Association of Manitoba Archaeologists

Since its inception in 1975, the Association of Manitoba Archaeologists (AMA) has served to strengthen the profession of archaeology in Manitoba by acting as a channel of communication between its members, various levels of government, and the national and international community at large. The organization was incorporated in 1984, with the following goals established:

to promote the profession and the practice of archaeology in Manitoba;
to foster cooperation in research and the free interchange of archaeological information;
to promote the protection of archaeological resources;
to implement and support programs of public education about archaeology;
to actively seek and support policies at all levels of government which assist and encourage our aims;
to encourage other institutions which deal with archaeology.

An elected Executive conducts the routine administrative tasks of the Association. A system of committees undertake special projects, such as liaising with governments and other associations, organizing conferences, preparing literature reviews, or recommending site protection. The Association meets regularly throughout the year in order to conduct general business. Special events, such as the occasional guest speaker or a workshop on a specific topic in archaeology, are also held from time to time as the opportunities arise.

In the past the AMA has recommended guidelines for archaeological impact assessments under the new Manitoba Heritage Act; lead support for the placement at Manitoban universities of persons who actively promote the education and research of archaeology in the province; encouraged the greater use of archaeological resources in the management of the environment; held a public symposium at the Canadian Archaeological Association (1985) conference; published a volume of scholarly papers in cooperation with the Manitoba Archaeological Society; and implemented the first annual Archaeology Month program (1995) in the province. Members of the AMA are continuing to initiate similar activities.

Membership is open to anyone, and members agree to abide by the regulations and By-Laws pertaining to the Association. Benefits include membership rates for specific events, voting privileges at meetings of the Association, special discounts on certain merchandise, and you will be supporting the many worthwhile projects that the AMA sponsors.

Fees: Regular - $15.00
Student - $7.50 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLICK HERE to obtain an AMA membership application form.

Member:
Manitoba Heritage Network