Circle Does, Field Notes

Circle Does: Shovel Testing

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

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Circle Does, Field Notes

Circle Does: Fieldwork to Final Report

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

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A Closer Look at Monitoring for Archaeology at New Developments in Alberta

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

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