This Small Archaeological Site in Canada Could Rewrite Human History

I am Anishinaabe I was born in the Sudbury District. I hate the old photos of the Indigenous who are drawn naked, or half naked. For a few reasons, there is no way any of us were that, impractical. Being eaten by Mosquito's, or scratched by small brush, branches and or getting burrs on you, or how about how cold it is in Canada.

I was an Anthropology student at McMaster University in the early 1970s. I wrote a paper on the Sheguiandah site over 50 years ago! It’s great to see how things have progressed.

It does not rewrite history. It rewrites our understanding of history.

Extremely touching, we don't realise how much we owe to these ancient people, we are here because they found a way to survive and pass the exercise of survival to us.

Anishinaabe dude here living in Wiikwemkoong! I'm originally not from this area, but I've lived in Wiky for almost my whole life and I've always been so fascinated with my rez neighbors at Sheguiandah. The amount of history in the area is absolutely mindblowing, and I always feel so proud to see these glimpses into the past, even if this area is not where my ancestors are from. The Lake of the Woods area has a very similar historical and cultural record; there's petroglyphs, rock paintings, and an indescribable amount of unexplored sites strewn around the area waiting to be documented and preserved. This makes me feel so glad that I'm here in Ontario, and that I've always been here. Gichi-miigwech!

In September 2021, U.S. Geological Survey researchers and an international team of scientists announced that ancient human footprints discovered in White Sands National Park were between 21,000 and 23,000 years old

I'm from Toronto, on a school class hike, the teacher walked us through a farmers field. I looked down by chance and found a spear head. It was in the Bruce peninsula. That was 50 yrs ago. Always wanted to learn the art. Never too late.

A site like Sheguiandah is a rare gem. The implications of such ancient human activity in Canada could lead to a major paradigm shift in our understanding of prehistoric cultures.

Wow! As valuable as the Osidian and Obsidan trade was to the Black Sea region down to the Mediterranean region. This documentary is a true contribution to all of us, thank you.

We live in GA and find huge arrowheads, axes, spear points and even giant shark teeth on the banks of the Savannah river around Augusta (especially when the water is low) but there are many other places where the ground is littered with more recent artifacts as well. Let's work to learn all we can. Let's welcome new discoveries and not try to hide them. It's so important to know the past because it is essential for being ready for the future. Our ancestors were so much more skilled than we've been told. Each find is like a time machine. It's simply amazing to see so far back in time but we also have SO MUCH more to learn about things that happened not so long ago also. I'm excited to hear each new wrinkle in time. Great video.

Just a few days ago, my husband found a gorgeous arrowhead in a new field of ours. We live on an old farm on 100 acres bordering a river. An archaeologist a few years ago, told us what we find is prehistoric, meaning very old. My favorite find is a little round cooking stone. They heated them in a fire, then added them to liquid to heat it. I never walk this ancient land without thinking about those who were here long ago.

I live on Florida Treasure Coast. The local park has an info board saying there has been 16k years of human habitation in that area

Thank you for the opportunity to learn about this site and the people who used it. Well presented.

Knapping (sp) is such a beautiful art. I'm glad it isn't lost

Grew up sheltered by the escarpment. Older brothers found flint arrowheads in plowed fields. Paved over now.

I'm from this region. It's fascinating seeing how the rocks I grew up around were used. Edit: I'm from Sudbury, spent a decent amount of time exploring Manitoulin Island & Killarney. Amazing landscapes, with the most peaceful atmosphere.

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What a great piece! This should be on TV! Thanks for putting this together. You have created a lifestyle that I dreamed about, doing my best to create our little homestead in WV.

What a wonderful account of both ancient and recent human and natural history.👍

I have a Cousin, who has been able to make these, Arrowheads that you would NEVER be able to tell the difference between a Arrowhead, that was made thousands of years ago, yet he will make them right in front of you. He makes it look easy, yet some people have the ability and experience and someone can't no matter what. Tells me certain people had their specialty. 😊