Interview with Dr. Steven Dorland

What can material culture tell us about a past society? Can pottery speak towards one's culture and, if so, in what ways? Today we discuss childhood archaeology with Dr. Steven Dorland from the Anthropology Department at Grand Valley State University. We also discuss Dr. Dorland's community-based project hosted by the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Mississaugas First Nation, where relationships are vital and co-groups of directors ensure that every decision made reflects the community's goals and interests, first and foremost. Finally, we talk about pre-contact trade networks, past environmental conditions, and even some Viking talk sneaks its way into the mix at times! I really think you're going to enjoy this conversation... so let's get right to it! For more information on the Mississaugas of the First Credit Nation please click here: https://mncfn.ca/about-mncfn/community-profile Here is a link with some more background information about the community-based project that first started during COVID. One of the directors is Jordan Jamieson, who is also a musical artist who you can find on Spotify under his stage name "Mr. Sauga": https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&app=desktop&v=n_iFg__h8R4 A short promotional video talking about the field school we discuss in our interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=02Kf5d6f3qo Dr. Steven Dorland speaking about his community-based learning and associated projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9ByuGdXSheM&t=7732s Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: [email protected] You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!