Locations of Special Interest. Heritage resources may be found in many different locations, and all workers on the Project should remain vigilant. Because human remains and archaeological sites are most often found along waterways, the AKO’s should be on site whenever construction work is occurring at shorelines and at stream crossings. Burial sites, sacred sites and other sites traditionally and presently used for cultural and ceremonial purposes are important to Nisichawayasihk Nehethowuk, as are medicinal and other plants used for cultural and ceremonial purposes. The Partnership recognizes NCN’s special interest in undertaking an assessment and collection of surface artifacts once the xxxxxx dam is constructed and the area is de-watered. However, at the present time it is not known if this will be practical. It will depend upon the time required for the silt to dry sufficiently in order for the Project Archaeologist, working with the NCN Archaeologist (who in turn will obtain advice, as necessary, from the Nisichawayasihk Aski Kihche O’nanakachechikiwuk), to have the area walked prior to the commencement of construction activities. Depending upon the number of artifacts and the condition of the silt, the Resident Manager will provide the opportunity to conduct at least a two-day systematic collection of surface artifacts once the xxxxxx dam has been constructed and the area de-watered. Based on the results of the initial two-day systematic collection, the Project Archaeologist, working with the NCN Archaeologist (who in turn will obtain advice, as necessary, from the Nisichawayasihk Aski Kihche O’nanakachechikiwuk), may recommend to the Resident Manager that further time for investigation of the de-watered area be provided by the Resident Manager.
