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Association of Manitoba Archaeologists __ "Since its inception in 1975, the Association of Manitoba Archaeologists (AMA) has served to strengthen the profession of archaeology in Manitoba by acting as a channel of communication between its members, various levels of government, and the national and international community at large." - From Manitoba Heritage Network - http://www.umanitoba.ca/anthropology/manarchnet/ama/
Caribou Lake Sites __ "The Eastern, or Boreal Forest, Plano tradition extended from the southeastern edge of glacial Lake Agassiz to Lake Superior. It is very well represented in Manitoba by the Caribou Lake Complex named after a lake on the Manigotagan River system. The Caribou Lake designation for this cultural phase is one of the few instances in which a Manitoba location has been identified as major archaeological unit and points to the importance of the sites in the area." A good overview. - From University of Manitoba - http://www.umanitoba.ca/anthropology/manarchnet/chronology/paleoindian/eastern.html
Gather Around This Pot - Southern Indian Lake, Manitoba __ A close look at a ceramic artifact. - illustrated - from civilization.ca - http://www.civilization.ca/archeo/ceramiq/pot5e.html
A Glossary of Manitoba Archaeology __ "A Glossary of Manitoba Prehistoric Archaeology - http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/manarchnet/appendices/glossary.html
Manitoba Archaeological Society __ A brief look at aims and objectives. - From University of Manitoba - http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/manarchnet/mas/
Manitoba Heritage Network __ You will find a good look at Manitoba archaeological sites, eras, cultural divisions and much more. - From University of Manitoba - http://www.umanitoba.ca/anthropology/manarchnet/toc.html
Manitoba Provincial Heritage Site No. 1 __ From here continue through a series of pages and illustrations about Manitobe historic and archaeological sites. - illustrated - From Gov. of Manitoba - http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/prov/p001.html
Palaeoindian - Introduction __ About the paleoindian cultures of Manitoba. The paleo culture existed about 12,000 years ago. - illustrated - From Manitoba Archaeological Society - http://www.cc.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/manarchnet/chronology/paleoindian/
Prehistory Overview __ Studies of the 12,000 year history of habitation in Manitoba. - illustrated - http://www.umanitoba.ca/anthropology/Manitoba/overview.html
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New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick - Culture and Sport Secreteriat __ "Archaeological Services is responsible for the comprehensive cultural resource management of the Province's archaeological heritage." Learn about the archaeological mandate and more. - From Government of New Brunswick - http://www.gnb.ca/0131/archaeology/index-e.asp
Education __ An overview of public education about archaeology provided by the New Brunswick government. - From Government of New Brunswick - http://www.gnb.ca/0131/archaeology/education-e.asp
Lecture Notes Week Eight: Anthropology 3291 __ "The following case studies, drawn from the experiences of archaeologists and native groups in the Maritime Provinces, illustrate the close relationship between modern native issues and the study of prehistory in the region. These case studies relate to stewardship, partnership, sacred sites, and Aboriginal land rights." Much of the material relates to New Brunswick - From Memorial University of Newfoundland - http://www.mun.ca/archaeology/notes8.HTM
New Brunswick Archaeological Services __ "The Archaeological Services Branch, is part of the New Brunswick Department of Municipalities, Culture and Housing. The mandate of the Archaeological Services Branch is to provide leadership in the preservation, management, and development of New Brunswick's archaeological heritage." A lot of information about collections and other topics. - from collections.ic.gc.ca - http://collections.ic.gc.ca/canadiana/Enhigh/content/institut/20/mushome.htm
New Brunswick Archaeological Society __ "The New Brunswick Archaeological Society is a group of people who are interested in the discovery, exploration, preservation and interpretation of our archaeological heritage. The Society recognizes that archaeological sites can provide a wealth of information concerning earlier peoples and cultures." Jam-packed with information. - illustrated - From New Brunswick Archaeological Society - http://wave.prohosting.com/nbarch/
New Brunswick's Oxbow Site and Augustine Mound... __ "The Red Bank area on
the Northwest Miramichi River has more Native archaeological sites than anywhere
else in the Maritimes." - photos, reports, and articles - From Canada's Digital
Collections -
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/oxbow/archaeology.html
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Newfoundland & Labrador
