Of Men and Herds in Barrenland Prehistory
Of Men and Herds in Barrenland Prehistory

Author: Bryan H. C. Gordon

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1975-01-01

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 1772820288

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This study attempts to elucidate the temporal and spatial interrelationships between the barrenland Pre-Dorset peoples, climates and caribou herds in the period 1500-700 B.C. Items such as discreteness of herds and human bands, band movements and communication and differing cultural patterns as evidenced in artifacts, are discussed. All are used in the formulation of the discrete band/discrete herd relationship.

Of Men and Herds in Canadian Plains Prehistory
Of Men and Herds in Canadian Plains Prehistory

Author: Bryan H. C. Gordon

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1772820792

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This is a preliminary study of temporal and spatial relationships between Canadian Plains peoples, climates and bison populations over the past 10,000 years. Discreteness of two bison populations, hunting and band movements and communication are discussed together with the probable role of grassland faciation as a control on bison migration.

History of the Native People of Canada
History of the Native People of Canada

Author: James Vallière Wright

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 1772821446

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Covering the history of First Peoples in Canada from 10,000 to 1000 BC, this volume explores a period which includes the original settlement of the Americas, cultural diversification, technological advances, expanding trade networks, and the development of complex belief systems. A useful reference work for scholars and laypersons alike.

People of Sunlight, People of Starlight
People of Sunlight, People of Starlight

Author: Bryan H. C. Gordon

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1772821489

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This study of the effect of herd following on culture reflects over twenty years of field and laboratory research. The author analyzes and compares some 13,000 artifacts from 1,002 hunting camps of the Northern Plano, Shield Archaic, Pre-Dorset and Taltheilei traditions. Exploring reasons for seasonal tool variation and similarity, he considers geological, biological and historical influences on caribou hunters.

Late Prehistory of Point Pelee, Ontario and Environs
Late Prehistory of Point Pelee, Ontario and Environs

Author: David L. Keenlyside

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1978-01-01

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 177282075X

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Research at Point Pelee in extreme southern Ontario revealed a unique sequence of prehistoric occupation at three major multi-component sites. This sequence has been divided into four periods commencing in the 6th century A.D. and terminating about the fifteenth century A.D.

Skeena River Prehistory
Skeena River Prehistory

Author: Richard Inglis

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1772820822

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This volume presents the results of archaeological work along the Skeena River between 1966 and 1971 and includes excavation reports for Gitaus (GdTc-2) and Gitlaxdzawk (GdTc-1), village sites in the Kitselas Canyon, and the Hagwilget Canyon site (GhSv-2). Also included are reports on site surveys along the river and on the petroglyphs of the Kitselas Canyon area.

Examination of Prehistoric Copper Technology and Copper Sources in Western Arctic and Subarctic North America
Examination of Prehistoric Copper Technology and Copper Sources in Western Arctic and Subarctic North America

Author: U. M. Franklin

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1981-01-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1772820954

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The results of investigations of copper technology and sources of copper of the prehistoric inhabitants of the North American Arctic and Subarctic are described. A total of 342 artifacts were examined from Arctic Small Tool tradition, Thule, Historic Eskimo, Chipewyan, Kutchin, and Ahtna contexts. Part 1 contains an analysis of copper composition, primarily by the neutron activation method, and a description of prehistoric manufacturing techniques. Part II is an annotated bibliography of metal occurrences in the north.

Archaeological Reconnaissance at Great Bear Lake
Archaeological Reconnaissance at Great Bear Lake

Author: Donald Woodforde Clark

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1772821292

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This volume summarizes two seasons of archaeological survey and a brief reconnaissance at Great Bear Lake in 1972, 1976 and 1979. The survey was restricted primarily to the northern and northwestern shores of the lake, a region that was occupied at the time of historic contact by the Hare group of Athapaskans (Dene). Approximately 140 lithic (prehistoric) sites were located and are described together with the same number of historic camps, structures and caribou fences.

Prehistory of Lake Athabasca
Prehistory of Lake Athabasca

Author: James Vallière Wright

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1975-01-01

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1772820296

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The position of Lake Athabasca relative to the Plains, Boreal Forest, and Arctic physiographic zones, which have changed through time in response to climatic fluctuations, has resulted in cultures adapted to these three zones occupying areas of the lake during certain periods. During the later prehistory, the western half of the lake was exploited by a Plains-derived, bison hunting culture whereas the eastern half of the lake was exploited by a Boreal Forest-derived, caribou hunting culture.

Prehistory of Saglek Bay, Labrador
Prehistory of Saglek Bay, Labrador

Author: James A. Tuck

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1975-01-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1772820326

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Description of Maritime Archaic, early Palaeo-Eskimo, and Dorset Inuit occupations of Saglek Bay in northern Labrador with comment on settlement – subsistence, culture history, and possible prehistoric Native and Inuit contacts.