Working outdoors in Alberta and British Columbia means one thing is guaranteed: most of the time, you’re working in bear country. If you’re in the Boreal Forest, the foothills, or the valleys and slopes of the Rocky Mountains, bear awareness is a necessary part of the job. Understanding their behaviour, knowing how to avoid encounters … Read More A Fieldworker’s Guide to Working in Bear Country
Field Notes, Suggestions for Students
If you’re considering a career in archaeology, or you’ve just been hired and aren’t quite sure what you’ve signed up for, this one’s for you! Fieldwork is kind of hard to describe until you’ve lived it, but we’ll try our best. Yes, it’s physically demanding and yes, the days are long, but it’s also one … Read More First Time in the Field? Here’s What to Expect and How to Prepare
Females in the Field, Field Notes
Building a Better Future for Archaeology Cultural resource management, or consulting archaeology, is the practice of preserving cultural heritage and resources for future generations. It is work we are deeply passionate about and an essential step in ensuring development projects move forward ethically and responsibly. However, as with many industries operating within a business framework, … Read More Archaeology for Good Alliance
Circle Does, Field Notes, Suggestions for Students
GIS stands for Geographic Information System, which, admittedly, doesn’t sound very exciting at first glance. But behind the name is a powerful tool that helps archaeologists plan fieldwork, manage data, and protect cultural sites. We sat down with Kristine, our GIS Specialist, and she walked us through what GIS is, how it’s used in archaeology, … Read More Circle Does: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Females in the Field, Field Notes
While a few on our team will continue fieldwork over the winter, for most, the 2025 field season is drawing to a close. We’re taking a moment to catch our breath—and maybe brush the last bit of dirt off our boots. This time of year always brings a mix of emotions. There’s relief in finishing … Read More Looking Back on the 2025 Field Season
Water has always drawn people in. It offered food, transportation, and a place to rest. As archaeologists, we tend to follow the same pull. Creeks, rivers, and lakes are some of the best places to uncover traces of the past–and some of the most rewarding places to work. After ten field seasons navigating swamps, hopping … Read More Circle Does: Working Around Water