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These small obsidian artifacts are typical of those found across North America. The hand-carved tools have been unearthed at bison jumps, prehistoric campsites and other archaeological dig sites throughout Alberta. Credit: Alberta Obsidian Project

Obsidian Research in Alberta Uncovers Evidence of Extensive Long-Distance Trade Among Indigenous Peoples Before European Contact

31 March 2025

Recent research into obsidian artifacts in Alberta, a province located in western Canada, has unveiled significant evidence of long-distance trade...

WLFN and Esk’etemc are entering the second phase of a cultural heritage study responding to the 2024 Chilcotin landslide. Credit: Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN)

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Over 70 Archaeological Sites Identified in Canada’s Chilcotin Region, Uncovering Secwépemc Pit Houses Over 4,000 Years Old

29 March 2025

Recent archaeological findings indicate that the Secwépemc people’s historical presence in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Canada, is more...

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Over 70 Archaeological Sites Identified in Canada’s Chilcotin Region, Uncovering Secwépemc Pit Houses Over 4,000 Years Old

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