Episode

Blackfoot Archaeology

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Ancestral Science
Published
Feb 2, 2026
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2199
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Summary

It was a windy late spring morning back in 2024, just before Summer Solstice, and the Ancestral Science Podcast got to record this episode ontop of Nosehill Park in the heart (or nose, haha) of Calgary, in Treaty 7. We were grateful to speak with  Brendon Many Bears , from Siksika Nation, who, alongside Blackfoot Elders and Knowledge Keepers have been working alongside Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer of the University of Calgary Archaeology Field School & Public Archaeology Program to learn more about Ancestral Blackfoot knowledges within the stones and earth of Nosehill. We learned about the cultural importance of look out points and "tipi" rings, vision quests and balance, reconciliation archaeology, the importance of ceremony within science, and experiencing the Blackfoot scientific stories of these Lands.  University of Calgary Archaeological Field School and Public Archaeology Program : Dig site: EgPm-143 CTV Article: U of C students, staff partner with city to unearth ancient Indigenous belongings at Nose Hill Park CBC Article: What was life like for pre-contact Blackfoot people? It was created with the support of TELUS Storyhive . Thanks to Emil Starlight for his talents in  editing, videography, and audio.  As well, Walter White Bear , Sharon Foster, and Emil for that epic opening tune! Please take a moment to like, share, follow, and rate, it is much appreciated. And if you want to support the pod further, check out some unique Indigenous Science MERCH at relationalsciencecircle.com/shop If you are a curious education, or want more information, check out our website https://www.relationalsciencecircle.com/ WIthout further ado, the Ancestral Science Podcast welcomes BRENDON MANY BEARS  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…