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The Cochrane Ranche Historic Site : archaeological excavations, 1977

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In 1977, archaeological investigations were carried out at the Cochrane Ranche site prior to the development of the site as an historic park. The investigations obtained general information about... More ≫

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In 1977, archaeological investigations were carried out at the Cochrane Ranche site prior to the development of the site as an historic park. The investigations obtained general information about the ranch period of the late 19th century in Western Canada, provided detailed construction information on two buildings, identified the material culture of the inhabitants and provided some evidence of behavioural differences between occupants of the two major residential structures.

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The Elk Point Burial "at the place of the Willows", Alberta

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In October 1975, a human burial was located during construction activities in Elk Point, Alberta. It consisted of the flexed skeleton of a middle-aged male, with a bundle of artifacts in place... More ≫

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In October 1975, a human burial was located during construction activities in Elk Point, Alberta. It consisted of the flexed skeleton of a middle-aged male, with a bundle of artifacts in place under his head. Due to exceptionally good preservation, many perishables are present among these artifacts and a number of special analyses thus have been possible. As the result of full osteological, artifactual and contextual analyses the burial is dated to the first decade of the nineteenth century and the individual identified as probably a Cree, probably a medicine man and possibly a member of the Cree mite·wiwin society.

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