This film demonstrates a new style of excavation used for archaeological work at the Draper site north of Toronto where there are remains of a large Huron village. With financial support from Transport Canada and the Archaeological Surveys of Canada, all the findings were fed into a computer, resulting in far more comprehensive information than would have been the case under the old system. Voice and narration: William D. Finlayson. (Award: Verona.)
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ACMI Identifier
309901
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Toronto (Ont.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Research
History → Canada - Discovery and exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Surveys
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)