Guest Lecture: Barbara Lavallee

Question 1

Barbara Lavallee

Answer 1

• Born on Cowesses First Nation
• Has an education in Environmental Sciences
• For many years she focused on heritage compliance among major projects
• Recently, her focus changed to searching for missing children
  and unmarked graves

Question 2

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Answer 2

• Uses radio waves to send signals underground
• Get information based on how the signals bounce back
• Typically used in construction
• Used in archaeology to identify anomalies

Question 3

Barbs Advice for Researchers going into Indigenous Communities:

Answer 3

• Both groups should have mutual respect
• Have an open mind when coming in
• Listen to Indigenous knowledge and practices
• Let the community guide you in your research
• Keep in mind that this is the community’s truth and experience
• The data you collect belongs to the community, not you or your research institution
• Prepare mentally and spiritually