Towards a Model of Aboriginal Land Use in the Red-Assiniboine Rivers Junction

Towards a Model of Aboriginal Land Use in the Red-Assiniboine Rivers Junction, Manitoba Archaeological Quarterly

Kelly, Michael E.

The author presents ethno-historical accounts referring to Proto-historic Aboriginal activities that occurred near the Red and Assiniboine river junction in order to generate land use maps applicable to late Precontact development in the lower Red River region. The article is organized into sections on physiography, ethno-historical accounts, and analysis. Illustrated maps and plans are included.

Kelly, Michael E.. 1984. Towards a Model of Aboriginal Land Use in the Red-Assiniboine Rivers Junction. Manitoba Archaeological Quarterly. 8(1): 23-37.
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