January News from the SAS

Office Update

Holiday Office Closure: December 22, 2023 to January 1, 2024 inclusive.
We will reopen for regular office hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Membership, Grants & Bursary Updates

2024 Membership Price Changes
With increasing production and distribution costs for print issues of the Quarterly magazine, the SAS Board approved a membership increase effective immediately for 2024 print memberships. Membership fees for digital (PDF) issues remain unchanged. All members who opt for the print publication will see an increase of $5. US customers will see a $10 increase. The new print membership fees are:
Student – $30
Senior – $40
Individual – $45
Family / Institution / Chapter – $55
US customers add $25

To renew your 2024 SAS membership, please contact the office or renew online.

Zenon Pohorecky Memorial Bursary & Member Funding Grant Deadlines
Both the Bursary and the Grant application deadlines are now January 31, 2024! Information and application forms are available here.

Chapter News

All Points Saskatchewan Archaeological Society:


Prince Albert Historical Society: The Historical Museum is open weekdays between 9am and 4pm, except January 1, 2024. The Rotary Museum of Police and Corrections, Evolution of Education and John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum are all available by appointment. Please call the Historical Museum (306-764-2992) to book an appointment. The Bill Smiley Archive is also open to researchers by calling the Historical Museum. More information can be found on our website. January events include:

January 11- PAHS Member’s Meeting, 7pm at the Historical Museum.
January 21- Coffee and Conversation, 2pm at the Historical Museum. Paul van Pul will present on the history and engineering debacle of La Colle Falls. Everyone is welcome.

Regina Archaeological Society:


Saskatoon Archaeological Society: The Saskatoon Chapter will be having a members potluck and movie night in January! For more information, contact the Chapter via email saskatoon.archaeology@gmail.com or visit their Facebook group.

Upcoming Conference – Save the date!

56th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association
May 1-5, 2024
Delta Marriott Saskatoon Downtown (405 20th Street East)

Book your room before March 29, 2024 to get the conference rate.
Call for session proposals coming in late December 2023. Visit the Conference Website for more information.