Sources Archaeological and Heritage Consultants is a British Columbia based firm offering comprehensive consultation on archaeological, ethnographic, and historical matters. Our research and assessment services range from those assessing the effects of land alteration and development on known and potential heritage areas and sites to more research based projects, such as those related to land claims and traditional use studies.

Our consultancy structure ensures that our clientele and relevant First Nation communities are offered highly qualified research personnel. As a result, Sources consistently meets the archaeological conduct requirements of the British Columbia Archaeology and Registry Services Branch, Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management.

Sources is directed by its two co-principals, Robbin Chatan and Hartley Odwak, who have over 28 combined years of experience in the local and international academic, archaeological, physical anthropological, forensic, and museum communities.

Both Mr. Chatan and Mr. Odwak have graduate degrees in Archaeology, are holders of BC Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) permits, and have numerous published professional archaeological reports as well as academic journal publications.

Sources field archaeologist Robert Shortland has over ten years of archaeological experience in the academic and consulting fields. He holds numerous BC HCA Permits and has over 25 published archaeological reports. Mr. Shortland is responsible for the North Coast and Northwest Plateau study areas.

In 1996 & 1997, Mr. Odwak and Mr. Chatan co-directed the Quatsino First Nation's (QFN) Traditional Use Study, which proved to be an instrumental resource for the QFN as well as the companies and individuals working in the QFN's traditional territory on North Vancouver Island. The success of this study allowed Sources to expand their research area on North Vancouver Island and develop an expertise for this region.

Sources clients include forestry companies, mining companies, provincial agencies, First Nations, and developers, both in Canada and the U.S. Sources has worked closely with the Quatsino First Nation since 1996, and currently consults with other First Nations as well.

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