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Niagara has a rich cultural heritage with diverse resources. Cultural heritage, like archaeological sites and artifacts, is Niagara’s connection to the past and is celebrated for its uniqueness.
The Planning Act provides the legislative framework for land use planning in Ontario. It requires municipal decision makers to be aware of lands containing archaeological sites or areas of archaeological potential, and to ensure land use decisions comply with provincial legislation.
Provincial cultural heritage and archaeological policies encourage municipalities to prepare archaeological management plans for the conservation of archaeological resources.
As part of the new Niagara Official Plan, Niagara Region has retained Archaeological Services Inc. to prepare and consult on a Regional Archaeological Management Plan. The plan will:
The plan will also integrate planning protocols for resource management implementation and Aboriginal engagement.
The Archaeological Management Plan will be further guided by the formation of a steering committee represented by participating ministry and conservation authority staff, area planners, and local municipal and Regional staff.
Summer 2019 - completed
Develop background paper
November 6, 2019 - completed
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November 7, 2019 - completed
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November 13, 2019 - completed
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November 14, 2019 - completed
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October 2021 - completed
Consultation report; available for review under reports and documents
November 2021 - completed
Draft Archaeological Management Plan; available for public comment
December 2021 - pending
Final Archaeological Management Plan with council endorsement
Britney Fricke, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
905-980-6000 ext. 3432
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Draft Archaeological Management Plan and Potential Mapping