Plant Remains from Archaeological Contexts in
Pukaskwa National Park, North Central Ontario


Vandy E. Bowyer
Terra Archaeological Laboratories
Cornwall, Ontario

Abstract:  This paper addresses the potential for examining plant remains 
from archaeological sites along the north shore of Lake Superior. Analysis 
of archaeobotanical samples from two Blackduck sites -- North Byron III 
(1050 BP) and Oiseau Creek (500 BP) -- are discussed. Results suggest that 
a variety of wood types and fleshy fruits were being utilized by the 
occupants of the sites. Methodological issues relating to context (near 
surface versus buried horizons), preservation and sampling are also 
considered in light of associated boreal forest environments.