Archaeology

Comments on the impact of a historical record on an archaeological record.

Development of an exhibition on the Northwest Coast has challenged assumptions about assigning artifacts to a particular timeframe and representation of cultural matters; some photos included.

Looks at the controversial timing of the Thule migration and the implications the dates have on Arctic archaeology.

Examines 136 tipi-ring and medicine wheel sites from Greenriver Wyoming to Denver Colorado.

Surveys sites of stone circles and presents theories as to their function.

Book review of: Tohopeka edited by Kathryn E. Holland Braund. Review located by scrolling to page 245.

Discussion of an archaeology site in Alaska which contains 267 mostly whole tools which exhibit a wide range of tool forms and production technologies.

Documents sixteen case studies and highlights innovative tools and approaches developed to help local communities address critical challenges that affect their natural and cultural resources.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1992.

Discusses expanded understanding of the social life at the Phillip’s Garden Settlement during Dorset occupation of the area.

1 postcard depicting one totem pole, man and two cars. A Nanaimo city block in background.

A photograph of a large totem pole at a tourist site called Prospect Point, British Columbia. From the clothing worn by the people in the picture it appears to have been taken in early to mid 1960s.

1 postcard depicting a totem pole at the base of a deforested bank. Unidentified location in B.C.

Totem pole removed and sold, with the permission of the Government of Canada, to the ethnographical collection of the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh.

A colour photograph of a large totem pole in Victoria B.C. taken in the mid 20th century.

A photograph of a totem pole in Jasper, Alberta, April, 1951.

Image of large tree stump with small totem beneath it.

Group of four totem poles; summer scene.

1 postcard depicting 2 brightly coloured (colorized) totems (Thunderbirds?] in front of a building.

Image of large tree stump with small totem barely visible beneath it. Small stream running through the centre of the image.

Image of 4 bright totems at Stanley Park. Trees in background.

Image of 4 totems at Stanley Park. Trees in background.

Examines two Surrealist artists' common views on Native American art and culture.

Illustrated booklet of totems, including five postcards: three are entitled 'Indian Totem Poles, Kitwanga, BC'; one entitled 'The Lion Totem of Kitwanga, BC'; and one entitled 'Totem Poles Stanley Park Vancouver B.C.' Description sheet duplicates some text in booklet.

Describes the author’s experience visiting locations associated with the Northwest Resistance such as Fort Carlton, Clark's Crossing, Fish Creek, Batoche and Duck Lake, and speaking to local people about the different sites and events. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 30.

Book review of: Towards an Archaeology of the Nain Region, Labrador by Bryan C. Hood.

Book review of: Traces of Fremont by Steven R. Simms. Review located by scrolling to page 235.

Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2009.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Oregon, 2002.

Book review of: Traders and Raiders by Natale Zappia.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2012.

Authors review history, ethnography, and archaeology literatures and conduct interviews with Elders from the Canadian prairies; use Indigenous languages and oral tradition to present Indigenous knowledge and values around mineral extraction, use and trade.

Book review of: The Traditional Settlement Pattern in South West Victoria Reconsidered by Rupert Gerritsen. Review located by scrolling to page 280.

Cultural biography of a sacred mask of Alk'unta'm, discussing how the meaning and perception of it changed during its journey from its origin to a museum.

Description of four Palaeo-Eskimo sites with an emphasis on architectural characteristics.

Overview of the importance of bark-peeling for the Sami people of northern Scandinavia.

Argues that the evidence from skeleton remains indicates that the origin of syphilis and yaws may have been in the New World.

Discusses the increasing involvement of Native Americans in every aspect of how archaeology is studied and preserved.

The official cultural assessments of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians.

Excavation of late Woodland burial mounds, each pit had a single individual and burial offerings. Pottery was of a single type, undecorated.

Discusses issues related to the validity Indian worldviews within the field of archaeology.

Examines the criticisms of theories advanced in his 1963 book Early Voyages and Northern Approaches, originally published in 1963; includes some illustrations.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 1976.

Book review of Tukiliit: The Stone People Who Live in the Wind by Norman Hallendy. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to p. 30.

Book review of: Tukiliit by Norman Hallendy.

Introduces the articles in this themed issue.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Director by J. W. Powell Report on the Mound Explorations of the Bureau of Ethnology by Cyrus Thomas