Title | Old Fort Point land use study |
Publication Type | Report |
Year of Publication | 2003 |
Publication Language | en |
Keywords | traditional land use |
Abstract | The objective of this traditional land use study was to identify and document the traditional lands of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) in the proposed development zone; evaluate location and condition of sites identified; forecast nature and magnitude of site-specific impacts and to record stories, memories and histories of the people who lived at Old Fort to preserve the knowledge for future generations. Five ACFN members participated in formal and informal interviews over the course of the project. This study begins with a short introduction explaining the study as a by-product of the related Historical Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) as well as an overview of t he study area and the project objectives. A traditional land use facilitator conducted and interview with one ACFN member and informal interviews with various AFCN members during traditional site visitation as well as incidental site visitations during the HRIA. These interviews produced a number of stories reflecting the long history of Old Fort as well as related places, people and traditional practises and beliefs. Interviews also touched upon on patterns of traditional and modern occupancy and use, location of traditional sites, trails, and past citizens of Old Fort. The report provides a cultural, historical and archaeological context for discussion of the concern faced in the development of the Old Fort area. |
Notes | Consultant commissioned by First Nation |
Topics | Traditional land use study |
Locational Keywords | Old Fort Point, Lake Athabasca, Alberta |
Group | CEMA |
Citation Key | 24999 |