This logo centers an arrowhead as a symbol of Indigenous archaeology grounded in responsibility, relationship, and care. Rather than representing extraction or discovery, the arrowhead functions as a vessel for layered knowledge, reflecting archaeological practice guided by Indigenous law, cultural protocols, and connection to land. Embedded within the arrowhead are hidden renditions of pictographic forms of a salmon, an eagle, and a canoe.

These elements are intentionally concealed, acknowledging that Indigenous knowledge is not always immediately visible, but revealed through respect, time, and relational understanding. The salmon represents sustenance, reciprocity, and continuity-returning generation after generation and carrying knowledge between past, present, and future. The eagle, as a messenger, symbolizes vision, responsibility, and the role of Indigenous archaeologists in carrying stories between ancestors, land, and contemporary practice. The canoe represents travel, connection, and collaboration, reflecting the movement of knowledge across waterways, territories, and communities.

By embedding these forms within the arrowhead, the design reflects how Indigenous histories have often been obscured, yet remain present and resilient within the land itself. The logo invites viewers to look more closely, mirroring FNAA's work to reclaim narratives and strengthen Indigenous leadership in archaeology.

This mark represents archaeology not as an act of removal, but as an act of stewardship-honoring ancestors, protecting cultural heritage, and carrying responsibility forward in accordance with Indigenous laws and values.