San Juan Basin Archaeological Society

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society

Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society

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Why Join?

SJBAS offers organized year-round field trips, lectures, educational opportunities, fellowship and camaraderie. Members share an interest in exploring the significant archaeological and historical resources in the Four Corners Region. Non-members are welcome at our monthly meetings, but you must be a SJBAS member to participate in field trips or state-sponsored Programs for Avocational Archaeological Certification (PAAC) courses. Membership automatically makes you a member of the Colorado Archaeological Society (CAS).

How to Join

It is easy to join SJBAS - just print and complete the Membership Application, write a check to SJBAS for the appropriate amount, and mail everything to our Chapter Treasurer.

CODE OF ETHICS

As Members of the Colorado Archaeological Society we pledge:

To uphold State and Federal Antiquities Laws.

To support policies and educational programs designed to protect our cultural heritage and our State’s antiquities.

To encourage protection and discourage exploitation of archaeological resources.

To encourage the study and recording of Colorado’s archaeology and cultural history. To take an active part by participating in field and laboratory work for the purpose of developing new and significant information about the past.

To respect the property rights of landowners.

To assist whenever possible, in locating, mapping and recording archaeological sites within Colorado using State Site Survey forms.

To respect the dignity of peoples whose cultural histories and spiritual practices are the subject of any investigation.

To support only scientifically conducted activities, and never participate in conduct involving dishonesty, deceit or misrepresentation about archaeological matters. To report vandalism.

To remember that cultural resources are non-renewable, and do not belong to you or me, but are ours to respect, to study and enjoy!