Trevor R. Peck is the plains archaeologist at theArchaeological Survey with the Alberta government. He received his MAfrom the University of Alberta and his PhD from the University ofCalgary. The author of numerous articles and monographs, Dr.Peck's research interests include the prehistory of the northernplains, public archaeology, and archaeological theory.

• Introduction 1. Earliest InhabitantsPrior to ca. 11,050 bp 2. Early Prehistoric Periodca. 11,050 to 8,600 bp 3. Early to Middle Prehistoric PeriodTransitionca. 8,600 to 7,500 bp 4. Middle Prehistoric Periodca. 7,500 to 1,500 bp 5. Middle to Late Prehistoric Period Transitionca. 1,500 to 1,350 bp 6. Late Prehistoric Periodca. 1,350 to 250 bp 7. Late Prehistoric To Historic PeriodTransitionProtohistoric Period, ca. 250 to 200 bp 8. Commentary ReferencesIndex