Archaeological Attractions, Past and Present __ "A showcase of some of the Province's most exciting archaeological research projects - past and present." - illustrated - From The Newfoundland Museum - http://www.nfmuseum.com/attract.htm
Beaches Information __ "Michael Deal (MUN) and Laurie McLean (Burnside Heritage Foundation) conducted limited archaeological and paleoethnobotanical testing at the Beaches site (DeAk-1) during the summer of 1995. The fieldwork was undertaken as part of an archaeological field school by the Archaeology Unit, Memorial University of Newfoundland, in conjunction with ongoing research by the Burnside Heritage Foundation." You will find a summary of the research as well as links to related material. - illustrated - From University of Newfoundland - http://www.mun.ca/archaeology/beaches.htm
...The Boyd's Cove Beothuk Site: Newfoundland and... __ "The Boyd's Cove site lies in eastern Notre Dame Bay on the island of Newfoundland's northeast coast." - archaeological research into the lives of the Beothuk people of Newfoundland - illustrated - From Memorial University of Newfoundland - http://www.heritage.nf.ca/aboriginal/beo_boydscove.html
Fleur de Lys Archaeological Project __ About archaeological research at a soapstone quarry in Newfoundland - photos - By Dr. John Erwin - http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~jerwin/fdl.htm
The History of Palaeoeskimo Archaeology in Newfoundland __ Read the story about the research. "The last one hundred and twenty years of palaeoeskimo research in Newfoundland has evolved, perhaps as all subject matter does, from an initial speculative stage to a level where data is accumulated and loosely interpreted, and consequently to a level where this information is synthesized under the auspices of more general theoretical frameworks." - From Lisa M. Fogt - http://www.nfmuseum.com/palaeo.htm
Lecture Notes Week Eight: Anthropology 3291 __ "The following case studies, drawn from the experiences of archaeologists and native groups in the Maritime Provinces, illustrate the close relationship between modern native issues and the study of prehistory in the region. These case studies relate to stewardship, partnership, sacred sites, and Aboriginal land rights." Much of the material relates to Newfoundland & Labrador - From Memorial University of Newfoundland - http://www.mun.ca/archaeology/notes8.HTM
Newfoundland Archaeological Heritage Outreach Program __ Not much more I can say. "Local development of archaeological sites is an unusual model in North America, but there are many such projects in Newfoundland. The Newfoundland Archaeological Heritage Outreach Program helps community groups involved in site development by providing access to information about archaeological artifacts and cultures, conservation, and site interpretation." Also includes a FAQ. - From University of Newfoundland - http://www.mun.ca/archaeology/outreach/
Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador - Archaeology ... __ Overview and introduction to archaeology in Newfoundland and Labrador. - photos and other illustrations - From Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador - http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/pao/
Timeline of Archaeological Research in Newfoundland __ Just what the title says. - From nfmuseum.com - http://www.nfmuseum.com/histtime.htm
Women in Newfoundland Archaeology __ "Archaeological research has expanded in
the past few years to incorporate gender issues in its advancement as a
discipline. The acknowledgment of feminism and women's contributions to
archaeological study and development has initiated papers which have attempted
to present archaeology in a more gender inclusive way. Traditional gender
stereotypes are slowly being replaced by a more specific awareness of women's
achievements within North American as well as global archaeology." Read the
whole story. - From Cynthia M. O’Driscoll -
http://www.nfmuseum.com/women.htm
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Northwest Territories
Retracing An Archaeological Expedition to Canada's Northwest Territories __ "The Canadian Museum of Civilization invites you to retrace the footsteps of some of its archaeologists as they uncovered new chapters in the long and fascinating history of the Northwest Territories. Learn about a vast untouched part of our world, about its people and their history." - well illustrated - French or English - From Canadian Museum of Civilization - http://www.civilization.ca/archeo/nogap/pilhome.htm
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Nova Scotia
Archaeology Digs Historic Settlement at Musquodoboit Harbour, part 1 __ "Through the month of October 1999 and into the next millennium, the Musquodoboit Harbour Heritage Society will be intensively exploring the history of "Mousquodabouet", an Acadian/Mi’kmaq settlement that existed in the vicinity of Musquodoboit Harbour in the late 1600s and early 1700s." - From highway7.com - http://www.highway7.com/t_history/history_9910_mikesandersdigsarchaeology.html
Archaeology Digs Historic settlement at Musquodoboit Harbour, part 2 __ the follow up and results of the previous one. - From highway7.com - http://www.highway7.com/t_history/history_9912_mikesandersdigsarchaeology2.html
