UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST. REDEFINING THE FUTURE.

Like a small ember reigniting a campfire, illuminating cultural heritage has the power to light our way forward. We work with both industry and community members to understand the past and solve problems in the present, creating sustainable growth alongside our partners.

INDUSTRY

Ember Archaeology is a cultural resource management (CRM) firm that aids clients in minimizing their impact on the places they work. Our large team of archaeological permit holders are able to conducted archaeological impact assessments in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. We are partnered with foresters, biologists, paleontologists and IT experts to handle a wide variety of projects and assessment types. Our team delivers unrivaled reliability, efficiency and adaptability at every step. We pride ourselves on conducting impact assessments and mitigations using high standards, while remaining competitive and providing a smooth, guided experience for our clients.

Community

Unearthing the past doesn’t only capture imaginations, it also provides an extraordinary chance to understand the human experience. From community and youth archaeology to municipal heritage plans, our goal is to connect people of all ages and backgrounds to the past. Many of our research projects are directly focused on an exchange of knowledge and sharing our skills with others.

By Fallon Hardie

March 20, 2026

Fight or Flight: Lessons Learned From a Cougar Encounter, Part II

Continuing the Conversation In February 2026, Fallon Hardie (Jr. Field Director, Ember) met with Kim Titchener (President and Founder, Bear Safety & More Inc) to discuss the 2024 encounter. The interview covered the increasing challenges of cougar encounters in Alberta, predator / prey behaviour dynamics, the criticality of expert training based on current data, and

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By Maegan Huber

February 23, 2026

Women in Archaeology: Celebrating Zheng Zhenxiang and the Legacy of Fu Hao

International Women’s Day is a time to honour the remarkable achievements of women throughout history. Zheng Zhenxiang is a name that should resonate loudly in the annals of archaeology. As a leading female archaeologist from China, her work has not only enriched our understanding of ancient Chinese civilization, but has also shattered stereotypes about women’s

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By Fallon Hardie

January 28, 2026

Archaeology in Pop Culture

Anyone whose a bit of a movie buff is well-aware of the strong archaeological influence in the Action-Adventure genre. Formative classics like Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and Tomb Raider, for instance, all feature heavy archaeological influences — but not exactly positive ones. Sure, everyone’s beloved Indy battles Nazi’s, Lara Croft is a strong female icon,

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PHILOSOPHY

We believe in working collaboratively and openly, so that stories of the past are learned and shared. We learn these stories from artifacts and the other evidence left by those who’ve gone before us.

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