Additional Information

Format

PDF

Scope

National

Region

Canada

Language

English;French

Notes

The Ethics Guidelines for the CMA provide detailed and museum-oriented guidelines for ethical practice. These are of particular use to archaeologists working in or with others in the museum profession.

Also see, CMA's "Moved to Action: Activating UNDRIP in Canadian Museum" Report (2022).

https://museums.ca/uploaded/web/TRC_2022/Report-CMA-MovedToAction.pdf

This report was developed as a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #67 under the guidance of the CMA Reconciliation Council. The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is the voice for Canada’s vibrant museum community, from small, volunteer-driven organizations to cherished national institutions, and for the millions of Canadians whose lives are enriched by museums. We advocate for public policies and support, we build skills across the profession, and we establish and inspire connections to strengthen and sustain museums. This project has been funded by the Government of Canada.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• 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
• Maintaining Continuity of Records
• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Academic Integrity and/or Plagiarism
• Accountability
• Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Avoid, Discourage, and Report Unethical and Illegal Activity
• Burials and Human Remains
• Confidentiality
• Conflicts of Interest
• Conservation
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Continuity of Records
• Employer/Client Relationships
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Looting, Collecting, and Illicit Trade of Cultural Property
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Storage of Data, Specimens, and Records