"Between 2012 and 2016 a UVic archaeology crew uncovered rare, 8,000 to 5,000 year old, wooden artifacts from the Triquet Island site, in Heiltsuk Territory.  I would like to do research on these to understand their function and utility.  In particular, I am interested in examining a wooden spindle whorl shaft. This project would involve research off-campus at the Royal BC Museum, Simon Fraser University, in Bella Bella with Heiltsuk knowledge keepers, and at the Heiltsuk Cultural Centre. Some experimental archaeology will also be pursued to help understand the dynamics of operating a spindle whorl."