A new open site in Suskechewan, estimated to be 11,000 years old, changing the approach to early indigenous civilizations in North America. “A Place to Cross” in Cree means the Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN) site called “A Place to Cross” within the area. Search on the site suggests the presence of a long -term, organized disposal rather than a temporary encroachment. Stone equipment, firepit and bison remains have been identified, indicating constant human business. The importance of disposal lies in the evidence of the constant residence, mainly nomadic opposing the previous perceptions of the early indigenous groups.
Evidence points to long -term business
according to a Study Charcoal from a stove within the township, operated by researchers at Suskechewan University, has been radio-dated about 10,700 years ago. Archaeologist Glenn Stuart, who is involved in research, Stated For live science, in an email that people settled at this place as soon as it became living after the age of the last snow. Conclusions show that the ancestral first nation community lived in the west of Prince Albert for thousands of years. The excavation has revealed a sufficient firepit, suggesting that the site was re -occupied several times in an extended period.
Cultural and historical influence
SLFN chief Christine Longjone emphasized the historical and cultural significance of discovery, saying that the site serves as a tangible proof of indigenous presence and flexibility in the region. As mentioned, this site is being cooperatively studied by archaeologists and Âsowanânihk council, including elderly, knowledge keepers and teachers. The council is actively working with stakeholders to ensure the safety of the site, which was initially discovered due to erosion of a river. Concerns have been increased about the potential hazards arising from the ongoing logging activities in the region, inspiring efforts to preserve this historically important place.
