Q&A with Alex Alexandra, or Alex for short, has nearly a decade of experience working as an archaeologist at various locations throughout western Canada. In 2016, Alex became an approved permit holder in Alberta, and after a couple of stints as a Regulatory Approvals Coordinator and Indigenous Consultation and Engagement Administrator, Alex decided to return … Read More Females in the Field Q&A with Alex
We’re back with our monthly deep dives with our staff! This month, we sat down with Trevor aka Dr. Trevor Peck aka niokska iikimann (Three Feathers), which is his Blackfoot name that he was honoured with in 2014. Trevor is the author of Light from Ancient Campfires, which is the most comprehensive research on archaeology … Read More Q&A with Trevor
Written by: Trevor Peck Indiana Jones may have you believe that archaeologists roam the world and answering to no one! In reality, we operate within a set of provincially governed mandates; in Alberta, this is known as the Historical Resources Act. In this blog, we are reflecting on the beginnings and the influence of this … Read More The Alberta Historical Resources Act – 50th Anniversary
Written by: Alexandra Burchill Archaeological monitoring consists of usually one to two archaeologists watching for archaeological material and searching backdirt piles on active construction sites. Monitoring is typically conducted during the winter months for a number of different projects, most common of which include a variety of oil and gas developments, buried utilities, and city … Read More A Closer Look at Monitoring for Archaeology at New Developments in Alberta
This month, we’re chatting with Kristin! She has over 20 years of archaeological experience and is a Senior Project Manager and qualified permit-holding archaeologist for BC (Interior Plateau and Sub-Arctic/Boreal Forest), Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. She has been responsible for all aspects of HRIA/AIA and HRIM work for small to large-scale developments throughout … Read More Q&A with Kristin
Written by: Alexandra Burchill Every archaeologist carries similar items when they’re doing survey work; however, there is a lot of personal choice in what extra items they carry and why. Whether they pack their stuff in a cruiser vest, a backpack, a fanny pack, or even a Björn baby carrier for your ipad, there is … Read More Prepping for Field Season: What’s in My Backpack