Archaeology in Nova Scotia - Site Pages __ You will find a list of individual archaeological sites and the links to them. - From Nova Scotia Museum - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/arch/sites.htm
Archaeology: A Step Back In Time __ "...come on in and let us spin you a tale of a long forgotten settlement and men of the sails. Soldiers and fishermen, merchants and Indians, helped each other struggle through times of trouble. Their secrets were buried far beneath the earth until recently when people discovered Grassy Island's true worth. Archaeologists, they were, that came you see, to Grassy Island, to expose its true history. Our tale inside tells of their lives and how they uncovered the secrets with steady hands and attentive eyes." - illustrated - From collections.ic.gc.ca - http://collections.ic.gc.ca/archaeology/
Birchtown Archaeology __ Material Cultural History of Nova Scotia's Black Loyalist Settlers __ A great site dealing with the archaeology of a Black Loyalist community in Nova Scotia. - illustrated - From Black Loyalist Heritage Society - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/arch/sites/btown/index.html
Minas Basin Archaeological Project Information __ The Minas Basin
Archaeological Project was to be a three year survey. "It has since turned into
a long term research program dealing with prehistoric archaeology." - photos,
reports - From Memorial University and the Nova Scotia Museum - http://www.mun.ca/archaeology/mbap.htm
Nova Scotia Archaeology Site Pages __ 10 archaeological sites at this website
from the Museum of Nova Scotia. - photos and other illustrations -
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/arch/sites.htm
Nova Scotia Archaeology Society __ "The Nova Scotia Archaeology Society was formed in 1987 in response to a growing interest in the Province's heritage resources. Ten years later, the Society joined the electronic community." You will find many resources. - From Nova Scotia Archaeology Society - http://nsas.ednet.ns.ca/
Protecting Archaeological and Historical Sites and Artifacts __ Learn about the
importance of the preservation of the past and why you can't keep what you find.
- illustrated - From the Nova Scotia Museum -
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/arch/arcintro.htm
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Archaeological Predictive Modelling __ Find out what archaeological predictive modelling is and how it applies to Ontario's forests. - photos and other illustrations - From Woodland Heritage Services - http://modelling.pictographics.com/
Archaeology of Ontario __ Here is an archaeological synthesis proposed by the Ontario Archaeological Society - From Ontario Archaeological Society - http://www.ontarioarchaeology.on.ca/oas/summary/contents.htm
The Lavase River/Fort Laronde Project __" Canada's southern shield area has a history of human habitation dating back about 11,000 years." Reports dealing with the archaeology of the area. - photos - From City of North Bay - http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/lavase/index.htm
Ontario Archaeological Society __ These are the home pages of the Ontario Archaeological Society. - http://www.ontarioarchaeology.on.ca/
The Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists __ "The Association of Professional Archaeologists seeks to integrate the concerns of archaeologists in Ontario from all avenues of employment including: administration, conservation, curation, consulting, education, research, and teaching and also seeks to ensure that issues and practices affecting archaeological resources are conducted within a commonly recognized set of standards." A lot of information about Ontario archaeology along with membership and goals information. - From Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists - http://www.apaontario.org/
Ottawa Chapter of the OAS-Homepage __ Learn about the chapter and its activities. You will find numerous articles and resources, a history of ancient Ottawa and much more. - illustrated - From Ottawa Chapter of the OAS - http://www.canadianarchaeology.com/associations/ontario/ottawaoas/otchh.htm
Welcome to Old Kennaway __ Kennaway was a settlement in Haliburton County, Ontario. It began around 1860 and was abandoned in the 1930's. Learn about historical archaeology and the research at Kennaway. - illustrated - From University of Toronto - http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/history/material_culture/cmartine/
Welcome To The Hamilton Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society __ Local chapter news, job opportunities, education and more. - From Hamilton Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society - http://www.hwcn.org/link/hcoas/
Welcome to the Hamilton-Scourge Website __ About archaeological research on two ships that sank in Lake Ontario in 1813. - illustrated - From City of Hamilton - http://www.hamilton-scourge.city.hamilton.on.ca/
Welcome to the London Museum of Archaeology __ "The London Museum of
