The Association of Professional Archaeologists
seeks to integrate the concerns of archaeologists in Ontario from all avenues of employment including: administration, conservation, curation, consulting, education, research, and teaching and also seeks to ensure that issues and practices affecting archaeological resources are conducted within a commonly recognized set of standards.
We encourage all archaeologists (students, professionals, and teachers) to become a member of the APA.
Visit the CONSULTANT LIST to add your name to the APA's posted list of consultants. You do not need to be a member of the APA to add your name to the consultant's list.
Our Mission
Specifically the objectives of the APA are to:
- encourage professionalism in archaeology
- represent the profession in areas of concern
- mediate solutions to problems involving archaeological resources
- recognize significant accomplishments in archaeology
- encourage cooperation in and beyond the profession of archaeology
Organization Profile
The APA is governed by an elected Executive Board consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Four Directors (including Membership and Grievance), Newsletter Editor. There are three membership levels: Professional, Associate, and Student (see the MEMBERSHIP page).
What the APA Can Do For You
News, Information and Representation
In addition to publishing a newsletter which keeps the membership informed of recent developments affecting the practice of archaeology in Ontario, the Association represents its membership on an ongoing basis with government and other agencies concerned with archaeological issues.
Lectures & Workshops
For the benefit of its members the Association sponsors lectures and workshops on various topics. The Lithics Workshop, held in Brantford Ontario in February of 2001, hosted by Dan Long and Donna Morrison was a highly successful training workshop. Other lectures and seminars seek to improve the knowledge and training of members. In February 2008, a lecture entitled "Protecting Yourself and Your Business: A Legal Contract Workshop" was offered. Our members are encouraged to participate in the activities of the Association and to suggest ways in which we can improve our service to archaeology.
Web Site
The association hosts a 'Members-Only' section on this web site. The content under the web site menu items: Web Site Tools, Latest News, Professional Development, Products, Other Links of Interest, Downloads, Job/Bid Postings, Guidelines is only available to APA members. The APA also posts news from municipalities and government regarding archaeological issues. These items can be found under the Latest News menu item. If you are a consultant looking for employees, check out the job bids/postings. If you are a professor or student and wish to post your C.V./resume, and you are an APA member, send in your resume in PDF format and we will post it for you under the Jobs/Bid Postings section of the web site. APA members can consult the list for potential employees.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Information presented on this web site is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the user. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and up-to-date, the Association of Professional Archaeologists (hereafter referred to as the APA), does not certify the authenticity of any information that is provided on this web site. Under no circumstances will the APA be liable for any actions taken or omissions made from reliance on any information contained herein from whatever source nor will the APA be liable for any other consequences from such reliance.
Important Information
July 2009 - NEW
The APA is pleased to announce that we have added a new membership category to our organization - Field Director member. This membership recognizes the importance of licenced Field Directors to our profession. Criteria are as follows:
1. Valid Ontario R licence for the initial application.
2. Required to have a CV (Stage 1/2, Stage 3 or Stage 4 or research report).
3. $50 yearly membership for 3 years for $130.
Field Director members will be voting professional members but may sit on the Executive only after achieving full professional status with a P licence. A field director member will be appointed as liaison to the APA Executive. Please apply on-line or send your application to the Membership Director, Nick Gromoff.
January 2006 - NEW
Visit the Consultant List page to add your name to the APA's posted list of consultants. You do not need to be a member of the APA to add your name to the consultant's list.
Proponents (Governments, Developers, Planners etc.)
Job Bank
If you wish to post a job for bidding, please email details to info@apaontario.ca. This will be posted to our members-only Job / Bid Posting page.
Archaeological Assessment Tool
Check out the new option on our menu - DEVELOPER TOOLS - for information on conducting archaeological assessments. Here you will find the background information to guide you through the process.
This section will answer questions such as:
- What is an archaeological site?
- What is an artifact?
- What is a cultural feature
- What are settlement patterns?
- What are burial features?
- What is archaeological potential
- What is an archaeological assessment?
- What is an archaeological consultant?
- What is an excavation?
- What is archaeological significance?
- What are lithic scatters?
- What are historic sites?
- What are site disturbances?
- What is marine archaeology?
This material comes from Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, Cultural Programs Branch, Archaeology & Heritage Planning Unit, 1997 (revised March 1998), Conserving a Future for Our Past: Archaeology, Land Use Planning & Development in Ontario - An Educational Primer and Comprehensive Guide for Non-Specialists.
If you still have questions, contact us at info@apaontario.ca and we will try and answer your questions.
New APA Job Pool
A great opportunity for students and consultants alike. APA members can now post their resumes for viewing by prospective employers. If you are interested in participating, email a 2 page resume in PDF format along with a brief 2 line synopsis to info@apaontario.ca. We will post them to the Job / Bid Posting page.
Employers can look for prospective employees or post job opportunities here. Please submit job postings in PDF format to info@apaontario.ca. Let us know how long the posting should be listed on the website.
Ministry of
Culture
Standards and Guidelines
Final Draft - August 2006
Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists
Unit 1
Unit 1A - Introduction August, 2006
Unit 1B: Background Study (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
Unit 1C: Stage 1: Evaluation of Archaeological Potential
Unit 1D: Stage 2: Property Assessment
Unit 1E: Stage 3: Site-Specific Assessment
Unit 1F: Stage 4: Protection and Avoidance
Unit 1H: Stage 4: Construction Monitoring
Unit 2
Unit 2: Standards and Guidelines for Artifact Documentation and Analysis
Unit 3
Unit 3A: Reporting Archaeological Fieldwork: Overview
Unit 4
Unit 4: Using the Global Positioning System (GPS)
Unit 5
Unit 5: The Discovery of Human Remains: Best Practices
Unit 6
Unit 6: Engaging Aboriginal Communities in Archaeology
Please see above for Urgent Notice and the link below for APA President's letter regarding recent APA referendum on proposed new standards and guidelines:
APA President's Message - Referendum Re: Proposed Guidelines
