Females in the Field, Team Q&As
Meet Kristine! Our resident GIS Specialist, focusing mostly on our GIS needs for our work in BC but helping out all over the place when she’s needed! We recently caught up with her to get the inside scoop on her journey into consulting archaeology, and trust us, she’s got some amazing stories to tell! Kristine … Read More Q&A with Kristine
Working away from home during field season has its opportunities: adapting to new routines, figuring out where to eat, and encountering a “local arts scene” that turns out to be a statue of a bear fighting a swan. It also brings a lot of unexpected joys—like post-work lake dips, scenic morning drives, and the slow … Read More Field Tech by Day, Microwavable Gourmet by Night
Females in the Field, Field Notes, Suggestions for Students
Hey there! I’m Emily Scott, an Assistant Archaeologist with Circle CRM Group. I earned my Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary, double majoring in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology. Now in my third season of cultural resource management, I’ve learned one big lesson: what you pack can make or break your day. When you’re … Read More What’s In My Backpack? Field Season Essentials
Females in the Field, Team Q&As
Meet Mira, the trailblazing spirit at Circle, who’s been rewriting the rules of archaeology from the steamy jungles of Belize to our strategy-packed office spaces. Known for her sharp wit and killer insights, she makes blending academic rigour with fieldwork look like the adventure it truly is. We wanted to get to know Mira a … Read More Q&A with Mira
As archaeologists, we spend a lot of time talking about shovel testing—it’s second nature to us. In fact, it’s such a routine part of our work that we sometimes forget it sounds a little strange to anyone outside the field. (No, we’re not just randomly digging holes for fun. Well, not only for fun.) For … Read More Circle Does: Shovel Testing
So, you’ve completed fieldwork for the Historical Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA). Whether it meant trekking through a snow-covered forest, monitoring construction, or conducting a full-scale excavation, you’ve gathered notes, artifacts, and valuable data. But now comes the real challenge: what to do with all of it? Here’s the thing—archaeology has no do-overs. Once we dig, … Read More Circle Does: Fieldwork to Final Report