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Alberta: How the West was Young - Archaeology and Pre-Contact ... __ "Until quite recently most archaeologists believed that what we now know as Alberta was first populated about 11,000 to 12,000 years ago or 11,000 to 12,000 BP." An overview of Alberta archaeology - illustrated - From abheritage.ca - http://www.abheritage.ca/alberta/en/archaeology/overview.html
Archaeological Society of Alberta __ "Inventory of the archival records of the Archaeological Society of Alberta, founded in 1975." - From glenbow.org - http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/archaeology.cfm
Archaeological Survey of Alberta __ "Located at the Heritage Resource Management, the Archaeological Survey is responsible for managing collections of historic and prehistoric artifacts from over 29,000 archaeological sites spanning at least the last 11,000 years." General information, stats, teachers center and more. - illustrated - From museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca - http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/GetMuseumProfile.do?lang=en&chinCode=guasah1
Archaeology Timeline __ Alberta archaeology timeline with interactive map and more. - illustrated - From ucalgary.ca - http://www.ucalgary.ca/~walde/testtime.html
Bodo Archaeological Society __ "The Bodo Archaeological Society (BAS) was incorporated as a non-profit society in December 2003 to promote the continuation of field research and develop public archaeology programming including guided tours to, and interpretation of the Bodo Archaeological Sites." Learn about the organization, accomplishments and goals. - illustrated - From bodoarchaeology.com - http://www.bodoarchaeology.com/
Brief History of Archaeology in Alberta __ "The study of Archaeology in Alberta, like that of most other areas in northern North America, is a post-World War II phenomenon. However, unlike some of our sister provinces, archaeology’s initial study in Alberta was a private rather than a government initiative." A good look at the history of archaeology in Alberta. - From lifewaysofcanada.com - http://www.lifewaysofcanada.com/html/history.php
British Block Medicine Wheel and Tipi Ring Campsite __ "The British Block Medicine Wheel and Tipi Ring Campsite is located in the open PRAIRIE of southeastern ALBERTA. The medicine wheel consists of a central stone cairn that is 10 m in diameter and 2 m high, surrounded by a stone circle measuring 24 m in diameter." A brief article. - From thecanadianencyclopedia.com - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0000994
Cluny Archaeological Site __ "The village at Cluny is similar to earth lodge villages found along the Missouri River in what is now North and South Dakota. This is why archaeologists first thought that the village had perhaps been occupied by the ancestors of the historic Crow and Hidatsa,..." A brief overview. - From thecanadianencyclopedia.com - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0001696
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre, Alberta __ Learn the background story of a buffalo jump and also find a general background of archaeology along with much more. - illustrated - http://www.head-smashed-in.com/archaeol.html
P.M.A.: Archaeology - Aspects __ Different aspects of archaeology in Alberta, Canada - illustrated - From The Provincial Museum of Alberta - http://www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca/human/archaeo/aspects/aspects.htm
A Unique Fluted Point from the Grande Prairie Region, Alberta __ "In September of 1995, Dana Braseth of Sexsmith, Alberta, brought a stone tool to an artifact identification event at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Her father, John Braseth, had found the specimen in the Grande Prairie area of northwestern Alberta. This artifact proved to be an almost complete fluted point of Paleoindian age, and provides us with yet another tantalizing piece of the puzzle regarding the issue of the initial peopling of Alberta. This article describes and illustrates this unusual artifact and discusses its significance in Alberta prehistory." - illustrated - From The Provincial Museum of Alberta - http://www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca/human/archaeo/aspects/point.htm
