Detecting Economic Variability in the Red River Settlement.

Brenner, Bonnie Lee A. and Gregory G. Monks

This article presents a method for establishing relationships reflecting wealth of archaeological assemblages by comparing archival and archaeological records of the Red River Settlement (1830-1970). Findings suggest that relative economic position can be observed based on ceramic and faunal assemblages, allowing individuals left out of written records to be included in economic variability discussions. Methods and data, historical background of the settlement, and descriptions of the sites and assemblages (Garden Site 1845-1868; Delorme House 1856-1879; Riel House 1849-1900+; Fort Garry 1821-1852; Lower Fort Garry1833-1911; Upper Fort Garry 1835-1882) are discussed in detail.

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Located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, The Forks (also known as Nestawaya in Cree) has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years – located on the original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Lakota peoples and resides in the homeland of the Red River Métis. This place also has deep ties with Dene and Inuit peoples, operates with water from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and has welcomed people from all walks of life to trade, visit, and build community. In this spirit, all staff and administration here respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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