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Book Synopsis Plants in British Columbia Indian Technology by : Nancy J. Turner
Download or read book Plants in British Columbia Indian Technology written by Nancy J. Turner and published by British Columbia Provincial Museum. This book was released on 1979 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use of plants by the native peoples of coastal and interior British Columbia for technological applications, eg. for shelter clothing, nets, ropes etc. Individual plant species are listed, with their botanical descriptions, habitats, distribution in the province, and the ways in which they were employed in native technology.
Book Synopsis Thompson Ethnobotany by : Nancy J. Turner
Download or read book Thompson Ethnobotany written by Nancy J. Turner and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At least 350 species of native plants were recognized and named by the Thompson Indian people, based on ethnographic records and interviews with contemporary Thompson speakers. Most of these plants were used in traditional Thompson life as foods, medicine or materials. In addition, nearly 40 species of introduced plants and plant products have been named recently in Thompson. Plants were a significant traditional food source; edible fruits and roots, mushrooms, greens and other plant products were preserved in quantity for year-round utilization, and were widely traded both within and outside the Thompson area. Woods, barks, roots and fibres were vital in Thompson technology, providing materials for shelter, utensils, and clothing, and other essential features of Thompson life. Medicinal plants comprised the bulk of species used by the Thompson. Plant medicines varied greatly in their preparation and application. Few have been tested pharmacologically. Thompson territory lies within several different ecological zones; hence vegetation varied considerably within it, and this factor encouraged active distribution of resources through trade. During times of famine, certain plant foods, such as cactus, were particularly significant in preventing widespread starvation. Only a few native plant species are actively used by Thompson people today. Wild plant foods are largely restricted to several types of berries, a few mushroom species, and one or two species each of greens and 2roots.3 With few exceptions, only members of the oldest generation are still using traditional medicines.
Book Synopsis A Complex Culture of the British Columbia Plateau by : Brian Hayden
Download or read book A Complex Culture of the British Columbia Plateau written by Brian Hayden and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early hunter/gatherer societies have traditionally been considered basically egalitarian in nature. This assumption, however, has been challenged by contemporary archaeological and anthropological research, which has demonstrated that many of these societies had complex social, economic, and political structures. This volume considers two British Columbia Native communities -- the Lillooet and Shuswap communities of Fountain and Pavilion - and traces their development into complex societies. The authors explore the relation between resource characteristics and hunter/gatherer adaptations and examine the use of fish, animal, and plant species, documenting their availability and the techniques used in their gathering, processing, and storing. The book also shows how cultural practices, such as raiding, potlatching, and stewardship of resources, can be explained from a cultural ecological point of view. An important contribution to the study of hunting and gathering cultures in the Northwest, this book is the most detailed examination of the subsistence base of a particular hunting and gathering group to date. Its exploration of the reasons why complex hunting and gathering societies emerge, as well as the ecological relationships between cultures and resources, will make an important contribution to the study of cultural ecology and contemporary archaeology.
Book Synopsis Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples by : Harriet Kuhnlein
Download or read book Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples written by Harriet Kuhnlein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1991, Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples details the nutritional properties, botanical characteristics and ethnic uses of a wide variety of traditional plant foods used by the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Comprehensive and detailed, this volume explores both the technical use of plants and their cultural connections. It will be of interest to scholars from a variety of backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples with their specific cultural worldviews; nutritionists and other health professionals who work with Indigenous Peoples and other rural people; other biologists, ethnologists, and organizations that address understanding of the resources of the natural world; and academic audiences from a variety of disciplines.
Book Synopsis Food Plants of British Columbia Indians: Interior peoples by : Nancy J. Turner
Download or read book Food Plants of British Columbia Indians: Interior peoples written by Nancy J. Turner and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part 1: Coastal peoples.
Book Synopsis Plants of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland by : Collin Varner
Download or read book Plants of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland written by Collin Varner and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2003-03-19 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated book is part of the series of handy, pocket-sized guides to every plant found in one region. This title includes one to four photographs of every species, plus illustrations of leaf shapes and tree silhouettes. Each plant has a fact sheet, with a short description and entries on habitat, native use and the best places to find it. A fold-out map presents the area and shows the major plant zones.Unlike most guides, this one only includes the species found in the targeted area, making it easier for hikers and plant enthusiasts to identify every plant they meet.
