balance the right?' This quote by Justice Murray Sinclair has resonated for years. Even archaeologists who understand the imbalance in our practice – and the need for Indigenous communities to be involved in more meaningful ways – find change a challenge. The existing system ends up being replicated in communities, with the all the same problems. Today we talk with archaeologist, Joanne Hammond, about creatively finding ways to do things differently, to change the model for good.To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com

Dig our “Near-Death Story Extravaganza"! Safety is our number one priority. Archaeologists always try to prevent accidents, work as safely as possible, wear proper PPE, and review tasks at daily tailgates. But you can never predict what's going to happen in the field…it's always an adventure. We hope these stories provide our listeners with some new cocktail party material!To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com

Today we're digging into the subject of ‘women in business' with Margarita DeGuzman, managing director of CIRCLE CRM Group. Obviously, we're archaeologists. Obviously, we're women. But we also own and run companies – for which we had no formal training, other than what we learned on the job. So, it's both interesting and enlightening to talk with other women about how they've developed their careers and businesses. There are so many different paths!To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.com

We're so excited to be joined by Candice Wilson, Environmental Manager, Haisla Nation – she is our very first guest!!! We're talking about how archaeology can support heritage sovereignty and how archaeology can be informed by indigenous science. Archaeologists have previously and sometimes still, termed Indigenous Science as only traditional knowledge, but it is also scientifically based. It's another important way of talking about science. To discover more check out this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyUpX6A8o-I

Today, we take a close look at who can versus who should practice archaeology and by what authority. The need for archaeology has widened but who can support that need has not. There's a lack of inclusion and opportunity in legislation, education and field experience requirements. Who can manage sites and do heritage work, needs to change.To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.ca

Historically, archaeologists have been given the golden ticket to manage, own, access and control heritage that was never ours. To change archaeology for good, it's crucial to recognize that: caring for something that belongs to others is a privilege and honour; room must be made for direction from descendant communities; the limitations and potential of the discipline must be addressed.To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.ca

Hi! We're Amanda and Jenny, archaeologists are storytellers. In our first episode, we share our origin story - how our early friendship developed into a life-long relationship, that has seen us have our own families, grow our menagerie of pets, build a business based on heart-based values, and engage in high-level goals, to change the discipline of archaeology in Canada. Welcome! To learn more about us and our work, visit kleanza.ca

Welcome to DIG THIS - An archaeology podcast for good. Kind of like Indiana Jones… if he was a woman… more ethical… gave a shit about the people whose belongings he was stealing… and was actually doing real archaeological work. Ok. Nothing like Indiana Jones. Join Jenny Botica and Amanda Marshall - 20-year veteran archeologists, business owners, partners, and moms - as they re-evaluate and decolonize their work, their relationships, and their values. Dig in to their fearless and fierce conversations in the spirit of looking forward and changing the practice of archaeology for the better.Visit kleanza.com