Photo of 11,000-year-old Bison remains at Blackfoot Crossing Historic Site
Blackfoot Crossing Historic Site tells the story of the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Piikani, Kainai Bloodtribe and Amskapi Piikani Blackfeet) who have called Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Northern Montana home.
On November 30, the crossing held a special ceremony as the remains of a 11,000-year-old Bison brought to the museum from the Drumheller Historical Society.
The remains where first uncovered back in 1958 in an abandoned strip mine by Taber Alberta along the Oldman River.
Manager of Collections and Exhibits at Blackfoot Crossing Sasheen Wright, shared with CJWE how the Crossing’s staff have been excited about the Bison coming to the Historic Site.
To honour the bison coming home to the Blackfoot people, a special ceremony with the staff was held to empower the staff as they care for the Bison.
Elder Clarence Wolf Leg Sr. of Siksika explained the importance of holding the ceremony and honouring the Bison’s spirit.
The Bison won’t be on display as the Historic Site as they prepare on how the Bison will be displayed in the Museum along with their regular programing.
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