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Archaelogical Assessments & Predictive Modelling, GIS and Traditional Knowledge, First Nation Engagement, & Non-Invasive Investigations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Archaeological Assessments<\/a><\/h3>

Determination if any cultural remain exist on the landscape within the proposed develop.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Archaeological Predictive Modelling<\/a><\/h3>

Using remote sensing methods to determine likelihood of the presence of archaeological remains.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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GIS and Traditional Knowledge<\/a><\/h3>

Working with Indigenous Communities to preserve and document cultural and sensitive areas within their traditional territory.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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First Nation Engagement<\/a><\/h3>

Working with communities to address concerns regarding the cultural heritage of their history within their traditional territory.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Non-Invasive Investigations<\/a><\/h3>

Using state-of-the art technology to survey sensitive landscapes so as not to disturb any remains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u00a0<\/span>A Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment is a comprehensive survey of the geographic land use and historical information that pertains to the development.\u00a0 <\/span>Using several sources of information, Woodland Heritage Northwest examines satellite, TOPO maps and relevant archival information to determine whether or not there is potential for archaeological resources on the property.\u00a0 <\/span>When possible, a field inspection must be competed to document resources on the property.\u00a0 <\/span>This provides important, firsthand insights into the condition of the property, and serves to narrow the scope of any necessary Stage 2 assessment and allow for well-informed recommendations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment serves to determine the presence of any unknown archaeological resources that might be present in the identified areas from the Stage 1.\u00a0 <\/span>This involves a field inspection of the footprint of the development whereby a pedestrian survey is conducted as well as shovel tests as appropriate. \u00a0 <\/span>The nature and procedures of the shovel testing is mandated by the Ontario Government and varies depending on location and the nature of the surrounding terrain.\u00a0 <\/span>If archaeological resources are discovered, Stage 2. Woodland Heritage Northwest is fully capable in determining appropriate measures for next steps. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0<\/span>If resources are significant enough to warrant further investigations, Stage 3 Archaeological Assessments are site specific.\u00a0 <\/span>They include a wide variety of measures including further historical research, mapping of artifact finds and the controlled excavations of a portion of the site.\u00a0 <\/span>These excavations aid in interpretation of the context, nature and size of the site.\u00a0 <\/span>The methods utilized during a Stage 3 assist the archaeologist in better understanding the complexities and nature of archaeological sites and help in determining if Stage 4 mitigation is required.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Also known as Mitigation, Stage 4 Archeological Assessments are only employed if recoveries from the Stage 3 are productive enough.\u00a0 <\/span>There are two options at this point: namely avoidance or salvage.\u00a0 <\/span>Working with the client, if measure can be employed to avoid the finds and preserve the site in its context.\u00a0 <\/span>If this is not possible, then excavation of the site is required.\u00a0 <\/span>Excavation involves controlled removal of the archaeological resources in such a way that the cultural value of the site (artifacts, research data) is conserved for future use. In all possible outcomes, Woodland Heritage Northwest works with clients and communities to ensure that recoveries are used for activities that include tourism, education, research, cultural ceremonies, and respectful curation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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All stages of Archaeological Assessments require notification to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries<\/span><\/a> of the proposed work and involve an extensive report detailing the work that was completed.\u00a0 <\/span>All work has to abide by the regulations as set out by the 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archeologists<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cultural heritage resources are defined by the Ontario Government as including both known resources (recorded\/registered locations and locations reported by First Nations) and high potential resources (as determined by archaeological predictive models). We will work closely with you or your clients (forest industry, transportation industry, mining industry, First Nations communities) and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports to (1) identify the location of cultural heritage resources, and then (2) determine the most appropriate management strategy for ensuring the protection of those resources. We have developed innovative techniques to ensure the protection of cultural resources while concurrently striving to minimize the impact to the development in question.<\/p>\n

Woodland Heritage Northwest has conducted cultural heritage assessments for wind farm developments, new hydro-electric projects, and existing hydro-electric project upgrades and improvements. We have also conducted numerous cultural heritage assessments for mining projects across northern Ontario \u2013 both large and small.<\/p>\n

Additionally, we are internationally recognized leaders in developing and applying models of archaeological site potential. We have also been involved in the development of cultural heritage policy for the OMNR and in the revision of the Forest Management Guidelines for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Resources. <\/p>\n