Wesley Weatherbee

Mission: Broaden knowledgebase of relations between archaeological sites and coastal geomorphology (past, present, and future) in the upper Bay of Fundy for evaluation of integrity and heritage value of archaeological sites by extracting, analyzing, and synthesizing data obtained through field, laboratory, and archival research

Output: Development of novel research designs and methodologies supporting condition and impact assessments of heritage resources in Nova Scotia’s upper Bay of Fundy achieved through investigating interactions of coastal heritage resources with coastal processes and geomorphology

Mission: Incorporate archaeological and heritage resource evaluations in coastal climate change adaptation strategy planning at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grand Pré by extracting, analyzing, and synthesizing data obtained through field, laboratory, and archival research to develop mitigation measures, as well as research designs and methodology supporting the conservation of heritage value
Output: Design and implementation of a research methodology providing an all encompassing review and evaluation of archaeological site and cultural landscape heritage value relating to the UNESCO World Heritage site, landscape and viewscape of Grand Pré. Recommendations provided to management for developing future statements of work/terms of reference for contracting archaeological services for historical or pre-contact archaeology under various engineering design scenarios

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Mission: Incorporate archaeological and heritage resource evaluations in coastal climate change adaptation strategy planning at the Dentiballis & Queen Anne marshes adjacent to Port Royal National Historic Site by extracting, analyzing, and synthesizing data obtained through field, laboratory, and archival research to develop mitigation measures, as well as research designs and methodology supporting the conservation of heritage value
Output: Design and implementation of a research methodology providing an all encompassing review and evaluation of archaeological site and cultural landscape heritage value relating to the landscape surrounding the Port Royal habitation. Recommendations provided to management for developing future statements of work/terms of reference for contracting archaeological services for historical or pre-contact archaeology under various engineering design scenarios

Mission: Incorporate archaeological and heritage resource evaluations in coastal climate change adaptation strategy planning on the landscape at and surrounding the head of St. Mary's Bay by extracting, analyzing, and synthesizing data obtained through field, laboratory, and archival research to develop mitigation measures, as well as research designs and methodology supporting the conservation of heritage value
Output: Design and implementation of a research methodology providing an all encompassing review and evaluation of archaeological site and cultural landscape heritage value relating to the landscape at and surrounding the head of St. Mary's Bay. Recommendations provided to management for developing future statements of work/terms of reference for contracting archaeological services for historical or pre-contact archaeology under various engineering design scenarios

Mission: Incorporate archaeological and heritage resource evaluations in coastal climate change adaptation strategy planning on the landscape at and surrounding the marshes along the west of Noel Bay by extracting, analyzing, and synthesizing data obtained through field, laboratory, and archival research to develop mitigation measures, as well as research designs and methodology supporting the conservation of heritage value
Output: Design and implementation of a research methodology providing an all encompassing review and evaluation of archaeological site and cultural landscape heritage value relating to the landscape at and surrounding the marshes along the west of Noel Bay. Recommendations provided to management for developing future statements of work/terms of reference for contracting archaeological services for historical or pre-contact archaeology under various engineering design scenarios

Mission: Collect and photogrammetrically process imagery collected at the archaeological site, and National Historic Site of Fort Saint Louis at Port La Tour with a remotely piloted aircraft system and DSLR camera tied to high accuracy, sub-centimetre ground control points after field excavations were completed
Output: High resolution digital data products including site level orthomosaic (2cm/pixel) and digital surface model (3cm/pixel). 3D models of all completed excavation units and beachfront aboiteau at sub-millimetre resolution. Geospatial mapping products supporting future work in evaluating heritage value, or protecting, documenting, and presenting the archaeological and heritage resources at and surrounding Fort Saint Louis National Historic Site

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Mission: Facilitate high-quality community archaeological experiences for participants at the complex, multi-component archaeological complex and National Historic Site of Fort Saint Louis at Port La Tour. Counsel participants about the value of, and in archaeological practice and documentation to mitigate impacts to heritage resources, and inform historical narratives
Output: Community-led, public archaeology experience enduing in participants an increased social and personal value of the important archaeological and heritage resources at and surrounding Fort Saint Louis National Historic Site

Mission: Develop and implement research and survey design aimed at conserving heritage value allowing for rapid extraction, digital analysis, and synthesizing field survey data, photogrammetric 3D models, and historical photography for planning, preservation, outreach, and research.
Output: High accuracy digital data and mapping of over 1200 grave markers within Halifax's Old Burying Ground with select 3D models

Mission: Initial collection of aerial imagery at the complex, multi-component archaeological complex and National Historic Site of Fort Saint Louis at Port La Tour with leaf-off conditions in the forested areas
Output: Orthomosaic and digital surface model of the National Historic Site of Fort Saint Louis at Port La Tour for evaluating proof of concept in value of high resolution photogrammetric aerial mapping of archaeological sites.

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Mission: Complete excavation of an early colonial cemetery in downtown Halifax as part of a mitigation strategy to avoid unnecessary impacts to burials
Output: Mitigation of potential impacts to burial sites, and reburial within the Methodist church crypt

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Mission: Archaeological prospection to non-invasively map and locate the early French, and Indigenous Saint Anne mission site using combined magnetic susceptibility and electrical conductivity survey data collected with an EM38b. Analyze field data, and extract features to locate the site using ground truthing excavations aimed at conserving heritage value of the yet unrecognized site.
Output: Mapping of the survey showing multiple potential locations for the early Saint Anne mission site. Ground truthing excavations of two locales revealed evidence of previously unknown 19th century occupations within two areas.

Mission: Excavation of Acadian domestic structures and church footprint within the National Historic Site.
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