Publications

Hawkwood Site (EgPm-179) : a multi-component prehistoric campsite on Nose Hill

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Archaeological studies at this site were initiated in response to the planned construction of a residential subdivision in northwest Calgary. The results of the excavation demonstrated a... More ≫

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Archaeological studies at this site were initiated in response to the planned construction of a residential subdivision in northwest Calgary. The results of the excavation demonstrated a significant interpretive potential associated with the depressional features on Nose Hill. Gaps in the archaeological record, as expressed in the Hawkwood site (primarily of the Tuxana Tradition), are known to be present elsewhere on the uplands north of Calgary and represent a significant asset to future generations of archaeologists.

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The archaeology of Victoria Post, 1864-1897

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In 1977 and 1978 archaeological excavations were carried out at Victoria Post in areas not previously examined, to further broaden our understanding of this late-nineteenth-century fur trade site.... More ≫

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In 1977 and 1978 archaeological excavations were carried out at Victoria Post in areas not previously examined, to further broaden our understanding of this late-nineteenth-century fur trade site. Much new information was recovered on the structure of the Clerk's house and associated kitchen extensions and refuse features. Two newly located refuse deposits associated with the Men's house residential area were also excavated. Comparisons and contrasts have been drawn in the cultural assemblages associated with each of the two residential areas, incorporating earlier excavation results from near the Men's house. This was done in an attempt to recognize similarities and differences in the archaeological record which could be attributed to the lifestyles of the Hudson's Bay Company employees. Cultural material patterns were observed and have been interpreted as contributing important information on the personnel, life and activities at the post.

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Strathcona Site (FjPi-29) excavations 1978, 1979 and 1980

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This monograph delimits the results of the 1978 excavations at FjPi-29 in the Strathcona Science Park near Edmonton, Alberta. Artifacts resulting from controlled surface pickup, patterned auger... More ≫

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This monograph delimits the results of the 1978 excavations at FjPi-29 in the Strathcona Science Park near Edmonton, Alberta. Artifacts resulting from controlled surface pickup, patterned auger hole testing and the excavation of ten 2x2 metre units are examined in depth with detailed comparison to other similar sites and interpretations of "intra-site patterning" of lithic remains. A problem-orientated approach, as outlined in the introduction, is summarized in the concluding section, along with some preliminery hypotheses for testing during the continuance of the programme during the 1979 field season.

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Contributions to Plains prehistory : the 1984 Victoria symposium

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In 1984 a Plains prehistory symposium was organized for the 17th annual Canadian Archaeological Association meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. The session papers, covering a broad range of... More ≫

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In 1984 a Plains prehistory symposium was organized for the 17th annual Canadian Archaeological Association meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. The session papers, covering a broad range of topics, have been edited for publication and are presented in this report.

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Historical walking tour : downtown Medicine Hat

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The historical walking tour of downtown Medicine Hat presented in this booklet is 2.4 kilometres long.

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Communal buffalo hunting among the Plains Indians : an ethnographic and historic review

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Presents a comprehensive review of communal buffalo hunting on the Northern Plains. The document also includes lengthy quotes from rare primary sources which might otherwise be difficult to... More ≫

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Presents a comprehensive review of communal buffalo hunting on the Northern Plains. The document also includes lengthy quotes from rare primary sources which might otherwise be difficult to access. The report was prepared in conjunction with the planned development of a major public interpretation program at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site.

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Sibbald Creek : a record of 11,000 years of human utilization of the southern Alberta foothills

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This report presents a detailed account of the findings of the 1980 salvage excavations at site EgPr-2 which is located in the southern Alberta Foothills at Sibbald Flat some 72 kilometers due... More ≫

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This report presents a detailed account of the findings of the 1980 salvage excavations at site EgPr-2 which is located in the southern Alberta Foothills at Sibbald Flat some 72 kilometers due west of Calgary. The improvement of Highway 968 as part of the general Kananaskis development program necessitated the archaeological work at this site.

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Culture change in the northern plains, 1000 B.C.-A.D. 1000

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This thesis investigates prehistoric cultures of the Northern Great Plains during the period from 1000 BC to 1000 AD, viewing them within a taxonomic framework of archaeological units—the phase... More ≫

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This thesis investigates prehistoric cultures of the Northern Great Plains during the period from 1000 BC to 1000 AD, viewing them within a taxonomic framework of archaeological units—the phase and cultural tradition. In this thesis 200 archaeological components and 155 radiocarbon dates are utilized to develop 11 phases, eight subphases, and six cultural traditions. The phases and subphases are described in terms of their artifact, settlement, subsistence, and burial systems. The relationship of these various phases and cultural traditions are examined to determine if they represent either indigenous populations who became acculturated to new cultural patterns or intrusive populations into the northern half of the Great Plains.

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Prehistoric cultural dynamics of the Lac La Biche region

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An archaeological reconnaissance of the Lac La Biche region in northeastern Alberta was conducted during the summer of 1975. On the basis of the data collected, a series of hypotheses have been... More ≫

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An archaeological reconnaissance of the Lac La Biche region in northeastern Alberta was conducted during the summer of 1975. On the basis of the data collected, a series of hypotheses have been formulated to explain the prehistoric cultural dynamics of the region.

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A walking tour of High River

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This booklet contains a historical walking tour for the town of High River.

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