Publications

Porcellanite in Alberta : a pyrometamorphic pre-contact toolstone

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Porcellanite is a pyrometamorphic rock that forms when naturally ignited coal seams fuse fine-grained sedimentary rocks. This can produce a uniform material suitable for making stone tools. This paper presents photographs and geochemical analyses of Montana and North Dakota porcellanites in...

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Anthropomorphic Napi effigies on the northwestern plains : a petroform record of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) belief

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Anthropomorphic Napi effigies are petroforms (boulder outlines) of a static, frontal, male figure with a simple head, rectangular body, upraised arms, heart-line (lifeline), simple-extension legs with out-turned feet and male genitalia. These petroforms have been called ‘Napi’ effigies owing to...

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A personal perspective on microblade and microblade core variability in northeast Asia and northwest North America

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Contrary to the prevailing belief that microblade production was a complicated process that involved indirect percussion or assisted pressure and holding devices, a simple free-hand pressure technique can easily replicate examples comparable to those recovered from pre-contact sites. This paper...

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Summer school 2021 : COVID-19 plan

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The Summer School 2021 COVID-19 plan builds on the comprehensive 2020-21 School Re-entry Plan that directed school authorities to prepare for three possible scenarios.

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Collective agreement wage tables : educational services

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details by employers in the educational services sector.

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Collective agreement wage tables : post-secondary education

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details by employers in the post-secondary education sector.

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COVID-19 information : guidance for schools (K-12) and school buses - scenario 1

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The guidance provided in this document is intended to support school and school authority leaders in the safe operation of in-person classes and to reduce opportunities for transmission of COVID-19 in schools under Scenario 1 of the Re-Entry Plan.

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Learner income support policy manual

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Policy guidance to Advanced Education staff, stakeholders, training providers and learners for study periods starting on or after August 1, 2021.

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Projected operational funding for the 2021/2022 school year by school jurisdiction

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Each jurisdiction report includes projected operational funding for the 2021/2022 school year.

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Provincially authorized senior high school courses and course codes

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List of provincially authorized senior high school courses and listing of withdrawn courses and programs during 2015-2016 school year.

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