The Ontario Archaeological Society is a registered charitable organization promoting the ethical practice of archaeology within the Province of Ontario, Canada. It is a public and professional society formed in 1958.[2]
| Founded | 1958[1] |
|---|---|
| Website | https://ontarioarchaeology.org |
The Society produces a peer-reviewed journal Ontario Archaeology. Headquarters are located in the Ashbridge Estate in the east end of Toronto with regional chapters throughout Ontario.
History
editThe Ontario Archaeological Society was founded in 1958.[1]
Publications
editThe OAS publishes the peer-reviewed journal Ontario Archaeology bi-annually[clarification needed].
The journal focuses on relevant archaeological events in Ontario, and any surrounding regions.[3] The goal of the journal is to amass Ontario archaeologically relevant material to be distributed throughout Ontario to promote and share information about the happenings of Ontario Archaeology.[4]
The paper is one of the oldest traditions and processes within the archaeological community, and helping to date the founding of the Ontario Archaeological Society to 1958. It was John Norman Emerson who helped to produce the first of the Ontario Archaeology Journals.[5]
References
edit- Ontario Archaeological Society Origins (2024). “Origins – Ontario Archaeological Society,” n.d. https://ontarioarchaeology.org/the-organization/origins/.
- Ontario Archaeological Society Policies (2024). “Policies – Ontario Archaeological Society,” n.d. https://ontarioarchaeology.org/the-organization/policies/.
- Ontario Archaeology (2024). “Ontario Archaeology – Ontario Archaeological Society,” n.d. https://ontarioarchaeology.org/resources/publications-2/ontario-archaeology/.
- Ontario Archaeological Society Contacts (2024). “Contact Us – Ontario Archaeological Society,” n.d. https://ontarioarchaeology.org/contact/.
- Ontario Archaeological Society Symposium (2023). “OAS Symposium 2023 – Ontario Archaeological Society,” n.d. https://ontarioarchaeology.org/oas-symposium-2023/.
- Ontario Archaeological Society (2024)“Ontario Archaeological Society – Encouraging the Ethical Practice of Archaeology,” n.d. https://ontarioarchaeology.org/.