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Conserving and sharing Ontario's cultural legacy.
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Look at this remarkable point, whose beauty repres

Look at this remarkable point, whose beauty represents the BLACK stripe on our Progress Pride Rainbow of Heritage!
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This stone tool is made of black Hudson Bay Lowland chert and is probably from the Middle Woodland Period (roughly 1,500 years ago).
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Archaeologists can tell when people lived at a site by identifying artifacts like this point, that are known to come from a certain place and time. We can also look at the other artifacts found in the same layer of earth and extrapolate their age as well. This method is known as relative dating (which has nothing to do with accidentally matching with your cousin on a dating app)!
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Photo Credit: Doug Todd, 2026
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Our archaeological and cultural heritage teams con

Our archaeological and cultural heritage teams conduct assessments all across this beautiful province!
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Spotted during a heritage assessment was a snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). As Canada’s largest freshwater turtles, they live as long as 100 years! This sacred animal with its striking BROWN shell was found along the bank of the Grand River.
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Turtles are also central to the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe creation stories. They are knowledge holders and teachers, and serve as eternal timekeepers, with the plates of their shells representing the passage of time.
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June in Canada also celebrates National Indigenous History Month, learn more about traditional knowledge and wisdom relating to environmental stewardship, at the link in our bio.
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Photo credit: Leora Bebko
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Fragments of imported ceramics are ubiquitous on h

Fragments of imported ceramics are ubiquitous on historical archaeological sites. This fantastic LIGHT BLUE motif represents the final stripe of the transgender flag!
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This piece is made from Refined White Earthenware which is characterized by a bright white appearance that is the perfect canvas for a variety of decorative motifs.
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Our Analyst determined this piece was decorated with a transfer print. This technique involves transferring a design from an engraved and inked copper plate to a thin piece of paper that is then draped onto the ceramic vessel. This method can be used to make many different types of detailed, intricate designs, that can be easily mass produced.
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Photo credit: Janis Mitchell, 2026
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Pink! This delightful pink mailbox and charming ho

Pink! This delightful pink mailbox and charming house behind it are one of many gingerbread cottages along the Grimsby shoreline.
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The Grimsby Beach area was a Methodist Campground in the mid-19th century. Transforming into year-round habitation with cottages built between the 1870s and early 1900s.
The modern bright colours of the historic gingerbread cottages have given these homes the name, “The Painted Ladies”.
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Photo Credit: Leora Bebko, 2026 ; Grimsby Park - Historic Houses. Black Mount Collection. Local History & Archives. Hamilton Public Library, ~1890

Today is the start of Pride Season in Canada! A fa

Today is the start of Pride Season in Canada! A fantastic time of year where we celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ people who work at ASI, who are in our community and whose heritage we engage with.
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The first colour of the progress flag is WHITE.
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Pictured here is the historic Monkland Mills, nestled along the banks of the Grand River in Fergus, Ontario. Also known as Wilson’s Mill and now St. Andrew’s Mill, the original structure was built in 1856 and was rebuilt after a fire in 1886. With its striking white façade, this building stands as a reminder of the town’s milling heritage.
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Photo Credit: Poorya Kashani, 2026 ; Wellington County Archives, 1865
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Every year ASI is proud to participate in the Spor

Every year ASI is proud to participate in the SportingLife 10K supporting @campfirecircleorg!

Congratulations to our runners this year - Chris, Skyler, Stuart, and Rob!

At our annual kick-off event, ASI fundraised to support the team through a silent auction and book sale that raised $510.00!

Thank you to all who donated to our team and runners, this year we have raised $5,000.00! All the fundraising will help to bring back moments of joy, connection, and healing to kids with cancer or serious illness and their families, all at no cost to them. Check out the link in our bio to donate!

Photo Credit: (1) Skyler Dawson, (2-4) FinisherPix

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