Archaeological Investigations for BHP Diamonds Inc. (Points West Heritage, November 1995)
Archaeological investigations conducted for BHP Diamonds Inc. in the Lac de Gras area resulted in the discovery of 12 new archaeological sites and mitigation of 4 previously recorded sites. The work was conducted under NWT Archaeologist's permit 95-813 and included inventory and impact assessment of proposed development areas including a road to Misery Lake and associated quarries.
- Date
- Document type
- Report
- Parties
- Points West Heritage Consulting Ltd., Rescan Environmental Services Ltd., BHP Diamonds Inc., Jean Bussey, Gabriella Prager, Jolene Koyin'a, Lena Drygeese, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Canadian Museum of Civilization
- Locations
- Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Lac du Sauvage esker, Paul Lake, Misery Lake, Pointe de Misère, Yellowknife, Koala Camp, Lac de Gras area, Coppermine River, Ursula Lake
- Parameters
- archaeological sites, lithic scatters, artifact analysis, surface collection, subsurface excavation, site significance assessment, buried deposits, tool manufacture
- Pages
- 78
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