Archaeological and Historical Resources Management in Alberta
Archaeology is the study of past human culture through the recovery and analysis of material remains. In Alberta, much of this evidence includes stone features, standing structures and campsites, from which we recover artifacts such as stone tools and debitage (the flakes resulting from creating or maintaining stone tools), fire-broken rock, faunal material (bones) and historic period artifacts (i.e., glass bottles, old nails, your grandmother’s china).
These sites are protected by the Historical Resources Act, which is legislated by the Historic Resources Management Branch of Alberta Culture.
The Archaeological Survey administers the Archaeological Permit Management System that regulates archaeological projects in Alberta and maintains records of archaeological sites in Alberta. Archaeologists within the section evaluate these sites and take measures to ensure their protection and proper investigation through Historical Resources Impact Assessments. They also assess the significance of sites under consideration for designation as Provincial Historic Resources and work with communities to protect sites considered to be significant. (From Alberta Culture)
If one encounters historic resources, it must be reported to Alberta Culture. This can be done by contacting them directly through the Report-A-Find system, or contacting a professional archaeologist who can record the appropriate information on an Archaeological Site Form.
If you find buried bones or other artifacts, don’t dig it up! Contact a professional archaeologist.
These sites are protected by the Historical Resources Act, which is legislated by the Historic Resources Management Branch of Alberta Culture.
The Archaeological Survey administers the Archaeological Permit Management System that regulates archaeological projects in Alberta and maintains records of archaeological sites in Alberta. Archaeologists within the section evaluate these sites and take measures to ensure their protection and proper investigation through Historical Resources Impact Assessments. They also assess the significance of sites under consideration for designation as Provincial Historic Resources and work with communities to protect sites considered to be significant. (From Alberta Culture)
If one encounters historic resources, it must be reported to Alberta Culture. This can be done by contacting them directly through the Report-A-Find system, or contacting a professional archaeologist who can record the appropriate information on an Archaeological Site Form.
If you find buried bones or other artifacts, don’t dig it up! Contact a professional archaeologist.