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 Fieldwork to Final Report
Field Notes, Suggestions for Students
Starting a career in cultural resource management (CRM) can feel overwhelming at first—where do you begin, and how do you stand out? But with the right guidance and a willingness to embrace the unknown, it’s a career full of purpose, growth, and adventure. To make that journey a little clearer, we sat down with Ashley … Read More A Student’s Guide to Getting Your Hands Dirty in CRM
We sat down with Rachel Millard, our Executive and Resource Coordinator and one the newest members of our team, to learn more about her and what excites her about joining Circle. Here’s what she had to say: What’s one fun fact about you that might surprise people? I LOVE musical theatre! In fact, I’ve been … Read More Get to know Rachel, our Executive and Resource Coordinator!
Field Notes, Suggestions for Students, Team Q&As
At Circle, our goal is to create a sustainable workplace where archaeologists can find stability and longevity. We love what we do. But we know that this is a tough industry to be in. That’s why we’re proud to have created—and continue to cultivate—a culture of support, learning, and adventure. To give you a true … Read More What it’s like to work at Circle
We’ve been hard at work this field season, and we’re so lucky to have added some incredible new members to our team (we’re talking about you, Mira, Julien, Ashley (and more))! Before we do a full deep dive into all of their backgrounds, we wanted to introduce you to each archaeologist with a little roundtable … Read More A Q&A With Our Latest Recruits!
Females in the Field, Field Notes, Team Q&As
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