About Morningstar Archaeology & Paleobotany
(MAP) Inc.
Incorporated in 2023, Morningstar Archaeology and Paleobotany Inc. builds on over a decade of archaeological experience in southern and central Ontario.
Founder |
Archaeobotanical Specialist
Dylan Morningstar
Dylan holds an Applied Research license (R1166) in good standing with the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM), and has worked in the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) profession since 2014. His experience includes field supervision, artifact analysis, GIS, reporting, and specialist archaeobotanical analysis.
Since 2020, Dylan has specialized in the recovery and analysis of plant material from archaeological sites in Ontario. Working under the tutelage of Rudy Fecteau and Dr. James Conolly, Dylan gained valuable macroscopic identification and interpretive skills. His research interests include the intersection of Human Behavioural Ecology, Archaeobotany, and community archaeology.
Memberships
Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS)
Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists (OAPA)
Canadian Archaeological Association (CAA)
Ontario Marine Heritage Committee (OMHC), Executive Board member
Certifications & Licenses
Master of Arts, Archaeology & Archaeobotany
(Trent University - ongoing)
Geographic Information Systems - Certificate (George Brown College, 2020)
Applied Research (R) Licensee
(MCM, 2017)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Classics & Anthropology
(Trent University, 2014)
Poggio Civitate Archaeological Project (Murlo, Italy, 2013)
Our Approach
We support licensed archaeological consultants and project teams with clear, reliable specialist analysis, documentation, and reporting support. Our work is designed to integrate efficiently into consultant reports and help project teams meet professional and regulatory expectations.
Ontario-based
Serving clients throughout Ontario with a strong understanding of regional contexts and regulatory requirements.
Specialized Expertise
Pairing expert knowledge with compliance and timely reporting.
Collaborative Partnerships
We work closely with clients, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to support shared goals.
Our Commitment
We are committed to responsive service, clear communication, and timely specialist reporting that supports licensed consultants, informed decision-making, and high-quality archaeological interpretation.
