Climate change, eroding shorelines and the race against time to save Indigenous history – CBC

Sep 04, 2024

Archaeologists, Indigenous communities forced into difficult choices about which historical sites to save

On the shores of Leamy Lake Park along the Ottawa River, with Parliament Hill on the horizon, there’s a flurry of activity.

Spades are gently digging and scraping through the earth. Sand is being poured through sifters. Mud is being washed away — all in the hopes of finding a piece of history.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/climate-change-archaeology-saving-artifacts-1.7308384