Our Consultants & Associates

Thomas G. Arnold, Phd, APA

Senior Archaeologist & Associate

Background:

Dr. Tom Arnold is a Professional Archaeologist and Associate for the Fossil Hill Group. He has more than 45 years experience in Research, Education, and Cultural Resource Management. This includes postings in Government, Museums, Engineering Firms, and Universities.

Services:

Archaeological Survey & Reconnaissance; Aerial Survey & Photo Imaging; Geophysical Sensing &Geomatics; Archaeological Excavation (Stages 1 - 4); Materials Analysis; Museum Collections Management.

Interests

Interests include Pre-contact Aboriginal Society, economy and social structure; proxemic behaviour and archaeological modelling; oral and written history.

Selected Publications

Address & Contact Information

Clients are welcome to contact us at our Intelligent Office® located in Hamilton

Contact: The Fossil Hill Group
Address: One Hunter Street East, Ground Floor
Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3W1
Phone: (519) 473-4967; Fax: (905) 777-7833
Toll Free:(866)243-7028
Email: The Fossil Hill Group

Your Rights You may appeal any Provincial or Municipal decision to the Ontario Conservation Review Board (CRB) or the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)

The Ontario Conservation Review Board (CRB) Is a regulatory tribunal that hears disputes on matters relating to the protection of properties considered to hold culture heritage value or interest to a municipality or interest to the Minister of Culture, as defined by the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990).

The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Is an independent regulatory tribunal subject to the rules of natural justice and to the requirements of the Statutory Powers Procedures Act . The Board hears appeals regarding land use planning under the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990 C. 13) and other legislation governing land management.

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Multiculturalism (MCM).Encourages arts and cultural industries and protects Ontario's heritage resources. The Archaeology Unit & Heritage Libraries Branch governs practice and houses the Ontario Archaeological Sites Database

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Through advocacy and direct action, the The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario has been involved in preserving Ontario's architectural and environmental heritage since 1933. The ACO is a charitable organization operating through a network of local branches linked by a co-ordinating office in Toronto and governed by its Board of Directors and by Provincial Council.

The Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS) The Ontario Archaeological Society promotes ethical research, education and conservation of Ontario's prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. The OAS acts as facilitator, mediator and advocate in provincial heritage matters. The society is a charitable organization governed by a Board of Directors.

The Ontario Museums Association (OMA) The OMA role is to enhance the mission of museums as significant cultural resources in the service of Ontario society and its development. The Association provides information, training and advocacy for museums and museum staff through leadership, discussion and development of strategies for the evolution of museums.