<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[âsowanânihk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sowan]]></description><link>https://www.asowananihk.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:50:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.asowananihk.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Projectile points from diverse eras of history: exciting finds during a field trip to âsowanânihk]]></title><description><![CDATA[From June 1st to 5th, 2026, about 250-300 youth from Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Carlton Comprehensive High School, Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation, Eagles Nest Youth Ranch, Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre, Métis Nation, Wild Rose Public School, and others, got to take a break from their regular studies and visit the archaeology site of âsowanânihk!]]></description><link>https://www.asowananihk.ca/post/projectile-points-from-diverse-eras-of-history-exciting-finds-during-a-field-trip-to-%C3%A2sowan%C3%A2nihk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b8b1c418318a8f7e02ce6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:45:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/228da5_526f8b8a8ef4424daceefa789017ce4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sean Nichols</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer Opportunities in Archaeological Research at âsowanânihk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeology is more than just digging in the dirt; it’s a gateway to understanding our past and preserving our cultural heritage. At âsowanânihk, a site rich in history and significance, we offer many volunteer opportunities for those passionate about archaeology. Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or someone looking to give back to the community, volunteering at âsowanânihk can be a rewarding experience. Why Volunteer in Archaeology? Volunteering in archaeological research...]]></description><link>https://www.asowananihk.ca/post/volunteer-opportunities-in-archaeological-research-at-%C3%A2sowan%C3%A2nihk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69612581047d909b9a67f85b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:57:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50605f_bfe87cd2217f4355a2940d210002d5ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall 2025: Screening of Bank Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October, 2025, members of the community and youth from across Treaty 6 territory participated in screening of materials from the slump block near the archaeological site. While such materials found out of context from the places in which they were originally deposited are often seen as lacking value, the recovery of materials from near the hearth might help us to understand what activities took place in the area. In addition, the work provided an opportunity for youth to learn about the...]]></description><link>https://www.asowananihk.ca/post/the-importance-of-archaeology-in-cultural-preservation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6961257fbb643392cffaf191</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50605f_a1e7eefa94da4473867e35dec5fbc3e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2025: Determining the extent of the site at âsowanânihk]]></title><description><![CDATA[âsowanânihk is a unique site in terms of age and preservation.  Materials collected along the bank of the North Saskatchewan River have revealed that people were present at the site shortly after meltwater emanating from the Laurentide ice sheet created a channel in the area over 10,000 years ago. Upon inspection of the bank and materials eroding from it, we were hopeful that the relict part of the site was more extensive, however, our coring program in Summer 2025 revealed that only a...]]></description><link>https://www.asowananihk.ca/post/discovering-history-archaeological-research-at-%C3%A2sowan%C3%A2nihk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6961257d6d2e4f0e0979ab57</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:57:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50605f_63afbac593b24eeea1bee714897a8fc6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Freeman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>