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Author : Hamilton, N.D.; Thayer, C.A.; Denton, D.; and Izaguirre, D.
Date : 2006.
Title : Geoarchaeology of the Eastmain River: A sequence of Holocene deposition from northwestern Quebec.
Publication : Joint Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of Canada and the Mineralogical Association of Canada. University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) May 14-17, 2006.
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Abstract
Recent archaeological investigations in the proposed Eastmain River Impoundment (EM-1) of the James Bay region of northwestern Quebec revealed a well stratified Holocene record of human occupation dating to as early as 3500 B.P. Prehistoric excavations at ten stratified sites included geological investigations from 70 to 200 cm below ground surface. Radiocarbon dating on select cultural features and natural strata provide an absolute chronology of sediment deposition within sites and in the region. Detailed geological analysis of stratigraphy, organic content, grain size and sediment deposition are reported. These analyses are related to the varying episodes of human occupation and changing depositional regimes in the local riverine system during the mid to late Holocene. This research is part of am ongoing collaboration and educational outreach between geologist, archaeologist and the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee).
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