The OAS-L mailing list was created to act as a broad forum on topics relating to Ontario archaeology. It is open to anyone interested in Ontario archaeology particularly academics, government employees, professional consultants, avocationals and others with amateur interests in Ontario archaeology. The list was set up and is maintained by the Ontario Archaeological Society in order to help facilitate communication among the various participants in Ontario archaeology. The information posted for discussion can include such things as research and excavation news, announcements, news about the consulting community (including government, business, and employer/employee information), and general news and questions about archaeology in Ontario, Canada.