NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Harbicht, Stephen
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: This study will be conducted from Canadian Coat Guard's icebreaker the Perrie Radisson. This study will consist of: a preliminary sidescan sonar survey to determine the distribution of material on the bottom; identification of objects using either a remote operating vehicle or divers in shallow water; and sampling of water, sediment and biota in the vicinity of selected objects. Some objects ide...

Principal Investigator: Johnston, Paul A.
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1991
Summary: The research team will search parts of Cornwallis and Ellesmere Islands for fossils of ancient sea and land creatures that lived more than 400 million years ago. Of special interest are remains of eurypterids (sea scorpions), giant armoured fishes, jawless fishes, molluscs and early land animals. The fossils will be used for new exhibits and educational programs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and t...

Principal Investigator: Basinger, James F.
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
Summary: The oldest known land plants are found in rocks of about 400 million years old. Rocks of this age are rarely found in North America. Recently, fossils from this critical interval have been found on Bathurst Island (preliminary work in 1993). The researchers will explore other possisible sites on central Bathurst Island. The fossils recovered will contribute to the understanding of early plant ...

Principal Investigator: Gardner, James D.
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The researcher will examine the following geological localities and units: Sabine Bay (Permian) and Heiberg (Triassic) formations, northern Axel Heiberg Island and Blind Fiord, Blaa Mountain, and Heiberg and Sabine Bay and Svartevaeg formations, east- central Ellesmere Island. At each fossil site the researcher will record relevant stratigraphic and sedimentological information and collect repres...

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: Webster, Deborah
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: This oral history project is complementary to an archaeological survey which will be conducted in the Thirty Mile Lake area. The research team will be conducting interviews with Baker Lake elders in order to determine the significance of this area to wildlife and people. This research will support a presentation to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to determine if this area should...

Principal Investigator: Bussy, Jean
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The researcher will, in consultation with the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, collect information about aboriginal activities in the Coppermine River Basin area located northwest of Lac de Gras. One person from the Treaty 11 Council will be collecting this information, along with place names, from elders....

Principal Investigator: Maus, Lin
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1991
Summary: The students will be given the opportunity to conduct different field techniques in the disciplines of archaeology, botany and marine ecology. Additional activities will include orienteering and basic field camp procedures....

Principal Investigator: Le Mouel, Jean-Francois
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researcher will be surveying the area of Kanghiryuak (Prince Albert Sound) on Victoria Island in order to identify archaeological features that are evident on the ground's surface. All surveying will be conducted on foot and site excavations are not planned. The study is intended to provide basic archaeolgical information on an area not previously studied....

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....