What is Rock Art and Where Can I See It? __ "Alberta's aboriginal inhabitants have left behind a rich cultural history. We need only preserve and decipher it. They had no written language, so in one sense a part of their past has been lost. If we stretch our imaginations, however, and take writing to include paintings and carvings, there is an exciting heritage to discover in the rock art sites of the province." - illustrated - From The Provincial Museum of Alberta - http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/human/archaeo/faq/rockart.htm
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Archaeological Survey __ "Follow the students as they explored the landscape during the field school. Explore the Archaeological Survey section to learn more about the sites and their connections to the oral narratives." - illustrated - From taloyoaknunavut.ca - http://www.taloyoaknunavut.ca/html/english/survey/index.html
Archaeology in the Arctic __ Overview of Arctic archaeology including archaeological surveys, a list of Arctic sites and descriptions, oral narrations and teachers help. - illustrated - From taloyoaknunavut.ca - http://www.taloyoaknunavut.ca/html/english/survey/archaeology.html
Archaeology in the Arctic - Archaeology Expert (UK) __ Overview of Arctic archaeology including cultural comparisons, oral traditions and more. - From archaeologyexpert.co.uk - http://www.archaeologyexpert.co.uk/ArchaeologyintheArctic.html
Archaeology in Arctic North America __ About unique challenges facing Arctic archaeologists - illustrated, field reports - http://watarts.uwaterloo.ca/ANTHRO/rwpark/ArcticArchStuff/ArcticIntro.html
Archaeology page 1 - Ukaliq: The Arctic Hare __ "Bones and artefacts excavated from archaeological sites within the range of Arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) provide a wide variety of information about hares and the relationships between hares and people in the distant past." You will even learn about hare yarn. - illustrated - From nature.ca - http://nature.ca/ukaliq/023art/010_arc01_e.cfm
Archaeology of the Tundra and Arctic Alaska __ Essay style look at Arctic archaeology from Alaska, and across Canada to Greenland. - From nps.gov - http://www.nps.gov/akso/akarc/arctic.htm
Archaeologists discover ancient ivory maskette on Canadian Arctic island __ "Today archaeologists believe that the “Tunit,” who are mentioned in Inuit stories, flourished in the arctic during ancient times, vanishing around the 14th century AD." A good look at the archaeological research. - illustrated - From heritage-key.comhttp://heritage-key.com/blogs/owenjarus/archaeologists-discover-ancient-ivory-maskette-canadian-arctic-island
Arctic archaeologists find ship lost in search for Franklin ... __ "Arctic archaeologists have found the ship that forged the final link in the Northwest Passage and was lost in the search for the Franklin expedition." A good read for history and archaeology both. - illustrated - From americanarchaeologist.com - http://americanarchaeologist.com/archives/1222
Arctic Archaeology __ "Archaeological evidence has revealed that the Arctic region of the North American continent has seen some of the most fascinating human adaptations anywhere." You will find an overview of Arctic archaeology and many additional resources. - From athropolis.com - http://www.athropolis.com/arctic-facts/fact-arch-inuit.htm
Arctic natives and archaeology __ You will find many resources here and not just about archaeology. - From arctic.noaa.gov - http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/peoples.html
Arctic and Subarctic Culture History and Archaeology __ Collection of resources about Arctic archaeology, not just North America but around the world. - From about.com - http://archaeology.about.com/od/arctic/Arctic_and_Subarctic_Culture_History_and_Archaeology.htm
Bloody Falls __ "Bloody Falls are rapids located about 15 km above the mouth of the COPPERMINE RIVER in the central Arctic. ... At Bloody Falls, archaeologists discovered traces of Inuit occupation dating to about 1500 AD." You will find a brief overview. - From thecanadianencyclopedia.com - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0000832
Canadian archeologists find lost ship in Arctic __ "Canadian
archeologists have discovered the wreckage of the ship that has been credited
with discovering the fabled Northwest Passage, saying the vessel remains in good
condition after being abandoned more than 150 years ago in the Arctic ice."
