Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ron Williamson provides a valuable overview of aspects of early North American warfare in “The House of Cut-Off Heads”

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jaan Pill

Recently I read Chapter 8 of a book entitled The taking and displaying of human body parts by Amerindians (2007). Beautifully written and informative, the chapter is by the Canadian archaeologist Ron Williamson. The full title of the chapter is: “Otintsiskiaj … Continue reading →

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What does ‘citizen involvement’ mean in the context of Mimico 2020? (December 7, 2011 meeting highlights)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jaan Pill

I found the Mimico 2020 meeting on Dec, 7, 2011 most interesting. We have an audio file of the meeting and look forward to posting reports, once a transcript is completed, about who said what. Here’s an overview of the meeting by … Continue reading →

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Cultural cleansing in Iraq (2010)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jaan Pill

I came across Cultural cleansing in Iraq (2010) in the course of a search for books dealing with archaeology at the Toronto Public Library. As a result of my active involvement in efforts by area residents to ensure that the … Continue reading →

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Mimico 20/20: What does community involvement entail?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jaan Pill

Michael Harrsion has written a great overview of James Franceschini’s legacy for the recent issue of Panoram Italia Magazine. See page 12 of Vol. 1, No. 4 of the magazine. You can locate the this issue my clicking on the Archives … Continue reading →

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Toronto Parks Plan survey (deadline Dec. 16, 2011)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jaan Pill

The following text is based on a Dec. 4, 2011 CCFEW email: The City of Toronto is developing a new Parks Plan and is seeking public input. The public meetings are over but you can take the online survey until … Continue reading →

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Mimico 20/20 links and documents

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jaan Pill

Below are additional links, from a Dec. 4, 2011 CCFEW email, regarding Mimico 20/20: December 7 2011 community meeting notice September 2009 proceedings report City of Toronto Mimico 20/20 website page Additional details from CCFEW site

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Mimico 20/20

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jaan Pill

I’m on the email list for CCFEW (Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront) and am pleased to share an important message (see below) from this group. CCFEW is quite an acronym. The inclusion of the word ‘few’ … Continue reading →

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Was the Samuel Smith log cabin really previously occupied by two brothers?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jaan Pill

Jim Gill played a key role, as President of the Long Branch Historical Society at that time, in the initiation of the 1984 preliminary archaeological survey at the Parkview School grounds. In an email of Nov. 12, 2011 he commented: … Continue reading →

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Colonel Samuel Smith and his homestead: Speaking notes from October 2011 presentation

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jaan Pill

A 26-minute video based on a presentation by Jaan Pill at an October 4, 2011 meeting of the Long Branch Historical Society is available for viewing on Vimeo. Below are speaking notes from the presentation. Jaan Pill October 4, 2011 Long Branch … Continue reading →

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