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The Athapaskan and the fur trade: observations fron archaeology and ethnohistory
western Canadian journal of anthropology • 5 (3-4) • Published In 1975 • Pages: 159-186
By: Janes, Robert R..
Abstract
Janes uses archaeological evidence from Fort Alexander, a fur trading post on Willow Lake River in the Mackenzie Valley, and ethnohistorical data to reconstruct Euro-Canadian adaptations to the sub-arctic environment. Athapaskans were instrumental in supporting the fur traders as they supplied food to the trading posts and taught the Euro-Canadians ways to survive in the bush; such as fishing. Janes uses a cultural ecology framework to discuss Euro-Canadian and Athapaskan settlement patterns.
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Arctic and Subarctic
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Notes
- Robert R. Janes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-185)
- LCCN
- 81039011
- LCSH
- Athapaskan Indians--Antiquities