The following are definitions of useful acronyms and terms.

The general study of human societies and cultures.

The study of humanity’s past, primarily through the study of the material (physical) remains of past human activity.

A spatial clustering of archaeological data; any place that shows evidence of past human activity.

A list of archaeological materials existing within a given area.

Any object made, used or modified by humans Archaeologically, artifacts are often implements made of stone or bone (e.g., a projectile point), but can include non-portable features (such as fire pits) and animal remains used by people.

Spear thrower; used in most parts of North America before the advent of the bow and arrow.

The dirt from an excavation that is no longer archaeologically useful.

A stone tool which has been worked on both sides, such as a knife.

An alphanumeric code used to designate and locate archaeological sites in Canada.