Abstract

The province of Saskatchewan is building reservoirs along the Souris River and Moose Mountain Creek. The Saskatchewan Research Council is directing a multi-year archaeological study of these reservoirs for the Souris Basin Development Authority (the proponent). One of the components of this study is public archaeology. This is the first time in Saskatchewan that a program of public archaeology has been incorporated into an impact mitigation study. This paper discusses the range of public programs offered in 1988 and the public response to date. Suggestions for an improved program are offered.