The Archaeological Society of British Columbia is a Canadian nonprofit organization founded in 1966. It is dedicated to the protection of archaeological resources and the dissemination of archaeological knowledge throughout British Columbia. The society is registered under the business number 887151397RR0001.

Since 1968, the society has published a quarterly journal called The Midden, with support from the B.C. Heritage Trust, providing a platform for the communication of research and developments related to archaeology in the region. The society's headquarters are located in Vancouver, British Columbia, with additional bureaus in the provincial capital, Victoria, and since 1994, in Nanaimo. These bureaus support regional activities and local engagement in archaeological research and education.

The society serves a broad membership base, including more than 300 members in Vancouver alone, who actively participate in research, education, and advocacy aimed at the preservation of British Columbia’s archaeological heritage. The Victoria bureau is led by its president, Pete Dady, while the Nanaimo branch is managed by Julie Cowie, which also publishes a newsletter called The Digger.

The Archaeological Society of British Columbia plays a significant role in promoting archaeological awareness and education through its publications, local chapters, and public programs. It acts as a key organization for connecting professionals, amateurs, and the interested public in the study and protection of British Columbia’s archaeological resources.

Its long-standing commitment to archaeology has made the society an important institution in the province’s cultural and historical landscape, fostering community involvement in archaeological stewardship and contributing to the understanding of British Columbia’s past.

Categories:

• Organizations based in Vancouver
• Archaeological organizations in Canada
• Nonprofit organizations established in 1966

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeological_Society_of_British_Columbia [2] https://www.uasbc.com/history [3] https://www.asbc.bc.ca/about-us/ [4] https://loa-archives.anth.ubc.ca/index.php/archaeological-society-of-british-columbia [5] https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/collections/human-history/bc-archaeology