NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Kelvin, Laura E
Licensed Year(s): 2015 2014 2013
Summary: The primary objectives of this research are to: 1) begin documenting traditional knowledge of Banks Island that could contribute to our understanding of life on the island in the past; 2) identify similarities and differences between Inuvialuit and archaeological values, priorities and understandings of the past; 3) work with Sachs Harbour community members to develop culturally appropriate questi...

Principal Investigator: Johnson, Donald S.
Licensed Year(s): 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Summary: The aim of this research project is to examine the processes of long-term Copper Inuit-European inter-societal interaction during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. More specifically, the project will examine the effects and attempt to answer questions about inter-societal interaction and its effects on material trade networks, intra-group social relations, material culture and seasonality an...

Principal Investigator: Sharp, Karen
Licensed Year(s): 2004 2003
Summary: The objective of this research is to obtain information on traditional Dene hunting and food preservation techniques. This work is part of the researcher's Ph.D. dissertation research. This information is relevant for understanding the role that storag...

Principal Investigator: Fafard, Melanie
Licensed Year(s): 2003 2002 2001 2000
Summary: This is a community based project with the objective of conducting an archaeological inventory of the Peel River Plateau in order to build a heritage inventory and improve the understanding of human history of the area. Within the ethno-archaeological survey oral histories will be collected from Teetl'it Gwich'in Elders. These interviews will be conducted with informed consent and will be audio-...

Principal Investigator: Hart, Elisa J.
Licensed Year(s): 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Summary: The researchers will complete the last steps of a research project that began in 1991. This will include reading over compiled information with elders for verification; flying along the coastline with elders to help verify locations of places that there is some confusion over and record their coordinates with a GPS; and setting down at sites that elders suggest to talk a bit more about the histor...

Principal Investigator: Henderson, Lyle
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The researcher will work with Luke Suluk, a recognized expert regarding archaeology and traditional Padlimiut culture. Mr. Suluk will identify different archaeological features and describe their significance. Elders and youth from Arviat will also participate in the research. This research will support a presentation to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to determine if Arviaq sh...

Principal Investigator: Auger, Reginald
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: 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....

Principal Investigator: Swayze, Ken
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researcher will conduct a series of short visits to areas with specific characteristics to determine if these areas have sites containing artifacts dating back thousands of years. If an older site is located, the researcher will document information about the site in order that further investigations at a later date can be conducted. Licence issued for use of Inuvik Research Centre....

Principal Investigator: Nolin, Luc
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researchers will conduct archaeological surveys and excavations at seven locations along the Mackenzie River: six sites will be surveyed and the seventh site, located at the confluence of the Arctic and Mackenzie Rivers, will be excavated. Licence issued for use of Inuvik Research Centre....

Principal Investigator: Pilon, Jean-Luc
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researcher plans on conducting archaeological research at sites in the vicinity of Lure and Travaillant Lakes. Reconnaissance surveys will be conducted in the Campbell Hills area. Licence issued for use of Inuvik Research Centre....