At the end of class on Monday we were asked to give our thoughts on a particular SSHRC proposal. The one that myself, Brian, Caitilin and 2 others from Group 4 received related to researching the people of the Stikine Plateau.
The author of this proposal clearly states the interest of study and it is clear that this person has a vested interest in the historical processes and development of the Stikine. Beyond geography, the author wants to take on recounting the historical process of colonialism and landscape change to the region. With limited research available on the topic and the region, it would appear the author has a vast amount of information to deal with and that the scope of this study seems enormous.
The method to be used is a review of literature available in the archives of British Columbia and in Ottawa. The author will also use personal papers of key individuals with connections to the Stikine throughout history which will be sourced at the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Library and the Department of Indian Affairs RG 10 files which are housed at UBC Library. The author also cites references needed from Hudson's Bay Company, Archives in Winnipeg, the Alaska State Acrives in Juneau and the University of Washington Archives in Seattle. The author also plans on holding interviews in the region of the Stikine.
The author's intentions are clear: to contribute to the environmental history of Canada through the Stikine and make a significant contribution to Indigeneous-state/settler relations.
It doesn't appear that the author has left gaps, if anything it seems that the author has included every possible angle which may lead to some very confusing moments in the future as to what specific direction to follow. After reading this, not only do I feel that I have a lot more thinking to do about my own research project, but I want to be sure it will make a significant contribution to furthering the field.
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