Archaeological Master Plan

AMP Public Meeting

The City has started preparing its first Archaeological Management Plan (AMP) and we are seeking public input into its development.

Venue – Brampton City Hall Conservatory area –2 Wellington St. W. Brampton, ON L6Y 1M8

Dates – Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 PM in The Conservatory.

Parking Arrangements –City Hall Parking Lots

Entrance Doors – City Hall Atrium

The City of Brampton has started its first Archaeological Management Plan (AMP.) The AMP will develop a new framework and strategic plan to minimize losses of unique archaeological resources within the City, and strengthen the City’s planning and policy processes.

Due to the Provincial Planning Act and the Policy Statement (2020), City decision makers and planners must be aware of all lands containing known archaeological sites or areas of archaeological potential to make informed decisions in line 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 thorough background review to understand the City’s existing histories, resources and policies, and 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;
• Robust engagement with First Nations and Indigenous Communities; and,
• Proposed new protocols, policies, and management strategies to be integrated into the City’s Official Plan and planning framework.

The City of Brampton is located within the traditional and/or treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Huron-Wendat Nation, the Métis Nation of Ontario, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council. These groups, and the Urban Indigenous Community, will be engaged throughout the year-long AMP project.

Engagement with stakeholders, and the public will occur throughout this project to provide opportunities for information sharing, feedback and education. These opportunities will begin soon and be advertised through the City’s website and social media platforms. The City of Brampton has retained Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) to prepare the Archaeological Management Plan (AMP).

Legislation Framework:

Provincial legislation, such as the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Environment Assessment Act and policy such as Provincial Policy Statement, mandate and encourage municipalities to protect and draft strategies for archaeological resource conservation. Archaeological Management Plans are an important tool for municipalities to better preserve and manage archaeological resources within their boundaries.

City of Brampton recognizes the need to establish an Archaeological Master Plan through Official Plan Policy 4.10.6.5, which states:

“An Archaeological Master Plan shall be prepared to identify and map known archaeological sites, and areas of archaeological potential and establish policies and measures to protect them. Every endeavour shall be made to leave archaeological sites undisturbed.”

What Is An Archaeological Management Plan (AMP)?

An AMP can consist of a range of components, and is designed to be a tailor-made planning tool for municipalities to implement policies and procedures for identifying and conserving archaeological resources.

Components of an AMP include:

• Detailed mapping of areas of archaeological potential;
• Inventory of known archaeological sites and reports;
• Policy and procedures for managing archaeological resources within the municipality; and,
• Policy and procedures for Indigenous engagement and consultation.

What is the Scope for the City Of Brampton AMP?

Key items within the scope of the project are:

• A background review,
• A benchmarking exercise on current best practices,
• Geographical Information System-based (GIS) mapping that identifies areas of archaeological potential,
• A robust engagement program with the First Nations and Indigenous Communities; and
• Proposed new protocols, policies, and management strategies to be integrated into the City’s Official Plan for the management and protection of archaeological resources.