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2026 CAS-ASHA Archaeology Symposium
18 April @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm AEST
Free
We are pleased to announce the annual Canberra Archaeological Society – Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology’s Archaeology Symposium is being held from 9.30am-12.30pm on Saturday 18 April 2026.
The symposium will be held at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, as part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.
The theme for the Symposium is the same as the Festival’s, ‘Mid-century: Innovation, change and optimism’.
This theme, is not at first sight, ideal for application to archaeology. Yet, it can be explored, for instance, by examining, archaeologically-related, major historical themes/events that occurred in the mid-century period, say 1930s to 1960s. It could also consider the development of archaeology and perceptions of it as it relates to this period, and examine attempts to investigate little known, but important aspects of our history that need exposure.
All these approaches are found within the Symposium papers:
- Stevie Skitmore: Hidden in plain sight: the shared landscape of Canberra’s mid-century workers’ camps.
- Emeritus Professor Annie Clarke & Dr Sally Brockwell: Aboriginal art and the role of aviation in the promotion of the Australian national identity.
- Emeritus Professor Matthew Spriggs: The Modern Era of archaeological investigation in Australia did NOT begin on Friday 13 January 1956: A critique of the history of our archaeology.
- Dr Matthew Kelly Investigating the archaeological remains of World War 2 in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
These will be followed by a Q&A of all speakers.
A more detailed programme and booking information can be found on the attached flyer.
Registration: You can book your ticket via the National Museum of Australia What’s On calendar at:
