archaeology & heritage consulting

Females in the Field, Field Notes

Archaeology for Good Alliance

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

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Circle Does, Field Notes, Suggestions for Students

Circle Does: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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)

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Team Q&As

Q&A with Sarah

Sarah is a Project Archaeologist and Permit Holder in Alberta, which means she is often the person with the answers, the paperwork, and the final call. Sometimes all at once. She did not set out with a perfectly mapped career plan. She followed curiosity, asked too many questions about bones, and eventually found herself exactly … Read More Q&A with Sarah

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Cool Finds

A Holiday Gift Guide for Your Circle

‘Tis the season for good gifts, warm drinks, and pretending we’re not all scrambling for ideas. Somehow, the holidays always sneak up, and suddenly we’re hunting for something thoughtful that doesn’t feel last-minute or like it came from the grocery store lineup. Instead of guessing what people might want, Kat, our Supervising Archaeologist and Social … Read More A Holiday Gift Guide for Your Circle

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Circle Does

Circle Does: Pipelines

Large linear projects in Alberta are facing evolving Historical Resources Act requirements. These changes can significantly affect field hours, construction flexibility, and regulatory certainty. In April 2024, the Historic Resources Management Branch (HRMB) released updated procedures for Large-Scale Pipelines. Projects that meet the index threshold (diameter in mm × length in km ≥ 2690) or … Read More Circle Does: Pipelines

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