Karen Church

Through a landscape approach, my research will refine the inland archaeological potential model for Haida Gwaii / the Queen Charlotte Islands, BC.

Most published archaeological research for Haida Gwaii has focused on coastal sites associated with winter villages and therefore the research I am doing is filling an important gap in the archaeological record for this archipelago. I use remote sensing, spatial analysis in a Geographic Information System (GIS), archival maps, the British Columbia Provincial Archaeological site database, ethnography, the Haida language / xaad kil, and my extensive fieldwork background in this area to consider where ancient trails and other inland site types may be found.

I believe in transparent approaches to research and welcome input from all sources; from the local community and professional base of Haida Gwaii, to my research colleagues here at the University of Calgary, and my alma mater, Simon Fraser University. As a resident of Haida Gwaii for 21 years, I understand the need for local, publically available information on archaeological study and therefore the products of my research include community and conference presentations, and creating educational opportunities for youth.

Church, K., B. Edgars
'waadluuwaan xaadaas Archaeology / Archaeology for all people
The Development of an Educational Field Trip for local high school students at yan 'llnagee
/ Yan Village site
Presented at the Canadian Archaeological Association Annual General Meeting and Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2011

Gold, C. and K. Church
Cultural Resource Management by the Council of the Haida Nation
Presented at the Canadian Archaeological Association Annual General Meeting and Conference, Nanaimo, British Columbia, 2005