essay

The ecological basis of Chipewyan socio-territorial organization

vol. two (27) • Published In 1975 • Pages: 389-461

By: Smith, James G. E..

Abstract
This paper attemps to establish the relationship between socio-territorial organization, and the environment in terms of the Chipewyan knowledge of the migrational and nomadic habits of the barren-ground caribou herds. The author presents evidence in the text to indicate that this type of knowledge of the caribou has its origin in the pre-contact period and extends to the modern day among the Caribou Eater Chipewyan. Major socio-territorial groupings or bands -- denoted by name and dialectal distinction -- are discussed in terms of their exploitation of the caribou herds in each of their respective areas.
Subjects
Identification
Location
Fauna
History
Acculturation and culture contact
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Hunting and trapping
External trade
Kin relationships
Kindreds and ramages
Community structure
culture
Chipewyans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1989-1991
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
ca. 1770 - 1970
Coverage Place
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Canada
Notes
[by] James G. E. Smith
Includes bibliographical references (p. 458-461)
LCSH
Chipewyan Indians