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I agree and I think your observations are spot on. Human remains on shipwrecks are a non-issue in the States but have been made into an issue in Ontario by a small group of archaeologists/strokes with "control" issues. They seek to elevate their personal importance and status by restricting...

This link will take you to a short article on the subject of human remains on shipwreck sites and the Algoma site in particular. https://www.academia.edu/80392092/Human_Remains_on_the_Algoma_Site Discussion is welcome.

This link will take you to a paper on the Old Copper Complex and prehistoric and historic maritime trade on the Great Lakes, Local submerged archaeological features are discussed. https://www.academia.edu/76002685/Old_Copper_Complex_Paradigm_Revisited_draft_3

Professional Underwater Archaeology in Ontario “In any Democracy, the most difficult occupation is that of a responsible citizen.” Aristotle (384- 322BC) Professional underwater archaeology is legislatively crippled in Ontario. This year at an archaeological conference there was only one paper...

This link takes you to a short film dealing with underwater archaeology and the diving regulation in Ontario. https://www.academia.edu/video/kOaJr1

Underwater Archaeology in Ontario, The subject and discussion of Underwater Archaeology enjoys increased popularity in the sport diving community. At this stage in my life, I find this gratifying. When I started out there were only a half dozen archaeologists in the province with any kind of...

This link will take you to a National Post article on the discovery of a broken Avro Arrow model that has been located on the bottom of Lake Ontario. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada...box=1602170364 This is an interesting story but what happened with it is very interesting. It was posted...

I am continuing to plug along and have been emailing and working away with a number of diving certification agencies, dive clubs shops etc., and I have also been looking at the numbers. In Ontario for there to be proportional representation, there would have to be 131,818 sport divers at this...

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The Truth About Submerged Cultural Resource Management In Canada with no graduate or undergraduate program in Underwater Archaeology, archaeologists have understandably been unable to generate a SMRC plan for the Province. Archaeologists are not particularly well educated for SCRM they spend...

Diver Based Submerged Cultural Resource Management Conceptually, the idea of diver Based Submerged Cultural Resource Management originated in Ontario as a direct result of ongoing dysfunctional management. Ontario heritage legislation and the Ontario Marine Heritage Committee both came into...

Underwater archaeology in the wake of the Atlantic trial, check out the file!

A Faint light at the end of the tunnel? My internet ramblings have not gone unnoticed. It has been flattering that it has been read not only by leaders in the diving community but by many archaeologists. An exploitable opportunity may be available at the Ontario Archaeological Societies Annual...

Implementation While there are many things to consider in developing policy and planning for Ontario’s submerged cultural resource management future, I think these are of a lesser magnitude, perhaps idiosyncratic details. These can be discussed but the three points I have mentioned are the...

Objective Three. 1. Clarify and rectify the issues between underwater archaeology and the Ministry of Labour in Ontario. Argument. a. This problem was originated with the then Ministry Underwater Archaeologist and if there is justice and equity in Ontario, the “you broke it you...

Objective Two 1. Control OMHC and advocate for a diver friendly Ontario. Recognizing the invaluable contribution sport divers have made to our understanding of our Great Lakes maritime cultural heritage. Advocating, facilitating, educating, promoting, and assisting avocational research efforts...

Objective One 1. Through the ballot box, move The Ontario Marine Heritage Committee to adopt the UNESCO guidelines for underwater archaeology as found in, the manual for activities at Underwater Cultural Heritage. Then advocating for Ministry to adopt the guidelines and Canada to join UNESCO...

I am writing a series of posts that will outline objectives as we move to a more democratic Diver based Submerged Cultural Resources Management Plan for Ontario and eventually Canada. Good ideas are always welcome. Part of good planning is avoiding the same old mistakes others have made so I...

Well, a colleague who works for the Ministry has been doing some reading but there has been no response from the Ministry. I started a private FaceBook group called Diver Based Submerged Cultural resource management on my FaceBook page and anyone looking for a change is welcome to join me...

It is the kind of work that can use all the help it can get. All three organizations you have mentioned, OUC, SOS, and POW receive funding from the Government of Ontario that makes up the core of their annual operational budget. Subsequently, they are all subject to government influence. The...