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Most archaeological societies and associations are open to the public but some are meant for professionals in the field. Here is a non-exhaustive list of these organizations; those that welcome public involvement are marked with an asterisk (*).

Canadian Organizations

Canadian Archaeological Association

Canadian Museums Association

Quebec Association of Archaeologists

Archaeological Society of British Columbia*

BC Association of Professional Archaeologists

Underwater Archaeology Society of BC*

The Ontario Archaeological Society*

The Nova Scotia Archaeology Society*

Saskatchewan Archaeology Society*

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International Organizations

Society for Historical Archaeology

The Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology

The Society for American Archaeology

The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)