Evaluation
Objectives Measures
To record the recollections, stories, legends and traditional knowledge of the Elders and other participants involved, using digital videotape and/or audiotape and carefully written notes. What was recorded? What medium was used? Did the recollections enhance the research being conducted? How is/will this information be used?
To record traditional place names, using topographical maps. Were any new place names recorded? How is/ will this information be used?
To enhance the archaeological research by combining it with the oral history and traditional knowledge of the Elders. How was this information used? What was learned? Did this information enhance the work of the archaeologists? In what way?
To visit archaeological features and significant sites and to record Elder’s observations in regard to these sites. What was learned by the archaeologists/Elders? Did this enhance the work being done at the site? How did the Elders feel about being included in the archaeological work?
To chronicle the field work using a 35mm camera and digital video camera. How did this enhance the project? How were these materials used?
To provide Cambridge Bay youth with job experience. What did the students learn? What did the other participants learn from the students? Did they find the experience valuable? Will they use this experience in future?
To create a language immersion experience for all participants. Was Inuinnaqtun used at the site? Was any new vocabulary discovered through the Elders? Were the students using the language more? Did the non-Inuinnaqtun speakers find this experience useful in teaching them the language?