The Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society (NLAS) is keen on engaging with private collectors of archaeological material. Under the Community Collections Archaeological Research Project (CCARP) the NLAS hopes to locate and record these private collections as well as facilitate public education and awareness of heritage and archaeological resources.

The collection of archaeological objects within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is restricted to licensed archaeological investigation under the Historic Resources Act. Archaeological objects have in the past been, and continue to be, collected by local citizens, who may or may not be aware of the legislation protecting the Province’s archaeological heritage.

Please take a look through our archive of CCARP reports below:

CCARP, vol. 6 (Flowers 2020)
Report (PDF)
*Community presentation will be held in September -more details coming soon!

CCARP, vol. 5 (Letemplier 2019)
Report (PDF)

CCARP, vol. 4 (Venovcevs 2017)
Report (PDF)
CCARP Terms of Reference 2016-2017

CCARP, vol. 3 (Rast et al. 2016)
Report (PDF)
International Archaeology Day and the Bill Melbourne Collection
CCARP Terms of Reference 2016-2017

CCARP, vol. 2 (Campbell 2016)
Report (PDF)
PRESS RELEASE: NLAS Receives Heritage Sector Support from the Cultural Economic Development Program
2015 Terms of Reference
Community Presentation (YouTube)

CCARP, vol. 1 (Anstey 2014)
Report (PDF)
Artifact Photos
PRESS RELEASE: Archaeological Society Documents Collection of Twillingate Artifacts