What can archaeology teach us about the people, cultures, and communities that came before us?

On this episode of The Nikki Clarke Show, Dr. Nikki Clarke welcomes Dr. Holly Martelle, Principal Archaeologist and Heritage Planner, for a fascinating conversation about archaeology, Canadian history, cultural heritage, and preserving the stories beneath our feet.

Dr. Martelle shares insights from her extensive career, including her research on Iroquoian populations in southern Ontario, her work in heritage planning, teaching, and her leadership within the archaeological community.

In this conversation, we explore:

✨ What archaeologists really do
✨ Discovering and interpreting the past
✨ Iroquoian history in southern Ontario
✨ Archaeology and Indigenous heritage
✨ The importance of respectful community engagement
✨ Balancing development with heritage preservation
✨ Archaeology’s role in major infrastructure projects
✨ How technology is changing archaeological research
✨ Why protecting our cultural heritage matters for future generations

Dr. Martelle reminds us that history isn’t simply found in textbooks—it exists in our landscapes, beneath our feet, and in the stories and evidence left by generations before us.

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