Archaeology at the 1577-1578 Martin Frobisher base camp on Kodlunarn Island
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, social sciences, anthropology, archaeology, mapping, expedition
| Principal Investigator: | Auger, Reginald (1) |
| Licence Number: | 12480 |
| Organization: | Universite Laval |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1993
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| Project Team: | M. Blackburn, A. Bain, J. Letts, E. Phaneuf |
Objective(s): To conduct an archaeological excavation of approximately 40 square metres on Kodlunarn Island in order to further our understanding of the Frobisher voyages and their influence on Inuit of the region; to map archaeological features of the area.
Project Description: The researcher will conduct archaeological research on Kodlunarn Island in order to better understand the Frobisher voyages. Excavation at the Frobisher base camp will provide information on the nature of these voyages as well as their influence on Inuit of the region.
