About us
Martin Lominy – Educator and craftsman in archaeology
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Born in Montreal (Quebec), Martin Lominy studied anthropology at the University of Montreal with a specialization in archaeology. During his undergraduate years he had the opportunity to join a field archaeology project in Peru where he developed a strong interest in precolumbian societies and went on to undertake a multidisciplinary study of Maya architecture as his graduate project. Then came another opportunity to join a museum studies project in Guatemala where he developed an educative approach that set the path for his first years of career in Quebec museums. There he renewed his interest in North American prehistory while working with artifact collections and aboriginal colleagues on various educative projects. Over the course of ten years as a museum educator and anthropology teacher he developed an expertise on aboriginal technologies through the reproduction of artifacts. It is for that purpose that he founded Aboriginal Technologies in 2005 and has since provided educational and scientific services for schools, museums, universities, research groups and aboriginal communities.
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Marie Trottier – Production and communications assistant
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Marie is an archaeology student and experienced diver pursuing a specialization in subaquatic archaeology at the University of Montreal. She is also an archer whose sense of discipline and manual skills extend well into the field of experimental archaeology. Her craft specialties include bone work, polished stone tools and prehistoric pottery but she also works on most artifact reproductions as a learning process. All the while she also contributes to our many development projects that always benefit from her artistic perspective. Her creativity is no less valuable in the field of communications for the management of the website, the online shop and social networks. Overall, there is not much she does not do otherwise much less would get done.
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Our apprentices
In a trade where knowledge and skills are only learned through experience, the contribution of apprentices is valuable to overcome the challenges of such a boundless exploration as experimental archaeology. These outstanding collaborators assist in the process of artifact reproduction and archaeology education while learning the crafts and their traditions. Most of all, they bring passion and energy to a mission that requires no less.
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Eliane is a specialized educator whose limitless curiosity guides her towards a broad experience in arts and crafts. She is particularly creative in fibre work, weaving and basketry. She provides much needed help for large scale tasks and harvesting.
David is an historian and educator with an interest in historical reconstitution and Viking culture. His experience in manual work and his sense of adventure make him our best asset for heavy duty jobs and construction projects.
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The next generation
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In the study of ancient technologies, the innocent logic and instinctive gestures of a child are sometimes more revealing than the objective observation and detailed analysis of a researcher. Janaab and Amik are an important part of our work in the reproduction of artifacts. From gathering materials to crafting objects, they discover the beauty of the natural world and the pleasure of manual work. In fact, many prototypes are made for the enjoyment of these young apprentices whose experiences are a source of inspiration. It is also with enthusiasm that they test many of our activities designed for school children.
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