Archaeological Ethics Database

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Codes of Ethics & Professional Standards

This page includes current codes of ethics, ethics statements, professional standards, and other similar sets of principles developed by archaeology, anthropology, and related societies at a regional, state, national, and international scale. This list is updated yearly.

  • (Montana Archaeological Society)

    Montana Archaeological Society
  • AAA Ethics Blog: Principles of Professional Responsibility (American Anthropological Association)

    American Anthropological Association
  • AABA Code of Ethics, Sexual Harrassment, and Other Resources (American Association of Biological Anthropologists)

    American Association of Biological Anthropologists
  • About NAS (Nebraska Archaeological Society)

    Nebraska Archaeological Society
  • About the AIA: Policies and Documents (Archaeological Institute of America)

    Archaeological Institute of America
  • About the CAA: Principles of Ethical Conduct (Canadian Archaeological Association)

    Canadian Archaeological Association
  • AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice (American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works)

    American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
  • American Cultural Resources Association Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (American Cultural Resources Association)

    American Cultural Resources Association
  • American Rock Art Research Association (American Rock Art Research Association)

    American Rock Art Research Association
  • Archaeological ethics (The Society for Georgia Archaeology)

    The Society for Georgia Archaeology
  • Archaeological Institute of America Code of Ethics (Archaeological Institute of America)

    1990/1997
    Archaeological Institute of America
  • Archaeological Society of Alberta: Mandate and Bylaws (Archaeological Society of Alberta)

    1975
    Archaeological Society of Alberta
  • Archaeology Laws and Ethics Statements (Tennessee Archaeology Network)

    Tennessee Archaeology Network
  • Archéo-Québec Network Mission Statement (Archéo-Québec Network)

    1999
    Archéo-Québec Network
  • ASAPA Constitution and Appendices (Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists)

    Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists
  • Association of Consulting Archaeologists Alberta Constitution (Association of Consulting Archaeologists of Alberta)

    Association of Consulting Archaeologists of Alberta
  • Association of Professional Archaeologists of New Brunswick ()

    2018
  • British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology Ethics and Standards (British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology)

    British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology
  • British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists – Codes and Grievances

    British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists
  • By-Laws of the Lousiana Archaeological Society (The Lousiana Archaeological Society)

    The Lousiana Archaeological Society
  • Bylaws (North Carolina Archaeological Society)

    North Carolina Archaeological Society
  • Bylaws (Vermont Archaeological Society)

    Vermont Archaeological Society
  • Bylaws of the Archaeological Society of Maryland (The Archaeological Society of Maryland)

    The Archaeological Society of Maryland
  • Bylaws of the Council of Virginia Archaeologists (Council of Virginia Archaeologists)

    Council of Virginia Archaeologists
  • BYLAWS of the Oregon Archaeological Society (Oregon Archaeological Society)

    Oregon Archaeological Society
  • Bylaws: Article XVI: Code of Ethical Guidelines (Society for California Archaeology)

    Society for California Archaeology
  • CIfA regulations, standards and guidelines (Chartered Institute for Archaeologists)

    Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
  • Code d’éthique (Association des Archéologues du Québec)

    Association des Archéologues du Québec
  • Code of Conduct (Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society)

    Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society
  • Code of Ethics (Archaeological Society of New Mexico)

    Archaeological Society of New Mexico
  • Code of Ethics (Arkansas Archeological Society)

    Arkansas Archeological Society
  • Code of Ethics (Australian Archaeological Association)

    Australian Archaeological Association
  • Code of Ethics (Colorado Archaeological Society)

    Colorado Archaeological Society
  • Code of Ethics (Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists)

    Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists
  • Code of Ethics (International Council of Museums)

    International Council of Museums
  • Code of Ethics (Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists)

    Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists
  • Code of Ethics (Plains Anthropological Society)

    Plains Anthropological Society
  • Code of Ethics (The Alexandria Archive Institute)

    The Alexandria Archive Institute
  • Code of Ethics (World Archaeological Congress)

    World Archaeological Congress
  • Code of Ethics and Bylaws (Archaeological Society of Virginia)

    2019
    Archaeological Society of Virginia
  • Code of Ethics for Michigan Archaeological Society members (Michigan Archaeological Society)

    Michigan Archaeological Society
  • Code of Ethics for Museums (American Alliance of Museums)

    American Alliance of Museums
  • Codes and Standards (Register of Professional Archaeologists)

    Register of Professional Archaeologists
  • Codes of Conduct (Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland)

    Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
  • Código de Conducta de los Servidores Públicos del Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia)

    Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia
  • Código de Ética (Asociación de Arqueólogos Profesionales de la República Argentina)

    Asociación de Arqueólogos Profesionales de la República Argentina
  • Código de Ética (Colegio de Arqueólogos de Chile)

    Colegio de Arqueólogos de Chile
  • Código de Ética Profesional en Arqueología (Arqueología Ecuatoriana)

    Arqueología Ecuatoriana
  • Constitution and By-laws (Illinois Archaeological Survey)

