Objective

Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) is dedicated to the education and conservation of archaeology. SAS promotes responsible stewardship of Saskatchewan’s rich and diverse archaeological heritage. Click the links for a complete copy of the Society’s Bylaws.

The SAS

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) is the provincial society for archaeology in Saskatchewan. We promote public education and research and advocate for conservation. Members include both avocational and professional archaeologists.

One of the primary goals of the SAS is education. To this end, we help teachers educate young people about archaeology and the rich heritage left to us by our province’s first peoples and other cultures.

2022 Annual Report

Archaeology in Saskatchewan

People have lived in Saskatchewan since time immemorial, leaving the province richly endowed with both precontact (that is, pre-1690 A.D.) and historical (contact) archaeological resources. At present, the Saskatchewan Heritage Conservation Branch, the government agency which has responsibility for managing the archaeological resources of Saskatchewan and for maintaining the official archaeological site files, has approximately 25,000 sites on record.

The Heritage Conservation Branch (of the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport) staff review archaeological work in the province and issue permits for surveys, field reconnaissance, and excavation. One type of permit that they issue is called the Type B or Avocational Archaeologist Permit. These permits are issued to non-professionals who are interested in reporting, recording, and protecting sites. For more information on these permits and to download their forms click on Archaeology Permits.

Archaeological resources are protected under a provincial Act that was passed in 1980. To review the Saskatchewan Heritage Property Act click here.

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SAS Chapters

SAS chapters are active across the expanse of the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. All chapters host various events throughout the year. To find out if there is a Chapter of the SAS in your area, visit our Chapter page.