The Ontario Centre for Archaeological Research and Education (OCARE) locates, develops, and preserves Ontario’s heritage.  OCARE engages the public through its work by providing:

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1. Educational programming centred on research-based discoveries and the analysis of archaeological sites;

2. Access to collections, curated to maximize relevance, interest, and accessibility;

3. Support for groups or landowners when inadvertent discoveries are made; and

 

In additional to our ethical approach to archaeological research and education, OCARE is working towards providing financial support for youth from marginalized groups to study heritage in Ontario. 

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 OCARE will directly involve students, Indigenous groups, and other members of the public in the archaeological process through the investigation, excavation, and analysis of archaeological sites.