Additional Information

Format

Web page

Scope

State or Province (US and Canada)

Region

British Columbia

Language

English

Notes

The B.C. Association of Professional Archaeologists (BCAPA) is a non-profit, self-governing professional organization incorporated under the B.C. Society Act in November of 1995. The BCAPA represents and furthers the professional interests of individuals involved in the discipline of archaeology in British Columbia and has, among its goals, the establishment and maintenance of principles and standards of practice for conducting archaeological work.

The Bylaws of the BCAPA contain a Code of Ethics, a Code of Conduct, and a Grievance Procedure that provides a mechanism for addressing complaints of unprofessional conduct by members. Unprofessional conduct is defined as conduct that violates the bylaws of the society generally and, in particular, the guidelines set out in the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct, or the operational standards of the society. These bylaws, codes and standards bind all members.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology

Keywords & Terms

• Academic Integrity and/or Plagiarism
• Accountability
• Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Adequate Preparation
• Anti-Commercialization
• Confidentiality
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• Dishonesty, Exaggeration, Fraud, Deceit, and/or Misrepresentation
• Employer/Client Relationships
• Funding, Employment, and/or Compensation for Work
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Looting, Collecting, and Illicit Trade of Cultural Property
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Professional Qualification
• Professional Relationships and Communication
• Professional Standards
• Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
• Protection and Non-Disclosure of Archaeological Sites
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Stewardship