Region awarded after Fischer-Hallman project uncovers Indigenous artifacts – CityNews
Jan 15, 2025
The Region of Waterloo has been awarded the 2024 Municipal Engineers Association Award thanks to the project management achievements around the Fischer-Hallman Road improvements project.
“This award acknowledges those who have given outstanding service to society and community for work-related accomplishments in an engineering project of above average merit,” Councillor Region of Waterloo Colleen James.
Related: ‘Every day has been exciting’: Archaeological excavation continues in Fischer-Hallman area
The award was given to regional staff member Justin Armstrong, who helped lead the development of the archaeological field assessment. His team helped uncover 128,600 hand-crafted artifacts ranging from arrowheads and blades to jewelry and ceramics. They also discovered 69 features in the area including a longhouse, a sweat lodge and hearths.