    Illinois Archaeological Survey
  • Constitution and Bylaws of the Texas Archaeological Society (Texas Archaeological Society)

    Texas Archaeological Society
  • Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists Constitution (Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists)

    Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists
  • EAA Codes and Principles (European Association of Archaeologists)

    European Association of Archaeologists
  • Ethical Guidelines (National Association for the Practice of Anthropology)

    National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
  • Ethical Guidelines (Society for Hawaiian Archaeology)

    Society for Hawaiian Archaeology
  • Ethical Standards of The Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology (The Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology)

    The Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology
  • Ethics (New York Archaeological Council)

    New York Archaeological Council
  • Ethics and Standards (British Association of Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology)

    British Association of Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology
  • Ethics Guidelines (Canadian Museums Association)

    Canadian Museums Association
  • IAS Bylaws (Idaho Archaeological Society, Inc.)

    Idaho Archaeological Society, Inc.
  • ICOM Code of Ethics for Natural History Museums (International Council of Museums)

    2013
    International Council of Museums
  • IFRAO: Home Page (International Federation of Rock Art Organisations)

    International Federation of Rock Art Organisations
  • KAA Code of Ethics (Kansas Anthropological Association)

    Kansas Anthropological Association
  • Kentucky Archaeological Survey (Kentucky Archaeological Survey)

    Kentucky Archaeological Survey
  • Laws and Regulations (South Dakota State Historical Society)

    South Dakota State Historical Society
  • Maine Archaeological Society: Mission Statement (Maine Archaeological Society )

    1956
    Maine Archaeological Society
  • MAS By-Laws (Minnesota Archaeological Society)

    Minnesota Archaeological Society
  • MAS Constitution (Manitoba Archaeological Society)

    1977
    Manitoba Archaeological Society
  • Massachusetts Archaeological Society – Membership Form (Massachusetts Archaeological Society)

    Massachusetts Archaeological Society
  • Membership (Archaeological Society of British Columbia)

    Archaeological Society of British Columbia
  • Membership Code of Ethics (New Zealand Archaeological Society)

    New Zealand Archaeological Society
  • NAA Membership Applications (Nevada Archaeological Association)

    Nevada Archaeological Association
  • New Hampshire Archaeological Society: Constitution and By-laws (New Hampshire Archaeological Society)

    1947
    New Hampshire Archaeological Society
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society Code of Ethics (Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society)

    2013
    Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society
  • Nova Scotia Archaeological Society Constitution – Objectives (Nova Scotia Archaeological Society )

    1987
    Nova Scotia Archaeological Society
  • OAC Code of Ethics (Ohio Archaeological Council)

    Ohio Archaeological Council
  • PAAC Code of Ethics (History Colorado, Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification)

    History Colorado, Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification
  • Pensacola Archaeological Society Goals and Ethics (Pensacola Archaeological Society)

    Pensacola Archaeological Society
  • Policy on Professional Conduct (American Schools of Oriental Research)

    American Schools of Oriental Research
  • Principios Éticos para los Miembros de la Sociedad de la Arqueología de La Paz (Sociedad de Arqueología de La Paz)

    Sociedad de Arqueología de La Paz
  • Principles of Archaeological Ethics (Society for American Archaeology)

    Society for American Archaeology
  • Protecting and Managing UCH: Laws, Issues, Developments & Ethics for Underwater Cultural Heritage (Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology)

    Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology
  • Reglamento del Código de Ética Profesional (Colegio Profesional de Arqueólogos del Perú)

    Colegio Profesional de Arqueólogos del Perú
  • Rock Art Site Etiquette (Utah Rock Art Research Association)

    Utah Rock Art Research Association
  • Saskatchewan Archaeological Society Bylaws (Saskatchewan Archaeological Society)

    1982
    Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
  • Save Ontario Shipwrecks Code of Ethics (Save Ontario Shipwrecks)

    1981
    Save Ontario Shipwrecks
  • SHA Ethics Principles (Society for Historical Archaeology)

    Society for Historical Archaeology
  • Society By-Laws (Iowa Archaeological Society)

    Iowa Archaeological Society
  • South Carolina Standards of Research Performance (The Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists)

    The Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists
  • Standards and Guidelines (Council of Texas Archaeologists)

    2020
    Council of Texas Archaeologists
  • Statement of Ethical Responsibilities (Florida Anthropological Society)

    Florida Anthropological Society
  • Statement of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (Society for Applied Anthropology)

    Society for Applied Anthropology
  • Statement of Professional Behavior (Society of Africanist Archaeologists)

    Society of Africanist Archaeologists
  • Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology By-Laws (Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology)

    Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology
  • The OAS Statement of Ethical Principles (Ontario Archaeological Society)

    Ontario Archaeological Society
  • The Wyoming Association of Professional Archaeologists Constitution and By-Laws (Wyoming Archaeological Society)

    Wyoming Archaeological Society
  • Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia – Mission (Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia)

    1977
    Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia
  • Utah Statewide Archaeological Society: Objectives and Code of Ethics (Utah Statewide Archaeological Society)

    Utah Statewide Archaeological Society

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