Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA)
An Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) is often required to identify, document, evaluate and manage archaeological sites and materials. The primary task is to identify possible impacts to archaeological resources that may be caused by a given development. To conduct an AIA, an archaeologist must obtain a Heritage Inspection Permit issued by the Archaeology Branch of the Provincial Government, which is reviewed by both the Archaeology Branch and First Nations groups who have traditional territorial interests in the project area. We involve local First Nations field technicians in all stages of the field work.