A good overview. - From archaeologycurrentevents.com -
http://archaeologycurrentevents.com/canadian-archeologists-find-lost-ship-arctic-1009858a
Kenai Fjords Oral History and Archaeology Project __ "The Kenai
Fjords Oral History and Archaeology Project has been designed in cooperation
with tribal governments, Native corporations and the National Park Service to
provide a maximum of both scientific and educational benefits." You will
find a fairly detailed look at this project. - From mnh.si.edu -
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/alaska_kenai.html
Port Refuge __ "Archaeology has shown that this bay has been occupied sporadically over the past 4000 years." A brief article about this High Arctic site. - From thecanadianencyclopedia.com - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0006415
Thule Tradition in the High Canadian Arctic - Thule __ An overview of Thule tradition along with links to additional resources. - From about.com - http://archaeology.about.com/od/arctic/a/thule.htm
Whaling scene found in 3000-year-old picture[Russian Arctic] __ "Northern hunters may have been killing whales 3,000 years ago and commemorating their bravery with pictures carved in ivory. " Learn about the world's oldest evidence of whaling. - illustrated - From freerepublic.com - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1994797/posts
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British Columbia
The Archaeological Society of British Columbia __ "Its main aims are: to encourage the identification and protection of archaeological sites and material in B.C. and to provide lectures and publications for the spread of knowledge about archaeology." Learn about this organization and its projects. - illustrated - From Archaeological Society of British Columbia - http://www.asbc.bc.ca/
Archaeology in British Columbia __ A general overview with links to specific projects. - illustrated - From Simon Fraser University - http://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/museum/bc/
BC Association of Professional Consulting Archaeologists __ "The goal of this BCAPCA Links Page is to provide comprehensive resources related to contract archaeology in British Columbia. Listing on this list does not imply endorsement by the BC Association of Professional Consulting Archaeologists." Learn about membership, bylaws, goals and much more. - From BCAPCA - http://www.bcapca.bc.ca/links.htm
High Alpine Survey Index __ Learn about an archaeological research project of the area between Elfin Lakes and Mamquam Lake, Garibaldi Provincial Park, southwestern B.C. Discover the unique aspects of working with high altitude archaeological sites. - illustrated - From Simon Fraser University - http://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/museum/survey/toc.html
Kitwanga Fort __ "Kitwanga Fort, a Gitskan fortified village on the Kitwankul River in BC, was part of a complex trading network. In 1979 field research conducted at Kitwanga, combined with records of oral traditions, indicated that intertribal trade and warfare were common along the Northwest Coast." A brief article. - From thecanadianencyclopedia.com - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0004339
Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia __ "Welcome to the home page of the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia (UASBC). We are one of the largest avocational, underwater archaeological organizations in Canada." Learn about this underwater archaeology organization and its goals. - illustrated - From Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia - http://www.uasbc.com/
Welcome to Keatley Creek __ "Archaeological investigations were undertaken at the Keatley Creek site by Dr. Brian Hayden of Simon Fraser University between 1986 and 1996. The results of this research have provided a insight into the lives and times of early residents at Keatley Creek." - illustrated - From Simon Fraser University - http://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/museum/bc/keat_src/k0000001.htm
Welcome to Namu __ "The site of Namu contains an archaeological record that spans nearly 10,000 years from the earliest times into the historic period." A gallery. - illustrated - From Simon Fraser University - http://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/museum/bc/namu_src/index.htm
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General Resources
Canadian Archaeological Association __ You will find a lot of information, resources, membership, goals and accomplishments. - From canadianarchaeology.com - http://www.canadianarchaeology.com/links.lasso
Category:Archaeology of Canada __ Index of Wikipedia articles related to Canadian archaeology. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Archaeology_of_Canada
Drowned Land Holds Clue to First Americans __ "Combining the skills of the
late Jacques Cousteau and Louis Leakey, two Canadian researchers have gone off
the deep end to address one of the biggest questions in anthropology: How did
people first make their way to the Americas? Using sophisticated underwater
techniques, the scientists have mapped out a now-flooded route that could have
provided an entry point into the New World during the last ice age." -
illustrated - From Science News Online -
http://www.sciencenews.org/20000205/fob2.asp
Parks Canada - Archaeology at Parks Canada - Introduction
__ A general look at archaeology in the Canadian parks. - illustrated - From
pc.gc.ca -
http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/arch/index_e.asp?sec=1&doc=0
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