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The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed June as Archaeology month and the Saskatchewan Archaeology Society invites you to join them in discovering the province's rich archaeological heritage. Archaeology month raises awareness about the importance of preserving the archaeological record which tells the story of the province's past. This spring and summer, the society will be highlighting Saska-tchewan's 12,000 year-old history of First Nations, Mtis, Euro-Canadians, and other groups who have lived here, as a means of fostering greater awareness of the province's archaeological sites and landscapes. This year the Sask-atchewan Archaeological Society is planning several unique activities for people of all ages, including field trips, workshops, tours of archaeological sites as well as having experts identify artifacts at evening public talks in Saskatoon and Regina on June 22. "The archaeological heritage of Saskatchewan is outstanding," Sask-atchewan Archaeological Society Acting Executive Director Kim Wutzke said. "We hope that people will come out and learn about the archaeology of the province through hands-on experiences. We can connect the public with great people and great resources to help them better understand our shared and unique past." With nine active chapters located across the province, the hope is that Saskatchewan residents and visitors will find an activity of interest near home or their summer vacation destinations. To learn more about Saskatchewan archaeology and the events planned for Archaeology Month, visit www.saskarchsoc.ca.
