Archaeology - Education
TRCA's Archaeology department actively participate in informing the public of the importance of respectful stewardship of the cultural resources found in our environment. A few of the methods we use to educate include an annual Archaeological field school for high school students, a pilot program for cultural heritage stewards and the public Archaeology Festival at Claremont.
Boyd Archaeological Field School 2012
The Boyd Archaeological Field School operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, under the sponsorship of the York Region District School Board, is now accepting students for the 2012 session.
Over a two week period, students develop and master interdisciplinary knowledge and skills through the exploration of Aboriginal and Euro-Canadian histories. The course includes lectures and hands-on work at an archaeological site under the instruction of licensed archaeologists. The Boyd Archaeological Field School, recipient of the 2005 Peggy Armstrong Public Archaeology Award, is entering its 35th year of operation under the sponsorship of the Continuing Education Department of the York Region Board of Education with assistance from a number of partners.
Students will earn a Grade 12 University Prep Credit in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC4U). This summer course can accommodate a range of abilities and needs.
The course instructors include Ontario teachers, licensed archaeologists, Aboriginal educators and respected professionals in a variety of specialties.
Please visit the Boyd Field School website for more information about the course, photos from previous field seasons, and testimonials.
Download the 2012 course brochure and application form 
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email application to customerservice@trca.on.ca
or Fax to: 416.667.6271
Bursaries are available, check below!
Please contact Cathy Crinnion for more information:
416.661.6600 ext.5323
ccrinnion@trca.on.ca
The Carr/Reid Archaeology Bursary for the Boyd Archaeological Field School
During the 2010 field school support from our alumni and friends and administrative assistance by the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto allowed us to launch a bursary providing 50% of the tuition cost to support one deserving student. With continued and growing support from our alumni, we are thrilled to be able to offer multiple students the opportunity for a 50% reduction in course tuition through the Carr/Reid Bursary! Alumni and other friends of the course are asked to please contact Linda Craib (416-661-6600 ext.5207) or Helen Lee (ext.5276) at the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto to contribute to this legacy! Or donate now to the Boyd Archaeological Field School at https://secure2.unxvision.com/TRCA/eDonation/index.asp?DONATION_FORM_ID=2
Evaluation is based on the financial need of the student and their passion to explore the discipline of archaeology.
Click here to learn more and apply for the Carr/Reid Archaeology Bursary Terms Of Reference.
Please be specific in your letter about your desire to take the course and why the bursary is critical for you to be able to attend the Boyd Archaeological Field School.