Book Synopsis General Technical Report PNW-GTR by :
Download or read book General Technical Report PNW-GTR written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Plant Technology of First Peoples in British Columbia by : Nancy J. Turner
Download or read book Plant Technology of First Peoples in British Columbia written by Nancy J. Turner and published by Royal BC Museum Handbooks. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This excellent field guide to many plants native to British Columbia emphasizes the traditional technological uses of plant materials by the First Peoples of the region.... This well-organized, clearly written book contains a wealth of fascination information for both the ethnobotanist and the interested layperson." - Nikki Tate-Stratton, Canadian Book Review Annual In her third ethnobotany handbook, Nancy Turner focuses on the plants that provided heat, shelter, transportation, clothing, tools, nets, ropes, containers--all the necessities of life for First Peoples. She describes more than 100 of these plants, their various uses and their importance in the material cultures of First Nations in British Columbia and adjacent lands in Washington, Alberta, Alaska and Montana. She also shows how First Peoples have used plant materials to make decorations, scents, cleaning agents, insect repellents, toys and many other items.
Book Synopsis Conservation and Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest by :
Download or read book Conservation and Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Survival Skills of the North American Indians by : Peter Goodchild
Download or read book Survival Skills of the North American Indians written by Peter Goodchild and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information offered.
Book Synopsis Salish Languages and Linguistics by : Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins
Download or read book Salish Languages and Linguistics written by Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
Book Synopsis Conservation and Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest by : Bettina Von Hagen
Download or read book Conservation and Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest written by Bettina Von Hagen and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompasses literature on the historic & current scope of nontimber forest product industries in the Pacific NW & includes references on international markets & trade that bear on these industries. Key themes are: biological & socioeconomic aspects of resource management for sustainable production; procedures for identifying, monitoring, & inventorying important resources; means for technical innovation & resource development; & public education. Keywords at the end of each annotation are organized in an index that references species, geographic location, & key themes, topics, & organizations.
Book Synopsis Pacific Yew Draft Environmental Impact Statement: appendices by :
Download or read book Pacific Yew Draft Environmental Impact Statement: appendices written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Item no. 0080-F.
Book Synopsis Impressions of Indian River by : Holly Smith-Middleton
Download or read book Impressions of Indian River written by Holly Smith-Middleton and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Faces in the Forest by : Michael D. Blackstock
Download or read book Faces in the Forest written by Michael D. Blackstock and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2001 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Faces in the Forest Michael Blackstock, a forester and an artist, takes us into the sacred forest, revealing the mysteries of carvings, paintings, and writings done on living trees by First Nations people. Blackstock details this rare art form through oral histories related by the Elders, blending spiritual and academic perspectives on Native art, cultural geography, and traditional ecological knowledge. Faces in the Forest begins with a review of First Nations cosmology and the historical references to tree art. Blackstock then takes us on a metaphorical journey along the remnants of trading and trapping trails to tree art sites in the Gitxsan, Nisga'a, Tlingit, Carrier, and Dene traditional territories, before concluding with reflections on the function and meaning of tree art, its role within First Nations cosmology, and the need for greater respect for all of our natural resources. This fascinating study of a haunting and little-known cultural phenomenon helps us to see our forests with new eyes.
Book Synopsis Annotated Bibliography of Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis by : Paul E. Hennon
Download or read book Annotated Bibliography of Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis written by Paul E. Hennon and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Nine Visits to the Mythworld by : Ghandl of the Qayahl Llaanas
Download or read book Nine Visits to the Mythworld written by Ghandl of the Qayahl Llaanas and published by Douglas & McIntyre. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Fall of 1900, a young American anthropologist named John Swanton arrived in the Haida country, on the Northwest Coast of North America, intending to learn everything he could about Haida mythology. He spent the next ten months phonetically transcribing several thousand pages of myths, stories, histories and songs in the Haida language. Swanton met a number of fine mythtellers during his year in the Haida country. Each had his own style and his own repertoire. Two of them—a blind man in his fifties by the name of Ghandl, and a crippled septuagenarian named Skaay—were artists of extraordinary stature, revered in their own communities and admired ever since by the few specialists aware of their great legacy. Nine Visits to the Mythworld includes all the finest works of one of these master mythtellers. In November 1900, when Ghandl dictated these nine stories, the Haida world lay in ruins. Wave upon wave of smallpox and other diseases, rapacious commercial exploitation by fur traders, whalers and miners, and relentless missionization by the church had taken a huge toll on Haida culture. Yet in the blind poet’s mind, the great tradition lived, and in his voice it comes alive. Robert Bringhurst’s eloquent and vivid translations of these works are supplemented by explanatory notes that supply the needed background information.
