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A behind-the-scenes perspective on the Nova Scotia Museum’s Archaeology Collection – news, curious artifacts, and more.
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Less than two weeks until we open a new exhibit, Pjila'si. This interactive space celebrates Mi'kmaw culture. The creation of Pjila'si has been a collaborative effort, with a Mi'kmaw Advisory Group taking the lead in exhibit creation. The exhibit will be open to the public beginning March 7th.

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Behind the scenes, there’s a flurry of activity as preparations for the new Pjila’si gallery at the Museum of Natural History near completion. Sr. Curator for Archaeology, Katie Cottreau-Robins works with Melissa Boucher-Guilbert from the NSM tech team to plan the display of archaeological pieces.

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Marine History Project; Documenting Marine History in Shelburne County. Share your story with the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Shelburne County Museum. Please contact Sandi Stewart, PhD Student, University of New Brunswick at [email protected]

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We are accepting applications for Nova Scotia Museum Research Grants. Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5 pm AST, March 7, 2025. museum.novascotia.ca/grants

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The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will be closed from February 3 to 14, reopening to the public on Saturday, February 15. Admission will be free on Heritage Day, Monday,February 17. #Halifax

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Ceramic cup from a downtown Halifax site. Makes you wonder - who was Richard?

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Work with us. The Museum of Natural History is looking for a part-time Naturalist Interpreter. jobs.novascotia.ca/job/HALIFAX-... Applications are due February 5th.

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Wonderful to see this officially added to Canmore! This project spotlights the value of interdisciplinary conversations and community involvement. Very happy to have played a part in the Cape Breton survey

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Important Notice: Boil Water Advisory in Effect We are currently under a boil water notice from Halifax Water. For your visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic or the Museum of Natural History: We recommend bringing bottled water with you, our water fountains are currently unavailable.

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Are we doing Throwback Thursdays over here on Bluesky? Here's a fun photo of me as an undergrad in my Forensic Archaeology field school. I'm in green (trust me), trying to avoid being devoured by blackflies in the woods of Mount Uniacke

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New paper co-authored with @acerbialberto.com and Marta Krzyzanska! What makes archaeological content spread on social media? Positive sentiment and expertise can win! @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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Something big is making its way to the Museum of Natural History Past and present collide in Monsters of the Abyss. Explore the biggest, most famous and feared aquatic predators through time with this all new exhibit. Monsters of the Abyss opens February 14th, 2025 #Halifax #NovaScotia

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We are the Nova Scotia Museum. What began as one museum of science and history in 1868 is today, a family of 28 sites & over one million artifacts & specimens. Stay in touch by following us on social. museum.novascotia.ca/our-museums #museum #novascotia #visitnovascotia #wintervibes

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Located directly across the harbour Narrows from the blast site, the Mi’kmaw community at Turtle Grove suffered terrible damage on December 6, 1917. The deaths of nine community members were officially recorded; many others were injured or killed. #HalifaxExplosion

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Some boldly coloured, sponge-decorated ceramics (mid 1800s) from an incoming collection excavated in North End Halifax. Someone was setting a festive table!

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Many hands make light work - get in touch with the Old Burying Ground if you can help out.

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Back in June, I was involved in field work on Cape Breton with the One People, Two Places project, looking at Scottish settlement sites. Here @karlykehoe.bsky.social gives a project update: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G13...

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The Black Loyalists arrived in Nova Scotia between 1783 and 1785, as a result of the American Revolution. They were the largest group of people of African birth and of African descent to come to Nova Scotia at any one time. /thread

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We're looking for museums in #NovaScotia to follow. Let us know your are here so we can be friends and chat. (Image from Envisat/European Space Agency)

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Hello all! Making a new home for the Nova Scotia Museum's archaeology collection posts here - happy to see so many familiar faces. Stay tuned for more posts about interesting artefacts and what we get up to behind the scenes at the museum.

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