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UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST. REDEFINING THE FUTURE.

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

INDUSTRY

Ember Archaeology helps clients minimize their impact in the places they work. We are one of the largest teams of archaeology permit-holders in Alberta, partnered with foresters, biologists and IT experts. Our team delivers unrivaled reliability, efficiency and adaptability at every step.

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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 through customized programming.

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By Corey Cookson

Mountain range, backlit by the afternoon sun

October 17, 2023

International Archaeology Day

What is it? International Archaeology Day is a celebration of Archaeology and it’s contributions to society! International Archaeology Day annually falls on the third Saturday of October (October 21st), and was first celebrated in 2011. The day was originally designed on a national level to help promote public participation and awareness of the important contributions

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Tags: Alberta  |  Alberta Culture  |  Alberta heritage  |  Archaeology  |  Interactive programs  |  International Archaeology Day  |  Public engagement  |  Public programs  |  Sites

By Ember Archaeology Team

September 29, 2023

National day for Truth and Reconciliation: How to participate

Truth and Reconciliation “The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to recognize and reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. It is also a day when we can honor Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities. This day focuses on the traumatic impact of recent history, understanding how resilience

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Tags: Calls to Action  |  Education  |  Every Child Matters  |  Indigenous Canada  |  National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation  |  Orange Shirt Day  |  Reconciliation Canada  |  Truth and Reconciliation

By Alyssa Hamza

August 10, 2023

“The Last Great Battle”

Battle of Belly River, 1870 For International Indigenous Day, there are an unlimited number of topics that we could discuss. This year, since Lethbridge is my home and I’m interested in it’s history, I decided to write about “The Battle of the Belly River”, also called the “The Last Great Indian Battle”. One of the

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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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