Heritage Services

Full Suite Archaeology & Heritage Firm

Land-based archaeology

Archaeological impact assessments (AIA - S12.2); site excavation and monitoring (SAP - S12.4); field inventories; Chance Find Management Plans; historical archaeology; preliminary field reconnaissance (PFR)

Research and laboratory analysis; litigation support

Archaeological overview assessments, marine archaeological overview assessments, archaeological management plans; lithics analysis; faunal analysis; dendrochronology; osteological analysis; historical and archival research; ethnographic research

Indigenous landscape use

Traditional use studies; traditional ecological knowledge; historic, ethnographic, and archival research; land use plans

Heritage permitting and policy

Heritage policies and protocols for First Nations, industry, and all levels of government; heritage capacity building

RISC: Archaeological and Culturally Modified Tree Inventory for Crew Members

This Provincially-certified course is intended to teach basic site identification, survey, and recording skills. The course is designed for eight participants, preferably with some background in forestry or other fieldwork. Upon successful completion of the course, participants are registered with the province and receive a certificate signed by the Archaeology Branch.

Five days, taught entirely in-person or a combination of in-person and digital delivery. Best suited for 8-12 students. Available year-round on a as needed basis.

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ARCHAEOLOGY ON FILM

Through deeply consultative and collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities, oral histories, and traditional knowledge that encompass heritage, Indigenous science, environment, conservation, archaeology, language, and culture are preserved on film.

Based on each community’s unique perspective, these stories can support Strength of Claim to establish treaties, rights, and titles, as well as communicate culture, values, and practices, to reclaim cultural heritage, support cultural sovereignty and language reclamation and regeneration.

PARTNER STORIES

Since Time Immemorial

In collaboration with Haisla Nation, this film recounts a remarkable story that has solidified Haisla's history in the territory.

A Culture of Mutual Respect

By sharing their truth - the story of their heritage, values, and the beauty of their land - the Kitsumkalum people hope that others will be governed by a simple principle. Treating others as you want to be treated.

Stories Remembered, Language Reclaimed

A community shares the importance of language to their identity and culture, and how a unique process of language reclamation is serving as a real tool for healing, decolonization, and reconciliation. A film by our partner, Might for Right Productions.

Kaniateres - Story Lessons in Art

John B. Thomas illuminates the history and knowledge of the Mohawk people on the St. Lawrence River, before the construction of the early canal systems. “Kaniatares - Long River”, is his commissioned 21-foot mural. A film by our partner, Might for Right Productions.

hénƛ̓ikʷilaxʷ - A Haisla Origin Story

In collaboration with Haisla Nation Council, with artist, Paul Windsor and composer, Shelley Bolton, this beautiful animation celebrates the origin story of Wamis, Cimoca, Kitamaat, and the Haisla people. A film by our partner, Might for Right Productions.