CFUW-Ottawa General Meeting and Speaker Series
Ian Badgley, Archaeologist, NCC
Topic: Archaeology on NCC Lands
Over the last 45 years, I’ve worked on numerous sites that are rich in archeological discoveries. Until now, my profession was mainly focused on the eastern Arctic and Subarctic. Today, I am the only federal archeologist managing the archaeological resources of Canada’s Capital Region.
My role at the NCC is multi-faceted. I find, recover, interpret and manage artifacts that tell the story of our cultural heritage. I also review development proposals to ensure that projects proposed on NCC and other federal lands in the region won’t damage or destroy our archaeological resources. Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of my role is that I enhance public awareness of the importance of archeological resources.
The NCC is taking a new direction in archaeology. One of my goals is to enable the public and Algonquin communities to develop their own sense of what is important to them and their cultural heritage. I also work closely with the local Algonquin communities to help them develop the capacity to undertake the protection and management of archeological resources for their own cultural and educational purposes.
