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.

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