Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging – CBC
Jul 03, 2025
Cases of pot pilfering have been reported at the Âsowanânihk site
A crucial archaeological site in Saskatchewan has become a target for illegal scavenging.
Âsowanânihk, which means “a place to cross” in Cree, is located near Prince Albert and is estimated to be around 11,000 years old. It holds a wealth of evidence of Indigenous settlements that likely existed there.
- This archaeological site could prove humans lived in northern Sask. earlier than we thought
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