UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

  1. Institution Name:
    University of Manitoba
  2. Department Title:
    Department of Anthropology
  3. Faculty in Historical Archaeology:
    1. Greenfield, Haskel J. (Ph.D., CUNY 1985; Prof.) urban archaeology, faunal analysis, northeastern U.S.
    2. Monks, Gregory G. (Ph.D., British Columbia 1977; Prof.) fur trade, faunal analysis, western Canada.
  4. General Statement:
    G. Monks is conducting a research program focusing on the evolution of the Red River Settlement as a critical node in the northern fur trade during the 19th century. H. Greenfield has completed a manuscript on excavations in New York City. Laboratory projects and thesis materials are available on other topics within the program. The Hudson Bay Company’s archives, along with the Provincial Archives of Manitoba and The Manitoba Museum, are significant research facilities. A field school, sometimes involving historical archaeology, is offered. The M.A. and Ph.D. degrees are offered. There is no faculty research in underwater archaeology.
  5. For More Information Contact:
    Gregory Monks, Department of Anthropology, University of Manitoba, 15 Chancellor Circle, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5 Canada; phone: 204-474-6332; fax: 204-474-7600; email: monks@cc.umanitoba.ca; Web page: http://www.umanitoba.ca/.