Archaeology of the Boreal Forest

Topics

• culture and history of the Subarctic or Boreal region of Canada
• with particular emphasis on northern Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Emphasis is
• effects are evident in complex feedback relationships. The course includes ethnographic
• review and synthesis, the archaeological culture history, and the ethno-ecology literature
• relevant for the area. It also addresses how archaeology is practiced in the region, and how
• this affects contemporary models, approaches and interpretations
• The course consists of lectures, with student-presented seminars late in the term
• and provide an organized and coherent oral presentation (usually supported with visual
• a choice of small essay topics