Additional Information

Format

Web page/PDF

Scope

State or Province (US and Canada)

Region

Saskatchewan

Language

English

Notes

Vision

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society will create and foster a deeper public understanding of archaeology and archaeological information, and encourage public support for the preservation of archaeological resources in Saskatchewan, in Canada, and worldwide.

Goals

1. To educate the public about the thousands of years of Saskatchewan's human history and about the discipline of archaeology. 2. To promote the conservation of archaeological heritage resources. 3. To work in partnership with other parties to the benefit of archaeological heritage. 4. To provide and support the provision of financial and human resources and to assist individuals, groups and organizations to be actively and responsibly involved in heritage research, preservation and education efforts.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation

CIfA Codes

• Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment

Keywords & Terms

• Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Conservation
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Stewardship