Safety Dance

Content Warning: this episode deals with sensitive topics like drug use and sexual harassment.Archaeology is a lot of fun, and it’s even more fun when you aren’t on the business end of a bear bluff charge. In this episode, we are joined by Greer Vanderbyl (22:37), Carol Colaninno (59:53), and Nadine Byers (1:22:43) for big picture advice about field safety. Greer discusses building a culture of safety among your field crew, Carol provides advice for field directors to help combat sexual harassment in the field, and Nadine explains why archaeologists should consider adding Naloxone to their first aid kits. Also - are you a musician or podcaster in need of audio editing and producing? Our incomparable producer, Emanuel Akel (13:36), is looking to expand his portfolio (see details in credits, below).Byers, Nadine, and Gabe Hrynick. 2023. “A Lifesaving Part of An Archaeologist's First Aid Kit: Naloxone” Colaninno, Carol E, Shawn P Lambert, Emily L Beahm, Morgan D Tallman, Carl G Drexler, and Clark H Sturdevant. 2024. Cultivating inclusivity: strategies field school directors use to promote safe and supportive field schools. Southeastern Archaeology:1-17.Greer Vanderbyl Carol ColaninnoSHARPResources for US-Based ArchaeologistsResources for Canadian Based ArchaeologistsNadine ByersHit Pieces:A paid research opportunity! The Saint John River Society is conducting a research project Pairing Indigenous and non-Indigenous Perspectives to Support Sustainable Flow Management of the Wolastoq Phase 2. For more information CONTACT Sharon Cunningham [email protected] and check out the Saint John River Society ELOHA ProjectCredits:Sponsors: APANB, ULeth SSHRC ExchangeProducer: Emanuel Akel LinkedIn; Noize &Freeze Files