OLS Reflections: 1965 Underwater Geological Survey, Tobermory to Manitoulin
In this post, I’m pleased to share with you an excerpt from my unpublished memoir, continuing my exploration of underwater geology. Enjoy these reflections of the past. After testing our underwater survey techniques in Lake Superior and doing a recreational dive in Surprise Lake, we spent about six weeks diving the waters between Tobermory and […]
OLS Reflections: Time Off from an Underwater Geological Survey in Northern Ontario
When I was a young man of 15, I became a NAUI certified scuba diver, which led me into underwater archaeology initially. As I got older, I became fascinated by the work of George Bass, exploring Bronze Age shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea. With my diving experience, I got a job with Professor Roger Deane, […]
Our Lands Speak Reflections Blog Series: Fifty-four Years and Going Strong
July 2018 marks the beginning of my 54th year doing archaeology in Ontario. I have had an amazing career; and it is now time to reflect on my accomplishments and a handful of challenges facing Ontario archaeology. Highlights include: Working in the field as a student of archaeology for Professors Ken Dawson, M.A., Norman Emerson, […]