Book

The Lynx Point people: the dynamics of a northern Athapaskan band

Dept. of Northern Affairs and National Resources (176) • Published In 1961 • Pages: v, 193

By: Helm, June.

Abstract
Finding most previous research focused on reconstructing traditional Slavey culture, this major study provides contrast by looking instead at the social dynamics of a community in the midst of a unique series of cooperative ventures to gain some degree of control over their own destiny.
Subjects
Annual cycle
Settlement patterns
Hunting and trapping
Fishing
Inter-community relations
Inter-ethnic relations
Ethos
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Water transport
Boats
Acculturation and culture contact
External trade
Missions
Research and development
Recording and collecting in the field
culture
Slavey
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem
Field Date
1951-1952
Coverage Date
1951-1952
Coverage Place
Fort Simpson area, Northwest Territories, Canada
Notes
by June Helm
Issued in microfilm form, 1958, as thesis, University of Chicago
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-193)
LCCN
62052007
LCSH
Athapascan Indians