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I have always been interested in history and archaeology, which led me to pursue a career in the field. I received my BA (Hons) in Archaeology in 2021 from the University of Saskatchewan. Since beginning my studies, I have been involved with academic, public and private-sector fieldwork in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Greece. During my undergraduate studies, I was involved with the Museum of Antiquities at the University of Saskatchewan as a volunteer researcher and an education assistant. While in this position, I gained experience developing exhibits, adult and children’s programming, and cataloguing teaching collections. I became involved with the SAS in 2021 and was employed as a publications intern. My primary role during my employment was to help create the publication, Points of View: A Guide on Saskatchewan Projectile Points with Indigenous Perspectives.
During my internship, my interest in Plains archaeology flourished. In 2022, I started my MA in Anthropology at the University of Alberta, which is still in progress. Although I moved out of the province, my research interests stayed in Saskatchewan. My thesis is focused on the zooarchaeology of the kā-kī-māmawēpihk site (EfNg-1) located on the east side of Last Mountain Lake. I moved back to Saskatoon in the summer of 2024 and received summer employment from Heritage Saskatchewan as a research assistant, in which my knowledge of the heritage field expanded. During my employment, I travelled throughout Saskatchewan to collect information from communities and heritage organizations on the availability of heritage funding in the province. This led me to form an even greater interest in heritage legislation, policy, and advocacy. I recently transitioned into a new position with Heritage Saskatchewan as the Heritage Fairs Assistant, which has allowed me to help connect the province’s youth with Canada’s heritage. I am passionate about sharing Saskatchewan’s deep and diverse history with people of all ages. I am happy to have the opportunity to serve the organization and the people of Saskatchewan as a board member.
My name is Erica Maier and I am a current Member-at-Large. I live on Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatoon, SK and work with Meewasin Valley Authority as a Resource Management Technician. I completed a BSc Honours in Archaeology in 2016 at the University of Saskatchewan, and was fortunate to attend field school both at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre in Huu-ay-aht Territory. I am a Certified Tourism Professional with eMerit as a Heritage Interpreter, and currently a part-time student through the University of Victoria working towards a General Studies certificate that focuses on blending Ecological Restoration and Cultural Resource Management. My work experience includes the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, as a Junior Archaeologist at Stantec, in various non-profits with a focus on educational programming, and now working in environmental conservation with a special interest in the relationship between natural and cultural resource management. From my work and volunteer experience, I bring a skill set of inclusive program planning, volunteer coordinating, experience in designing educational, tourism and recreation programs, and public engagement with many stakeholders.
Sharon Meyer is a Treaty Status member of the Treaty Six Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree First Nation, recently retired from thirty-three years of education. She served in the role as a classroom teacher, principal in elementary and high school, and administration in the provincial and federal education system. The last twelve years she served as a First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Education Consultant for the North East School Division. She is presently a representative for the Office of the Treaty Commissioner Speakers Bureau.
Sharon is a mother of two adult daughters, and Kokum to four grandchildren. Her marriage moved her to the Carrot River district where she currently resides. She is a Medicine Wheel Knowledge keeper and shares her teachings focussing on the child as a gift from the Creator. She is a storyteller and shares many teachings through personal childhood, adult, and cultural experiences.
Jody graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Archaeology and Biology and then in 2010 with a Masters in Archaeology. During her time at the University of Saskatchewan she was a member at large with the Saskatoon Archaeological Society. After graduation Jody moved to Alberta to work as a CRM consultant. Jody worked in northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut on various archaeological projects, through her time there. While in Alberta she was actively involved in community project with the Dene Tha First Nations in northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. In addition, the consultant company that she worked every year conducted a week-long project with Grade 3 to 9 children from the local schools involving them in archaeological excavation at a nearby site. At the end of 2021 Jody and her husband moved back to Saskatchewan to be closer to family and friends.
She feels privileged to once again be a member-at-large for the SAS, and hopes that her experiences in another province will be beneficial to the community.
I began my involvement with the SAS in 2020, serving as treasurer for the Anthropology and Archaeology Student Association (now the Anthropology Students Association) from
2020 to 2021. In 2021, I interned with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society at Fort Carlton, gaining hands-on experience in heritage preservation. In 2023, I took on the role of Bison Post editor for the Saskatoon Archaeological Society, and I currently serve as the Chapter Representative for the organization.
Beyond my work with SAS, I am actively involved in several other heritage-related roles. I serve as a member-at-large for the Department of Archaeology graduates at Memorial University of Newfoundland, I am a member of the Canadian Archaeological Association Student Committee, and I represent the Saskatoon Archaeological Society on the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee. I am an alumna of the University of Saskatchewan, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with double honours in anthropology and archaeology in 2021. I am currently in my third year of a Master’s degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. My research focuses on tracing the global spread of the human flea (Pulex irritans) using a structured, interdisciplinary approach that integrates archaeological, historical, entomological, and genetic data.
The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society’s mission to promote archaeology, protect heritage, and engage the public aligns closely with my personal and professional interests. I am committed to supporting the Society’s efforts in education, outreach, and advocacy, and I look forward to contributing my skills and enthusiasm to its work.
By serving on the Board, I hope to strengthen the Society’s impact, support its ongoing initiatives, and encourage greater participation in Saskatchewan’s archaeological community.
I have been involved with the SAS in some capacity since 2010, when I was hired on as one of the summer students and excavated at South Branch House. Since then I have volunteered as a member of the Programs committee, the Safety Compliance committee, and as the Saskatoon Chapter rep for four years. I have recently served as the chair of the Audit and Risk Management committee and I would like to continue to gain experience in this position and serve the members of the SAS. Outside the SAS, I am a professional archaeologist, currently working at Canada North Environmental Services in Saskatoon. I have 16 years experience in cultural resource management and I obtained both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Saskatchewan. Even though I have worked on a wide variety of sites across much of western Canada and Ontario, my most memorable and fulfilling experiences as an archaeologist have been working on public archaeology projects, with volunteers of all ages, right here in Saskatchewan. I feel that public archaeology serves as a way to connect people to history and fosters an appreciation for places, people of the past, and the material culture left behind.
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