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Site 243R (FgQm-59) : a stratified campsite on the Snake Indian River in Jasper National Park, Alberta

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This archaeology paper describes work at a stratified site in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Aeolian silts covering the terrace at this site (243R) contained evidence of five cultural components.... More ≫

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This archaeology paper describes work at a stratified site in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Aeolian silts covering the terrace at this site (243R) contained evidence of five cultural components. Radiocarbon dates and recovered projectile points suggest that occupations occurred during the Early, Middle, and Late Precontact Periods. The preliminary results from site 243R excavations provide the basis for a much-needed occupational sequence for Jasper National Park.

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Elk ivory pendants in Alberta

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This archaeology paper discusses an artifact type used in pre-contact and historic decoration. Elk ivory pendants adorned clothing and had significant symbolic value for cultural groups in Alberta.

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More than pretty pictures : drones, bison kills, and considerations of cultural landscapes

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This archaeology paper presents several technological resources available to practising archaeologists in culture resource management and academia. The paper discusses how remote sensing methods... More ≫

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This archaeology paper presents several technological resources available to practising archaeologists in culture resource management and academia. The paper discusses how remote sensing methods can enhance documentation of archaeological sites and their interpretation.

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Off the shelf : modeling and management of historical resources

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This article summarizes how industry developers determine if and where known and unknown historical resources are located in development areas. Models are useful planning tools to minimize... More ≫

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This article summarizes how industry developers determine if and where known and unknown historical resources are located in development areas. Models are useful planning tools to minimize disturbances and manage historical resources in an expedient and economical way.

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Remote sensing at the Sourismouth forts (Manitoba) : archaeological re-interpretation after nearly 40 years

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This article summarizes remote sensing work at Fur Trade Period archaeological sites in Western Canada. This consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of non-invasive data... More ≫

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This article summarizes remote sensing work at Fur Trade Period archaeological sites in Western Canada. This consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of non-invasive data recovery emphasizes the importance of multi-proxy approaches to archaeological site evaluation.

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Testing debitage typologies with statistical analysis : experimental inferences upon archaeological material from FaPx-1, a sub-alpine hunting camp in the Alberta Rockies

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Stone production debris (debitage) is the most common artifact type found at archaeological sites in North America. A significant time investment is required to catalogue debitage from large... More ≫

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Stone production debris (debitage) is the most common artifact type found at archaeological sites in North America. A significant time investment is required to catalogue debitage from large assemblages. Conventional thought holds that, because lithic tool manufacture is reductive, the attributes of flake size and cortex amount will decrease throughout production while dorsal flake scars increase. Dorsal scar count is an attribute commonly used to infer trends in an assemblage; however, the statistical significance of dorsal scars as a measure of the stage of lithic tool production has not been addressed adequately. Cortex amount is also used to deduce lithic reduction stages; however, the author argues that this may not represent behavioral patterns as meaningfully as platform morphology.

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New Vertical Series rock art at the Glenwood Erratic, DiPi-42, Alberta

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The Vertical Series type of Indigenous rock art is found at only a handful of sites across the northern Great Plains. Discovery of a new site is therefore significant. In 2012 the Glenwood Erratic... More ≫

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The Vertical Series type of Indigenous rock art is found at only a handful of sites across the northern Great Plains. Discovery of a new site is therefore significant. In 2012 the Glenwood Erratic in southwestern Alberta was reported as a heavily vandalized rock art site. Inspection, however, revealed no rock art where originally specified. Instead, previously unknown rock art was found on many surfaces of the erratic, all of which is faint and challenging to describe. The age of the artwork is estimated at between 500 to 1,000 years before present. The identity of the cultural group responsible is unknown.

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Alberta Historical Resources Foundation code of conduct [2011]

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Code of conduct for board members of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. The code of conduct applies to all members and employees. The code reflects a commitment to the agency s values... More ≫

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Code of conduct for board members of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. The code of conduct applies to all members and employees. The code reflects a commitment to the agency s values and provides a framework to guide ethical conduct in a way that upholds the integrity and reputation of the agency. The code of conduct was introduced and approved by the board on October 15, 2011.

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Manuscript preparation guidelines for contributions to Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series

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Describes the goals and purpose of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series and the guidelines, style guide and submission instructions for contributing a manuscript for... More ≫

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Describes the goals and purpose of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series and the guidelines, style guide and submission instructions for contributing a manuscript for inclusion in the series.

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The swing of things : contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018. Dedication : Milton (Milt) J. Wright

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The swing of things: Contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018 is part of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. This issue is a dedication to Wilt Wright, an Alberta archaeologist... More ≫

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The swing of things: Contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018 is part of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. This issue is a dedication to Wilt Wright, an Alberta archaeologist who recently passed away.

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