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Mesolithic, Palaeolithic and EarlierSite Name: Âsowanânihk Ancient Indigenous Site Alternative Name: Prince Albert Indigenous Site
Country: Canada Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Town: Prince Alber, SK Nearest Village: Prince Albert Settlement
Latitude: 53.193490N Longitude: 106.0186W
Condition:

5	Perfect
4	Almost Perfect
3	Reasonable but with some damage
2	Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1	Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0	No data.
-1	Completely destroyed

3 Ambience:

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4	Good
3	Ordinary
2	Not Good
1	Awful
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2 Access:

5	Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4	Short walk on a footpath
3	Requiring a bit more of a walk
2	A long walk
1	In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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1 Accuracy:

5	co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
4	co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map
3	co-ordinates scaled from a bad map
2	co-ordinates of the nearest village
1	co-ordinates of the nearest town
0	no data

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**Âsowanânihk Ancient Indigenous Site** submitted by TheDruid-3X3 : Asowananihk Sacred Dig Site with the North Saskatchewan River in the Background. (Vote or comment on this photo)

A small landslide along the east bank of the North Saskatchewan River revealed evidence of a 10,700 year old ancient indigenous site. There was a recent excavation as it was under threat. Evidence suggests the site was a long-term settlement rather than a temporary hunting camp. Findings include stone tools, fire pits, and lithic materials used in toolmaking. Charcoal layers indicate early Indigenous inhabitants practiced fire management, aligning with longstanding oral traditions. The discovery of large bison remains provides insight into early hunting techniques and the evolution of the species. Despite its immense significance, the site faces threats from logging and industrial activity.

Located about three miles (five kilometers) north of Prince Albert along the North Saskatchewan River, the site of the Indigenous settlement was first identified by researcher and avocational archaeologist Dave Rondeau. While surveying the area, Rondeau noticed significant erosion along the riverbank exposing artifacts.

The archaeologists dated charcoal from one of the hearths to about 10,700 years ago, Dr. Stuart told Live Science in an email. This means that people were living in the village shortly after the end of the last Ice Age, which left behind fertile land.

The landscape, shaped by glacial activity and large-scale flooding over millennia, has evolved dramatically. Researchers believe the site, which resembles a buffalo jump today, was home to multiple bison pounds and kill sites. Findings suggest early Indigenous hunters strategically harvested bison, including the now-extinct Bison antiquus, which weighed up to 2,000 kilograms.

The site provides undeniable proof of the deep and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples in this region, reinforcing knowledge that has been passed down for generations. Oral histories have long described the area as an important cultural and trade hub, and this discovery offers physical evidence supporting those accounts.

Looking ahead, the Âsowanânihk Council plans to collaborate with archaeologists to secure funding for continued research and preservation. Plans are also underway to establish a cultural interpretive centre to promote education, tourism, and community engagement. The council is committed to integrating youth into land-based learning initiatives to strengthen cultural knowledge and connections to the land.

The Âsowanânihk Council, including Elder Willie Ermine, has raised concerns about potential destruction and is advocating for immediate protective measures. Sturgeon Lake First Nation and the council are calling on local, provincial, and national stakeholders to support efforts to protect and study this historic site.
Here is the News Article about it:
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology-ancient-places-americas/ancient-indigenous-settlement-0021886

Thanks very much to my Aunt who pinned the article to my Bedroom Wall for me to find.
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