Arrow Archaeology provides a variety of services to help our clients comply with government regulations, including the Alberta Historical Resources Act the British Columbia Heritage Conservation Act, and Saskatchewan's Heritage Property Act.

Pre-Development Consultation Planning and Education
Archaeological and other historical and cultural resources are widely distributed in western Canada and the United States, but often those resources are not easily recognized or discernible. We work with clients prior to commencement of development work to advise them on the likelihood and type of resources they may encounter with their development projects. We also work with project managers and supervisors to inform them of the regulatory requirements covering all types of cultural resources and to provide training and education regarding those resources.

Historical Resource Overviews
We undertake overview analyses on behalf of clients to determine whether full impact assessments are necessary. Overview assessments identify project areas requiring more detailed assessments, and eliminate areas that have little potential to disturb historical resources.

Historical Resource Impact Assessments
We assume full responsibility for conducting historical resource impact assessments and obtaining historical resource approval to proceed with the project. We conduct preliminary surveys, archival and other research and assist clients in decisions regarding known or anticipated impacts to historical and cultural resources. When necessary, we can conduct post-impact assessments to determine the effects of previous development, and make recommendations regarding future development.

Mitigation Services
Should a development project occur in an area where historical resources require mitigation, we work closely with clients and regulatory agencies to develop a mitigation plan that will ensure the resources are managed in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

Research Services
Archaeological and historical research is not limited to the field. Arrow personnel conduct extensive background research into each project, including archival research, site inventory queries, overview studies (including relevant environmental and natural history data), and informant interviews.

GIS Services
Acquiring and maintaining accurate geographical and mapping data is critical to historical resource management. Arrow’s services include predictive modeling, site data management, and spatial analysis using up-to-date GIS and GPS technology.

Public Awareness and Interpretation
Public interest is often high when projects encounter historical resources during the course of development. Arrow will assist our clients and their staff in dealing with inquiries from interested parties and the general public and we can provide on-site and remote public education and interpretation of such material. We also assist our clients in developing public relations initiatives when such material is found and provide education and other services in handling such material.

Training
Arrow personnel can deliver a variety of training in such issues as GIS/GPS, mapping, archaeology, geology, traditional use studies, anthropological interviewing (ethnography) and other areas.