In progress City project

Archaeology Management Plan

The City is preparing its first Archaeological Management Plan (AMP).
Milestones
  1. 1
    Fall 2023

    Background research and data collection

  2. 2
    Winter 2023/Spring 2024

    Initiation of the Indigenous community, partner, and public consultation and engagement

  3. 3
    Fall 2026

    Draft Archaeological Management Plan

  4. 4
    Winter 2027

    Council approval

Overview

The Archaeological Management Plan will result in new tools and frameworks that strengthen the City’s planning and policy processes for archaeological resource management. It will help decision-makers and planners make informed decisions that comply with provincial policies and regulations.

Key deliverables to be produced as part of the AMP in order to develop an effective, municipal decision-making tool, include:

  • A comprehensive background review to compile a thorough understanding of the City’s existing histories, resources, and policies, and a benchmarking exercise to establish initial AMP objectives based on best practices
  • A comprehensive set of Geographical Information System (GIS) based mapping that identifies areas of archaeological potential
  • Development of a robust engagement program with the First Nations and Indigenous Communities
  • Proposed new protocols, policies, and management strategies to be integrated into the City’s Official Plan and planning framework

Public engagement

The City will engage with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Huron-Wendat Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and the Urban Indigenous community throughout the AMP project.

We invite you to read our educational materials by visiting our project engagement page.

Contact
For more information about the Archaeology Management Plan, please contact:

Paula Wubbenhorst, Heritage Planner
paula.wubbenhorst@mississauga.ca

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