The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present artist singer-songwriter, Anishinaabe knowledge keeper, and archaeological researcher Jordan Jamieson.
About the speaker
As an emerging artist singer-songwriter, Jordan Jamieson – MR. SAUGA’s passion for music is grounded in traditional and cultural influences of the Michi Saagiig peoples. Jordan showcases his identity, activist work, and passions by infusing Indigenous culture and storytelling into his lyrics, themes, and rhythms.
Jordan is also an Anishinaabe knowledge keeper, leader and youth ambassador from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN). He is passionate about fostering productive dialogue between Indigenous and settler archaeologists, and helping to reframe the way we practice and teach archaeology in Canada to centre Indigenous perspectives.
Jordan worked as a cultural resource management field technician for several years before becoming a Field Liaison Representative for MCFN in 2016. He then went on to become their Lead Field Liaison Representative in 2019. In these roles, Jordan participates in archaeological assessments within MCFN treaty territory on behalf of the Nation.
Since successfully completing the Ontario Archaeology Society’s ‘train the trainer’ program, Jordan regularly teaches training sessions for Indigenous Field Liaison Reps. He also regularly guest lectures in undergraduate university courses at University of Toronto Mississauga, successfully encouraging students to embrace different ways of knowing in post-secondary education. He has an impressive record of public presentations for community and academic audiences. He is also a key researcher on an ongoing research project designed to teach Anishinaabek Mississauga traditional practices and archaeology in a way that centres Mississauga knowledge, community learning and capacity building.
Portrait of Jordan Jamieson by Hawlii Pichette, Urban Iskwew.
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