Archaeology is a unique Canadian museum devoted to the study, display, and
interpretation of the human occupation of Southwestern Ontario over the past
11,000 years. The Museum is located beside the Lawson Prehistoric Indian
Village, a site occupied by the Neutral Indians in the 15th century A.D." You
will find services, activities, displays, and events offered by the museum. -
illustrated - From London Museum of Archaeology -
http://www.uwo.ca/museum/
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Prince Edward Island
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Archaeology comes to the rescue of a 17th-Century Shipwreck __ Learn about Sir William Phips, his expeditions against New France, and the archaeological research of the wreck of one of his ships. There is a ton of information to be found here.- illustrated - From Government of Quebec - http://www.mcc.gouv.qc.ca/pamu/champs/archeo/epaphips/wreck01.htm
Canadian Archaeological Association __ This article is about an agreement negotiated by Northern Quebec Inuit Association Montreal dealing with archaeological activity in the Quebec arctic regions. - From Canadian Archaeological Association - http://www.canadianarchaeology.com/awards/inuitandarchaeology.lasso
Once in French America __ This is a review of a history and archaeological exhibit, mostly about Quebec. You will find articles and other resources. - illustrated - From civilization.ca - http://www.civilization.ca/media/docs/fsnf01e.html
Presentation and Interpretation / URBO __ "Quebec City is one of the richest and most diverse archaeological sites in Canada. Though its role has altered in its near 400 years of life, it has always been at the centre of development within its region. As a capital city first of New France, later of the United Canadas, Lower Canada and finally Quebec province, its political institutions have left a substantial legacy;..." You will find an interesting presentation. - From Organization of World Heritage Cities - http://urbo.ovpm.org/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=4&pid=18
The P.S. Lady Sherbrooke __ Archaeology and Canadian history. About the
"...largest, privately supported, underwater archeological dive in Canadian
history." Learn the history of the ship "P.S. Lady Sherbrooke," - photos - From
Comité d'Histoire et d'Archeologie Subaquatique du Quebec -
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/lady/
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Aboriginal History Unit: Neat Stuff - Archaeology __ "It's a little known fact that, in Saskatchewan, First Nations people made pottery for almost 2000 years before European traders arrived with copper and iron pots." You will find a series of notes and brief looks at prehistoric pottery. - illustrated - from royalsaskmuseum.ca - http://tinyurl.com/8ctuf
Aboriginal Rock Paintings __ "This photo and the rock art reproductions shown here are taken from the book The Aboriginal Rock Paintings of the Churchill River." - illustrated - From Canoe Saskatchewan. - http://northern.lights.com/waterways/arch/rockart.htm
Archaeological Handbook __ "An Introductory Handbook to Saskatchewan
Archaeology Prepared for the 1994 Archaeology Caravan by Saskatchewan
Archaeological Society." - From collections.ic.gc.ca -
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/notukeu/manuel_e.htm
The Archaeology of Saskatchewan Waterways __ "A variety of archaeological and
historic sites can be found along Saskatchewan waterways. These include early
Indian campsites and rock paintings and European fur-trading posts. Such
heritage sites are valuable and fragile parts of the environment and are
therefore protected by law." You will find several articles covering different
aspects of waterway archaeology - illustrated - From Canoe Saskatchewan -
http://www.lights.com/waterways/arch.htm
Culture Youth and Recreation | Heritage Publications __ A listing of official publications about Saskatchewan archaeology, archaeological permits, law and more. while texts are not available on line for many, you will still have the basic contact information. - from government of Saskatchewan - http://www.cyr.gov.sk.ca/heritage_publications.html
Human History of Northern Saskatchewan __ "Learn about the history and archaeological research for the earliest people in Northern Saskatchewan." - From Canoe Saskatchewan - http://www.lights.com/waterways/arch/archhist.htm
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society __"Find out about the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, its programs, membership requirements, and summer field school. You can also learn about its cooperation with schools to bring archaeology to the classroom." - From Saskatchewan Archaeological society - http://www.saskarchaeologicalsociety.ca/
Stanley Mission excavation site __ Here are a few reports about research at Stanley Mission in a diary format. Good reading. Use links at bottom of page for additional reports. - illustrated - from royalsaskmuseum.ca - http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/research/what/arch_report2.shtml
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