Title: The Commuting alternative
Description: Resource development and exploitation has traditionally played a prominent role in the development of Canadian society. Traces the evolution of the resource community from the primitive townsite facilities of the mining camps to the more contemporary long distance commuting option, a non-permanent community alternative. Discusses the commuting option with reference to the mining sector and the ramifications for both northern development and northern peoples.
Subjects: Commuters, Indians of North America, Company towns, Employment, Miners, Resource-based communities
Places: Northern Canada